JURASSIC PARK?
COULD WE BUILD
As science advances, we may find bringing dinosaurs back to life is a realistic prospect
Words by Ailsa Harvey
© Alamy
Welcome to Jurassic Park. As we open the gates to this zoo of previously extinct creatures, how would you expect the dinosaurs behind them to look? For those who have read or watched Jurassic Park, the image of a dinosaur may have already been planted in your mind. Your perception might be plagued by the gruesome scenes of park rangers becoming easy meals, or the film’s iconic theme tune might resonate in your head as you envisage herds of long-necked beasts parading across the land. With great diversity between species, the thrill of this dinosaur park cannot be denied. But what about its accuracy?