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| Fluffy's Extinct Animal Care and Exhibit Guides; Yes I'm aware people have made these already, but oh well. | |
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| Topic Started: Jul 5 2013, 06:26 PM (4,330 Views) | |
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Jul 5 2013, 06:26 PM Post #1 |
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Title says all.   Animal: Glyptodon sp. Difficulty: 4/5, males can be aggressive during breeding season Diet:Hay, lettuce, and herbivore pellets. Apples and sweet potatoes can be used as a supplement. Exhibit Needs: Glyptodons should be housed in small family herds, of around 3-5 animals. There should only be a single male, due to territorial issues. Glyptodons need grass in their exhibits to graze on, as well as a sandy substrate to rest on. Long grasses are okay, as long as the Glyptodons can ingest it safely. Shrubs and other plants are not preferred, since a careless Glyptodon can step on and trample them down. They need a shallow pool for drinking and cooling off in the heat. Tall logs or tall rocks can be erected, since these animals would love to use them as a scratching post. Logs should be secured with concrete underground, just so that they don't trample it down. Rocks can be used as decoration, but be sure that they aren't sharp to a point that they can injure their sensitive feet. They need an indoor barn for shade, and each animal should have their own stall. Stalls should be lined with straw or dirt bedding for comfort for a resting Glyptodon. Stalls should be big enough so that the animal can completely turn itself around; otherwise, it's too small. Outside, the best shade you can get is a nearby tree of some sort; if not secured properly, they can drag and trample the tree with their own strength. If a shade is added, be sure to secure the shade with concrete (not shown in picture, nor is a tree) Fencing: Heavy-duty elephant fences, and hot wire if you don't want to add elephant fence. Animal Compatibility: Glyptodons are peaceful enough to be kept with other animals, including ground sloths and horses, as well as certain herbivorous dinosaurs, though they never lived both at the same time. If an animal is small, watch for any getting stepped on by mistake. Exhibit size: Small-to-medium exhibits, though make it large if you are doing a mixed species exhibit. Final notes: Glyptodons are fairly easy to keep, but if not careful, fatalities can occur, due to their sheer weight and size, especially in testosterone-driven males. Make sure you secure trees with concrete underground. And finally, don't place any plants besides non-poisonous long grass. |
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| Cat | Jul 7 2013, 04:11 PM Post #16 |
 
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I would like to see a Velociraptor, Mastodon, Dilophosaurus, Megalania, Diprotodon, Archaeopteryx, Tyrannosaurus, Albertosaurus, Nanotyrannus, Therizionsaurus, Protoceratops and Shuuvia |
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Jul 7 2013, 06:34 PM Post #17 |
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^Thanks! If I get a chance, I'll do the Kelenken. My computer time has been quite right lately, since my parents say that my sister and I go on the computer too much.
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Jul 8 2013, 11:35 AM Post #18 |
Once again part of the ZT2 Community.
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I give a "claws" up. |
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Jul 9 2013, 02:58 PM Post #19 |
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Surprise!   Animal: Kelenken guillermoi Difficulty: 3/5, just remember that they're fast predators, so don't even try to outrun one. Diet: Bird of prey pellet/sausage, raw beef shoulders, and whole frozen rabbits/rats/nutria. Be sure to thaw them before feeding, as a frozen food can upset your Kelenken's stomach. Pork can be used as a treat, or even superworms. Give them a special gastro-stone every few days, so that they can break down their food with their gizzard and the stone. Remember to also give the birds a cuttle-bone or 2, so that they can sharpen their beaks. Exhibit Needs: Kelenkens can be housed alone or in pairs. Be sure to include a male and a female, if pairing up the birds. Kelenkens need a medium-to-large exhibit, to run around. Provide grass, and a few sand substrate spots, so that they can dust bathe. Gravel is not recommended, since even though Kelenkens use stones to break down their food in their crop, gravel can cause some impaction issues. Provide a shade spot, such as a tree or those umbrella-like shades commonly used for other animals. Also, provide a shallow pond, so that they can drink some water. You can also plant grasses and shrubs, but be sure to place the plants so that they do not get entangled in them. Do not place any large rocks in the exhibit, as they can be a tripping hazard for a giant, energetic bird. Foot sores and other injuries can be prevented by not placing any large rocks in the exhibit. Provide a wood or concrete barn to house these birds, in case the weather becomes unsuitable for outdoor daily life. Each Kelenken should have their own nesting box, and remember to line the nesting box with straw or similar bedding. Fencing: Aviary or Chain-link fences are perfect fences to use to contain these predatory birds. Be sure that the fences are strong and tall enough to contain these birds. Animal Compatibility: Kelenkens should only be housed with their own kind. If housed with smaller animals, there's a great chance that it'll get trampled down and eaten. Kelenkens also like to harass larger animals such as glyptodonts, ground sloths, and ungulates, and Kelenkens will not tolerate other species of terror birds, due to competition. Exhibit Size: Kelenkens need a lot of room to run around. If housing a pair, make sure that both animals can have an equal amount of territory to roam for themselves. Final Notes: Kelenkens are quite demanding birds, but if housed and treated right, they'll be a beautiful delight to the guests at your zoo. Just remember have someone watch your back when you are in an enclosure with these animals. If one ever charges toward you, use an emergency hose or water cannon to spray at them, and it should scare them away. And watch out for that sharp beak of theirs!! |
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| Ztlabraptor211 | Jul 9 2013, 03:00 PM Post #20 |
 
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I LOVE THIS!! |
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| OwlParrot | Jul 9 2013, 03:00 PM Post #21 |
 
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Great work fluffy |
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| Cat | Jul 9 2013, 03:05 PM Post #22 |
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Great work fluffy! How long did it take to make the fence!
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Jul 9 2013, 03:08 PM Post #23 |
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3-6 minutes 
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| Cat | Jul 9 2013, 03:11 PM Post #24 |
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That's reasonably fast for such a high quality fence! It would have taken me about 20 minutes!
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Jul 10 2013, 09:38 AM Post #25 |
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Hmmmm, Spinosaurus or Microraptor? |
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| Ztlabraptor211 | Jul 10 2013, 10:22 AM Post #26 |
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Micro, then Spino, |
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| hananas59 | Jul 10 2013, 10:54 AM Post #27 |
Evolving creatures from earth.
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^he says it all ^
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| Cat | Jul 10 2013, 11:23 AM Post #28 |
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Spino then Micro! 
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| Ztlabraptor211 | Jul 10 2013, 11:27 AM Post #29 |
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I just really wanna see a pic of an aviary. |
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| hananas59 | Jul 10 2013, 11:37 AM Post #30 |
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Evolving creatures from earth.
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Well i mist have missed the kelenken! Amazing description just like what I thought about these |
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