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What's Wrong With Pet Dinosaurs?

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Dinosaurs are fascinating creatures, and it's easy to see why someone might want to have one as a pet. However, there are a number of reasons why keeping a dinosaur as a pet is not a good idea.

What's Wrong with a Pet Dinosaur?: Poems and Drawings

by Tony Philips

4.5 out of 5

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They're too big

Even the smallest dinosaurs were still much larger than any modern pet. The smallest known dinosaur, Anchiornis huxleyi, was about the size of a pigeon. However, most dinosaurs were much larger. The average dinosaur was about the size of an elephant. And some dinosaurs, like the Brachiosaurus, were even larger than that. A Brachiosaurus could grow up to 85 feet long and weigh up to 70 tons.

Keeping a dinosaur as a pet would require a lot of space. You would need a large enclosure to house the dinosaur, and you would need to be able to provide it with enough food and water. You would also need to be able to clean up after the dinosaur, which would be a major chore.

They're too dangerous

Dinosaurs were predators, and they were very good at killing prey. Even the smallest dinosaurs had sharp teeth and claws. And the larger dinosaurs were even more dangerous. A Tyrannosaurus rex could crush a car with its teeth. A Triceratops could gore a rhino with its horns.

Keeping a dinosaur as a pet would be very dangerous. You would always be at risk of being attacked by the dinosaur. And if the dinosaur escaped from its enclosure, it could pose a threat to people and animals in the surrounding area.

They're not domesticated

Dinosaurs have never been domesticated. They are wild animals, and they do not make good pets. Dinosaurs are not used to living with humans, and they can be unpredictable. They may become aggressive if they feel threatened, and they may not be able to control their own strength.

Keeping a dinosaur as a pet would be a lot of work. You would need to train the dinosaur, and you would need to be able to provide it with the right environment. You would also need to be prepared for the possibility that the dinosaur could become aggressive.

Keeping a dinosaur as a pet is not a good idea. Dinosaurs are too big, too dangerous, and too wild. They are not domesticated, and they do not make good pets. If you are thinking about getting a pet, choose a more suitable animal, such as a dog or a cat.

What's Wrong with a Pet Dinosaur?: Poems and Drawings

by Tony Philips

4.5 out of 5