ya, that, had that dino when I ran out of time, and had to start over, but when I did start over I had him  still.

Update, had the same dino when I started the next level... but then I didn't after that.

I think I got this issue resolved as of the latest update:

https://alexbairgames.itch.io/robovdino/devlog/25092/emerald-city-comic-con-2018