Brontosaurus

(Okay time for me to make an actual post for once that isn't a WDYLM poll or about a new taxon)

For me, these are the top 10:

10. Ankylosaurus:

(Art by Gabriel N. U.)

This was a touch choice in my opinion, choosing between Ankylosaurus, Carnotaurus, and Parasaurolophus. The (not really) living tank ends up making the top 10.

9. Brachiosaurus:

An iconic sauropod, known for its scene in the og Jurassic Park. Idrk what else to put here for Brachiosaurus. It's definitely more well-known than Ankylosaurus, but not so much with the next one on the list.

8. Giganotosaurus:

A massive carnivore, Giganotosaurus got most of its popularity before 2021 from rivalling T-rex in size. Ever since the release of Jurassic World: Dominion, Giganotosaurus has continued to rapidly rise in popularity. Most people just call it "Gigantosaurus" though, but I'm obviously not putting a random dubious sauropod on this list.

7. Stegosaurus:

(Art by Julio Lacerda)

Dunno what to say here other than that Stegosaurus is iconic herbivore that's known for its dorsal plates and thagomizers. Could be interchangeable with Giganotosaurus in terms of fame. Definitely more recognizable/distinguishable than the latter though.

6. Spinosaurus:

(Art by Andrew McAfee)

Although formerly infamous for its role in the 2001 film, Jurassic Park 3, and its rivalry with T-rex in 2000s to early 2010s internet debates, Spinosaurus has had a resurgence in popularity among non-dinofans in the 2020s. Mainly helped by the constant scientific debates and new research papers published on the animal's anatomy and possible lifestyle, as well as internet memes (maybe Camp Cretaceous too), the popularity of Spinosaurus is still rapidly growing, and will most likely surpass the next one on the list (within the next few years or so).

5. Allosaurus:

Pretty much the default Jurassic carnivore. 100% of paleo enthusiasts know what Allosaurus is, but it just barely fails to make the top 4, since it still has a long way to go before reaching the recognizability the next 4 have for the general public. It's been frequently mentioned and featured in popular media in the past, but its popularity there has died down a little lately. Also known as the "lion of the Jurassic."

4. Triceratops:

Now we're actually getting into the dinosaurs that a good majority of the general public knows about. Known for its 3 horns, Triceratops was pretty much the only dinosaur from Hell Creek known to be definitively capable of killing a healthy adult T-rex. You could point to a picture a Triceratops and nowadays most people could tell you what the genus is, although it's kinda surprising since it's gotten next to zero significant roles in any of the Jurassic Park movies/TV shows.

3. Velociraptor:

(Art by Fred Wierum)

The most iconic non-avian theropod (aside from T-rex) that almost everyone knows about. I put Velociraptor lower than the next two mostly because people just call it "raptor" (which is more of an umbrella term for dromaeosaurs) than its actual genus name. Still, it's an iconic animal to both paleo and non-paleo enthusiasts. Also the Toronto Raptors are named after them (obviously).

2. Brontosaurus:

(Art by Mark Witton)

Pretty much the sauropod. The average joe usually calls every long-necked dinosaur a "Brontosaurus." T-rex and Brontosaurus are the two dinosaur names that everybody knows by default. Those two are leagues above every other dino genus when it comes to fame.

1. Tyrannosaurus:

No explanation needed.

Credits for the skeletal mount photos:

• Brachiosaurus

• Giganotosaurus

• Allosaurus

• Triceratops

• Tyrannosaurus

Also happy Halloween!

This is Knight Isle, a remote island located in the North Atlantic Ocean. The year is 1925, and the reports of mysterious animals on the island have started to surface. A group of biologists go to investigate the rumours, and soon discover that the island is home to dinosaurs.

However, before we do that, we need to establish what the island is like first. And the biologists need your help in mapping the lost world they are heading towards.

How to contribute:

1. Screenshot the map at the top of the post, and select an area of it. You cannot choose an area someone has already chosen.

2. Describe the environment of the area: is it tropical or barren? Perilous cliffs or gentle plains?

3. What species live in the area? The first comment is a list of all the species on the island, all based off depictions by Charles R Knight, and you can choose whichever species you feel would be best suited for the specific environment. For example, if it is a swamp, you may want to include Brontosaurus.

You have until the 18th of July to submit a location, as that is when the Biologists need to finish preparations. They don’t know what to expect on this island, from the animals nor the terrain.

Example

Volcanic Fields

Located beside the volcano on the east coast of the Isle, the soil is rich and fertile, attracting many herbivores, as well as those that hunt them… There are vast fields of tall grass, with many large trees around the borders. However, every few decades or so, the volcano has a minor eruption, disrupting the ecosystem temporarily before the plants eventually return.

• Agathaumas

• Dryptosaurus

• Hadrosaurus

Here we have a lone Nanosaurus alongside a Stegosaurus. The Sauropods in the background are Brontosaurus. The small Pterosaurs are Mesadactylus, the snake next to the Nanosaurus is Diablophis, and the tiny mammal behind the rock is Fruitafossor.

If you have a suggestion for what I should draw next, comment below.

Oh, and Hobo, I made drew this with a pencil that said Florida on it, you better be happy.

Woah Prehistoric Kingdom park that's in progress?! yep. let's just start with a few screenshots. full park tour is when I'm done

Arlo the Archaeopteryx climbing :D

Marble the albino Coelophysis

Mocha the Psittacosaurus jumpscare

Odin the Megaloceros staring

Other Archaeopteryx preening

One of the female deers(i forgor the name) watches a Psittacosaurus

He wants his tail!

Zeus

Palaeontological summons is a set of 7 shikigami that the user can summon, each has its own drawbacks and advantages. each summon is an object, not a real, living creature.

