Dr. Moore has apparently never seen a Dilophosaurus 
outside of a certain movie; he was absolutely shocked 
when he saw one, and it wasn't a 2-meter long creature 
that acted like a dog, but rather a 6-meter long creature 
that looked like it could bite off his head. It ran away, but 
we managed to get some good pictures. Also found 
some footprints from an unknown sauropod. 


|... honestly have no idea what on Earth we saw today. 


We found a new instance of SCP-1265-«a. It appeared to 
be ceratopsid, with a single horn and four short, stumpy 
legs. But it had a long tail dragging along the ground, 
uncharacteristic of ceratopsids, and didn't have a frill of 
any sort; instead, it almost seemed to have floppy "ears" 
near the top of its head. It was also quite aggressive, and 
was engaged in combat with a Pachyrhinosaurus for 


unknown reasons; it ended up goring the poor thing. We 
decided to head back to the site after that. 


Footnotes 

1. Objects such asSCP-346suggest anomalies similar to SCP-1265 
may exist elsewhere, though no additional instances have been 
found. 

2. Roughly, "Large Python" 

3. This is believed to be an exaggeration; to date, no record of 
instances of SCP-1265-A consuming humans has been found. 

4. "One who blocks rivers" 

5. Pei-Ji Chen was one of three paleontologists who described a 
fossil ofSinosauropteryx primain a 1998 issue ofNature. The Yixian 
Formation in Lianoning, China, started producing fossil evidence of 
feathered dinosaurs in the 1990s, withSinosauropteryxbeing one of 
the first to bear feather imprinting. 

6. Clinical term for the spikes at the end of a stegosaurid's tail 

7. In 1982, Dale Russell hypothesized that, if they had not gone 
extinct, Troodonwould have evolved into a more humanoid form, 
known as a dinosauroid. There is no evidence to support this claim. 
8. Fossils of this species were discovered in 2012, and the animal 
has since been publicly classified asM. hangingiby Gong et. al. 


« SCP-1264 | SCP-1265 | SCP-1266 » 


SCP-1266: Permian Ark 


Item #: SCP-1266 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: As SCP-1266 is immobile, it is 
contained on-site under a sealed terrarium dome 100 m in diameter 
in order to isolate it from the Earth's atmosphere. All structural 
components of the primary dome must be checked weekly for 
deterioration or corrosion, and damaged sections must be sealed 
and repaired immediately. All personnel entering SCP-1266's 
containment dome must wear full-body, self-contained hazardous 
material suits and must undergo complete decontamination when 
entering or leaving the sealed containment area. All equipment used 
must also be decontaminated. 


Specimens of all flora and fauna collected from SCP-1266's vicinity 
are kept in the site's main laboratory. 


Description: SCP-1266 is an engraved metallic ovoid object 
approximately 12 m in length and 7 m in width, located at a former 
paleontology dig site in [REDACTED], P. R. China. Attempts to date 
the artifact have met with only limited success as all attempts to 
sample its surface material have failed thus far; however, through 
dating the surrounding strata and analysis of its primary effect, it is 
suggested that SCP-1266 is at least two hundred and fifty two (252) 
million years old, placing its presence on Earth to just prior to the 
Permian-Triassic extinction event. 


SCP-1266 was unearthed by paleontologists on [REDACTED]. 
Shortly after being unearthed, SCP-1266 activated and levitated into 
the air, orienting itself vertically where it has remained ever since. 
SCP-1266 has completely resisted any attempt to move it, but has 
exhibited the following traits to date: 


¢ SCP-1266 continuously processes surrounding air, altering its 


chemical and organic balance to what is believed to be Earth 
norm near the end of the Permian geological period. 

* SCP-1266 produces and releases seeds for many extinct 
terrestrial plant genera, most notably Cordaites and 
Glossopteris. 

¢ SCP-1266 produces and releases live specimens of terrestrial 
invertebrates, such as extinct Palaeodictyopteroids. 

¢ SCP-1266 produces and releases live specimens of terrestrial 
vertebrate animals, such as extinct labyrinthodont amphibians, 
sauropsids, and therapsids, most notably large numbers of 
Lystrosaurus herbivores. 


It is currently unknown whether SCP-1266 is somehow fabricating 
these specimens from stored genetic data, or releasing them from 
some form of stasis in internal storage. At the time of this writing, 
SCP-1266's containment dome has stabilized into a self-contained, 
self-sustaining ecology populated with Permian wildlife. 


To date, attempts to open, disable, or take samples of SCP-1266 
have failed, as no means available to the Foundation appear to be 
capable of manipulating or damaging the object. Ultrasonic, 
spectroscopic, and [REDACTED] analysis suggest that SCP-1266 
may have an inconsistent internal topography, and gravimetric 
measurements taken from SCP-1266's vicinity seem to indicate that 
the object may exceed ,_ tonnes in weight. Excavation of the 
surrounding site has uncovered no additional artifacts at the same 
level as SCP-1266, and attempts to decipher the inscriptions on 
SCP-1266 are ongoing. At this time, it is still not known how it was 
created or what caused it to activate. 


