Mussaurus

## Overview

This animal, Once Native to what is now southern Argentina, is a small sauropodomorph dinosaur. It is Generally considered the turkey by most hunters. However, since Mussa is now known from adult specimens, the name (Mouse dinosaur) is something of a misnomer with averaged sized adults possibly reaching 3 m (10 ft) in length, and weighed 70 kilograms (150 lb). Mussa possess anatomical features suggesting a close, possibly transitional evolutionary relationship with true sauropods. But obviously had a long way to go before it can be Even considered such.

## About

Not much was generally known about Mussa before their resurrection back from extinction. But it is now been revealed that they are a generally Social breed preferring to stay in groups of about two to three animals big at a time (larger have been studied). And unlike many “true” Sauropods they have been reported to be very caring parents, nesting and guarding their young dutifully.

Male and Females are virtually indistinguishable amongst each other, but it should be noted that Male have a bright reddish orange head while females have a dull colored head somewhere in the greenish orange hue. They love to eat low growing plants such as Ferns (they are particularly fond of Dicroidium zuberi) and can often be found scratching and pawing at the ground in search of food.

## Life of a pest

Because of their love of all things veggie, in many parts of the world where they roam freely, Mussa are generally considered to be pests to local produce farmers and are often or not killed or relocated by locals in effort to keep their livelihood from being destroyed. Many places also place bounties on their head with payment reaching up to 5 diamonds a head as well as free room and board.

## Mussaurus Hunting

If you like turkey hunting, every Squeak or clucking in the woods when hunting Mussa raises your hopes. If you don't like those black feather balls, the calls will only be disturbing. Mussa are a very vocal kind. Every hunter should give mussa hunting a chance. They present a unique and often challenging experience in many many ways.

## Location

An ideal location for these animals should consist of a relatively open area with lush vegetation, and some tree cover for shelter. Due to their almost perfect camouflaging abilities by blending into the environment using their Dark/light green Skin, Mussa out in the open are generally hard to spot, you'll normally hear them before seeing them.

### Grouping

Mussa often congregate in groups of up to 10 animals at a time but can be seen in groups of up to twenty animals at a time.

## Luring

Mussa hunting is supported by a number of devices. The JC Corp. Style bait barrel is only one method used to gather up these small creature in proper shooting range. Filling it up with Dicroidium zuberi is a sure fire method to attract these little dinosaurs.

### Searching

If hunting professionally and in season, only the Mussa males have a score and are permitted to be killed, while females hold no score and are not eligible to be killed. The weight to score relation is not very strong. Heavy(large) animals can score low and mid (medium) sized animals can score very high. In most cases,You can safely walk until you have Visual on the creatures. From there you can crouch forward until you find a good spot to lure them towards you. Both genders are very vocal. An easy way for finding Mussa is to simply walk around until you hear a call from them

## Weapons

Because of their generally small size, Mussa make excellent practice for various methods of Bow Hunt

### Aggression

Don't get careless around them, as they are somewhat unpredictable when threatened. While they will try to run when threatened, if cornered Mussa will not hesitate to use their sharp hand claws in self defence.

## Mussaurs: Predator Tracking and Herrasaur Hunting

While Hunting Mussa is exciting, be cautious and alert to sudden abrupt changes in their behaviour. Mussa have a strong fear for various forms of Predator and will not hesitate to run away if they sense them.

*However*

 Research conducted in secret by various members of the *JC Corp*  have concluded that while they are afraid of various forms of predators, their behavior around members of the *Herrerasauri* family shows a often intense fear of this vicious predator. Many believe this is steamed from the possibility of Herrerasaurus being a natural predator to these often peaceful creatures back when these two shared the same time zone millions of years before.

Mussa’s intense fear of these creatures are often used as a source of tracking Herrara when hunting. Finding groups of spooked alerted Mussa usually entails that a predator is in the area and it's best to use this as a sign to when and where you should keep your guard up.

it is also possible to use Herrara to hunt Mussa. Being a natural predator to these often peaceful creatures, Mussa hunting is in their blood and quite often or not, tamed Herrara are used to hunt these small creatures, their sharp sense of smell and keen hunting abilities making them expert hunting companions, if you find yourself wishing to hunt these grazers.