Dig Sites in Jurassic World Evolution

[VSSEMike]

The dig sites in Jurassic World Evolution are based on the dig sites in real life. According to research, there are some factors that do not make sense: how can Sauropelta living in Early Cretaceous be discovered in Morrison Formation that is abundant on fossils from the Jurassic period. Would it be possible if the dig sites be changed according to the list below?

- Nemegt Formation (Gobi Desert of Mongolia): Gallimimus, Velociraptor

- Lourinha Formation (Portugal): Allosaurus, Ceratosaurus, Stegosaurus

- Chenini Formation (Tunisia): Carcharodontosaurus, Spinosaurus

- Hell Creek Formation (Montana, USA): Ankylosaurus, Dracorex, Edmontosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, Stygimoloch, Torosaurus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex

- Lance Formation (Wyoming, USA): Ankylosaurus, Edmontosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, Struthiomimus, Stygimoloch, Torosaurus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex

- Cedar Mountain Formation (Utah, USA): Deinonychus, Iguanodon, Sauropelta

- Laramie Formation (Colorado, USA): Edmontosaurus, Torosaurus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex

- Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry (Utah, USA): Allosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Camarasaurus, Ceratosaurus, Stegosaurus

- Dinosaur National Monument (Uinta Moutains, USA): Allosaurus, Apatosaurus, Camarasaurus, Ceratosaurus, Diplodocus, Stegosaurus

- Garden Park (Colorado, USA): Allosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Camarasaurus, Ceratosaurus, Diplodocus, Stegosaurus

- Morrison Formation (Colorado, USA): Allosaurus, Apatosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Camarasaurus, Ceratosaurus, Diplodocus, Stegosaurus

- Frenchman Formation (Saskatchewan, Canada): Edmontosaurus, Torosaurus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex

- Scollard Formation (Alberta, Canada): Ankylosaurus, Edmontosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex

- Horseshoe Canyon Formation (Alberta, Canada): Edmontosaurus

- Dinosaur Park Formation (Alberta, Canada): Chasmosaurus, Corythosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Struthiomimus, Styracosaurus, Troodon

Also, can there be two additional dig sites?

- Kayenta Formation (Arizona, USA): Dilophosaurus

- Kaiparowits Formation (Utah, USA): Parasaurolophus

 

[LordTrilobite]

For the most part the dig sites are generally correct. But yeah, there are a few mistakes and liberties taken. While I know that this game is a work of fiction, this part of the game actually has the capacity to teach people a lot of about where dinosaurs come from and a little bit of geology. So I think it's great to strive for some more accuracy in this area of the game.

Like you say, DIlophosaurus should be present in the Americas. In real life Dilphosaurus is actually exclusive to North America and isn't found in Asia at all. There's Sinosaurus that was at one point labeled as Dilophosaurus, but that later turned out to be a different dinosaur that isn't that closely related to DIlophosaurus at all. Though not the worst it's a bit of an oversight.

Similar with Parasaurolophus, it does not appear in Asia. Though a close relative of Parasaurolophus does. Charonosaurus does appear in Asia, though not in the formation as it shows up in the game. Though some scientists have actually said that Charonosaurus should maybe be labeled as Parasaurolophus as well. So that at least makes sense to have Parasaurolophus in Asia. Though it would be nice if it appeared in the correct formation, which is the Yuliangze Formation.
Or perhaps it's just a mistake because in reality Saurolophus does actually appear in the Nemegt formation along side Velociraptor and such. While also a Hadrosaur, this similar named dinosaur is still quite different from Parasaurolophus.

And Spinosaurus should also be present in the Kem Kem beds.

 

[Leftthisplacebehind477544678865]

Of course, the fact that Velociraptor is in Asia in the first place is ridiculous since in Jurassic film canon this species was dug up in Montana.