Addendum 1266-01: Observer Note 


The request to use military-grade weapons in an attempt 
to breach SCP-1266's surface has been denied, as it 
presents too much risk to the object and the scientific 
value it holds. Until a better understanding of its function 
and/or a way to safely deactivate it is found, all such 
requests will continue to be denied. 


Dr. 
Senior Observer 


« SCP-1265 | SCP-1266 | SCP-1267 » 


SCP-1267: Metamorphic Mammal 


Item #: SCP-1267 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1267 is currently 
maintained in the large animal wing of Site-12, ina 10m by 15m 
enclosure recessed 3m below an encircling observation walkway. 
Separating the observation area from the enclosure is a 2m fence of 
reinforced steel and synthetic netting, which also encloses the roof. 


At least two Level-2 veterinary doctors familiar with mammalian 
biology and animal husbandry are assigned to SCP-1267, one of 
whom must be on site at all times. SCP-1267 is to undergo bi- 
weekly examination by sonogram and x-ray. When necessary, the 
supervising doctor is to be the primary designator of any new 
containment procedures required. Access to SCP-1267 requires 
clearance from the supervising doctor. 


Personnel assigned to SCP-1267 are reminded that each instance 
of SCP-1267 is effectively a new, untamed organism. 


Description: SCP-1267 is a mammalian organism, which as of 
6/9/20 resembles an adult female pronghorn antelope. Thus far, 
attempts at interbreeding or crossbreeding SCP-1267 with common 
stock have failed to produce viable offspring. All observed instances 
of SCP-1267 to date have been female. SCP-1267 is effectively 
indistinguishable from its "template" species. 


SCP-1267 will periodically undergo an event which resembles the 
incomplete metamorphosis that occurs in some orders of arthropod. 
This process appears to occur only after the organism has reached 
an age at which its template species would achieve sexual maturity. 
Metamorphosis has also been induced in two cases (See 
Experiment 1267B summary). 


During metamorphosis, SCP-1267 displays behavior consistent with 
a gravid female of its template species. However, ultrasound reveals 
that up to 90% of the tissue in its thoracic and abdominal cavities 
undergoes a radical alteration into what is effectively a second, fetal 
organism - designated SCP-1267-1 - resembling a different template 
mammalian species. On _ occasions this alteration has included the 
effective destruction of vital respiratory, circulatory, and/or digestive 
systems without any apparent negative effect on SCP-1267. 


The form taken by SCP-1267-1 thus far appears to be constrained 
to template species whose size at birth is no greater than the 
dimensions of SCP-1267 itself. 


SCP-1267 enters the final phase of metamorphosis when 
SCP-1267-1 either reaches full adult growth (Type 1) or completely 
fills the thoracic and abdominal cavities of SCP-1267 (Type 2). At 
this point SCP-1267 will become visibly distressed and show signs 
of disorientation. Within three hours of onset, SCP-1267-1 (hereby 
designated SCP-1267) will violently emerge from the previous 
organism's body, which it will then consume, regardless of template 
species’ normal dietary habits. An instance of SCP-1267 produced 
by Type 1 metamorphosis is completely autonomous upon 
emergence. An instance produced by Type 2 metamorphosis may 
be in a juvenile or even infantile developmental stage, and may 
require additional care accordingly. 


See Table 1267A for full documentation of observed metamorphic 
events by SCP-1267. 


Addendum 1267A: Updated containment procedures 

Given the nature of metamorphic event 14, SCP-1267 is to be 
contained at a coastal Foundation facility that meets Protocol 173 
standards for oceanic creature containment. 


Experiment 1267A- / /19 , Site 25 


Objective: Determine reproductive capability of 
SCP-1267. 

Procedure: A male California ground squirrel is 
introduced to the enclosure containing SCP-1267 
(currently resembling a female California ground 


squirrel), and the two are allowed to copulate multiple 
times over a one-month period. 

Result: SCP-1267 fails to become pregnant. It is 
hypothesized that SCP-1267 cannot reproduce by 
conventional means. 


Experiment 1267B - / /19 , Site 25 


Objective: In light of the events immediately following 
SCP-1267's retrieval, investigate alternate triggering 
stimuli for metamorphosis. 

Procedure A: A digit is surgically removed from each of 
SCP-1267's (currently resembling a grey-headed flying 
fox) hind limbs. 

Result: SCP-1267 does not enter its metamorphic state. 


Procedure B: A digit is surgically removed from each of 
SCP-1267's forelimbs, rendering it flightless. 

Result: Onset of metamorphosis is observed via 
ultrasound approximately 36 hours after SCP-1267 
awakens following Procedure B. It is hypothesized that 
SCP-1267 will enter the metamorphic state in response 
to crippling trauma. 


Experiment 1267C - / /19 , Site 12 


Objective: Investigate the potential for reproduction of 
SCP-1267 via nontraditional methods. 

