Triceratops

* Overview
* Carnivores
* Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD/Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn/Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt
* Primal Prey

The ***Triceratops*** is a large, four-legged, herbivorous dinosaur that appears in *Carnivores*, *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD*, *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn*, *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt*, and *Primal Prey*. It is characterized by the large frill on the back of its head, two long horns over its eyes, and a shorter horn on its snout. Click on the tabs for more in-depth information regarding their roles in different games.

The ***Triceratops*** is a large, four-legged, herbivorous dinosaur that appears in *Carnivores*. In *Carnivores*, the *Triceratops* is generally harmless unless it is injured, in which case it will chase and attempt to trample the player, similar to the *Chasmosaurus* in *Carnivores 2*. Interestingly, it is the only dinosaur in the game that can kill the hunter in Observer Mode.

## Biology

The FMM UV-32 *Triceratops* appears overweight and lethargic compared to its lighter Earth counterpart, but it is a very dangerous animal that will trample smaller enemies such as *Allosaurus*, *Velociraptor*, and human hunters flat into the ground if wounded. However, it is as timid as it is potentially dangerous and will flee if approached from a distance. *Triceratops* is a solitary grazer and uses its three horns, each up to a meter in length, to uncover roots and tubers hidden under the dirt. It will also use these horns in fierce territorial clashes with rivals and in courtship displays. It also has a short bony frill around its neck that acts as a shield when attacked by larger predators such as *Ceratosaurus* and *Tyrannosaurus rex*. *Triceratops* is one of the larger inhabitants of FMM UV-32's tropics, and can reach lengths of 24 feet, and weighs up to 6 tons. *Triceratops* communicate using a shallow, throaty bellow.

## Trivia

* In *Carnivores Cityscape*, a picture of the *Triceratops* from *Primal Prey* can be seen on one of the advertisement screens in the city level.
* *Triceratops* is the only animal in the *Carnivores* series that has yet to appear in a mobile remake, (besides the ones from *Carnivores Cityscape* since there is no mobile edition for that game). However, the *Triceratops* is seen in the main menu art of *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter*.
* The concept of adding *Triceratops* in its original form is not foreign to Tatem Games, however. Several suggestions and acknowledgments have gone over by the team including a note passed on to developers.

## Gallery

* Official Action Forms *Carnivores* render.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=425734570906544&set=o.302014379849650&type=1&comment\_id=1230606&offset=0&total\_comments=1

## External links

* For information regarding its role in the Continuum Canon, see *Triceratops*.

The ***Triceratops*** is a large, four-legged, herbivorous dinosaur that appears in *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD*, *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn*, and *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt*.

## *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD*

The *Triceratops* returns in *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD* as a trophy animal. A *Triceratops* license costs 250 gems, and is the second-to-last license available to purchase. The *Triceratops* is rather slow but has very thick rhino-like skin, which makes downing one very difficult, even with powerful weapons. Ordinarily, the *Triceratops* will flee if startled or wounded, but if the hunter gets too close or corners one, it will charge in self-defense. The dinosaur's huge frill acts as an effective shield in blocking its vitals from certain angles, so patience may be required to hunt one down. The *Triceratops*' call is a low, moaning bellow that travels for miles. The *Triceratops* has a low sense of sight, an average sense of smell, and an excellent sense of hearing. This *Triceratops* is much more anatomically correct, making it much larger than it was in the first *Carnivores* game.

## *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn*

The *Triceratops* returns in *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn*. It is once again dangerous, capable of killing the hunter by impaling him with massive brow horns. The *Triceratops* call is a low, rumbling bellow. Mutated *Triceratops* can be found roaming the islands.

## *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt*

*Triceratops* also returns in *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt* with the same traits from the previous games. It's mutated variant was removed.

## Trivia

* In *HD* and *Reborn*, unlike *Ankylosaurus,* it would not run away from *Ceratosaurus,* but would from *Tyrannosaurus*. This is most likely a bug.
* In *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn*, the *Triceratops* is actually quite skittish, making it easy to kill. It would only attack if you're in the front, however, it would sometimes stop and pause while charging at you. The *Triceratops* would be more fearsome if it could charge at you without the sudden stops and pauses.

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The ***Triceratops*** is a large, four-legged, herbivorous dinosaur that appears in *Primal Prey*.

## *Primal Prey*

In *Primal Prey*, the *Triceratops* is different from the *Carnivores* variant. Its body is more anatomically correct, and is a very social animal. A *Triceratops* can weigh anywhere between 9,500 and 12,500 lbs.

### Gender differences

* **Male**- sports black stripes running across the hips, shoulders,and tail, as well as the outer edge of the frill. Also features intimidating red patterns on the frill. 10,300 lbs will earn a star.
* **Female**- No distinctive frill patterns or stripes, but displays white spots all over the body and frill. 12,300 lbs will earn a star.