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* TheMakeover: Inverted. Horner takes a standard {{CGI}} ''Tyrannosaurus'' and turns it disgustingly ugly -- or, in his mind, more realistic.
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* TheMakeover: Inverted. Horner takes a standard {{CGI}} ''Tyrannosaurus'' and turns it disgustingly ugly -- or, in his mind, more realistic. Ironically, this "ugly" design comes across as InformedDeformity, as many viewers found it to be much more awesome and intimidating than the standard design. Doubly ironically, it is now known that ''Tyrannosaurus'' was a very bulky animal, so this design actually is more realistic as Horner intended.
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* ArtisticLicensePaleontology:ArtisticLicensePaleontology: Quite a bit, especially considering that a lot of Horner's points in favor of tyrannosaurs being scavengers were countered as far back as 1988's ''Literature/PredatoryDinosaursOfTheWorld''!
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* ArtisticLicenseBiology: The program was well constructed and [[ShownTheirWork explained in detail]] why it presented the things the way it has, but paleontologists that happened ''not to hate'' ''Tyrannosaurus'' ''*Cough*Robert Bakker*Cough*'' may find it to be somewhat infuriating. It doesn't help that he makes several scientifically inaccurate claims and pretty much ignores basic common sense to prove his point.
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* ArtisticLicenseBiology: The program was well constructed and [[ShownTheirWork explained in detail]] why it presented the things the way it has, but paleontologists that happened ''not to hate'' ''Tyrannosaurus'' ''*Cough*Robert Bakker*Cough*'' may find it to be somewhat infuriating. It doesn't help that he makes several scientifically inaccurate claims and pretty much ignores basic common sense to prove his point.
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''Valley of the T-Rex'' is a 2001 Creator/DiscoveryChannel TVDocumentary in which renowned paleontologist (and notorious ''T. rex'' hater) Creator/JackHorner discusses his theories about the [[UsefulNotes/TyrannosaurusRex eponymous animal]]'s supposedly carnivorous nature. He presents fact after fact that allegedly proves that the "King of Dinosaurs" was nothing more than a mere sluggish scavenger, and an ugly one at that, much to the contrary of popular belief.
The program has received major criticism due to Horner's negligence to take note of any evidence that might confirm the opposite of his theories and the arguments he uses for why ''Tyrannosaurus'' was a pure scavenger don't hold up to scrutiny.
The program has received major criticism due to Horner's negligence to take note of any evidence that might confirm the opposite of his theories and the arguments he uses for why ''Tyrannosaurus'' was a pure scavenger don't hold up to scrutiny.
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''Valley of the T-Rex'' is a 2001 Creator/DiscoveryChannel TVDocumentary (and spin-off of WesternAnimation/WhenDinosaursRoamedAmerica) in which renowned paleontologist (and notorious ''T. rex'' hater) Creator/JackHorner discusses his controversial theories about the [[UsefulNotes/TyrannosaurusRex eponymous animal]]'s supposedly carnivorous nature. He presents fact after fact that allegedly proves that the "King of Dinosaurs" was nothing more than a mere sluggish scavenger, and an ugly one at that, much to the contrary of popular belief.
The program has received major criticism due to Horner's negligence to take note of any evidence that might confirm the opposite of histheories theories, the one-sided approach in the presentation, and the arguments he uses for why ''Tyrannosaurus'' was a pure scavenger don't hold up to scrutiny.
The program has received major criticism due to Horner's negligence to take note of any evidence that might confirm the opposite of his
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* AnachronisticAnimal: ''Saurornitholestes'', the dromaeosaurs shown in the program, went extinct a few million years before ''T. rex'' and ''Triceratops''. Teeth from the Hell Creek Formation previously attributed to ''Sauronitholestes'' (tentatively) are now thought to belong to ''Acheroraptor'' (named in 2013).
