Bulbous spinopod (SciiFii)

The bulbous spinopod (Spinopoda prairiensis) is a species of non-avian titanosaurid sauropod dinosaur that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the tropical, subtropical, and temperate parts of North America to help boost biodiversity. The closest living relative of the bulbous spinopod is Alamosaurus. Uniquely among sauropods, the bulbous spinopod has a degree of intelligence, having an intelligence similarly halfway between a Neolithic human farmer and a bonobo's intelligence, being able to farm crops, in this case, a type of potato, derived from human-farmed potatoes, which carries most of the nutrients this species need to survive, and they are easy to grow and very resilient to temperature fluctuations. This plant has allowed these sauropods to be more sedentary, protecting their crops and young all year long using walks of logs, branches and mud. Despite this adaptation, the bulbous spinopod is not considered sapient due to still largely relying on instincts and prefers to live in more rural, wild areas of North America. The bulbous spinopod is much slimmer than its Mesozoic relatives, it has a beak and a long, flexible tongue for manipulating plant matter. It also has lots of keratinous spines on its feet for defense, and to dig up food during harsh times in the case of this species. Another thing that differs from its Mesozoic relative is that the bulbous spinopods are much more social and protective of their young, with females guarding the nesting grounds until the eggs hatch and then protecting them until they are old enough to fend for themselves. The conservation status of the bulbous spinopod is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the bulbous spinopod's wide range and its some degree of tolerance to human activities.
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