Chipekwe (SciiFii)

The chipekwe (Chipekwesaurus rhinoceratopsa) is a species of non-avian hadrosaurian ornithopod dinosaur, despite its appearance, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, humid forests, open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands across southern, central, and western Africa to help boost biodiversity. The chipekwe is a large, tough, quadrupedal amphibious animal with smooth, hairless, scaly skin, distinguished by its single large, white smooth, ivory horn and small hornlets around the base of its head. The back feet of a chipekwe are very similar to those of a rhinoceros, but are larger and bares sharp middle toes, while its front feet resemble slightly thicker version of traditional hadrosaurian feet, being hoofed and horse-like. As a herbivore, the chipekwe feeds primarily on fruits, leaves, nuts, seeds, and aquatic vegetation. The chipekwe is a very territorial animal towards several other large herbivores such as hippos, similarly to how rhinos and elephants are territorial against each other. Not very many people see the chipekwe, since the chipekwe is rather shy and uncommon, inhabiting deep pools and rivers to escape from large predators. Although solitary throughout its life, the chipekwes during the breeding season, which takes place during the very beginning of the wet season, and males use their ivory horns for jousting in order to attempt to win a mate until one backs down. In just 2-3 months after mating, the females build their nests out of mud and vegetation to lay around 20-30 eggs, which hatch around 2 months later, and the hatchlings are cared for by their mothers for 7 years until they are adolescents, when they must fend for themselves. The average lifespan of the chipekwe between 34 and 42 years. The conservation status of the chipekwe is Vulnerable due to some habitat loss and poaching, however, thanks to the conservationists, the chipekwe is a protected species.
Category:Animals
Category:Species
Category:SciiFii