Attenborosaurus
Size
| Size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Height (m) | 0.9 |
| Length (m) | 6.4 |
| Weight (kg) | 1,100 |
Classification
| Diet | Shoal |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Aquatic |
| Era | Early Jurassic |
| Family | Pliosauridae |
| Genus | Attenborosaurus |
| Bio Group | Marine Reptile |
Rating
| Base Appeal | 197 |
|---|---|
| Appeal (Per Hectare) | 218.8 |
| Base Dominance | 85 |
Stats
| Lifespan | 43 - 85 |
|---|---|
| Resilience | 130 |
| Attack | 67 |
| Defence | 18 |
| Medical Dart Resistance | 120 |
| Sedative Resistance | 120 |
| Poison Resistance | 150 |
| Appetite | 100 |
| Bite Size | 100 |
Security
| Security Rating |  |
|---|---|
| Threat | None |
| Dinosaur Send / Summon | No |
Environmental Needs
| Comfort | 50% / 70% / 90% | |
|---|---|---|
| Open Water (m2) | 18000 | 100% |
| Fish (m2) | 4 | |
Genome Trait Chances
| Genetic Mods (Max) | 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 25% | Long Lived |
| Humility | 50% | Humble |
| Fitness | 25% | Unfit |
Unlock requirements
Unlocked by retrieving the fossil from one of the following dig sites:
| Dig Sites | Locations | Fossils | Requirements (Logistics) | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurassic Coast B | Europe ┗ UK ┗ South Coast |  x4  x4  x1 | 5 | 4m 30s | $435,000 |
Synthesis
| Eggs | 3 - 5 |
|---|---|
| Requirements (Genetics) | 11 |
| Scientists (Max) | 5 |
| Duration | 2m 40s |
| Cost | $380,000 |
| Cost (Genetic Mods) | $19,000 |
Incubation
| Requirements (Welfare) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Scientists (Max) | 5 |
| Duration | 8m |
| Cost | $253,000 |
Breeding
| Nest Size | Large |
|---|---|
| Nest Location | Separation |
| Breeding Archetype | Average A |
| Eggs | 3 - 4 |
| Compatibility | 0% - 60% |
| Requirements (Welfare) | 4 |
| Duration | 1m 30s |
| Duration (Incubation) | 3m - 5m |
| Duration (Postpartum) | 1h 18m |
| Cost | $200,000 |
Disease
| Immune | Algae Poisoning |
|---|---|
| Bracken Poisoning | |
| Foot And Mouth | |
| Ivy Poisoning | |
| Hyperoxalemia | |
| Susceptible | None |
Description
Named after the esteemed British natural historian David Attenborough, Attenborosaurus is a genus of pliosaurid that grows up to 6.4m in length. Notable for its long neck and paddle-like limbs, this piscivorous marine reptile can move through the water at high speeds, catching prey with its long, sharp teeth.
Discovery
Attenborosaurus’ discovery is an interesting story; the first fossils were found in the United Kingdom in 1880 but were destroyed during the Second World War. Luckily, detailed plaster casts were made, allowing researchers to examine everything but the skin. Although the discovery was initially classified as another species of Plesiosaurus, analysis of the plaster casts confirmed that this was an entirely new genus. In 1993, American paleontologist Bob Bakker gave the genus its name, in honor of Attenborough’s life’s work.
Paleoecology
Attenborosaurus lived approximately 190-200 million years ago during the Early Jurassic period, and roamed the warm waters just off the south coast of the United Kingdom, existing on a diet of fish and other marine life.
Cohabitation Preferences
Behaviors are scripted in game files but are not guaranteed to happen. Dominance, territory, and traits determine whether they would actually fight.