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‘This Isn’t Jurassic Park’ New Doc Explores the Science Behind the ‘De-Extinction’ of Dire Wolves and Other Animals

‘This Isn’t Jurassic Park’ New Doc Explores the Science Behind the ‘De-Extinction’ of Dire Wolves and Other Animals

Dire wolves, the canine companions from Game of Thrones and an extinct species of the real world, are back, but how did they make their return? A new documentary plans to reveal the scientific breakthroughs that made this “de-extinction” possible. De-Extinction premieres July 17 on Curiosity Stream, and PEOPLE has a first look at the trailer for the upcoming project. …

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Jurassic Fish Died from Choking on a Floating Creature

Jurassic Fish Died from Choking on a Floating Creature

A remarkable discovery of ancient fish fossils has revealed a chilling and unusual pattern: Tharsis, a now-extinct genus of ray-finned fish, may have met its end in the same tragic way. Analysis of fossilized specimens has shown that these carnivorous fish, which lived during the Jurassic period, frequently died with belemnites—large cephalopods—lodged in their gullets. This bizarre and fatal phenomenon …

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Superman, Jurassic World Rebirth, Lilo & Stitch Near Milestones

Superman, Jurassic World Rebirth, Lilo & Stitch Near Milestones

“Superman” ruled the box office as the comic book adventure touched down with $217 million globally. That breakdown includes $95 million overseas and $122 million domestically. Attendance was slightly softer than expected at the international box office, though box office watchers believe that’s partially due to Superman’s deeply patriotic roots. His motto, after all, is “Truth, justice and the American …

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Numerous Fossils Reveal Jurassic Fish Killed in Same, Bizarre Way : ScienceAlert

Numerous Fossils Reveal Jurassic Fish Killed in Same, Bizarre Way : ScienceAlert

An extinct genus of ray-finned fish that lived during the Jurassic period seems to have had quite the penchant for overreaching. A new analysis of fossilized Tharsis fish reveals that the carnivorous marine animals seem to have frequently met their end with large cephalopods known as belemnites lodged quite fatally in their gullets. According to paleontologists Martin Ebert and Martina …

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The Best Jurassic Park Game Is Only $3 Right Now On Steam

The Best Jurassic Park Game Is Only  Right Now On Steam

Since the first Jurassic Park movie, we’ve received many video games inspired by the original film and its sequels. Most were bad. Some were fine. And a few were really good. And the best of them all, the excellent dinosaur park builder Jurassic World Evolution 2, is only $3 on Steam right now. The Best Reveals From The Game Awards …

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