Jurassic Bark -

While " Jurassic Bark " most famously refers to a heart-wrenching episode of the animated series Futurama , the name is also associated with a fascinating prehistoric discovery and a live entertainment show.

: Large-scale "life-like" prehistoric creatures.

: David Noble found a small grove of Wollemi Pines in a remote canyon in the Blue Mountains. Jurassic Bark

: Performances featuring high-energy dogs, similar to those seen on America’s Got Talent .

: The episode was originally conceived with Fry finding his fossilized mother instead of a dog. The writers changed it to a pet because the original idea was considered too upsetting for the audience. While " Jurassic Bark " most famously refers

Often cited as the saddest episode in animated television history, this story centers on Fry’s discovery of the fossilized remains of his dog, , in the 31st century.

: The tree was previously only known from fossils dating back 200 million years and was long presumed extinct. : Performances featuring high-energy dogs, similar to those

: The story of Seymour is a direct homage to Hachikō , the Akita dog in 1920s Japan who waited nine years for his deceased owner at a train station.