In this passage from "Jurassic Park" by Michael Crichton, Tim observes a velociraptor approaching the kitchen, pondering whether it is tracking their scent. Despite common knowledge suggesting that dinosaurs had a limited sense of smell, Tim questions the reliability of such information in the face of the actual creature before him.

This moment underscores the tension between theoretical knowledge and practical experience, as Tim grapples with the unsettling reality of encountering a dinosaur. It highlights the unpredictability of nature and the limitations of human understanding when confronted with the raw power of the prehistoric world.