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Jurassic World's scientific advisor on bringing dinosaurs back

Why is serious dinosaur researcher Jack Horner so deeply involved with a Hollywood monster movie? And does he really want to give you a pet dinosaur?
Indominus Rex attacks in a scene from Jurassic World, the next instalment of Steven Spielberg's groundbreaking "Jurassic Park" series. (Amblin Entertainment/The Associated Press)

Jurassic Park's thrilling dinosaur adventure movies may seem like pure fantasy, but remember to follow the tracks. Not only were the films inspired by real scientists, but also real research on reviving the prehistoric creatures. 

Dr. Jack Horner, a paleontologist at Montana State University, has been a scientific advisor on all four Jurassic Park films. He joins Shad to take us behind the scenes, explain why kids love aggressive dinosaurs, and muse about creating a new generation of feathered pets.