It is true that many of us know a lot about the prehistoric creatures called dinosaurs. We learn about them, study them, are fascinated by them as children, and sometimes even wonder what life would be like had they survived. Some people even believe that were science to advance enough Jurassic Park would be possible. I could probably go on and on with all the great tidbits of information my daughter has uncovered about her greatest obsession. We have learned why one dinosaur ate meat and another plants, why some ran fast and others were slow, and how there were some who looked cute but were really fierce. When you are done reading this, I encourage you to learn more about this interesting bit of world history.

I know there is much to say regarding these epic creatures, but today is all about the debate. The one going on all around us, even as I type this out. To understand this debate, first you need a bit of history. A person who studies dinosaurs, their fossils, and all about them is called a paleontologist. These dinosaur scientists search for new information about the dinosaurs every day. They look for clues in the fossils and history we already know to make amazing connections between the past and the present.

We have been told for years now by these scientists that the dinosaurs were killed by an asteroid, but the latest intel from the paleontologist suggests that dinosaurs may not have been wiped out by the asteroid. This is probable at a time when Earth was still growing and evolving for the planet to be hit by debris in outer space. The asteroid is the most logical conclusion, but like all good debates, there is now an opposing argument.

Some paleontologists now believe that the reason the dinosaurs went extinct is not the asteroid, but their biology. They were getting sick, losing food sources, and overall declining in health long before the asteroid hit earth. Could this be true?

That mammoths like the tyrannosaurus rex were dying out because of lack of resources. If biology played a part in the extinction of the dinosaurs, many people are now upset to have been told incorrect information and are rallying in defense of long dead creatures. This makes me wonder if people really care more about history than they may let on.

So now we have two theories. One where, some paleontologists deny the idea that the dinosaurs could have been struggling. Or the second where, some paleontologists believe the idea of biological issues has more merit than just the explanation of the asteroid. If this is all true, is it possible both are at fault? Could the dinosaurs have been declining when the asteroid hit making both items the reason for the extinction?

The question remains, will we ever really know? Will science evolve enough for us to learn more about these epic creatures that walked the earth long before man? My daughter thinks she will find all the answers for me, but in the meantime, what do you believe in? No matter what you choose to think, one thing is for certain. The dinosaurs were epic amazing parts of our history that should not be forgotten.