 

[GreenWarrior]

I never thought of it but It but i guess you are right

 

[LordTrilobite]

Of course, the fact that Velociraptor is in Asia in the first place is ridiculous since in Jurassic film canon this species was dug up in Montana.

You could argue that Velociraptors are also found in Montana in the JP universe. But that doesn't change the fact that Velociraptor also appears in Asia. So no, it's not at all ridiculous.

 

[DragonNTiger]

Isn't the North American Iguanodon now regarded as a distinct genus, and thus not actually found in the Cedar Mountain Formation?

Also, while we're on the subject, Dilophosaurus should be removed from the Ziliujing Formation. Even if Sinosaurus wasn't synonymous with Dilophosaurus, I'm pretty sure it doesn't appear in Dashanpu rock.

 

[deinonychus110]

ehm...Sauropelta isn't from Cedar Mountain

 

[VSSEMike]

For the most part the dig sites are generally correct. But yeah, there are a few mistakes and liberties taken. While I know that this game is a work of fiction, this part of the game actually has the capacity to teach people a lot of about where dinosaurs come from and a little bit of geology. So I think it's great to strive for some more accuracy in this area of the game.

Like you say, DIlophosaurus should be present in the Americas. In real life Dilphosaurus is actually exclusive to North America and isn't found in Asia at all. There's Sinosaurus that was at one point labeled as Dilophosaurus, but that later turned out to be a different dinosaur that isn't that closely related to DIlophosaurus at all. Though not the worst it's a bit of an oversight.

Similar with Parasaurolophus, it does not appear in Asia. Though a close relative of Parasaurolophus does. Charonosaurus does appear in Asia, though not in the formation as it shows up in the game. Though some scientists have actually said that Charonosaurus should maybe be labeled as Parasaurolophus as well. So that at least makes sense to have Parasaurolophus in Asia. Though it would be nice if it appeared in the correct formation, which is the Yuliangze Formation.
Or perhaps it's just a mistake because in reality Saurolophus does actually appear in the Nemegt formation along side Velociraptor and such. While also a Hadrosaur, this similar named dinosaur is still quite different from Parasaurolophus.

And Spinosaurus should also be present in the Kem Kem beds.

Thank you for the reminder. According to paleontological records, fossils of Parasaurolophus were discovered in Utah and New Mexico of the United States and Alberta in Canada. There should be Spinosaurus fossils in the Kem Kem Beds in Morocco.

 

[Aramus418]

@Funderbunk

It was a bit of trouble translating the book to the big screen. In the book, Dr. Grant was digging up a Deinonycus. Meanwhile, the amber which Dr. Wu used to get DNA for the park raptors came from Mongolia so he assumed they were a close relative of velociraptor. The film ended up using the same name for both: Speilberg considered using "Deinonycus", but "Velociraptor" won out because it was considered scarier, easier to say, and therefore more marketable.

 

[DragonNTiger]

If they really wanted dig site accuracy they'd have to go with something like this...

[]Current Formations[]

=Horseshoe Canyon Formation=
-Edmontosaurus

=Prince Creek Formation=
-Troodon

=Judith River Group=
-None... the Judith River Group is actually a collection of multiple formations, including the Dinosaur Park Formation and the Judith River Formation--both of which are present in game as unique dig sites--as well as the Foremost Formation and the Oldman Formation.

=Dinosaur Park Formation=
-Struthiomimus
-Corythosaurus
-Parasaurolophus
-Chasmosaurus
-Styracosaurus

=Scollard Formation=
-Tyrannosaurus
-Troodon
-Edmontosaurus
-Ankylosaurus
-Triceratops

=Frenchman Formation=
-Tyrannosaurus
-Edmontosaurus
-Torosaurus
-Triceratops

=Morrison Formation=
-None... the Morrison Formation is actually a collection of multiple formations, including the Garden Park, Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry, and Dinosaur National Monument--all three of which are present in game as unique dig sites--as well as the Bone Cabin Quarry and Como Bluff.

