Doedicurus (Bristle-Tail) is a large prehistoric South American mammal. It is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon 2.
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Doedicurus was a member of the glyptodont subfamily, a group of very large armadillos with tortoise-like carapaces and relatively short legs. Doedicurus was one of the largest gyptodonts, with its domed carapace reaching heights of 1.5m (4.11ft) and weighing an average of 1,400kg (3,100lbs), although some individuals may have been heavier. One feature unique to this genus is its tail, which was longer than most of its relatives and ended with a spiked club, which may have been used to fend off predators or fight rivals.
Glyptodonts were initially endemic to South America. Their short legs suggest they were grazers, with deep jaws powered by strong muscles. Potential predators of adult Doedicurus included large carnivorous Phorusrhacids (Terror birds), the Saber-Toothed Cat, and Arctotherium; young animals may have fell victim to lone dire wolves and even modern jaguars. Doedicurus is believed to be one of the most recent surviving glyptodont species, surviving up until 7,000 years ago. Its extinction is believed to have been caused by a combination of climate change and overhunting by humans.
Zoo Tycoon 2[]
Doedicurus is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon 2 and was added as part of the Extinct Animals expansion pack. In Campaign and Challenge mode, it is available for adoption when a zoo reaches a rating of 2 stars.
Doedicurus is a Scrub animal. Like all extinct scrub animals, it requires a tar pit in order to be fully comfortable.
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| Doedicurus, an immense armadillo, thrived in the southern Americas until 15,000 years ago, when it likely succumbed to climate changes. Unlike modern armadillos, Doedicurus had a long, bony tail that ended in a dangerous, macelike array of spikes. Its enormous size limited the number of predators that could take it on. But its size could also be a detriment: Doedicurus was a heavy, lumbering glyptodont that could get wedged between rocks and stuck in mud, leaving it vulnerable to attack. Modern relatives of the Doedicurus include the armadillo, sloth, and anteater. |
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