Parasaurolophus

* Legacy
* Central Sector

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> *DESCRIPTION: Common herbivore, likely the most populous megafauna in the region.*
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> *NOTES: Easy to hunt for newcomers to the planet, sustainability not a concern.*
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***Parasaurolophus*** are common herbivorous dinosaurs native to the East Central Sector of planet FMM UV-32. They are available for hunting on the Eastern Tour.

## Biology

*Parasaurolophus* thrive in the warm tropics of the East Central Sector, and surveys have found them to be the most populous megafauna on the continent. As a result they are a common prey item for larger carnivores, and a common trophy for newcomers to the Dinosaur Planet.

To survive predation, *Parasaurolophus* have become adapted for high speed, possessing a light build and strong bipedal legs. Even if attacked, they are unlikely to defend themselves physically even against much smaller predators, as their brittle bones cannot take much stress. Instead, their good sense of scent and hearing means these dinosaurs often sense predators long before seeing them, and flee before conflict begins.

These dinosaurs mainly survive on a diet of leafy plants, which are plentiful in the continent’s tropics. Trophies of these creatures have been recorded up to 6 meters in length and weigh 3 tons. Like many herbivores, *Parasaurolophus* are less active at dawn and will sleep at night, camouflaged from predators by their dirt-like patterns. These aliens live mostly solitary lives, though small groups will form when food and water is plentiful.

*Parasaurolophus* are offered to DHC clients as an easy target for novice hunters, and as expected are simple to hunt. Any shot to the head, neck, and spine of these aliens is likely to be fatal, as the light build of their bones make them easy to penetrate. As a result of this simplicity, these dinosaurs are not considered valuable by most collectors, though the skulls of particularly large individuals have become somewhat famous in the bone trade.

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## Parasaurolophus

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***Parasaurolophus*** are common herbivorous dinosaurs native to the Central Sector of planet FMM UV-32. They are currently available to hunt on the Eastern and Western Tours of the Central Sector.

## Biology

*Parasaurolophus* are likely the most populous megafauna in the Central Sector. Their population is massive, and is spread throughout the landmass, from the humid jungles to the boreal forests. For this reason, the dinosaurs are a common prey item for carnivores and humans alike, being relatively easy to dispatch if one has the tools to do so.

Being universally preyed upon, *Parasaurolophus* naturally have little in the way of physical defense. Their survival usually depends on how quickly they can run, and the dinosaurs are known for their swift speed as a result of their bipedal stance. However, they are not defenseless, and have been known to trample predators that get too close.

The dinosaurs are also known for their acute sense of hearing and smell, and are instantly aware of any predator or hunter that isn't careful enough. As such, *Parasaurolophus* is best taken down from a distance, out of range of its nose and ears. Sniper rifles are best used to aim for the head and spine at a distance, as hitting these areas quickly incapacitates the dinosaurs.

*Parasaurolophus* are mostly solitary animals, or will sometimes live in small groups. Despite this, during the winter months of FMM UV-32 large herds of *Parasaurolophus* will travel from the northern regions of the sector to warmer regions further south en mass. During these migrations, the herds are followed by predators tracking their prey and other herbivores escaping the cold, causing a large population shift of animals throughout the sector.