Well, here Dino Files 4! This one will be even longer than the previous & will be immediately followed by a new series of Dino Files named Chaos Files. Chaos Files are Dino Files that are focused on mutated or fusion dinosaurs. Anyway, ENJOY!
Dino Files Pt. 4.
Carnotaurus sasteri
Meaning: Meat Eating bull
Length: 7.5-8 meters (24.5-26 feet long)
Height: 3 meters (10 feet) tall
Diet: Carnivore
Period: Late Cretaceous (75 Mya)
Info:
Carnotaurus is a very mildly famous dinosaur best known for three things: Very puny arms that were far more smaller than T. rex's, two horns on it's short, deep skull & incredible bony scutes embedded on it's back. Although Carnotaurus had a small head compared to other theropods, they were still fierce predators, taking down sauropods like Saltasaurus with relative ease. Some scientists claim that the horns were used in mating seasons & they were obviously not much brutal compared to carnosaurs & tyrannosaurs. But like tyrannosaurs, Carnotaurus (Like many of the Abelisaur family tree) mate for life & are very territorial & protective of their kind. In Isla Sorna, frog tampering caused the Carnotaurus to possess the ability to camouflage in any habitat, making these dinosaurs far more than a ferocious hunter. Scientists were also shocked when they discovered that Carnotaurus can reach speeds of 45 mph while running despite their size. They mostly hunt medium sized ornithopods, especially Camptosaurus alone, but will gang up to 8-10 to hunt giant sauropods like Camarasaurus. They are also close friends with a fellow Abelisaur Rugops that live in the Marshlands & would often gang up to attack prey. Carnotaurus prefer dense, boreal forest & are dinosaurs that are a force to be reckoned with if threatened or territorial.
Saurophaganax Maximus
Meaning: Lizard Eating Master
Length: 12-13 meters (40-43 feet long)
Height: 3.2 meters (10 feet tall)
Diet: Carnivore
Period: Late Jurassic (151 Mya)
Info:
Saurophaganax is the largest theropod in Late Jurassic North America, bigger than even Allosaurus in size. Saurophaganax is a very powerful hunter possessing the ribbon stripping razor sharp teeth & the special axe-jaw attack to inflict heavy damage & shock wave to it's victims. If that wasn't bad enough it was also quite agile & fast, reaching up speeds of 30 mph. Many scientists are confused about this dinosaur who sometimes call it Allosaurus by mistake. Some scientists even consider this a bigger specimen of Allosaurus. But however, Saurophaganax is different enough to have it's own name & was the absolute top predator of it's days in Jurassic Colorado & Utah. In Isla Sorna, Saurophaganax are one of the most powerful predators of the island & like Charcharadontosaurus, consider themselves rivals of Tyrannosaurus, Spinosaurus & many other theropods & do not mate for life, unlike most dinosaurs & carnosaurs. Typically, Saurophaganax preys on medium sized ornithopods, but for a challenge, they would also prey on ceratopsians, ankylosaurs & stegosaurs & quite rarely, the largest of Sauropods. Saurophaganax make their homes on the plains, the foothills of Mount Brach & the forests where they catch their prey. They also like to make their home on the InGen facilities scattered throughout Isla Sorna.
Camptosaurus dispar
Meaning: Flexible/Bent lizard
Length: 5-6 meters (18-20 feet long)
Height: 1.5 (4 feet tall)
Diet: Herbivore
Period: Late Jurassic (155-150 Mya)
Info:
A not that popular dinosaur around the world, Camptosaurus has a record in Isla Sorna for being one of the most abundant dinosaurs in the island, as they have been seen on every part of it, either alone, in pairs or in herds, both small & large. Camptosaurus while found in North American regions like Colorado, Utah & Wyoming is also known to be found in European states like England & Belgium. Nonetheless, Camptosaurus are very peaceful dinosaurs which spend no time in co-existing with other dinosaurs. While they can walk on four legs, they are better suited in running with two. Scientists have predicted that Camptosaurus can run at a maximum of 47 mph. They are also very specialized feeders, being able to stand up with two legs & feed on twigs & leaves on trees. When in danger, Camptosaurus would start running, which mainly results in theropods unable to chase the nimble dinosaur. However, many carnivores including carnosaurs & tyrannosaurs have found a way to kill a Camptosaur by ambushing it without noise. Camptosaurus's favorite food are twigs & other types of plants on trees, but they also seem to enjoy fruits that grow around the island, ferns, cycads & small shrubs. Camptosaurus like to live within huge herds, where the massive amount of dinosaurs heavily guard the young, old, weak, injured & defenseless.
