History Series / DinoLab

* OffModel: Using different CGI models for the same creatures means that, for instance, the ''T. rex'' and the ''Quetzalcoatlus'' drastically change their appearance from lab scenes to StockFootage shots. Not to mention the ''Triceratops''-''Zuniceratops'' confusion. See ArtisticLicensePaleontology, above.

''Dino Lab'' is a two-part TVDocumentary produced by Quiet Motion Inc. from the Creator/DiscoveryChannel. Both hour-long episodes share the basic premise: a bunch of scientists working at the "Dino Lab" bring ancient dinosaurs back to life to conduct experiments on them. Humans [[RogerRabbitEffect interact]] with {{CGI}} dinosaurs in scenes taking place at the lab, while inserted clips of ''real'' scientists explain why the dinosaurs behave the way the do. Basically, it's like ''Series/PrehistoricPark'' but without an ongoing plot and more science and [[{{Narm}} cheese]].

''Dino Lab'' is a two-part TVDocumentary from the Creator/DiscoveryChannel. Both hour-long episodes share the basic premise: a bunch of scientists working at the "Dino Lab" bring ancient dinosaurs back to life to conduct experiments on them. Humans [[RogerRabbitEffect interact]] with {{CGI}} dinosaurs in scenes taking place at the lab, while inserted clips of ''real'' scientists explain why the dinosaurs behave the way the do. Basically, it's like ''Series/PrehistoricPark'' but without an ongoing plot and more science and [[{{Narm}} cheese]].

** See also the PteroSoarer and RaptorAttack examples.

* TheMakeover: On the creatures between the two episodes.
* MamaBear: ''Hypacrosaurus''.

* PteroSoarer: Instead of the relatively accurate ''Quetzalcoatlus'' model from ''WesternAnimation/WhenDinosaursRoamedAmerica'', they use the ugly ''Series/DinosaurPlanet'' one. It has an overall body size and head-shape that's so wrong, it looks as if someone beat it halfway into a ''Pteranodon'' with a hammer. Oh, and they call it a "flying dinosaur". Really.

* KingOfTheDinosaurs: A ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' appears in both specials. His speed is tested in the original, and his bite force in the sequel.

''Dino Lab'' is a two-part TVDocumentary from the Creator/DiscoveryChannel. Both hour-long episodes share the basic premise: a bunch of scientists working at the "Dino Lab" bring ancient [[EverythingsBetterWithDinosaurs dinosaurs]] back to life to conduct experiments on them. Humans [[RogerRabbitEffect interact]] with {{CGI}} dinosaurs in scenes taking place at the lab, while inserted clips of ''real'' scientists explain why the dinosaurs behave the way the do. Basically, it's like ''Series/PrehistoricPark'' but without an ongoing plot and more science and [[{{Narm}} cheese]].

* SmallTaxonomyPools: There aren't many dinosaurs, but the show features a colorful variety of them.

* StockDinosaurs: Let's see, there's ''Tyrannosaurus'', ''Triceratops'', ''Apatosaurus'', ''Stegosaurus'' and ''Quetzalcoatlus''. You might wanna count ''Coelophysis'' as well, even if the program calls it by another name.

* SeldomSeenSpecies: ''Hypacrosaurus'', ''Microraptor'', and ''Argentinosaurus''.

** ''Microraptor'' likely had iridescent feathers.

* SocialOrnithoppd: A group of ''Hypacrosaurus'' appear in II, and the main focus is on their parental care.

* ScienceMarchesOn: The scientists describe ''Quetzalcoatlus'' as being cumbersome and unprotected on land, having difficulty taking off, soaring for long distances over the ocean and constantly compare it to birds. This is in stark contrast with today's image of the animal: the terrifyingly badass carnivorous flying giraffe that swallowed small dinosaurs whole and leaped off flat surfaces with ease, using its strong, elongated forelimbs.