Giganotosaurus

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***Giganotosaurus*** are massive carnivorous dinosaurs native to the Exotic Sector. This species is infamous for its role in the Crater City Incident.

## Biology

Within the islands of the Exotic Sector, these hulking dinosaurs are the apex predators of their environment. Easily provoked and highly territorial, it is not recommended for anyone to approach these dinosaurs without proper weaponry.

Though *Giganotosaurus* are very bulky, often needing explosives to be taken down, their bulk comes with a disadvantage. These dinosaurs are quite slow, leisurely walking toward their prey. This is in stark contrast to most other large predators on the planet, but comes as a result of their isolated environment. Much like the extinct dodo of Earth, the absence of any large competition has enabled these dinosaurs to forget speed in favor of raw power, catching up to equally sluggish prey and tearing it apart with ease.

The slow nature of the *Giganotosaurus* often makes them a target for poachers, who value the dinosaurs for both the valuable meat their bodies carry and the thrill of the hunt. However, these dinosaurs should not be underestimated, and a hunter who is not quite quick enough to escape will find themselves quickly dispatched by the massive predator.

### Role in the Crater City Incident

After the crash landing of the DinoCorp VII, several *Giganotosaurus* escaped and entered into Crater City, attracted by the powerful pheromones being created by DHC's chemical division at the heart of the city. Driven into a rage by the overpowering aura of these pheromones, the *Giganotosaurus* went into a destructive rampage, destroying property and ending lives.

*Giganotosaurus* proved to be an exceptionally tough saurian target, and could only be effectively eradicated using explosive and experimental weaponry. Even the strongest weapons took considerable effort to destroy these targets, with a single *Giganotosaurus* being able to survive several direct hits from the Grenade Launcher.

Eventually, all *Giganotosaurus* were eradicated from Crater City, but the damage they caused remained for DHC to clean up.

## Giganotosaurus

### Creator(s)

MurtBurt3 (Model, Animations), That1Cactus (Hunter Rig)

***Giganotosaurus*** are large carnosaurs native to the West Central Sector of FMM UV-32. There are 2 species of *Giganotosaurus* found in the Central Sector.

## Biology

In the West Central Sector, *Giganotosaurus* are one of several hypercarnivores in the region, living in constant competition with dinosaurs like *Tyrannosaurus*. In order to compete, these gigantic predators have become incredibly aggressive towards its prey, other dinosaurs, and its own species.

An opportunistic predator, *Giganotosaurus* are reputed to kill and eat anything they come across. This is perhaps slightly exaggerated, but is still not an understatement, as *Giganotosaurus* have been observed hunting anything from the diminutivive *Moschops* to the hulking *Brachiosaurus*. Large prey is gradually ripped apart by searing bites, while small prey is often swallowed whole. *Giganotosaurus* will not shy away from scavenging carcasses.

*Giganotosaurus* is equally aggressive towards other predators in its environments. While most large predators will attempt to ignore each other, *Giganotosaurus* will often directly engage with the threat, charging and biting it. This strategy has some benefits, but also can backfire if a stronger opponent fights back, leading to unnecessary injury or death.

Likewise, *Giganotosaurus* are territorial towards other *Giganotosaurus*, and will frequently fight unnecessary battles when not mating. In this way, it can be inferred that the rarity of these dinosaurs is a consequence of their aggressivity, dying in conflicts frequently after reaching adulthood. As a result of this spartan lifestyle, *Giganotosaurus* populations are sparse but the individuals within them are strong and bloodthirsty.

## Giganotosaurus

### Creator(s)

TBA

***Giganotosaurus*** are large carnosaurs native to the West Central Sector of FMM UV-32. There are 2 species of *Giganotosaurus* found in the Central Sector. A rarer, less aggressive variant can be found in Fort Ciskin during the Sanctuary Tour.

## Biology

Unlike the one found commonly within the Western Central Sector, this *Giganotosaurus* can only be found in the warmer forests of Fort Ciskin. While the more common Western Central species are prone to killing everything in sight, this rarer species adapted to hunting habits for specifically larger sauropods such as *Brachiosaurus* and is noticeably uninterested with that of smaller prey making it a fairly peaceful theropod predator. However, they are easy to aggravate with gun shots, as it is rumored that they are attracted to loud crash like sounds as this sound only indicates to a *Giganotosaurus* that a sauropod has dropped to the ground somewhere.