Majungasaurus
Size
| Size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Height (m) | 2.8 |
| Length (m) | 9 |
| Weight (kg) | 907 |
Classification
| Diet | Carnivore, Live Prey |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Era | Late Cretaceous |
| Family | Abelisauridae |
| Genus | Majungasaurus |
| Bio Group | Large Carnivore |
Rating
| Base Appeal | 308 |
|---|---|
| Appeal (Per Hectare) | 755.2 |
| Base Dominance | 120 |
Stats
| Lifespan | 37 - 74 |
|---|---|
| Resilience | 130 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defence | 30 |
| Medical Dart Resistance | 106 |
| Sedative Resistance | 106 |
| Poison Resistance | 100 |
| Appetite | 150 |
| Bite Size | 32 |
Security
| Security Rating |  |
|---|---|
| Threat | Gyrosphere Ranger Team Tour Truck |
| Dinosaur Send / Summon | No |
Environmental Needs
| Comfort | 50% / 70% / 90% | |
|---|---|---|
| Cover (m2) | 1895 | 28% |
| Pasture (m2) | 4020 | 59% |
| Barren (m2) | 500 | 7% |
| Prey (m2) | 5 | |
| Water (m2) | 400 | |
Genome Trait Chances
| Genetic Mods (Max) | 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Habituation | 6% | Docile |
| Aggression | 40% | Aggressive |
| Nocturnal | 16% | Nocturnal |
| Offence | 25% | Strong |
| Fitness | 75% | Fit |
| Intelligence | 75% |
Unlock requirements
Unlocked by retrieving the fossil from one of the following dig sites:
| Dig Sites | Locations | Fossils | Requirements (Logistics) | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maevarano Formation | Africa ┗ Madagascar ┗ Mahajanga Basin |  x4  x3  x3 | 6 | 7m | $270,000 |
Synthesis
| Eggs | 1 - 3 |
|---|---|
| Requirements (Genetics) | 6 |
| Scientists (Max) | 5 |
| Duration | 2m 25s |
| Cost | $373,000 |
| Cost (Genetic Mods) | $18,650 |
Incubation
| Requirements (Welfare) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Scientists (Max) | 5 |
| Duration | 5m 15s |
| Cost | $373,000 |
Breeding
| Nest Size | Large |
|---|---|
| Nest Location | Neutral |
| Breeding Archetype | Average C |
| Eggs | 2 - 4 |
| Compatibility | 50% - 100% |
| Requirements (Welfare) | 4 |
| Duration | 1m 30s |
| Duration (Incubation) | 2m 30s - 4m 30s |
| Duration (Postpartum) | 1h 11m |
| Cost | $200,000 |
Disease
| Immune | None |
|---|---|
| Susceptible | None |
Description
Majungasaurus is a carnivorous theropod from the Late Cretaceous period and grew to around 9m in length. As the apex predator of its era, it used its sharp teeth and powerful bite to tear flesh from its targets and is one of the few dinosaurs known to have eaten members of its own genera - although research has not confirmed whether this cannibalistic behavior took the form of hunting or scavenging on carcasses.
Discovery
Named after the location of its discovery (Mahajanga, Madagascar), Majungasaurus was discovered by an army officer in 1896, when he noticed a series of fossils along the Betsiboka river. Further remains were unearthed throughout the 20th Century, offering evidence that it was a new genus – and in 1955, French paleontologist René Lavocat officially named it Majungasaurus.
Paleoecology
This genus co-existed with many other animals on the island of Madagascar around 70-80m years ago, although as one of the last dinosaurs to exist, many of its neighbors were mammals, birds and fish. It lived along the coast, preying upon sauropods such as Rapetosaurus.
Cohabitation Preferences
Behaviors are scripted in game files but are not guaranteed to happen. Dominance, territory, and traits determine whether they would actually fight.