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Dinosaurs (Dinosauria) are a diverse group of reptiles which first appeared during the Triassic period between 243 and 233.23 million years ago. It would be an understatement to say that having a dinosaur as a pet today would be a looking glass into the history of the world. Still, modern birds can trace their lineage to the dinosaurs; the Dinosauria are therefore divided into avian dinosaurs and non-avian dinosaurs, which are currently extinct. They are represented on every continent either by the current extant birds or by fossil remains of millions of years past. They also come in various groups of taxonomic, morphological, and ecological standpoints. Having a dinosaur as a pet today would be far more intriguing than an average household pet, and far safer – depending on which species – than other wild animals that people idealise as household pets. An omnivore, for example, of relative size to a household cat, would offer greater fascination, uniqueness, and exoticism than the cat itself, while at the same time being safer than housing a carnivorous dinosaur of elephant size. A good example is the Labrador-sized psittacosaurus. This dinosaur is friendly and omnivorous and theoretically can be leashed and trained like a household dog.

The right size and breed of dinosaur for a household, when trained, can replace a guard dog in the role. If there was to be a kind of competition amongst household pets, having a unique and powerful dinosaur is a guaranteed win. Consider that the average person has never seen a living dinosaur, and, upon seeing it is well-trained and safe for society, will admire it. A scientist will seek to study it further. These studies may contribute to science in different ways, and could lead to a resurgence in the currently extinct group of reptiles. There is then no doubt that having a dinosaur as a pet bears positive effects for the owner and for science as a whole.