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* AnachronisticAnimal: ''Saurornitholestes'', the dromaeosaurs shown in the program, probably went extinct a few million years before ''T. rex'' and ''Triceratops''.''Triceratops'' appeared. Teeth from the Hell Creek Formation previously attributed to ''Sauronitholestes'' (tentatively) are now thought to belong to ''Acheroraptor'' (named in 2013).
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** Horner seems to be under the impression that certain scavengers such as vultures look “ugly” because that helps them repel their opposition when stealing their kill. As if wild animals have the same beauty standards as humans or care much about them, to begin with. The iconic bald heads of vultures and condors have instead been theorized to be an adaption for digging into carcasses (reducing the chances of blood sticking to their plumage), or alternatively for thermoregulation (since most species live in hot and arid environments), while their scruffy feather collars help them keep their tucked head and neck warm at night. Those that have wrinkles, wattles, and/or brightly colored skin evolved them as display features, as a sign of fitness and virility ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_vulture some taking it to the extreme]]), and plenty of other birds (many of them not being carnivores) have similar features.
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** Horner seems to be under the impression that certain scavengers such as vultures look “ugly” because that helps them repel their opposition when stealing their kill. As if wild animals have the same beauty standards as humans or care much about them, to begin with. The iconic bald heads of vultures and condors have instead been theorized to be an adaption for digging into carcasses (reducing the chances of blood sticking to their plumage), or alternatively for thermoregulation (since most species live in hot and arid environments), while their scruffy feather collars help them keep their tucked head and neck warm at night. Those that have wrinkles, wattles, and/or brightly colored skin evolved them as display features, as a sign of fitness and virility ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_vulture some taking it to the extreme]]), and plenty of other birds (many of them not being scavengers or even carnivores) have similar features.
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** Horner claims that ''Tyrannosaurus'' didn't have a very good sense of sight when ''T. rex'' is known for having one of the best eyesight of any ''animal'', theorized to be superior even to modern birds-of-prey, never mind dinosaur.
** Horner suggested dromaeosaurs would be the true top predators instead of ''T. rex'', and the documentary proceeds to show them bringing down prey many times their size [[ZergRush in numbers]]. This is, of course, analogous to jackals bringing down an elephant. Admittedly, this was before the discovery of ''Dakotaraptor'', a larger dromaeosaur from the same time as ''T. rex'', but still one way too small (grizzly bear-sized) to bring down animals larger than elephants even in a group. [[labelnote:However...]]The validity and existence of ''Dakotaraptor'' has also been questioned by a number of scientists, as it seems the only fossil is a jumbled chimera of oviraptorosaur, ornithomimid, dromaeosaur, tyrannosaur, and turtle bones (and the bones that do seem to be conclusively dromaeosaur in origin seem to belong to a much smaller animal).[[/labelnote]] The entire idea of pack hunting dromaeosaurs has been seen as very unlikely in recent years as well.
** The documentary claims that ''T. rex'' grew to 15 feet tall which is 2 feet taller than the largest specimens that have been discovered. It also claims that the Wynkel specimen was the most complete ''T. rex'' skeleton ever found which is wrong because that title belongs to Sue.
** Both the ''T. rex'' and ''dromaeosaurs'' have pronated hands which they were incapable of doing so.
** Horner suggested dromaeosaurs would be the true top predators instead of ''T. rex'', and the documentary proceeds to show them bringing down prey many times their size [[ZergRush in numbers]]. This is, of course, analogous to jackals bringing down an elephant. Admittedly, this was before the discovery of ''Dakotaraptor'', a larger dromaeosaur from the same time as ''T. rex'', but still one way too small (grizzly bear-sized) to bring down animals larger than elephants even in a group. [[labelnote:However...]]The validity and existence of ''Dakotaraptor'' has also been questioned by a number of scientists, as it seems the only fossil is a jumbled chimera of oviraptorosaur, ornithomimid, dromaeosaur, tyrannosaur, and turtle bones (and the bones that do seem to be conclusively dromaeosaur in origin seem to belong to a much smaller animal).[[/labelnote]] The entire idea of pack hunting dromaeosaurs has been seen as very unlikely in recent years as well.
