Just like the other movies in the franchise,Jurassic World Rebirthdepicts some of its dinosaurs differently from how they actually were in real life. Since all thedinosaurs inJurassic World Rebirthexisted millions of years ago, it’s understandably difficult to get every detail about them right. However, the newest movie in the franchise chooses to ignore some facts that archeologists have discovered about specific species.
This is not something that is new for the long-running series. In fact, there have been plenty offactual errors in theJurassic Parkfranchise. Despite this, audiences always return to theaters to watch the movies, which is whyRebirthis currently performing so well at the box office.
Even thoughreviews forJurassic World Rebirthhave been quite disappointing, as of this writing, it has already passed the $500 million mark at the box office (viaBox Office Mojo). This proves that, even if there are factual errors, people love to watch dinosaurs on the big screen. However, it’s still worthranking all the dinosaurs inJurassic World Rebirthby how accurately they are portrayed compared to their real-life counterparts.
8Velociraptors Were Turkey-Sized In Real Life
Raptors Are One Of The Most Dangerous Dinosaur Species In The Franchise
Other than the T-rex, velociraptors are probably the most popular dinosaur species in theJurassic Parkfranchise. Despite this, they do not have a large role inJurassic World Rebirth. In the new movie, a raptor sneaks up on Xavier while he is going to the washroom in the middle of the night. However,it is quickly snatched up by a Mutadon, one of the film’s hybrid dinosaurs.
Raptors are essentially replaced by Mutadons inJurassic World Rebirth. However, from the brief scene featuring the raptor, it’s clear that it is being portrayed just how it has in the series' previous movies, which is quite inaccurate. According to thePhilip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum,rather than being slightly taller than most humans, raptors were actually turkey-sized in real life.
Therefore,raptors weren’t nearly as dangerous in real life as they are portrayed to be in theJurassic Parkfranchise. The velociraptors inRebirthand throughout the series seem to instead be inspired by deinonychuses. Additionally, raptors in real life were completely feathered, which has never been the case in the franchise. Therefore, the raptors inJurassic World Rebirtharen’t accurate at all.
7Dilophosauruses Didn’t Actually Have An Extendable Neck Frill
The Dilophosaurus In Rebirth Doesn’t Get A Chance To Shoot Venom
InJurassic World Rebirth,a dilophosaurus only briefly tries to intimidate Teresa before it is scared off by the T-rex. In the film, the dilophosaurus shows off its frilled neck as it approaches Teresa, which seems to be an intimidation tactic. This same tactic has been seen in previous movies in the series, and is quite creepy to watch onscreen.
The appearance and abilities of dilophosauruses have never been accurate in theJurassic Parkfranchise.
However, thePhilip J. Currie Dinosaur Museumpoints out that there is no evidence of dilophosauruses having a frilled neck in real life. Therefore, while this does make the dinosaur stand out in the franchise, it is not accurate. Additionally,the firstJurassic Parkmovie established that a dilophosaurus could shoot venom from its mouth, which is also not accurate.
Since it is only briefly onscreen inJurassic World Rebirth, it never gets the chance to shoot venom. However,it can be assumed thatRebirth’sspecific dilophosaurus would have behaved like others we have seen in the series. Overall, the appearance and abilities of dilophosauruses have never been accurate in theJurassic Parkfranchise, and the same is true forRebirth.
6Mosasauruses Were Way Smaller In Real Life
They Are Dangerous Water Monsters
Compared to raptors and the dilophosaurus, the mosasaurus had a larger role inJurassic World Rebirth. The giant, sea-based dinosaur tips over the Delgado’s family boat at the beginning of the movie, and later returns to attack Zora and her crew alongside several spinosauruses. Just like the other movies in the franchise,Jurassic World Rebirthportrays the mosasaurus as the most dangerous ocean-based dinosaur.
This is definitely true, as mosasaurus' ruled the ocean in the Prehistoric Age. However, as noted by thePhilip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, the mosasaurus inJurassic World Rebirthis much bigger than it was in real life. In the new movie, the creature appears to be about 40 meters long, potentially even bigger. However,mosasauruses in real life were likely closer to 17 meters long.
Additionally, the franchise has seemed to base the mosasaurus' design off of crocodiles, which means it appears to have a thick layer of skin inJurassic World Rebirth. In reality,archeologists have found that mosasaurus skin was more snake-like. Therefore, the mosasaurus inRebirthis definitely not the most accurate dinosaur in the movie.
5Whether Spinosauruses Could Swim That Well Is Controversial
Several Appear In Jurassic World Rebirth
Spinosauruses made a welcome return to the franchise many years after one stole the show inJurassic Park III. In the new movie,several spinosauruses swim alongside the mosasaurus and attack Zora and her team’s boat. They are deadly dinosaurs inJurassic World Rebirth, as they result in the deaths of both Bobby and Nina.
However, it has been debated whether spinosauruses could actually swim well in real life. According toHowStuffWorks, several experts have argued that spinosaurus was only a semiaquatic creature, making them mediocre swimmers. Therefore,some may argue that the spinosauruses swimming so well inJurassic World Rebirthis unrealistic.
