Kaatedocus (SciiFii)

Kaatedocus wyomingensis is a species of diplodocine flagellicaudatan sauropod that originally lived from the middle Late Jurassic (Kimmeridgian stage) of northern Wyoming, United States, as an extinct species, Kaatedocus siberi, and the genus itself was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced throughout the modern wetlands, forests, open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands across the Pacific half of North America to help boost biodiversity. Kaatedocus wyomingensis is a close relative of the more famous Diplodocus, but is rather smaller than most diplodocines, only growing 12 to 14 meters (40 to 46 feet) long and roughly 8 tons in weight. Its teeth are slightly larger than other diplodocids, and are designed to strip plants such as ferns. Like other diplodocids, Kaatedocus wyomingensis are not as heavily-built as other sauropods, but are relatively very long animals. Kaatedocus wyomingensis cannot move very fast, but its massive size as an adult protects it from most predators. However, young Kaatedocus wyomingensis are vulnerable as they are small, unlike the adults, and are often preyed on by many predators. It takes up to around 15 years for Kaatedocus wyomingensis to become fully grown adults, and Kaatedocus wyomingensis individuals have been known to live more than 100 years. It has four pillar-like legs that are built to support its massive size instead of sprint away quickly. Like other sauropods, Kaatedocus wyomingensis has a small head on a very long neck and swallows stones called gastroliths to grind its food. Like many other sauropods, Kaatedocus wyomingensis also travels in herds consisting of up to around 30 individuals at a time. The conservation status of Kaatedocus wyomingensis is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the animal's wide range.
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