=Garden Park=
-Allosaurus
-Ceratosaurus
-Diplodocus
-Camarasaurus
-Stegosaurus

=Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry=
-Allosaurus
-Ceratosaurus
-Brachiosaurus
-Camarasaurus
-Stegosaurus

=Dinosaur National Monument=
-Allosaurus
-Apatosaurus
-Camarasaurus

=Cloverly Formation=
-Deinonychus
-Sauropelta

=Cedar Mountain Formation=
-None? Remains of Deinonychus and Iguanodon thought to be found here are considered indeterminate.

=Peay Sandstone=
-Nodosaurus? Technically this is correct... thing is, the Peay Sandstone Member is a specific part of a larger formation; the Frontier Formation.

=Kirtland Formation=
-Parasaurolophus
-Pentaceratops

=Egg Mountain=
-Maiasaura? Technically this is correct... thing is, Egg Mountain is a specific part of a larger formation; the Two Medicine Formation.

=Lance Formation=
-Tyrannosaurus
-Edmontosaurus
-Ankylosaurus
-Pachycephalosaurus
-Stygimoloch
-Torosaurus
-Triceratops

=Laramie Formation=
-Tyrannosaurus
-Edmontosaurus
-Torosaurus
-Triceratops

=Hell Creek Formation=
-Struthiomimus
-Tyrannosaurus
-Edmontosaurus
-Ankylosaurus
-Pachycephalosaurus
-Stygimoloch
-Dracorex
-Torosaurus
-Triceratops

=Cerro Fortaleza Formation=
-Dreadnoughtus

=Candeleros Formation=
-Giganotosaurus

=La Colonia Formation=
Carnotaurus

=Oxford Clay=
-Metriacanthosaurus

=Isle of Wight=
-Polacanthus?
-Baryonyx?
-Iguanodon? Technically this is correct... thing is, a more specific name for this dig site would be the Wealden Group, and even more specifically the Wessex Formation.

=Hythe Formation=
None? Although dated to the right time and found in the right location, I can't find anything that indicates that Iguanodon--the one animal attributed to this dig site in game--can actually be found here.

=Iguanodon Mine=
-Iguanodon

=Smokejack Clay Pit=
Baryonyx? Technically this is correct... thing is, the Smokejack Clay Pit is a very specific part of a much larger formation; the Weald Clay Formation.

=Lourinhã Formation=
-Allosaurus
-Ceratosaurus

=Bahariya Formation=
-Carcharodontosaurus
-Spinosaurus

=Chenini Formation=
-Carcharodontosaurus
-Spinosaurus

=Kem Kem Beds=
-Carcharodontosaurus
-Spinosaurus

=Tendaguru Formation=
-Kentrosaurus
-Brachiosaurus? Although now regarded as Giraffatitan, this animal was once regarded as a species of Brachiosaurus and is what the typical Brachiosaurus reconstruction is based on, including the one in Jurassic Park.

=Tegama Beds=
-Suchomimus? Technically this is correct... thing is, the Tegama Beds is a very specific part of a much larger group; the Elhraz Formation. Wouldn't it make more sense to go with that, especially if they are to add animals attributed to the more generalized Elhraz Formation area? Like Ouranosaurus?

=Maevarano Formation=
-Majungasaurus

=Bissekty Formation=
-None? The remains attributed to Archaeornithomimus found here are considered dubious...

=Udurchukan Formation=
-Olorotitan

=Nemegt Formation=
-Gallimimus

=Iren Dabasu Formation=
-Archaeornithomimus

=Lower Lufeng Series
-None... though Dilophosaurus was once thought to be found here, those remains are now attributed to a distinct genus: Sinosaurus.

=Ziliujing Formation=
None... the Ziliujing Formation represents one of four major parts of the greater Dashanpu Formation. At this time it is relatively unexplored and, to my knowledge, none of the animals attributed to it are actually found here.

