in truth, this is how young dinosaurs choose their mates. This is how Grandma got Grandpa interested in her.
Ali: I call dibs on this longneck! *NOM!*
random Valley Dinosaur: DUDE! THATS YOUR COZEN!!!!!!
Ali: YOU THINK I GIVE A DAMN!!!!????
Littlefoot: OH NOES!!!! I IS PAIRED!!!!