Welcome back, Park Managers, to our next Species Field Guide!
In this series of articles we will be spotlighting and discussing some of the incredible dinosaurs and reptiles you will be caring for and bioengineering in Jurassic World Evolution 2. With over 75 different species of prehistoric animals you can expect to meet both new and familiar faces, and we are incredibly excited about what we have to share.
Last week we showcased the Brachiosaurus, a truly iconic dinosaur and a franchise staple. This week we're moving further back in time, and a little closer to the ground, to look at a slender, bipedal carnivore from the Late Triassic Period: Coelophysis. And if you're struggling with the pronounciation, there's a handy guide in the video below:
This small theropod lived around 190-225 million years ago in areas that would eventually become South Africa, the USA and Zimbabwe. The name comes from Greek, meaning "hollow form", which refers to the dinosaur's hollow limb bones. While around 2 meters in length, it didn't weigh more than 18-23 kilograms, making it supremely light and slender.
At the time, dinosaurs weren't at the top of the food chain, so early meat-eating dinosaurs like Coelophysis had to rely on their speed and agility in order to catch their prey and avoid any apex predators.
In your parks, Ceolophysis prefers a large area of open space it can run around in, but will also need some forest in its environment. Being carnivores they also need meat so they can feed! Its relatively diminutive size makes it an easy target for predators, so it doesn't cohabit well with other carnivorous dinosaurs, and prefers spending time with its own kind.
They might also get along inside an enclosure with larger herbivores. Due to their small size they won't go after herbivores that are bigger than them, meaning they will likely leave each other alone. While they like to stay together in groups, they won't engage in pack hunting.
We hope you've enjoyed this short introduction to a small, but fascinating dinosaur. The Coelophysis is sure to be a great addition to your parks and we're sure your guests will enjoy seeing them come to life inside their enclosures. With access to water, open spaces, a bit of forest, and plenty of friends, your Coelophysis should thrive and stay relatively calm. How do you like the Coelophysis? Leave your thoughts in the comments!
There are more dinosaurs for us to show you in the coming weeks and months. Be prepared to see both new and familiar faces as we highlight a small portion of the ancient animals you will be able to bioengineer in Jurassic World Evolution 2. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all things Jurassic World Evolution 2!
In this series of articles we will be spotlighting and discussing some of the incredible dinosaurs and reptiles you will be caring for and bioengineering in Jurassic World Evolution 2. With over 75 different species of prehistoric animals you can expect to meet both new and familiar faces, and we are incredibly excited about what we have to share.
Last week we showcased the Brachiosaurus, a truly iconic dinosaur and a franchise staple. This week we're moving further back in time, and a little closer to the ground, to look at a slender, bipedal carnivore from the Late Triassic Period: Coelophysis. And if you're struggling with the pronounciation, there's a handy guide in the video below:
This small theropod lived around 190-225 million years ago in areas that would eventually become South Africa, the USA and Zimbabwe. The name comes from Greek, meaning "hollow form", which refers to the dinosaur's hollow limb bones. While around 2 meters in length, it didn't weigh more than 18-23 kilograms, making it supremely light and slender.
At the time, dinosaurs weren't at the top of the food chain, so early meat-eating dinosaurs like Coelophysis had to rely on their speed and agility in order to catch their prey and avoid any apex predators.
In your parks, Ceolophysis prefers a large area of open space it can run around in, but will also need some forest in its environment. Being carnivores they also need meat so they can feed! Its relatively diminutive size makes it an easy target for predators, so it doesn't cohabit well with other carnivorous dinosaurs, and prefers spending time with its own kind.
They might also get along inside an enclosure with larger herbivores. Due to their small size they won't go after herbivores that are bigger than them, meaning they will likely leave each other alone. While they like to stay together in groups, they won't engage in pack hunting.
We hope you've enjoyed this short introduction to a small, but fascinating dinosaur. The Coelophysis is sure to be a great addition to your parks and we're sure your guests will enjoy seeing them come to life inside their enclosures. With access to water, open spaces, a bit of forest, and plenty of friends, your Coelophysis should thrive and stay relatively calm. How do you like the Coelophysis? Leave your thoughts in the comments!
There are more dinosaurs for us to show you in the coming weeks and months. Be prepared to see both new and familiar faces as we highlight a small portion of the ancient animals you will be able to bioengineer in Jurassic World Evolution 2. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all things Jurassic World Evolution 2!
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