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How to keep dinosaurs, by Robert Mash ; foreword by Richard Dawkins

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How to keep dinosaurs

by Robert Mash ; foreword by Richard Dawkins

Hollywood and the popular press would have us believe that all dinosaurs are gigantic, hostile and untameable. In fact, there are many species that make charming and even useful companions: Velociraptor -- a splendid, loyal, fierce, friend, Deinonychus -- will not eat dog food (dogs are another matter), Tyrannosaurus -- least suitable to keep; will need special licence, Ornithomimus -- an appealing first dinosaur for the child anxious for her first ride. Packed with information, from feeding and housing to curing common ailments, this book advises you which dinosaur is right for you, from the city dweller looking for a lap pet, to the country estate owner wanting to tighten up on security. The author, a zoologist with extensive experience of dinosaurs, has provided a timely and much-needed book for all those who keep dinosaurs and for the huge numbers who are contemplating getting one

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