Without a doubt, the upcoming movieJurassic World: Dominionisone of the most anticipated movies for 2022.And so far, Universal Pictures' has left enough bread crumbs to whet the appetite of all dino fans, young and old.
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Yet, with so many teasers out now, it can be difficult to keep up with which dinosaurs will appear on the big screen. However, one thing is for sure- fans can expect the return of many beloved dinosaurs like Rexy (Tyrannosaurus rex) and Blue (Velociraptor). But what other dinosaurs can fans expect in the epic conclusion of the 90s hitJurassic Park?
20Therizinosaurus
Dino Facts:
Making its first movie appearance in theJurassic Parkuniverse, the Therizinosaurus has long baffled paleontologists because of its unique build. Paleontologists believe this 6-ton dinosaur had a long neck and a sharp beak with sparse feathering.
According to the teasers, we see the beak of a Therizinosaurus while Claire is in a lake of some sort. Hopefully, with the release ofJurassic World: Dominion, the Therizinosaurus will be featured inJurassic World Evolution 2since it’sone of the many dinosaurs missing from the game.
19Dreadnoughtus
Universal Pictures' teased the Dreadnoughtus inJurassic WorldandJurassic World: Fallen Kingdombut never made a screen appearance. Fortunately, the Dreadnoughtus will finally appear inJurassic World: Dominion.These majestic creatures were over 85 feet (26 meters) tall and used to roam the ancient plains of South America.
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Additionally, many paleontologists believe that the Dreadnoughtus was the heaviest dinosaur (65 tons) to walk on land, but the exact amount still isn’t certain. Perhaps the rumoredJurassic Parklive-action TV showwill touch more on that matter.
18Apatosaurus
Apatosaurus was one of the first dinosaurs portrayed in the 1993Jurassic Parkmovie. And during the events ofJurassic World, the Indominus rex attacked and killed 6 Apatosauruses, which was one of the most heartbreaking moments in theJurassic Parkuniverse.
These dinosaurs were large, long-necked, and measured over 72 feet (21.8 meters) tall. Paleontologists also believe that this dinosaur would swallow leaves without chewing and probably used its gizzards (similar to those of a chicken) to help process the food it ate.
17Quetzalcoatlus
One of the largest pterosaurs (flying reptiles) to have ever existed, the Quetzalcoatlus was a toothless predator with a long neck. This flying reptile was supposed to make its first appearance inJurassic Worldbut was cut before the release.
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But, finally, the Quetzalcoatlus makes its movie debut inJurassic World: Dominion,as fans can see in the teaser where one attacks Owen, Claire, and Kayla on a plane. And if fans want to get to know this majestic flying creature hands-on, they can do so byunlocking the Quetzalcoatlus and other flying reptiles inJurassic World Evolution 2.
16Moros Intrepidus
Considered the smallest member of the tyrannosauroid theropod family, the Moros intrepidus was finally discovered after ten years ofexcavation in the Utah region in 2019. Unfortunately, there’s little known about this dinosaur except that it was less than 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall.
But, that didn’t stop Universal Pictures' from recreating the Moros intrepidus since fans can see it for a brief second munching on the remains of a Giganotosaurus. Additionally, Mattel released a Moros intrepidus toy forJurassic World: Fallen Kingdomdespite it not appearing in the movie.
15Giganotosaurus
The Giganotosaurus was first referenced inJurassic Worldwhen InGen used part of its genetic material to create the infamous Indominus rex. This dinosaur is one of the few semi-complete holotype specimens (preserved example) that exist in the world, which allows paleontologists to have a more thorough knowledge of the dinosaur.
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Paleontologists have deduced that the Giganotosaurus was one of the largest known terrestrial carnivores based on the holotype specimen. And this dinosaur is also featured in Jurassic World Evolution 2, but players will need to knowhow to raise its infamyif they want to make it the toughest carnivore in the park.
14Mosasaurus
InGen successfully recreated a bigger version of the Mosasaurus for their newly opened dinosaur park Jurassic World, which they would showcase in the 3 million gallon pool located at the park. Georges Cuvier, a French naturalist from the 1800s, first studied this underwater dinosaur.
Thanks to his discovery and research of the Mosasaurus, the idea of a mass extinction event was first theorized, which later led to the theory of evolution. Fans can once again see the Mosasaurus inJurassic World: Dominionattacking a fishing boat.
13Lystrosaurus
The Lystrosaurus is the first Late Permian-Early Triassic dinosaur to appear in theJurassic Parkuniverse. This dinosaur was quite small and measured about 2-8 feet (.6 - 2.5 meters) long. A little-known fact about these dinosaurs is that they served as evidence for the theory of continental drift (which stated that the Earth was once one giant continent or later known as Pangaea).
InJurassic World: Dominion,fanscan see a caged (and for some reason wearing a mask) Lystrosaurus being transported to an unknown location. Perhaps the movie will explain further in detailwhy so many dinosaurs are out in the world.
12Compsognathus
Universal Pictures first referenced this chicken-sized theropod dinosaur inJurassic Parkthrough a promotional picture. But, it wasn’t untilThe Lost World: Jurassic Parkthat fans witnessed a pack of Compsognathus attack the Bowman family while on vacation on Isla Sorna.
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Paleontologists first believed these tiny creatures were Archaeopteryx (aviary dinosaurs), but after years of research, they concluded it was the smallest-known non-avialan dinosaur to roam the earth. Additionally, this is one of the few dinosaurs of which paleontologists have a complete skeleton (two, in fact).
11Dilophosaurus
Fans first saw the Dilophosaurus when it attacked Dennis Nedry by spraying his venom. Unfortunately, that was one of the many inaccuracies in theJurassic Parkfranchise since paleontologists have found no evidence that this creature had a venom sac.
The movie did get it right when it came to its visual appearance since the Dilophosaurus did have a crest, but paleontologists believe it was used during mating, not while hunting like in the movie. Fans could see a Dilophosaurus roaring at Claire, marking its first appearance since 1993.
