Welcome back, Park Managers, to our newest Species Field Guide!
In this series of articles, we're spotlighting and discussing some of the incredible dinosaurs and reptiles you will be bioengineering and caring for in Jurassic World Evolution 2. With over 75 different species of prehistoric animals, you'll be meeting both new and familiar faces, and we're very excited to be able to share them with you!
Last time, our Species Field Guide featured the iconic Stegosaurus from the late Jurassic period, but this week we're taking a slight step back in time and keeping our eyes on the sky as we introduce the first aerial reptile joining us for Jurassic World Evolution 2: Dimorphodon!
Dimorphodon, a carnvivorous Pterosaur first discovered in England in 1828, was a relatively awkward flyer; with an average length of 1m and a wingspan of only 1.5m, it's thought that their wings were simply too short to support sustained flight, and that they instead engaged in short bursts of flight that required plenty of assistance from their long, stiff tail for balance. Interestingly, Dimorphodon is not actually a dinosaur, but a relatively rare warm-blooded reptile, like other Pterosaurs.
The name Dimorphodon actually means 'two-form teeth', in reference to having two different types of teeth, something which was rare in species from this era. Whilst their front upper jaw typically held four to five fang-like teeth, these were more often used for eating fish and insects, and it's this diet they'll follow within your parks.
It's important to keep in mind that Dimorphodon can be relatively aggressive in nature, so you'll want consider this when planning their Aviaries - make sure that there's at least a few of them in their Aviary so they can keep each other in check! You'll also need a fair amount of space for Dimorphodon to spread those wings, and they'll appreciate some sand in their environment!
Of course, you'll still need to keep an eye on Dimorphodon for escapes! In Jurassic World Evolution 2, escaped flying reptiles will likely be found perching on things in your park or building territory to fulfil their comfort requirements - when they're not attacking guests and some of your dinosaurs!
We hope you're as excited to meet the first aerial reptile from Jurassic World Evolution 2 as we are to share them with you! Dimorphodon has an incredibly interesting backstory when it comes to the Jurassic Park franchise, and we think your guests will enjoy viewing these fascinating creatures as they soar through your park's Aviary! Will you be bioengineering it for your parks?
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're spotlighting and discussing some of the incredible dinosaurs and reptiles you will be bioengineering and caring for in Jurassic World Evolution 2. With over 75 different species of prehistoric animals, you'll be meeting both new and familiar faces, and we're very excited to be able to share them with you!
Last time, our Species Field Guide featured the iconic Stegosaurus from the late Jurassic period, but this week we're taking a slight step back in time and keeping our eyes on the sky as we introduce the first aerial reptile joining us for Jurassic World Evolution 2: Dimorphodon!
Dimorphodon, a carnvivorous Pterosaur first discovered in England in 1828, was a relatively awkward flyer; with an average length of 1m and a wingspan of only 1.5m, it's thought that their wings were simply too short to support sustained flight, and that they instead engaged in short bursts of flight that required plenty of assistance from their long, stiff tail for balance. Interestingly, Dimorphodon is not actually a dinosaur, but a relatively rare warm-blooded reptile, like other Pterosaurs.
The name Dimorphodon actually means 'two-form teeth', in reference to having two different types of teeth, something which was rare in species from this era. Whilst their front upper jaw typically held four to five fang-like teeth, these were more often used for eating fish and insects, and it's this diet they'll follow within your parks.
It's important to keep in mind that Dimorphodon can be relatively aggressive in nature, so you'll want consider this when planning their Aviaries - make sure that there's at least a few of them in their Aviary so they can keep each other in check! You'll also need a fair amount of space for Dimorphodon to spread those wings, and they'll appreciate some sand in their environment!
Of course, you'll still need to keep an eye on Dimorphodon for escapes! In Jurassic World Evolution 2, escaped flying reptiles will likely be found perching on things in your park or building territory to fulfil their comfort requirements - when they're not attacking guests and some of your dinosaurs!
We hope you're as excited to meet the first aerial reptile from Jurassic World Evolution 2 as we are to share them with you! Dimorphodon has an incredibly interesting backstory when it comes to the Jurassic Park franchise, and we think your guests will enjoy viewing these fascinating creatures as they soar through your park's Aviary! Will you be bioengineering it for your parks?
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!