On the other hand,Science News Explorespresents evidence that spinosauruses were very strong swimmers and were actually primarily water monsters, rather than land-based creatures. Therefore,it is still debatable whether spinosauruses could actually swim as well as they do inJurassic World Rebirth, which is why the species lands in the middle of this list.
4The Tyrannosaurus Rex Could Indeed Swim
The T-Rex Is Still The King Of The Franchise
While spinosauruses swim strongly in the ocean inJurassic World Rebirth,the movie’s T-rex swims down a river while hunting the Delgado family. TheT-rex river chase inJurassic World Rebirthis arguably the scariest sequence in the entire movie. This dino has always been the king of the franchise, and it’s great to see it get some time in the spotlight inRebirth.
Even though they were quite big in real life, the T-rexes in theJurassic Parkfranchise have always been presented to be larger than they actually were.
Thankfully, the T-rex swimming in the film is scientifically accurate. As is pointed out in Apple TV+‘sPrehistoric Planet,it has been discovered that T-rex bones had a hollow structure which would have helped them swim. Additionally, marks known as “swim traces” have been found on fossils of the deadly dinosaurs. Therefore, it makes sense forRebirth’sT-rex to swim like a crocodile as it pursues the Delgado family down the river.
However, as is the case with previous movies in the franchise, it should be noted thatthe T-rex’s appearance isn’t perfectly accurate inJurassic World Rebirth. Even though they were quite big in real life, those in theJurassic Parkfranchise have always been presented to be larger than they actually were. Furthermore, real-life T-rexes likely had feathers, which are not seen on the one featured inJurassic World Rebirth.
3Titanosauruses Were Giant Sauropods
The Characters In Rebirth Are In Awe Of The Titanosaurus
After Zora and her team collect the DNA of the mosasaurus, they make their way across the island to find a titanosaurus. Thetitanosaurus mating scene inJurassic World Rebirthis among the movie’s most wondrous moments. Just like the brachiosaurus scene in the originalJurassic Park,the characters in the new film allow themselves to take in the striking beauty of this dinosaur.
They can do so because, as herbivores, the titanosauruses won’t attack them. This is accurate to real life. Additionally,their size inJurassic World Rebirthseems to be the same as the creatures that actually once roamed our planet. TheAmerican Museum of Natural Historyadded an exhibit of a 122-foot-long titanosaurus in 2016, and it appears to be about the same size as the ones inRebirth.
However,while titanosauruses did indeed have long tails, it’s possible that these were a bit exaggerated inJurassic World Rebirthfor visual effect. The way their tails move inRebirthis so graceful and definitely adds to the wonder of the scene, but it may be the one aspect of them that is not perfectly accurate to real life.
2Quetzalcoatluses Were Large Flying Dinosaurs
They Ruled The Sky
After their encounters with the mosasaurus and titanosaurus’,quetzalcoatlus' are the third and final dinosaur species that Zora and her team have to extract DNA from. However, since they are flying dinosaurs and would be very hard to shoot, thecharacters inJurassic World Rebirthchoose to extract DNA from a quetzalcoatlus egg. This leads to one of the most thrilling sequences in the film.
As is established inJurassic World Rebirth,quetzalcoatluses are widely believed to be the largest flying dinosaur to ever live. In the film, they are shown to be exceptional fliers, which is something that has been debated in the past. However, according toBritannica, evidence has proven that quetzalcoatlus could indeed fly for a long time, making its portrayal in the new movie very accurate.
Some real-life quetzalcoatluses were apparently five meters tall and had a wingspan of about 11 meters, which is actually bigger than how it is portrayed inJurassic World Rebirth. However, quetzalcoatlus definitely ranged in size. Plus, the one in the movie is still quite big and formidable. Therefore, the portrayal of the flying dinosaur inJurassic World Rebirthis very accurate.
1Aquilops Were The Size Of House Cats
The Aquilops In Jurassic World Rebirth Gets A Name
While most of the dinosaurs on the list are very dangerous for humans to be around, the aquilops, which Isabella names Dolores, is very peaceful.After the Delgado family arrives on the island, the aquilops quickly encounters them and takes an interest in Isabella, the youngest character inJurassic World Rebirth. In the movie, Dolores is very nice and even cuddles up with Isabella.
In an article by theUniversity of Oklahoma News, the aquilops is described as “a perfect pet-sized companion.“Aquilopses in real life were just the size of house cats, which means that its portrayal inJurassic World Rebirthis very accurate. Additionally, Sam Noble Museum research associates Andrew Farke and Matthew Wedel, who co-authored the paper describing the aquilops when it was first discovered in 2014, both praised its design in the movie.
Farke and Wedel agree thatthe design of the aquilops inJurassic World Rebirthis perfectly accurate. Therefore, not only is Dolores the cutest creature in the franchise’s newest movie, but it is also the most accurate dinosaur inJurassic World Rebirth.
Sources: Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum (Velociraptor,Dilophosaurus,Mosasaurus),HowStuffWorks,Science News Explores,Prehistoric Planet,American Museum of Natural History,Britannica,University of Oklahoma News
