Dreadnoughtus
Classification
| Diet | Herbivore |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Era | Late Cretaceous |
| Family | Titanosauria |
| Genus | Dreadnoughtus |
| Bio Group | Giant Herbivore |
Size
| Height (m) | 15.8 |
|---|---|
| Length (m) | 18.6 |
| Weight (kg) | 65,400 |
Stats
| Lifespan | 55 - 110 |
|---|---|
| Resilience | 130 |
| Attack | 73 |
| Defence | 90 |
| Medical Dart Resistance | 226 |
| Sedative Resistance | 226 |
| Poison Resistance | 250 |
Security
| Security Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Threat | None |
| Dinosaur Send / Summon | Yes |
Environmental Needs
| Comfort | 50% , 70% , 90% | |
|---|---|---|
| Open Space (m2) | 6600 | 30% |
| Forest (m2) | 8063 | 37% |
| Water (m2) | 450 | 2% |
| Tall Fiber (m2) | 4425 | 20% |
| Tall Fruit (m2) | 2213 | 10% |
Unlock requirements
Unlocked by retrieving the fossil from one of the following dig sites:
| Dig Sites | Locations | Fossils | Requirements (Logistics) | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Fortaleza Formation | South America ┗ Argentina ┗ Santa Cruz Province |  x5  x4 | 12 | 08:30 | $3,400,000 |
| Broken Lignite K.L. | Amber Mine Level 3 ┗ South Outcrop ┗ Late Cretaceous |  x3  x3 | 8 | 04:00 | $425,000 |
| Compacted Lignite K.L. | Amber Mine Level 2 ┗ North Riverbed ┗ Late Cretaceous | x2 x1 | 8 | 04:00 | $425,000 |
Synthesis
| Eggs | 1 - 1 |
|---|---|
| Requirements (Genetics) | 12 |
| Scientists (Max) | 3 |
| Duration | 02:55 |
| Cost | $425,000 |
Incubation
| Requirements (Welfare) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Scientists (Max) | 3 |
| Duration | 08:45 |
| Cost | $850,000 |
Genome Trait Chances
| Genetic Mods (Max) | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appetite | 50% | Large Appetite |
| Lifespan | 25% | Short Lived |
| Humility | 75% | Needy |
| Habituation | 7.5% | Docile |
| Nocturnal | 10% | Nocturnal |
Disease
| Immune | None |
|---|---|
| Susceptible | None |
Description
At around 65 tons in weight and 19m in length, the titanosaurian sauropod Dreadnoughtus – which translates to ‘fears nothing’ - is one of the largest dinosaurs that has ever lived. Despite its vast size and intimidating name Dreadnoughtus is a herbivore, using its 11m long neck to reach leaves that other dinosaurs can’t get to, while also feeding on ground-level vegetation.
Discovery
Dreadnoughtus was first discovered in the Cerro Fortaleza Formation, Argentina by American paleontologist Kenneth Lacovara in 2005. The fossils found form one of the most complete dinosaur skeletons ever found, and the number and weight of the bones meant that they weren’t fully unearthed until 2009.
Paleoecology
Dreadnoughtus existed during the Cretaceous period around 75-100m years ago, living alongside other large sauropods in the forests and floodplains of Argentina. Although there were many predators in the environment during this period, Dreadnoughtus’ size means it is unlikely to have been hunted – but if it was attacked, it could use its powerful tail to defend itself.
Cohabitation Preferences
Behaviors are scripted in game files but are not guaranteed to happen. Dominance, territory, and traits determine whether they would actually fight.