Polacanthus
Classification
| Diet | Herbivore |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Era | Early Cretaceous |
| Family | Nodosauridae |
| Genus | Polacanthus |
| Bio Group | Armored Herbivore |
Size
| Height (m) | 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Length (m) | 7 |
| Weight (kg) | 900 |
Stats
| Lifespan | 34 - 67 |
|---|---|
| Resilience | 130 |
| Attack | 45 |
| Defence | 40 |
| Medical Dart Resistance | 76 |
| Sedative Resistance | 60 |
| Poison Resistance | 100 |
Security
| Security Rating | 1 |
|---|---|
| Threat | Ranger Team |
| Dinosaur Send / Summon | Yes |
Environmental Needs
| Comfort | 30% , 60% , 90% | |
|---|---|---|
| Open Space (m2) | 950 | 48% |
| Water (m2) | 100 | 5% |
| Ground Leaf (m2) | 950 | 48% |
Unlock requirements
Unlocked by retrieving the fossil from one of the following dig sites:
| Dig Sites | Locations | Fossils | Requirements (Logistics) | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight | Europe ┗ UK ┗ South Coast |  x5  x4  x3 | 5 | 4m | $240,000 |
Synthesis
| Eggs | 1 - 3 |
|---|---|
| Requirements (Genetics) | 5 |
| Scientists (Max) | 3 |
| Duration | 50s |
| Cost | $75,000 |
Incubation
| Requirements (Welfare) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Scientists (Max) | 3 |
| Duration | 2m 30s |
| Cost | $150,000 |
Genome Trait Chances
| Genetic Mods (Max) | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Humility | 50% | Needy |
| Habituation | 9% | Docile |
| Nocturnal | 4% | Nocturnal |
| Defence | 50% | Defensive |
Disease
| Immune | None |
|---|---|
| Susceptible | None |
Description
Polacanthus is a genus of herbivorous ankylosaurid that lived during the Early Cretaceous period, around 125m years ago. It can grow up to around 7m in length and is covered with armor plates and protruding spikes which help it to protect itself from predators – in fact, these spikes are the basis for its name, which translates to ‘many spines’.
Discovery
Polacanthus was discovered by celebrated paleontologist Reverend William D. Fox on the Isle of Wight, just off the south coast of England, in 1865. The remains consisted of numerous bones including the pelvis, multiple vertebrae and spines and a thighbone. More specimens have since been recovered from the same location, giving a much more detailed idea of Polacanthus’ appearance and behavior.
Paleoecology
Roaming near to the coast in England parts of Western Europe, this genus would have co-existed with many other dinosaurs during the Early Cretaceous period, including predators such as Baryonyx and Neovenator, who may have preyed upon medium-sized herbivores like Polacanthus.
Cohabitation Preferences
Behaviors are scripted in game files but are not guaranteed to happen. Dominance, territory, and traits determine whether they would actually fight.