Ark: The Animated Series introduces prehistoric mammals alongside dinosaurs, offering a new perspective on the ancient world different from Jurassic Park. Jurassic Park, while iconic, focuses solely on dinosaurs, missing out on the diverse creatures of the era. Both Ark and Jurassic Park have their strengths, but adding prehistoric mammals to the franchise could elevate it further.

Since 1993, Jurassic Park has been at the forefront of dinosaur content, but this year, a new dinosaur series has hit Paramount+, Ark: The Animated Series, and its menagerie of creatures may finally give the iconic franchise a run for its money. Ark: The Animated Series is a 2024 adult animated show based on Ark: Survival Evolved that follows Helena Walker, a paleontologist who wakes up on an island of dinosaurs. At first glance, Ark and Jurassic Park seem quite similar, however, their shared use of dinosaurs is just one commonality. In reality, Ark has more to offer beyond reptiles.