5331
Giant Tortoise (Meiolania)
Australia
Dino Digs expansion
$2,500
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5331 |
Giant Tortoise (Meiolania) |
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Australia |
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Dino Digs expansion |
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$2,500 |
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Meiolania are the largest land turtles ever to walk the face of the earth. Becoming extinct only recently in comparison to the dinosaurs, Meiolania trod the earth during the Pleistocene Epoch and disappeared around the same time humans arrived. Although the Pleistocene is widely known as the Ice Age, Meiolania's home ranges of Australia and South America were not as quickly and dramatically altered as lands in the Northern Hemisphere. This probably allowed Meiolania to flourish as a species for longer than many of its early contemporaries. With a head two feet across in width and an overall length of over eight feet, Meiolania is very impressive based on its size alone. There is more to Meiolania than just size, however: two large bony horns jut out from its head, and its tail is covered with spikes. The spikes are something of a tradeoff--while they might discourage some predators, they also prevent Meiolania from drawing its head in under the protection of its massive shell as modern turtles do. As might be expected, Meiolania spends the many decades of its life at a slow and easy pace. Occasionally seen munching on low growing plants, Meiolania can survive for long stretches without food or water if necessary. Plenty of warm sunlight to bask in is essential for Meiolania, but they don't particularly care if they have company to share it with or not. After witnessing some of the more spectacular exhibits, your visitors will find Meiolania both impressive and relaxing to observe.
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To build a good animal exhibit you need to ask a few questions: (click them for the answers) |
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Which fence is suitable for this animal in terms of strength, if it can be climbed or jumped over? |
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How big should the exhibit be and what Terrain should be used? |
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How deep should the exhibit be if using the "Pit Method"? |
1 level |
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Low Stick Pole Fence |
$55 |
1 |
225 |
11 |
20.0 |
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Stick Pole Fence |
$75 |
2 |
225 |
12 |
16.0 |
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Stick Pole Window Fence |
$75 |
2 |
225 |
12 |
16.0 |
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Low Post and Rail Fence |
$70 |
1 |
250 |
11 |
15.7 |
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Chain-link Fence |
$70 |
2 |
200 |
10 |
14.3 |
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Post and Rail Fence |
$90 |
2 |
250 |
12 |
13.3 |
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Low Wooden Slat Fence |
$85 |
1 |
240 |
11 |
12.9 |
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Wood Slat Window Fence |
$110 |
2 |
240 |
12 |
10.9 |
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Wooden Slat Fence |
$110 |
2 |
240 |
12 |
10.9 |
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Low Concrete Fence |
$125 |
1 |
300 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Low Iron Bar Fence |
$125 |
1 |
290 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Low Rock Wall Fence |
$125 |
1 |
280 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Low Concrete Chain Fence |
$125 |
1 |
275 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Low Plexiglas Fence |
$125 |
1 |
270 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Rock Wall Fence |
$150 |
2 |
280 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Rock Window Fence |
$150 |
2 |
280 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Concrete Chain Fence |
$150 |
2 |
275 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Plexiglas Fence |
$150 |
2 |
270 |
13 |
8.7 |
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Iron Bar Fence |
$180 |
2 |
290 |
14 |
7.8 |
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Concrete Fence |
$200 |
2 |
300 |
15 |
7.5 |
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Reinforced Concrete Fence |
$225 |
3 |
460 |
16 |
7.1 |
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Reinforced Concrete and Glass Fence |
$225 |
3 |
420 |
15 |
6.7 |
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Concrete and Iron Bar Fence |
$240 |
3 |
440 |
15 |
6.3 |
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Electrified Chain-link Fence |
$300 |
3 |
480 |
18 |
6.0 |
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Electrified Iron Bar Fence |
$350 |
3 |
400 |
18 |
5.1 |
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Number of Animals/Exhibit |
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50 |
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Fresh water |
60 |
30 |
60 |
90 |
120 |
150 |
180 |
210 |
240 |
270 |
300 |
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Snow |
30 |
15 |
30 |
45 |
60 |
75 |
90 |
105 |
120 |
135 |
150 |
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Gray stone |
10 |
5 |
10 |
15 |
20 |
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
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6 |
12 |
18 |
24 |
30 |
36 |
42 |
48 |
54 |
60 |
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15 |
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Exhibit Size |
100 |
50 |
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250 |
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400 |
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500 |
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7097 |
20 |
Arctic Grass |
120 |
$400 |
30.0 |
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7098 |
15 |
Arctic Bush |
100 |
$600 |
16.7 |
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7096 |
15 |
Arctic Birch Tree |
25 |
$200 |
12.5 |
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9219 |
5 |
Small Snowy Rock |
1 |
1 |
Yes |
60 |
$75 |
80.0 |
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9218 |
5 |
Medium Snowy Rock |
1 |
1 |
Yes |
60 |
$85 |
70.6 |
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9220 |
10 |
Large Snowy Rock |
2 |
2 |
Yes |
20 |
$175 |
11.4 |
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9221 |
10 |
Large Snowy Rock |
2 |
2 |
Yes |
20 |
$185 |
10.8 |
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9206 |
2 |
Small Rock |
1 |
1 |
Yes |
8 |
$55 |
14.5 |
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9205 |
2 |
Medium Rock |
1 |
1 |
Yes |
8 |
$75 |
10.7 |
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9200 |
5 |
Large Rock |
2 |
2 |
Yes |
5 |
$150 |
3.3 |
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9211 |
20 |
Snowy Rock Formation |
8 |
2 |
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30 |
$700 |
4.3 |
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none |
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Low |
20 |
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ReproductionInterval(months): |
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30 |
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TimeDeath(months): |
24 |
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BabyToAdult(months): |
7 |
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| LaysEggs |
Yes |
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| TimeToHatch(days) |
12 |
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20 |
Large grass and leaves |
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20 |
Zookeeper |
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Maintenance worker |
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Tour Guide |
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Man |
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Scientist |
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