Photography: Extinct by Krowdog
Two weeks ago I saw the “Dinosaurs Alive! 3D” IMAX movie at the California Science Center (I highly recommend you see it if you have the chance). It was amazing to see some dinosaurs recreated using computer technologies and animated, reenacting possible fighting and movements of the creatures. The movie left me hoping that one day, man might be able to somehow clone these dinosaur bones and remains and build a real Jurassic Park. To see one of these unbelievable creatures alive in the flesh would be truly amazing. After seeing this film, I would jump at the chance to see one alive (and I would probably allow a large dent to be made in my wallet to see one too 
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I happened across an article this morning and the headline made me think it may be possible one day. The headline said “Dinosaur Fossil Found With Preserved Soft Tissue” A teenage boy found some dinosaur remains that are more than other bones. It appears that the actual dinosaur flesh and muscle (etc) was preserved as a fossil as well. The findings haven’t been scientifically verified yet but it sounds like this find is very big if the scientific peer-review checks out ok.
It doesn’t sound like cloning would be possible from this find but I’m very anxious to see it anyhow. You might think “yeah yeah, dinosaurs, big deal” but try seeing “Dinosaurs Alive 3D” and see if your interest in dinosaurs is not increased a bit.
It would be incredible to see a real live dinosaur. If you are knowledgeable on the subject, could a Jurassic Park ever be possible? Is there any possibility of finding dinosaurs remains that could be potentially clonable?
Shirley Buxton // Dec 11, 2007 at 12:27 pm
John, I’ve never thought cloning was a good idea until I’ve read what you posted here. If a dinosaur could be produced with this soft matter, I think it would be wonderful. Imagine seeing a real, live dinosaur.
I claim the best hiding place, though. They look pretty scary.
John // Dec 11, 2007 at 12:48 pm
Shirley, I think this is probably the only good idea for cloning. I hate to think that there are people in the world that are trying to clone humans but they are out there. I don’t think it’s a good idea at all! Imagine if you were born not from a natural human mother and father but you were a clone. You would probably feel alienated from the rest of humanity some how.
Anyway, yes it would be fantastic to see a living dinosaur. I saw a news picture this morning of a man standing next to a large dinosaur skull with a huge horn. The entire skull was about the size of the man! It would be quite an experience to see a creature like that alive in person.