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Introduction to Dinosaurs - Tuesday, 1st Period
Connor was a bit distracted as he sat at the front of the class that morning. And it was a good distracted because Rex was visiting the class as was apparently tradition for these classes. So, Connor sat at the desk paying with Rex, getting him to do the few tricks he had been teaching him, and giving him lots of skritches and belly rubs. It was a nice distraction from the trouble his hand was giving him lately, and also a good reason not to have to talk to Cutter, at least for the time being. Once Cutter started the lecture, that might be different.
Cutter looked a little sadly over at Connor playing with Rex, he had been glad that Connor had brought Rex to the class since they were going to be talking about the Coelurosauravus, “welcome back,” Cutter said softly once it was clear that he was being expected to start class this week, “this week we’re going to be talking about the Coelurosauravus and we have Rex here, who comes from the Permian period,” Cutter began, “the Coelurosauravus were found in Madagascar and the only known specimens of the Coelurosauravus to have been found were discovered in 1907 and 1908,” he said and then stopped, hesitating and looking over at Connor for him to continue the lecture.
Connor gave a small nod and a quick glance at Cutter as he started. “Rex here is part of a group of ancient creatures known as Weigeltisauridae or gliding reptiles that lived during the Late Permian, between 259.51 and 251.9 million years ago. All creatures in this family had some form of skin membrane stretched between their limbs. And it is believed that much like the flying squirrel of today, Coelurosauravus could not actually fly but rather would jump from high places and glide great distances.”
And Rex was more than happy to demonstrate that as he had climbed up to the top of the closest bookcase and sat atop, chirping happily before jumping off to glide around the classroom. As he watched Rex having fun circling the classroom, Connor glanced over at Cutter quickly and gave a barely noticeable nod to signal he was done before he turned his attention back to Rex.
Cutter’s shoulders slumped a little at being basically ignored by Connor, he bit his lip, wanting to say something but decided to wait until after class before he talked to Connor, “for the rest of the class, I’d like you to work on your worksheets on the Coelurosauravus. We’re here if you have any questions or want to get to know Rex a little better.”
Cutter looked a little sadly over at Connor playing with Rex, he had been glad that Connor had brought Rex to the class since they were going to be talking about the Coelurosauravus, “welcome back,” Cutter said softly once it was clear that he was being expected to start class this week, “this week we’re going to be talking about the Coelurosauravus and we have Rex here, who comes from the Permian period,” Cutter began, “the Coelurosauravus were found in Madagascar and the only known specimens of the Coelurosauravus to have been found were discovered in 1907 and 1908,” he said and then stopped, hesitating and looking over at Connor for him to continue the lecture.
Connor gave a small nod and a quick glance at Cutter as he started. “Rex here is part of a group of ancient creatures known as Weigeltisauridae or gliding reptiles that lived during the Late Permian, between 259.51 and 251.9 million years ago. All creatures in this family had some form of skin membrane stretched between their limbs. And it is believed that much like the flying squirrel of today, Coelurosauravus could not actually fly but rather would jump from high places and glide great distances.”
And Rex was more than happy to demonstrate that as he had climbed up to the top of the closest bookcase and sat atop, chirping happily before jumping off to glide around the classroom. As he watched Rex having fun circling the classroom, Connor glanced over at Cutter quickly and gave a barely noticeable nod to signal he was done before he turned his attention back to Rex.
Cutter’s shoulders slumped a little at being basically ignored by Connor, he bit his lip, wanting to say something but decided to wait until after class before he talked to Connor, “for the rest of the class, I’d like you to work on your worksheets on the Coelurosauravus. We’re here if you have any questions or want to get to know Rex a little better.”