=Xingezhuang Formation=
-Sinoceratops

=Yuliangze Formation=
-None... although both Crichtonsaurus and Tsintaosaurus are placed here in game, to my knowledge, neither are found here in real life.

=Mackunda Formation=
-Muttaburrasaurus



[]New Formations[]

=Kayenta Formation=
-Dilophosaurus

=Como Bluff=
-Allosaurus
-Ceratosaurus
-Camarasaurus
-Stegosaurus

=Oldman Formation=
-Troodon
-Corythosaurus
-Parasaurolophus
-Chasmosaurus

=Two Medicine Formation=
-Maiasaura
-Troodon

=Djadochta Formation (aka The Flaming Cliffs}=
-Velociraptor

=Lower Shaximiao=
-Huayangosaurus

=Shishugou Formation=
-Mamenchisaurus

=Upper Shaximiao=
-Mamenchisaurus
-Chungkingosaurus
-Gigantspinosaurus

=Bayan Mandahu Formation=
-Velociraptor

=Sunjiawan Formation=
-Crichtonsaurus

=Wangshi Group=
-Sinoceratops
-Tsintaosaurus

 

[VSSEMike]

If they really wanted dig site accuracy they'd have to go with something like this...

[]Current Formations[]

=Horseshoe Canyon Formation=
-Edmontosaurus

=Prince Creek Formation=
-Troodon

=Judith River Group=
-None... the Judith River Group is actually a collection of multiple formations, including the Dinosaur Park Formation and the Judith River Formation--both of which are present in game as unique dig sites--as well as the Foremost Formation and the Oldman Formation.

=Dinosaur Park Formation=
-Struthiomimus
-Corythosaurus
-Parasaurolophus
-Chasmosaurus
-Styracosaurus

=Scollard Formation=
-Tyrannosaurus
-Troodon
-Edmontosaurus
-Ankylosaurus
-Triceratops

=Frenchman Formation=
-Tyrannosaurus
-Edmontosaurus
-Torosaurus
-Triceratops

=Morrison Formation=
-None... the Morrison Formation is actually a collection of multiple formations, including the Garden Park, Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry, and Dinosaur National Monument--all three of which are present in game as unique dig sites--as well as the Bone Cabin Quarry and Como Bluff.

=Garden Park=
-Allosaurus
-Ceratosaurus
-Diplodocus
-Camarasaurus
-Stegosaurus

=Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry=
-Allosaurus
-Ceratosaurus
-Brachiosaurus
-Camarasaurus
-Stegosaurus

=Dinosaur National Monument=
-Allosaurus
-Apatosaurus
-Camarasaurus

=Cloverly Formation=
-Deinonychus
-Sauropelta

=Cedar Mountain Formation=
-None? Remains of Deinonychus and Iguanodon thought to be found here are considered indeterminate.

=Peay Sandstone=
-Nodosaurus? Technically this is correct... thing is, the Peay Sandstone Member is a specific part of a larger formation; the Frontier Formation.

=Kirtland Formation=
-Parasaurolophus
-Pentaceratops

=Egg Mountain=
-Maiasaura? Technically this is correct... thing is, Egg Mountain is a specific part of a larger formation; the Two Medicine Formation.

=Lance Formation=
-Tyrannosaurus
-Edmontosaurus
-Ankylosaurus
-Pachycephalosaurus
-Stygimoloch
-Torosaurus
-Triceratops

=Laramie Formation=
-Tyrannosaurus
-Edmontosaurus
-Torosaurus
-Triceratops

=Hell Creek Formation=
-Struthiomimus
-Tyrannosaurus
-Edmontosaurus
-Ankylosaurus
-Pachycephalosaurus
-Stygimoloch
-Dracorex
-Torosaurus
-Triceratops

=Cerro Fortaleza Formation=
-Dreadnoughtus

=Candeleros Formation=
-Giganotosaurus

=La Colonia Formation=
Carnotaurus

=Oxford Clay=
-Metriacanthosaurus

=Isle of Wight=
-Polacanthus?
-Baryonyx?
-Iguanodon? Technically this is correct... thing is, a more specific name for this dig site would be the Wealden Group, and even more specifically the Wessex Formation.

