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Illiterate_Scholar22 karma

Oh wow, you discovered Masiakasaurus knopfleri!? That really is one of my favorite dinosaur discoveries. I just love how weird the teeth on the premax and tip of the dentry looks.

Illiterate_Scholar13 karma

Why did you guys choose an existing T.rex rather than find a new one? I heard there were at least 2 very complete T.rex discoveries last summer.

Also, what's gonna happen to Stan?

Illiterate_Scholar6 karma

I didn't mean buy a new one, just dig up your own. Though I understand that is easier said than done.

You guys are actually mounting up MOR 555 instead of keeping it in the origin discovery position, right?

Also, how big of MOR 555 compared to BHI 3033? I keep seeing mixed numbers all over that place. Common knowledge says BHI 3033 is the second smallest adult T.rex, but I've seen number that suggests MOR 555 is the smallest. What's the deal?

Illiterate_Scholar4 karma

Dr. Bakker, now that Jurassic World is out and trying set paleontology knowledge (within the public at least) back to the stone age, what can paleontologists do to mitigate the damage this movie will do? At the end of the day, you know science doesn't have the reach of a blockbuster movie.

Illiterate_Scholar3 karma

Dr. Bakker, have you ever heard of C-Rex (MOR 1126)? Jack Horner claims it's 10% bigger than Sue ( FMNH PR 2081), but with no substantial data to back it up. Have you ever seen that specimen yourself?