If watching Jurassic Park was the start of a childhood fascination with the Stegosaurus, Velociraptor, or T. rex, scientists say you are far from alone.
In fact, a new study shows that the 1993 blockbuster had such a lasting impact that people only care about a dinosaur species if it appeared in the movie franchise.
Researchers analysed 3.5 billion Wikipedia page views from 2015 to 2025 to see which dinosaur species still captivate the public imagination.
This revealed that an appearance in the Jurassic Park franchise was the strongest predictor of modern public interest.
Besides their film appearances, the public were more interested in
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