Dryosaurus altus
Meaning: Oak Lizard
Length: 2-3 meters (6-10 feet long)
Height: 1 meters (3 feet tall)
Diet: Herbivore
Period: Late Jurassic (155-145 Mya)
Info:
Dryosaurs is yet, another very common dinosaur on Isla Sorna. Dryosaurus, unlike Camptosaurus was not avaliable in Europe, but like it, was also a very common dinosaur in the Morrison Formation, having been found at Colorado & Utah. Dryosaurus were very common dinosaurs in Late Jurassic North America & were common & favorite prey to some carnivores, especially Ceratosaurus. Dryosaurus wander around the landscape, searching for whatever they want, from food to mates to eventually evolution. In Isla Sorna, Dryosaurus are one of the most common dinosaurs of the island, like Camptosaurus having been found on every corner of it. They live at the forests where they are preyed by hordes of meat-eaters large & small. Dryosaurus main food resources come from the forest where they eat fruits, shrubs, cycads & fallen twigs, a common favorite. Dryosaurus always come from a flock of 15, but however, there can be as many as 500 Dryosaurs in a huge herd. They are very social dinosaurs & would often join up with any herbivore herd whatsoever. InGen has cloned many specimen of Dryosaurus, & have conducted that with their strong legs, they could reach up to 52 mph, a very quick dinosaur. As a defense, Dryosaurus would sprint as fast as it could, fast enough to outrace most dinosaurs, who find ambushing a more suitable habit of catching it.
Ceratosaurus nasicornis
Meaning: Horned Lizard
Length: 6-7 meters (20-23 feet long)
Height: 2.5 meters (7 feet long)
Diet: Carnivore
Period: Late Jurassic (153-148 Mya)
Info:
Another very mildly popular dinosaur in the world, Ceratosaurus is also the second most common Jurassic North American dinosaur, next to the more graceful & deadly Allosaurus. Ceratosaurus nasicornis is known in many parts of the Morrison Formation like Colorado & Utah, but however, two species named Ceratosaurus magnicornis & Ceratosaurus dentisulcatus. C. magnicornis had a slightly rounder horn than C. nasicornis, otherwise it was highly similar, & C. dentisulcatus was larger at 7 meters, more derived & with an unknown horn shape. Nonetheless, Ceratosaurus was still a very dangerous predator. With a strong skull packed with a mouthful of razor sharp teeth for slicing off flesh for wounding & eating, strong, slender legs, strong, yet still short arms & a vicious appetite, Ceratosaurus is a dinosaur to be faced with fear. Ceratosaurus mainly preyed on small herbivores like Dryosaurus, but if in groups of 3-4, would challenge more stronger prey like Camptosaurus & Stegosaurus. In Isla Sorna, Ceratosaurus are common dinosaurs found in the forests & the Marshlands. Ceratosaurus still prey on Dryosaurus, Stegosaurus & Camptosaurus, but however, has also taken a liking for hadrosaurs, small ceratopsians & ankylosaurs. Like many dinosaurs, Ceratosaurus mate for life & are very ferocious defenders when it comes to defending their young or territory. According to InGen scientists, Ceratosaurus could reach speeds of 37 mph, a fast dinosaur for it's size. They also have a good hunting range & when food sources are depleted, they would wollow herbivore herds to attain a new one & are very social theropods.
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