Stegosaurus

***Stegosaurus*** was a dinosaur that featured in *Carnivores*, *Carnivores 2*, *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter*, *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD*, *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn*, and *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt*. *Stegosaurus* is famous for the armored plates that ran along its back and the four spikes on its tail.

## Biology

*The following information is based on a mixture of official information including Dinopedia entries, game manuals, developer commentary, and in-game behavior.*
The *Stegosaurus* was a peaceful herbivore that probably roamed in small herds. It had a very low intelligence (due to its small brain-to-body ratio). It is easy to recognize due to the giant plates protruding from its back, in two staggered rows and dangerous spikes on the end of his tail. These plates on its back may have served for thermoregulation. *Stegosaurs* emit deep roaring calls. This bus-sized herbivore, fueled by its extra intake of nutrients from its unique chewing ability, weighs up to six tons on average, an average sense of sight, a poor sense of smell, and an average sense of hearing. This animal on average, is the fourth largest known inhabitant of FMM UV-32. Surpassing *Brontotherium*, this animal rivals the Mammoth, *Brachiosaurus,* and *Amargasaurus* in size. The largest specimen on record was over 18 tons in weight and over 15 meters in length. Despite it's large girth and dangerous weapon it is relatively harmless.

## Carnivores

The *Stegosaurus* appeared in *Carnivores* and *Carnivores 2* as a pointable herbivore. Despite its tail spikes, it is harmless and will flee when player approach it. It is a very easy dinosaur to hunt due to the fact that the player can easily take advantage of it and shoot its target zone (the head) when it stops to graze, as well as the fact that it is a cumbersome runner, making it an easy target even once the player is detected by it.

## *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD*

*Stegosaurus* appears in *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD* once again as a trophy dinosaur. This time, it is the first dinosaur available to hunt, with a *Stegosaurus* license costing only 5 gems (it is also unlocked from the start of the game). Although listed as "not dangerous", the *Stegosaurus* (like all trophy dinosaurs) is capable of killing the hunter if they get too close. The *Stegosaurus* is one of the easiest dinosaurs to take down, thanks to its easily visible body and low senses. Oddly enough, the Stegosaurus' call is just a generic bear roar. This *Stegosaurus*, like the other dinosaurs in the game, is much more anatomically correct, making it much smaller than it was in previous Carnivores games and with taller, thinner plates like the real life *Stegosaurus*.

### *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn*

*Stegosaurus* returns in *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn*. The *Stegosaurus* is once again dangerous, and kills the hunter by impaling them with the dinosaur's spiked tail. The *Stegosaurus*, yet again, uses a generic bear call. Mutated *Stegosaurus* can be found roaming the islands.

### *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt*

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

## Trivia

* *Stegosaurus* has incorrectly stated weight in its description in *Carnivores* as *"up to 6 T"*, while in fact it is possible to find specimens weighing up to 14 T.
* Ironically, *Stegosaurus* can properly grind and chew its food when grazing in *Carnivores*.

## Gallery

* Official Action Forms *Carnivores* render
* *Stegosaurus* in *Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD*.
* *Stegosaurus* at *Basmachee Rocks*.
* A *Stegosaurus* eating plants at Ravaren's Bridge.
* A *Stegosaurus* at *Ravaren's Bridge*.

## External links

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