** The documentary claims that ''T. rex'' grew to 15 feet tall which is 2 feet taller than the largest specimens that have been discovered. It also claims that the Wynkel specimen was the most complete ''T. rex'' skeleton ever found which is wrong because that title belongs to Sue.
** Both the ''T. rex'' and ''dromaeosaurs'' have pronated hands which they were incapable of doing so.
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** Horner claims that ''Tyrannosaurus'' didn't have a very good sense of sight when ''T. rex'' is known for having one some of the best eyesight of any ''animal'', theorized to be superior even to modern birds-of-prey, never mind dinosaur.
** Horner suggested dromaeosaurs would be the true top predators instead of ''T. rex'', and the documentary proceeds to show them bringing down prey many times their size [[ZergRush in numbers]]. This is, of course, analogous to jackals bringing down an elephant. Admittedly, this was before the discovery of ''Dakotaraptor'', a larger dromaeosaur from the same time as ''T. rex'', but still one way too small (grizzly bear-sized) to bring down animals larger than elephants even in a group. [[labelnote:However...]]The validity and existence of ''Dakotaraptor'' has also been questioned by a number of scientists, as it seems the only fossil is a jumbled chimera of oviraptorosaur, ornithomimid, dromaeosaur, tyrannosaur, and turtle bones (and the bones that do seem to be conclusively dromaeosaur in origin seem to belong to a much smaller animal).[[/labelnote]] The entire idea of pack hunting dromaeosaurs has beenseen as very unlikely in recent years brought into question for most varieties as well.
** The documentary claims that ''T. rex'' grew to 15 feet tall which is 2 feet taller than the largest specimens that have been discovered. It also claims that the Wynkel specimen was the most complete ''T. rex'' skeleton everfound found, which is wrong because that title belongs to Sue.
** Both the ''T. rex'' and ''dromaeosaurs'' have pronated hands, even though it's believed neither were able to hold their handswhich they were incapable of doing so.in such a position.
** Horner suggested dromaeosaurs would be the true top predators instead of ''T. rex'', and the documentary proceeds to show them bringing down prey many times their size [[ZergRush in numbers]]. This is, of course, analogous to jackals bringing down an elephant. Admittedly, this was before the discovery of ''Dakotaraptor'', a larger dromaeosaur from the same time as ''T. rex'', but still one way too small (grizzly bear-sized) to bring down animals larger than elephants even in a group. [[labelnote:However...]]The validity and existence of ''Dakotaraptor'' has also been questioned by a number of scientists, as it seems the only fossil is a jumbled chimera of oviraptorosaur, ornithomimid, dromaeosaur, tyrannosaur, and turtle bones (and the bones that do seem to be conclusively dromaeosaur in origin seem to belong to a much smaller animal).[[/labelnote]] The entire idea of pack hunting dromaeosaurs has been
** The documentary claims that ''T. rex'' grew to 15 feet tall which is 2 feet taller than the largest specimens that have been discovered. It also claims that the Wynkel specimen was the most complete ''T. rex'' skeleton ever
** Both the ''T. rex'' and ''dromaeosaurs'' have pronated hands, even though it's believed neither were able to hold their hands
** ''T. rex'' roars like a bear; indeed, the documentary actually uses a stock bear roar sound effect. Whatever vocalizations dinosaurs made probably didn't sound at all mammalian.
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** [[RaptorAttack Not helping matters is that he simultaneously overhypes dromaeosaurs as the perfect killing machine as far as dinosaurs go, including being shown taking down prey many times their size, a pop culture stereotype viewed as incredibly sensationalized and inaccurate by actual paleontologists]].
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** [[RaptorAttack Not helping matters is that he simultaneously [[RaptorAttack overhypes dromaeosaurs dromaeosaurs]] as the perfect killing machine as far as dinosaurs go, including being shown taking down prey many times their size, a pop culture stereotype viewed as incredibly sensationalized and inaccurate by actual paleontologists]].paleontologists.
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