Parasaurolophus

***Parasaurolophus*** is a large herbivorous dinosaur. *Parasaurolophus* is a skittish animal. Making it a tricky animal to hunt. Regardless of its tendency to flee, *Parasaurolophus* is docile enough to become the first large animal available to hunt

## Overview

Parasaurolophus is a hadrosaurid, and part of a diverse family of Cretaceous dinosaurs known for their range of bizarre head adornments. This genus is known for its large, elaborate cranial crest, which at its largest forms a long curved tube projecting upwards and back from the skull. Sometimes referred to as the "Cretaceous cow” by the scientists who study them, Parasaurolophus live in herds of about 5 - 50 animals, consisting of a mix of males and females, with the largest herd being the “*Lambiny Herd*”. Named after Charles Lambiny, a Nature and Wildlife photography expert who Discovered them, the herd consists of up to 60+ animals

## Behavior

Despite its size, it is easily scared and can run at high speeds to escape. Although mostly docile, Parasaurolophus's first reaction to a potential predator is to run, although if cornered or stampeding, their strength should not be underestimated. When attacking, they charge and ram their opponents with their crests. Parasaurolophus are diurnal, and sleeps in the night. Parasaurolophus are a common sight; and often form the bottom of the food chain of the ecosystem and can be seen frequently when not hunted. This animal posses average sight and smell and excellent hearing and are mostly quadrupedal and only stand on its hind legs to run reach high vegetation, or to send out warning calls

## Parasaur Hunting

Parasaurolophus are a common dinosaur and are often found roaming most locations. During the first tour, hunters began to start referring to it as the "One-Eared Rabbit" in reference to its behavior, abundance, and single bony protrusion from its head. They prefer to eat from flowering plants, particularly their leaves, fruit and shoots.

## Location

Despite being a abundant animal, you are far more likely and lucky to find large herds in an area with a mix of large open plains and lush tropical forest or swamp.

### Tracking

Parasaur calls can travel for miles, allowing for easy communication but hard tracking, it is best to walk with your guard up towards the direction of the sound, be prepared you may have to walk a while

## Grouping

Parasaurolophus tend to live in family groups, consiting of a small group of males,females, their young and herd leaders, mostly being a older male and their mate

### Agression

This species is one of those that can attack you. This happens if you shoot at it or when you get really close to it. The animal will start an aggressive scare tactic turning around and attempting to charge you. If you see the animal doing this you have a chance to run away or get ready for a shot. Sometimes the animal will abort the attack and flee. It can also happen that an animal will start fleeing but then stop and turn around for an attack. If you are very close to a species capable of attacking, have a firearm ready for your defense, or back out. You can also be completely blindsided by an animal that you did not realize was there. When attacked, you will be hurt and may need to either heal yourself or fast travel to a tent or lodge and rest up.

## Straggler Hunting

Following spooked Para is a tough challenge. While it seems easy, many spooked Para will find shelter within the herd which may lead to stampeding or increased alerted attention which makes taking the kill more difficult. If possible Hunt stragglers, those who wander to far from the herd and won't make it back in time and are often left behind.

Note- *Some Stragglers are the sick old and injured and may not make good trophies. But in an effort to improve herd health it is often legal to shoot few of the old and sick. **Young are strictly off limits.***