Triceratops

The ***Triceratops*** is a large, four-legged, herbivorous dinosaur characterized by the large frill on the back of its head, two long horns over its eyes, and a shorter horn on its snout. The *Triceratops*is generally harmless unless it is injured, in which case it will chase and attempt to trample the perpatraitor,

## Overview

Information-  One of the most famous Dinosaurs, Triceratops is a herding animal that lives in family groups of around 5 - 15 individuals led by an adult female matriarch. Triceratops spends most of its time grazing on ferns, cycads, and other low-growing plants, and it is especially fond of banana leaves. They are one of the largest dinosaurian herbivores, at about the same height as the therizinosaurus, next to the Brachiosaurus. There is no generally no size difference between genders in the *Fossilia  Bloodline*, but males can be identified by the bright reddish frill. In the *Jurassicana Bloodline*, males and females often differ from each other. Males tend to many times be smaller than their female counterparts with a grayish black hue to their body with white Stripping down the back while Females tend to be Bigger and have a almost Rhinoceros color to them. They Generally lack markings But can often be found with a dark colored beak and light colored underbelly.

## Behavior

Triceratops are generally classified as Mild Mannered but territorial animals. They are normally gentle herbivores to those that leave it alone. When they are attacked however, they will fiercely defend themselves with their Famous set of giant horns. They can deal huge damage, are relatively fast for their bulky size, and are herd animals that will defend each other.

They are often Common Prey for creatures such as T-Rex, and While strong, many triceratops loose fights and fall victim to the massive predators. Few have gotten out in tact with many dying from their injuries later on or picked off by other predators looking for a meal. Many of the Trikes that fall victim to predators are young who stray far from the herd and are picked up by a large variety of Carnivores. It is because of their vulnerability that young are often heavily guarded by adults and kept closely to the middle of the herd.

## Triceratops Hunting

A triceratops will stand its ground when you approach it, and it takes good shot placement to drop it without a long follow-up tracking. However when it is on the move, with or without peers, you have to keep on your toes to keep up. Even when spooked, you will only see it for a few more seconds before it will leave your viewing range or until it charges you. The fact that it takes quite a bit though for these massive animals to get frightened makes it an interesting balancing experience for you as to how close you can move to them. Try to take out a few with well placed shots, and watch out so you don't get taken on the horns by one of them. There is no meeting with them half way as there is no lure available besides the bait barrel. The Triceratops dictates where it is going to put up with you

### Location

In order to find Triceratops, you will need to scope out large areas with a mix of open ground, forest, and swampy water (these dinosaurs are excellent swimmers, and love to wallow in mud

## Grouping

Triceratops will often group together in herds ranging from 5-10 animals big. But can also be found roaming solitary lives, such as bachelor males searching for females to breed with.

### Tracking

Triceratops will often bellow greetings to one another when they come in contact with each other or members from a separate herd. If you hear a call no matter what gender, go check out the place. It could be a single animal or a group. The bigger the group, the better the chance for a high scoring animal.

## Field judging

When you spot Trikes, look for one with large body mass. Soon you will be able to field judge the size and tell a small score from a big one. High scoring animals will have horns that exceed their skulls. They are also thicker and 9/10 are also females.

## Dealing with herds

if you fancy shooting any gender, roam around and look for their tracks or listen for their calls. If you are after the big animal, leave signs of stragglers behind and keep going until you find the according presence of a large herd. When you encounter a group, stay low and stay quiet. Despite having bad eyesight they have a amazing sense of smell and a mildly good sense of hearing and a spooked Trike isn't a walk in the park to deal with. If they do spook, hang tight and stay back, allow them to settle and try again.