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The first thing the team notices about the Cretaceous environment is that it is warmer than their previous visit to Prehistoric Arizona, though the team is used to the heat. A more noticeable change, though, is the flora: as opposed to trees, it is shrubs and ferns that dominate the landscape, with only the occasional tree doting the landscape. In the distance, the team can make out a few hills that obscure any more of the scrubland.

"In 93 million years," begins Nigel, "this will be the Sonoran Desert, which will be... actually, aside from the lack of cactus and the presence of dinosaurs, this landscape won't change too much. Well, we've got a dinosaur to find, so let's go!"

The siblings look at each-other, nod, and follow Nigel.

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While the away team is busy searching for their quarry, back at the park, Suzanne is dealing with her temnospondyl patient. His condition has improved, but he's still acting odd.

At the Slaugenhopia exhibit, Suzanne is watching her problem amphibian, who's once again in the little pond. She has no idea why he's doing this, but she's clearly not happy with it.

"I can't understand why he keeps going over here, there's no food, he's all alone, and the pool is just going to get drier until it rains, which might not be for a few more weeks."

The amphibian, however, seems content on staying in his little pool.

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While Suzanne continues to monitor her aquatic patient, Lucas and Alice are busy caring for some of the park's Volant residents.

Nearby a shallow stream, Alice and Lucas are busy carrying the carcass of a small cow. The two constantly glance upwards at the sky, trying to locate an unseen creature. Unable to find it, they decide to set down the flesh and exit the exhibit.

Just then, a screech fills the air. Looking up, the duo is nearly knocked over when the huge shape of a Quetzalcoatlus flies over them, before landing and approaching the carcass. After looking around for a moment, the giant pterosaur digs in. Soon, it is joined by its mate and its two companions, who also want a piece of the carcass. Limbs are quickly stripped to the bone, and the pterosaurs haven't even started to get full.

Lucas and Alice can only look on in a mixture of disgust and awe as the pterosaurs rip the carcass to ribbons.

"That's nasty," remarks Lucas.

"True, but it is still an amazing sight," responds Alice.

"I didn't say it wasn't," answers Lucas.

Due to their size, Quetzalcoatlus need to consume quite a large amount of flesh. Normally, they would've gotten it by hunting small dinosaurs, but now, they have an unlimited supply of carrion to sate their hunger with.

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The sight of the pterosaurs feasting is indeed amazing.

But nearby, something strange is happening.

The tiny mammal grazed on the grass in its pen, oblivious to the world around it, barring its herd mates that were grazing nearby. He was roughly the size of a pig, and in fact greatly resembled one, but he was actually more closely related to the camel family. HIs kind were the oreodonts, which was why he had been named Oreo. His kind had once been called Oreodon, but their proper name was Merycoidodon, not that he cared.

He did, however, enjoy the new fodder he had been provided with.

Just then, he heard dry grass crumple beneath a heavy foot. Looking up, he saw a peculiar sight: one of the strange two legs with furless skin. Only this one seemed to be wearing strange hides over his body, and had an ornate feathery crest on his head. Over his shoulder was a strange looking creature with tusks, several of which Oreo had seen outside his pen for the past few weeks.

The two beings sized each other up for a moment, before returning to their own business. Neither really had any importance in the other's life, so ignorance was the best way to end the confrontation.

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Back in Prehistoric Arizona, the team has come across a river. And rivers are always good sign when looking for wildlife.

Upon seeing the river, the team comes to a halt, where Nigel decides to implement a change in strategy.

"Alright, it's almost midday, so we should probably spilt up. Now, who wants to-"

Before Nigel can finish, a low bellow catches the team by surprise. Turning toward it, they find themselves staring at a sauropod. It's orange with a dark brown belly, has spots on its back...and has the distinctive head of a brachiosaur.

It looks like the team won't have to wait long to rescue their target.

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AN: Read and Review. Also, expect a few misplaced or fictional animals to show up this chapter, because the fossil record from Arizona at this time was rather patchy. Also vote on the poll!

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