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Taming T. rex: Could Humans Really Domesticate One?
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A species can be domesticated if enough individuals reproduce successfully and humans apply artificial selection across many generations.
Tyrannosaurus rex traits create major logistical limits: size, habitat, food, space, cost, veterinary care, containment, and waste management.
As a carnivore, T. rex likely had higher relative cognitive capacity and could learn behaviors, but it would probably never resemble a dog or cat.
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A species can be domesticated if enough individuals reproduce successfully and humans apply artificial selection across many generations.
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