Jurrasic Park didn't know the half of it

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The discussion centers around the concept of the Raptorex, a fictional hybrid combining the Tyrannosaurus Rex and velociraptor, highlighting its potential as a formidable predator. Participants express fascination with the idea, humorously contemplating the creature's size, weight, and dietary needs, suggesting it would be a fun pet despite its fearsome nature. The conversation also touches on the physical limitations of humans compared to such powerful animals, emphasizing the trade-off between physical prowess and intelligence. Overall, the thread explores the imaginative possibilities of dinosaur hybrids while reflecting on human capabilities.
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The velociraptor, the world's most intelligent and vicious killer.

Combined into one. We give you... the Raptorex!

Ye gods. Is there anything that can stop them?

Only the...

http://www.icanhasbottle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/090310_guineasaurusrex2.jpg" !
 
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At 9' tall, 143 pounds is very lean. I wonder how much he would eat in a day?
 
WhoWee said:
At 9' tall, 143 pounds is very lean. I wonder how much he would eat in a day?

I imagine 3 and 1/2 noobosauruses.
 
WhoWee said:
At 9' tall, 143 pounds is very lean. I wonder how much he would eat in a day?

And he could probably still pick up a car. Humans suck physically. There's few animals that wouldn't maul us in a physical fight.
But I guess that's the price we have to pay for intelligence. I'd rather have the ability to go to the moon whenever I wanted anyway.
 

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