1. Teleporting Raptor

Dashing Raptor is a tiny dark blue, night sky colored velociraptor shikigami capable of teleporting from area to area, it can embue its toe claw with cursed energy to empower said toe claw.

2. Striking Archeopteryx

Striking Archeopteryx is a small blue jay colored archeopteryx shikigami, it can clone its self in sets of 5 being able to clone every time it flies through and pierces the body of the foe.

3. Fiery Triceratops

Fiery Triceratops is a triceratops shikigami colored like burnt coal, being able to ram into enemies, when it rams into something with cursed energy it releases an explosion which does as much damage to the Palaeontological Summons user as it does to the foe. It is also able to cauterize wounds,

4. Combative Ursus

Combative Ursus is a large, anthropomorphic short-faced bear with primitive caveman attire. It can imbue cursed energy into its hands, being able to punch fast and strong, it can also imbue cursed energy into its head for headbutts and legs for kicking attacks.

5. Flying Squid

Flying Squid is a translucent giant tusoteuthis resembling a vampire squid with a purple tint. it can turn anyone on it and itself invisible and can fly high up in the atmosphere. Ayone on it is surrounded by an invisible dome allowing the user to make the flying squid go under the sea.

6. Thunder Lizard

Thunder Lizard is a deep purple brontosaurus with light purple stripes resembiling bolts of lightning, whenever Thunder Lizard stomps, it electrical shockwave comes with it. It can also release a bellow which can harm the ears of the foe and user.

7. Amber Rex

Amber Rex is a golden tyrannosaurus with several pieces of sharp amber spikes on it, it also has an amber ''beard''. It can manipulate the amber into three types.

1. Bullets, Amber Rex can generate tiny shards of amber which can be thrown.

2. Blades, Amber Rex can make very primitive but articuable blades which are used for slashing

3. Thagomizer, Amber Rex can make thagomizers at the end of it's tail

Maximum Technique:

Chimerasaurus

Chimerasaurus is a mix of all 7 shikigami. and posses the abilities of all of them, and a design element of all 7 shikigami

It possesses the head and feet of Teleporting Raptor, and the teleportation powers.

It possesses the same blue jay-like wings of Striking Archeopteryx, which grants it flight.

It possesses the horns of Fiery Triceratops, Fiery Triceratops's scales are also on the back of the Chimerasaurus. Chimerasaurus also has the explosive rams (the damage done to the user is negated.) and the ability to cauterize wounds.

It possesses the chest and arms of the Combative Ursus, and the fighting skill.

It possesses the purple tinted translucent tentacles of Flying Squid, though none of the other abilities.

It possesses the size of the Thunder Lizard and still retains the bellow and thunder stomp

It possesses the amber spikes of Amber Rex, and retains the amber manipulation.

Domain Expansion: Frightening Primeval Amber Mines of Prehistory

Handsign:

The domain resembles a brown, earthy cave with brown rocks with amber inside of them, there are also various brown stone formations in the middle is a large brown rock formation filled to the brim with amber. There are 5 chimerasaurus's guarding it.

It's sure hit effect is several amber bullets striking the foe.

All shikigami can be summoned besides chimerasaurus. The same shikigami can be summonded multiple times.

Here's the entrance to the new rustic arrival center.

Heading into the park

Entrance sign

Examples of some of the new statues we got in the update, these will really help with decorating parks.

Rustic gift shop, as many of you may know, each building now matches a certain theme, so stone age, rustic, modern, basic, arid, and tropical.

New bens, benches, and letter fonts.

Yes, they're very nice benches.

One of the new fence types, I don't remember what it's called.

You should be able to guess what dinosaur I'm showing first.

And here's the long awaited Ankylosaurus.

New restaurant for the rustic theme.

Here's one of the most iconic dinosaurs. the Brontosaurus. Oddly enough, when Prehistoric Kingdom was first in development, Brontosaurus was still believed to be a species of Apatosaurus.

Speaking of Apatosaurus...

Ive read about the issue a few times now but i still havent found anything on whether there is a name thats been agreed on, are both names fine to use? or have we decided on one and im just not in on it yet??

(n i know the discussion has been up for a while i js recently picked it up again and am interested in updates)

10. Alaskan Troodon

Regular troodon dull and boring. sat around eating plants and lizards and couldn't decide whether it was a lizard, a pachycephalosauridae, or a theropod. meanwhile big beefy alaskan troodon is the star of Alaskan paleontology.

9. Parasaurolophus walkeri

I don't know what's so great about parasaurolophus, I just like it

8. Brontosaurus excelsus

One of the most famous dinosaurs that for a very long time was thought to be a species of apatosaurus. But now he's back and better then ever

7. Tyrannosaurus Rex

It's a Tyranosaurus, but the new descriptions of it are best, not old ones

6. Therizinosaurus cheloniformis

I started liking it when I read in a book that it was a blood thirsty carnivore and I got mad because it was wrong

5. Pinacosaurus grangeri

I don't know, ever since I was 4 I have known about the pinacosaurus. It's one of the first not so popular dinosaurs that I learned about

4. pachyrhinosaurus perotorum

This one is just better then the other two species, I don't know why

3. Mapusaurus roseae

I don't know why I like it, I just do

2. Nanuqsaurus hoglundi

A very underrated tyrannosaur that has a cool name. plus it's from Alaska

1. spinosaurus aegyptiacus

Probably the greatest of the dinosaurs, spinosaurus is just the best. It's also my spirit animal

Anyway hope you enjoyed the show. Come again

Tyrannosaurus

Velociraptor

Triceratops

Brontosaurus

Pachyrhinosaurus

Pteranodon

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