CHAPTER 8

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A terrifying sight in the jungle

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A terrifying sight in the jungle. During the daylight hour, a monster the size of an eight-foot-tall humanoid creature is running at full speed. It's making a terrifying growling sound and tearing through the jungle, crushing trees and plants in its wake. It reaches the edge of the jungle, and stumbles forward into the open, stopping suddenly. It looks around wildly for a moment. It's looking for something. The monster suddenly lets out a roar and spots what it came for. Project X stood atop a nearby hill, overlooking the lush greenery of the valley below. Its keen eyes scanned the landscape until they landed on a small bunker nestled in the heart of the valley.

Inside the bunker, Henry, Vivian, Derek, John Hammond, and Malcolm are all relaxing and talking about different things. The classic rock song "Africa" by Toto is playing on the radio. Malcolm looks over at the other three and says, 'What is that sound? It's coming from outside the bunker. It sounds like a dinosaur. All the guys gather close to the window, where Malcolm and Vivian are standing. They watch as a huge Baryonyx swam in a nearby pond, it was going after its prey in the water. They watch as the Baryonyx catches its food and tears it apart. It roars loud as it finishes off its meal.

John Hammond: "Fascinating creature, isn't it? The Baryonyx is a prime example of the incredible diversity of life that once roamed this planet. And yet, despite its impressive size and fearsome appearance, it still falls prey to the same laws of nature as any other living thing."

Malcolm: "Yeah, but I don't think it can do calculus!"

The others chuckle at Malcolm's comment.

The Baryonyx is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in the early Cretaceous period, around 120-125 million years ago. They were first discovered in England in 1983 and have since been found in other parts of Europe, as well as Africa and South America. Baryonyx was a relatively large dinosaur, reaching lengths of up to 10-12 meters (33-39 feet) and weighing around 1-2 tonnes (2,200-4,400 pounds). They had long, narrow snouts filled with sharp teeth, which they used to catch fish and other prey. Their arms were also relatively long for a theropod dinosaur and had large claws that may have been used to catch prey or defend themselves. In terms of diet, Baryonyx was primarily piscivorous, meaning they ate fish. However, they may have also eaten other small animals such as lizards and mammals. Some scientists have even suggested that they may have been scavengers, feeding on the carcasses of dead animals. Overall, the Baryonyx was a fascinating dinosaur with unique adaptations for catching fish and other prey.

Dr. Henry: (Tired of waiting around) 'So what's our next move?

The others turn to face Dr. Henry.

Dr. Vivian: (A bit impatient) 'Well, we need to find a way out of this place.

Derek: Mom, I want to go home. (On the verge of tears)

Dr. Vivian: (Stops Derek from crying) 'It's all right, Derek. We will get out of here. (Confidently) You see, once we leave here, we'll be safe.

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