Unicorn - Animal Details

AnimalID	Name
5049	Unicorn
LocationName:	Europe
Origin:	Original ZT Easter Egg (rename an exhibit Xanadu)
PurchaseCost:	$6,000
RequiresResearch:	No
IsClimber:	No
IsJumper:	Yes


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Description:
The unicorn's name comes from two Latin words, and means "one horn." Unicorns today are extremely rare in the wild. Historically, unicorns have been found throughout the world, with sub-species existing in China, Tibet, Japan, India, Europe and the Middle East. The unicorn has a wide range of appearances, depending on the subspecies. For example, the Chinese unicorn is shaped like a large stag, having a mane, cloven hooves, and multi-colored skin. This variant has a musical, bell-like call. The Indian unicorn is large and white, resembling a wild ass, with a red head and dark blue eyes. Julius Caesar described the European unicorn as resembling a deer, while later accounts from the Middle Ages depicted the unicorn as more of a goat-like creature, with a tail similar to that of a lion. The unicorns most familiar to modern eyes are descendants of the European unicorn, and are larger, with white horse-like bodies. All subspecies of unicorn have a single horn, generally long and spiraled, protruding from the forehead. While the color of this horn varies depending on the subspecies, white or black horns are the most common. The unicorn's horn is both the source of its mystique and the reason this animal is so scarce today. Even more than the horn of the rhinoceros, the unicorn's horn is valued by collectors for its alleged mystical powers and healing properties. Due to the long-standing belief that it can detect and neutralize poison, drinking vessels made from the unicorn's horn were greatly prized during the Middle Ages. The horn also came to symbolize medicine, as it was attributed with the power to cure a number of ailments, including stomach problems, scurvy, dropsy, epilepsy and even depression. The unicorn is a solitary animal, rarely associating even with others of its own kind. Its scarcity, reclusive nature and swift speed make it an extremely difficult creature to observe, let alone kill or capture. In fact, this animal is so skilled at eluding hunters that it has given rise to the legend that only those pure in heart are capable of capturing it. The method for hunting unicorns recommended during the Middle Ages was for the hunters to bring an innocent young maiden into the forest to lure the unicorn out of hiding. When the unicorn was lulled to sleep, the hunters would spring from hiding and remove its horn. Invariably, without its horn, a unicorn will die. Unicorns are strong, intelligent and proud animals, and are impossible to domesticate. They are fierce when cornered, and are quick to defend themselves with their lance-like horns. Apart from humans, the unicorn's only natural enemy is the lion. Unicorns are among the most difficult creatures to keep in captivity, given their fiercely independent natures. A unicorn enclosure should be designed to provide the animal with lots of space and privacy. They require a forest habitat with lots of vegetation for browsing.
Attractiveness Adult:	Attractiveness Young:	Initial Happiness:	Habitat Preference:
90	270	75	80
Captivity:	Crowd:	CrowdHappiness Change:	ClimbsCliffs:
8	20	-5	No


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To build a good animal exhibit you need to ask a few questions: (click them for the answers)
Which fence is suitable for this animal in terms of strength, if it can be climbed or jumped over?
How big should the exhibit be and what Terrain should be used?
What foliage should be used?
What rocks should be used?
What shelter does the animal need?
What toy does the animal like?
How deep should the exhibit be if using the "Pit Method"?						1 level

FenceName	Purchase Cost	Height	Strength	Life	Cost Effective
Stick Pole Window Fence	$75	2	225	12	16.0
Stick Pole Fence	$75	2	225	12	16.0
Chain-link Fence	$70	2	200	10	14.3
Post and Rail Fence	$90	2	250	12	13.3
Wood Slat Window Fence	$110	2	240	12	10.9
Wooden Slat Fence	$110	2	240	12	10.9
Rock Window Fence	$150	2	280	14	9.3
Rock Wall Fence	$150	2	280	14	9.3
Concrete Chain Fence	$150	2	275	14	9.3
Plexiglas Fence	$150	2	270	13	8.7
Iron Bar Fence	$180	2	290	14	7.8
Concrete Fence	$200	2	300	15	7.5
Reinforced Concrete Fence	$225	3	460	16	7.1
Reinforced Concrete and Glass Fence	$225	3	420	15	6.7
Concrete and Iron Bar Fence	$240	3	440	15	6.3
Electrified Chain-link Fence	$300	3	480	18	6.0
Electrified Iron Bar Fence	$350	3	400	18	5.1


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Animal Density	Min	Number of Animals/Exhibit									Max
60	2										4
Terrain Name	Value	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Deciduous floor	80	48	96	144	192	240	288	336	384	432	480
Fresh water	10	6	12	18	24	30	36	42	48	54	60
Grass	10	6	12	18	24	30	36	42	48	54	60
Rocks	4	10	19	29	38	48	58	67	77	86	96
Foliage	15	9	18	27	36	45	54	63	72	81	90
Elevation	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Exhibit Size	100	60	120	180	240	300	360	420	480	540	600


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ID	Value	TreeName	Foliage Effect	Cost/ Square	Cost Effective
7035	10	Japanese Maple Tree	52	$540	9.6
7008	7	Cherry Tree	40	$700	5.7
7028	2	Globe Willow Tree	20	$840	2.4
7020	2	Thornless Mesquite Tree	20	$500	4.0
7011	2	Maple Tree	5	$100	5.0


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ID	Value	RockName	Size X	Size Y	Rock	Rock Effect	Purchase Cost	Cost Effective
9206	2	Small Rock	1	1	Yes	8	$55	14.5
9205	2	Medium Rock	1	1	Yes	8	$75	10.7
9223	2	Deciduous Forest Rock	6	4	Yes	5	$210	2.4
9200	4	Large Rock	2	2	Yes	4	$150	2.7


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Shelter ID	Shelter Name	Shelter Value	Shelter Effect	Purchase Cost	Capacity	Requires Research
8106	Large Lean-to	25	15	$650	6	Yes
8105	Lean-to	20	10	$450	4
8109	Large Concrete Shelter	18	8	$225	6	Yes
8112	Large Wood Shelter	18	8	$325	6	Yes
8108	Concrete Shelter	16	6	$175	4
8111	Wood Shelter	16	6	$225	4
8104	Small Lean-to	15	5	$250	2
8107	Small Concrete Shelter	13	3	$125	2
8110	Small Wood Shelter	13	3	$175	2


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ToyID	ToyName	ToyValue	PurchaseCost
	none


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ReproductionChance:	Low	SickChance:	16
ReproductionInterval(months):	10	SickChange:	-20
HappyReproduceThreshold:	98	DeathChance:	10
Offspring:	1	TimeDeath(months):	12
BabyToAdult(months):	7


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Compatible Animals		Prey Animals
none		KeeperFoodType:	Hay
		none


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