Jakapil (SciiFii)

Jakapil sciifiiensis (name meaning "SciiFii's shield bearer" in Puelchean) is a species of basal thyreophoran dinosaur that originally lived from the Candeleros Formation of Argentina during the Cenomanian stage of the Late Cretaceous around 97–94 million years ago as an extinct species, Jakapil kaniukura, and the genus itself was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii. Jakapil sciifiiensis was initially planned to be sold zoos and safari parks as novelty animals, but on November 25th, 2041, an unidentified group of terrorists broke into SciiFii's headquarters in Sacramento, California, and unsuccessfully stole all 25 specimens before being arrested, accidentally releasing Jakapil sciifiiensis into the wilderness. Ever since the event, the feral Jakapil sciifiiensis populations had thrived and their numbers had exploded from just 25 to more than 800 in just half a century, being found throughout California, Arizona, and Nevada. Jakapil sciifiiensis is unique among thyreophorans, having, among other things, a predentary bone (absent or cartilaginous in other basal thyreophorans), large, low osteoderms, and a bipedal stance, similar to Scutellosaurus. The species usually grows to be less than 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) long and weigh about 4.5–7 kilograms (9.9–15.4 lbs). Jakapil sciifiiensis primarily move about by walking and can move surprisingly fast through brush and undergrowth. It is a non-migratory species. Due to its straight, narrow snout, Jakapil sciifiiensis does not use its teeth and jaws to shear leaves, but instead processes tough plant material via mastication. Jakapil sciifiiensis is largely a solitary animal throughout its life outside of breeding season. In the late summer, fall, and winter, the adults and immature young congregate into coveys of many Jakapil sciifiiensis. In the spring, Jakapil sciifiiensis pair off for mating and become very aggressive toward other pairs. The chicks are decidedly more granivorous than adults, gradually consuming more tough plant matter as they mature. Jakapil sciifiiensis are monogamous and rarely breed in colonies. The female typically lays 10–12 eggs in a simple scrape concealed in vegetation, often at the base of a rock or tree. Incubation lasts from 21–23 days, usually performed by the female and rarely by the male. The chicks are precocial, leaving the nest with their parents within hours of hatching. The conservation status of Jakapil sciifiiensis is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the animal's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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