Mega Anklyosaurus
This Dinoterran, Saurian is a very large version of a normal Ankylosaurus. This subspecies is very long-lived and has attained human-like intelligence. They are excellent strategists and problem-solvers, have nearly impenetrable armor, and have impressive natural weapons.
Their armor is so tough that they have no natural predators as adults. This allows them to live longer than their progenitors.
In an isolated valley, a unique ecosystem developed. A specific type of Cycad tree, with tough, fibrous leaves, thrived here. Most other herbivores couldn't eat them, but Ankylosaurus learned to adapt to eating this new tree when some of their favorites were available. Through generations of natural selection, they developed a stronger bite force and a stronger digestive system capable of processing the tough material.
Basic Information
Dietary Needs and Habits
They are vegetarians and will eat anything that they can digest, preferring succulents.
Behaviour
They are calm, stubborn and slow to anger.
Additional Information
Social Structure
The males are loners except during mating season, while the mothers are very nurturing, staying with their offspring for years. The females often stay in family groups, even in small herds of both female and young.
Facial characteristics
They have a small head, with a broad and thick skull, a serrated beaked mouth, ear horns, and an armored triangular strip on the top of its head.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
The are home to Dinoterra
Average Intelligence
Human intelligence.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Darkvision 60 ft, tremorsense
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
First: gron, shira, brutus, flint, willow, terra, xh'vex, mahto, a'ani
Last: cragstone, timberfall, dustcloud, stoneshield, sharptooth, longshadow, stonesmasher, sunwise, Clearwater, thickskull, swiftfoot, keeneye, behemothblood, titanhorn, mossback, cloudgazer, tailchatter
Descriptive: boulderback, razorbeak, stoic, brawler, cragtooth, forestbreaker
Major Organizations
The Longwalkers are the Council of Elders of these Ankylosaurs.
Average Technological Level
They are smart, but they have no hands to operate technology. A rare few have gained Telekinesis and can operate technology with their minds.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Dinoterran, Teran, Sauran, common.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Ankylosaur Maximus
Origin/Ancestry
Ankylosaurus magniventris
Lifespan
200 years
Average Height
18 ft
Average Weight
20 tons
Average Length
35 ft
Average Physique
Muscular.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
This varies depending on the environment that they live in.
- forest: mottled patterns of browns, greens, and greys
- desert or rocky: brown, tan, and grey
- disruptive: lighter and darker patches
- thermoregulation: darker back, lighter underside
- warning coloration: bright colors for warning
- sexual dimorphism: contrasting patterns to attract mates, or protect their offspring.
Geographic Distribution
Related Ethnicities
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