=Hythe Formation=
None? Although dated to the right time and found in the right location, I can't find anything that indicates that Iguanodon--the one animal attributed to this dig site in game--can actually be found here.

=Iguanodon Mine=
-Iguanodon

=Smokejack Clay Pit=
Baryonyx? Technically this is correct... thing is, the Smokejack Clay Pit is a very specific part of a much larger formation; the Weald Clay Formation.

=Lourinhã Formation=
-Allosaurus
-Ceratosaurus

=Bahariya Formation=
-Carcharodontosaurus
-Spinosaurus

=Chenini Formation=
-Carcharodontosaurus
-Spinosaurus

=Kem Kem Beds=
-Carcharodontosaurus
-Spinosaurus

=Tendaguru Formation=
-Kentrosaurus
-Brachiosaurus? Although now regarded as Giraffatitan, this animal was once regarded as a species of Brachiosaurus and is what the typical Brachiosaurus reconstruction is based on, including the one in Jurassic Park.

=Tegama Beds=
-Suchomimus? Technically this is correct... thing is, the Tegama Beds is a very specific part of a much larger group; the Elhraz Formation. Wouldn't it make more sense to go with that, especially if they are to add animals attributed to the more generalized Elhraz Formation area? Like Ouranosaurus?

=Maevarano Formation=
-Majungasaurus

=Bissekty Formation=
-None? The remains attributed to Archaeornithomimus found here are considered dubious...

=Udurchukan Formation=
-Olorotitan

=Nemegt Formation=
-Gallimimus

=Iren Dabasu Formation=
-Archaeornithomimus

=Lower Lufeng Series
-None... though Dilophosaurus was once thought to be found here, those remains are now attributed to a distinct genus: Sinosaurus.

=Ziliujing Formation=
None... the Ziliujing Formation represents one of four major parts of the greater Dashanpu Formation. At this time it is relatively unexplored and, to my knowledge, none of the animals attributed to it are actually found here.

=Xingezhuang Formation=
-Sinoceratops

=Yuliangze Formation=
-None... although both Crichtonsaurus and Tsintaosaurus are placed here in game, to my knowledge, neither are found here in real life.

=Mackunda Formation=
-Muttaburrasaurus



[]New Formations[]

=Kayenta Formation=
-Dilophosaurus

=Como Bluff=
-Allosaurus
-Ceratosaurus
-Camarasaurus
-Stegosaurus

=Oldman Formation=
-Troodon
-Corythosaurus
-Parasaurolophus
-Chasmosaurus

=Two Medicine Formation=
-Maiasaura
-Troodon

=Djadochta Formation (aka The Flaming Cliffs}=
-Velociraptor

=Lower Shaximiao=
-Huayangosaurus

=Shishugou Formation=
-Mamenchisaurus

=Upper Shaximiao=
-Mamenchisaurus
-Chungkingosaurus
-Gigantspinosaurus

=Bayan Mandahu Formation=
-Velociraptor

=Sunjiawan Formation=
-Crichtonsaurus

=Wangshi Group=
-Sinoceratops
-Tsintaosaurus

With the new dinosaurs species from the new Dinosaur Pack DLCs added, there are a few inaccuracies in the dig sites. It would be better to have the following:

Acrocanthosaurus: Cloverly Formation, Antlers Formation, Twin Mountains Formation

Albertosaurus: Horseshoe Canyon Formation

Dryosaurus: Lourinhã Formation, Dinosaur National Monument, Morrison Formation

Is it late that Kaiparowits Formation being added in the game? The only two dinosaur species that we know were discovered there were Nasutoceratops and Parasaurolophus.