Pachycephalosaurus

* Legacy
* Central Sector

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> *DESCRIPTION: Herbivorous browser, dangerous when provoked.*
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> *NOTES: Responsible for injuring several researchers, a good hunt.*
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***Pachycephalosaurus*** are dome-headed omnivorous dinosaurs native to the East Central Sector of planet FMM UV-32. They are available for hunting on the Eastern Tour.

## Biology

*Pachycephalosaurus* are a common sight throughout the lush tropics of the eastern continent. These dinosaurs feed on plentiful ground plants and small creatures, like bugs and reptiles. Their generalist diet allows them to survive in a variety of environments, though they prefer warmer climates.

The most recognizable feature of these dinosaurs are their dome-shaped skulls, which are used in both intra and interspecific combat. Individual *Pachycephalosaurus* will strike each other with their skulls during territorial disputes, being fiercely competitive over space and resources. Against other species, these dinosaurs will often attack herbivores which feed on similar food sources, or will attack potential predators. The impact of these strikes is enough to break bones and even kill smaller victims, including humans.

Trophies of these dinosaurs range from 4 to 6 meters in length, and weigh less than a ton. Being a small, common dinosaur, they are much more popular among novice hunters than collectors. DHC recommends hunters aim for the spine and neck, as bullets may ricochet off their hard skulls.

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## Pachycephalosaurus

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***Pachycephalosaurus*** are distinctive herbivorous dinosaurs native to the East Central Sector of planet FMM UV-32. They are currently available to hunt on the Eastern Tour of the Central Sector.

## Biology

*Pachycephalosaurus* are common herbivorous browsers, and can be found throughout the eastern reaches of the Central Sector. However, they are rare elsewhere, as the dinosaurs have an affinity towards the warm and humid climate of the East, and are unadapted to the temperate Western climate.

The eponymous domed head of the animals are easily their most distinctive feature. This peculiar structure is commonly used by *Pachycephalosaurus* during territorial fights, as the dinosaurs are usually solitary. During these fights, individuals will often be observed butting heads with each other, and occasionally striking the sides or limbs. It has been hypothesized that this may also be used during fights over mates, but this has not been directly observed.

Despite popular myth, *Pachycephalosaurus* rarely strike back at predators with their domed skulls. Instead, the dinosaurs rely mostly on their speed in order to avoid and escape potential threats, and will only charge an attacker if cornered. Along with this, the dinosaurs attempt to not be spotted in the first place through camouflage, as their dull coloration allows them to blend into jungles and forests.

The distinctive heads of the dinosaurs and the lack of experience needed to hunt them has made *Pachycephalosaurus* a popular trophy hunt in the East Central Sector, despite being smaller than *Parasaurolophus* and harder to hit than *Stegosaurus*.

### Sanctuary Tour

Twenty years after the Cityscape Incident, the *Pachycephalosaurus* numbers had dwindled to the point that they could only rarely be found by hunters in the Sanctuary Tour. Despite their low numbers and the DHC allowing their clients to take them back to their trophy rooms, there have also been reports of *Pachycephalosaurus* specimens patrolling areas in the Western Central Sector.