Easily one of the most recognizable dinosaurs, Stegosaurus is another large, quadruped herbivore frequently found browsing the midland regions in the company of Ankylosaurs, with whom they share a similar body structure. Stegosaur forelimbs are shorter than their hind limbs, giving them a noted., stooped over posture, which makes them incredibly slow moving as well. This is ideal for browsing along the ground looking for vegetables, mushrooms and other edibles, but even with this similarity to their Ankylosaur cousins, Stegosaurs are distinguished immediately by the large, bony dorsal plates running down their backs, and the huge, bony spikes at the end of their tails.
These dorsal plates, known as osteoderms, are filled with a series of tube – like tunnels for blood to flow through, acting very much like a radiator, helping to regulate body temperature. When filled with blood, they make for an impressive display, used not only for attracting a mate, but also for intimidating rivals and potential predators. The general mood of a Stegosaur is easy to determine by the amount of colour present in the osteoderms. Various species of Stegosaurs had different numbers of spikes on their tail, ranging from four to eight, but the most common number found among the population is six. No matter the number, they are still impressive forms of natural weaponry.
Like most herbivores, they are social animals traveling in familial herds, but they have been known to adopt other species of herbivores into their family units. As a result, it is not unusual to see a family of Stegosaurs traveling with individual Ankylosaurus, juvenile sauropods, and even the occasional ill – tempered Pachycephalosaurus. Exactly why they are so willing to adopt members of other species into their families is unknown, but they are the only herding herbivore that does so on a consistent basis.
ABILITIES
Poor long range vision (is nearsighted), but has good hearing and an excellent sense of smell and can sniff out the fruits, vegetables and plants it likes to eat, including those buried in the ground (potatoes, carrots, various roots, etc.). Can also sniff out water, as well as possesses the armour defence of its plates and flexible spiked tail.
Relatively soft underbelly, very low intelligence and speed for an animal, and their osteodenns make for brilliant targets, especially when flushed. Hits to the osteodenns have an increased chance to produce incredibly bloody wounds causing 3 points of damage per wound every minute (4 melees)
HABITAT
Typically found near lakes and deep rivers where food is abundant, they will roam and forage up and down their chosen watercourse, they will bask in water to cool down when necessary.
NOTES
Easily one of the most recognizable dinosaurs, Stegosaurus is another large, quadruped herbivore frequently found browsing the midland regions in the company of Ankylosaurs, with whom they share a similar body structure. Stegosaur forelimbs are shorter than their hind limbs, giving them a noted., stooped over posture, which makes them incredibly slow moving as well. This is ideal for browsing along the ground looking for vegetables, mushrooms and other edibles, but even with this similarity to their Ankylosaur cousins, Stegosaurs are distinguished immediately by the large, bony dorsal plates running down their backs, and the huge, bony spikes at the end of their tails.
These dorsal plates, known as osteoderms, are filled with a series of tube – like tunnels for blood to flow through, acting very much like a radiator, helping to regulate body temperature. When filled with blood, they make for an impressive display, used not only for attracting a mate, but also for intimidating rivals and potential predators. The general mood of a Stegosaur is easy to determine by the amount of colour present in the osteoderms. Various species of Stegosaurs had different numbers of spikes on their tail, ranging from four to eight, but the most common number found among the population is six. No matter the number, they are still impressive forms of natural weaponry.
Like most herbivores, they are social animals traveling in familial herds, but they have been known to adopt other species of herbivores into their family units. As a result, it is not unusual to see a family of Stegosaurs traveling with individual Ankylosaurus, juvenile sauropods, and even the occasional ill – tempered Pachycephalosaurus. Exactly why they are so willing to adopt members of other species into their families is unknown, but they are the only herding herbivore that does so on a consistent basis.
ABILITIES
Poor long range vision (is nearsighted), but has good hearing and an excellent sense of smell and can sniff out the fruits, vegetables and plants it likes to eat, including those buried in the ground (potatoes, carrots, various roots, etc.). Can also sniff out water, as well as possesses the armour defence of its plates and flexible spiked tail.
Relatively soft underbelly, very low intelligence and speed for an animal, and their osteodenns make for brilliant targets, especially when flushed. Hits to the osteodenns have an increased chance to produce incredibly bloody wounds causing 3 points of damage per wound every minute (4 melees)
HABITAT
Typically found near lakes and deep rivers where food is abundant, they will roam and forage up and down their chosen watercourse, they will bask in water to cool down when necessary.