Procedure: Nuclei from mammary cells harvested from 
SCP-1267 (currently resembling a grey wolf) are 
transferred to enucleated egg cells from a donor grey 
wolf, and the resulting eggs are implanted into three 
gestational surrogates: three in one, five in the second, 
and four in the third. 

Result: All three gestational surrogates miscarried. None 
of the eggs implanted in surrogates 2 and 3 progressed 
past the blastocyst stage. The fetuses carried by 
surrogate 1 showed felid, hippopotamid, and 
characteristics, respectively. Additional research into 
cloning is recommended. 


Psychiatric Evaluation, Personnel 1267-53 
+ Confidential, Level 4 clearance required. 


Interviewed: Dr. A , 2/1267-53 
Interviewer: Dr. L 

Forward: Dr. A was referred for psychiatric 
evaluation following Event 1267-23. 


<Begin Log> 


Dr. L : Good afternoon, Doctor. Please have a seat. 
| understand you’ve been having difficulty sleeping; 
would you like to talk about what’s bothering you? 


Dr. A — : 1 think | just need to get it off my chest — ever 
since the last metamorphic event with SCP-1267. 


Dr. L : What about it? 


Dr. A — : None of us— well, | think we all knew it could 
happen, eventually. Probably just didn’t want to consider 
having to actually deal with it. 


Dr. L : You're speaking of... Ah, | see - the latest 
instance of SCP-1267. 


Dr. A —_: Have you seen the drawings she's making? 
She remembers, man! Every single metamorphosis, 
probably hundreds of them. She’s like twelve years old! 
And the latest ultrasounds... oh god. It'll rip her in half. 


Dr. L :DoctorA __, this is neither the first nor the 
last time the Foundation will be required to keep a 
humanoid SCP in containment. If you are unwilling or 
unable to continue your duties with SCP-1267, | can 
recommend that you be reassigned. If you wish, | can 
also put in a request to the Site Administrator for a 
Class-C amnestic. 


<End Log> 


« SCP-1266 | SCP-1267 | SCP-1268 » 


SCP-1268: Mass Hysteria 


Item #: SCP-1268 
Object Class: Safe-exsequi 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1268 is to be kept ina 
standard humanoid containment cell and fed regularly. The room is 
to be monitored by one guard at all times. 


In the event of a containment breach, security personnel are 
required to detain SCP-1268 alive if at all possible; however, if 
personnel deem SCP-1268 an imminent risk, they are permitted to 
dispose of it by any means necessary. 


Description: SCP-1268 is a human male of indeterminate race with 
brown eyes and black hair. While SCP-1268 is capable of basic 
motor functions and self-maintenance, it does not appear to be 
capable of communication, nor does it show signs of emotion or 
higher intelligence. It is currently believed to be nonsapient; 
however, it has demonstrated the ability to use stairs, door handles, 
and elevators. 


When left to its own devices, SCP-1268 will wander aimlessly until it 
is in proximity to a large group of people’; in these situations, 
SCP-1268 will go into the crowd and slowly move through it. During 
this process, the behavior of those in the group will be altered ina 
predictable manner: 


* 0 min to 2 min: No effects are visible. 

¢« 2 min to 7 min: Persons in the crowd are visibly nervous, 
turning their heads frequently and moving more quickly than 
before SCP-1268 entered the crowd. 

¢ 7 min to 14 min: Persons other than SCP-1268 begin to 
experience disorientation and confusion. Some will actively 
attempt to exit the crowd, although most will continue with 
whatever activities they were participating in. 


* 14 min forward: Almost all persons in the crowd panic and 
attempt to leave the area by any means necessary. Subjects 
affected this way show a distinct lack of concern for the safety 
of themselves and others. Anomalous effects will cease after 
SCP-1268 is no longer in the crowd. 


The danger of SCP-1268 varies with group size, group density, 
accessibility of exits, and size of exits. On average, 30% of all 
persons in a group that has been affected by SCP-1268 will be killed 
from being trampled or from interpersonal violence. A further 35% 
will suffer injuries of various severity. SCP-1268 will remain 
unharmed and show no apparent reaction to the event. 


Addendum: A review of available footage has found that, when in a 
crowd for fourteen minutes or more, SCP-1268 will exhibit a 
behavior that may or may not be laughter. 


Footnotes 

1. Due to the inherent expense of testing SCP-1268’s capabilities, 
the exact group size and conditions necessary to trigger SCP-1268’s 
anomalous effects is unknown. The phenomenon has been 
observed to occur in groups as small as 35. 


« SCP-1267 | SCP-1268 | SCP-1269 » 


SCP-1269: Stalker Mailbox 


Item #: SCP-1269 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: The property where SCP-1269 
is located is to remain under the custody of the Foundation. No 
females 23 years of age or over are to enter the property except for 
testing purposes. One (1) male researcher is to reside within the 
property under the guise of the current resident, and is to monitor 
the behavior of SCP-1269.