Edmontosaurus
Size
| Size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Height (m) | 3 |
| Length (m) | 9 |
| Weight (kg) | 3,200 |
Classification
| Diet | Ground Paleobotany |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Era | Late Cretaceous |
| Family | Hadrosauridae |
| Genus | Edmontosaurus |
| Bio Group | Medium Herbivore |
Rating
| Base Appeal | 40 |
|---|---|
| Appeal (Per Hectare) | 144.2 |
| Base Dominance | 60 |
Stats
| Lifespan | 49 - 98 |
|---|---|
| Resilience | 130 |
| Attack | 24 |
| Defence | 36 |
| Medical Dart Resistance | 60 |
| Sedative Resistance | 60 |
| Poison Resistance | 125 |
| Appetite | 125 |
| Bite Size | 13 |
Security
| Security Rating |  |
|---|---|
| Threat | None |
| Dinosaur Send / Summon | Yes |
Environmental Needs
| Comfort | 30% / 60% / 90% | |
|---|---|---|
| Pasture (m2) | 3679 | 50% |
| Wetland (m2) | 2244 | 31% |
| Ground Fiber (m2) | 909 | |
| Water (m2) | 510 | |
Genome Trait Chances
| Genetic Mods (Max) | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerance | 25% | Tolerant |
| Habituation | 9% | Docile |
| Nocturnal | 4% | Nocturnal |
| Defence | 25% | Defensive |
Unlock requirements
Unlocked by retrieving the fossil from one of the following dig sites:
| Dig Sites | Locations | Fossils | Requirements (Logistics) | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Canyon Formation A | North America ┗ Canada ┗ Alberta |  x1  x2  x1 | 5 | 4m 30s | $433,000 |
| Lance Formation Site A | North America ┗ USA ┗ Wyoming | x1 x2 | 2 | 3m | $85,000 |
Synthesis
| Eggs | 2 - 5 |
|---|---|
| Requirements (Genetics) | 5 |
| Scientists (Max) | 5 |
| Duration | 50s |
| Cost | $85,000 |
| Cost (Genetic Mods) | $4,250 |
Incubation
| Requirements (Welfare) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Scientists (Max) | 5 |
| Duration | 2m 24s |
| Cost | $43,000 |
Breeding
| Nest Size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Nest Location | Consolidation |
| Breeding Archetype | Average A |
| Eggs | 3 - 5 |
| Compatibility | 0% - 70% |
| Requirements (Welfare) | 2 |
| Duration | 1m |
| Duration (Incubation) | 3m - 5m |
| Duration (Postpartum) | 1h 18m |
| Cost | $100,000 |
Disease
| Immune | None |
|---|---|
| Susceptible | Avian Influenza |
Description
Edmontosaurus is a genus of herbivorous hadrosaurid dinosaur notable for its distinctive bill-shaped mouth. At 9m in length and over 3 tons in weight, Edmontosaurus is one of the largest hadrosaurids – but despite its bulky frame it can run at speeds of up to 30mph, allowing it to escape from predators.
Discovery
The first Edmontosaurus bones were discovered in 1891, when the ‘king of collectors’ John Bell Hatcher unearthed them in the Lance Formation, Wyoming. However, the fossils were initially considered a new species of Claosaurus – it wasn’t until 1917, and the discovery of two further skeletons in Edmonton, Canada, that it was classified as a new genus.
Paleoecology
Edmontosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous period around 65-75m years ago, and co-existed with dinosaurs like Triceratops, Albertosaurus and Pachycephalosaurus in the subtropical climate of Canada. It shared its environment with the apex predator Tyrannosaurus, relying on its speed and intelligence to stay safe.
Cohabitation Preferences
Behaviors are scripted in game files but are not guaranteed to happen. Dominance, territory, and traits determine whether they would actually fight.