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Cartilage

2026-08-03T08:06:44Z

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'''Cartilage''' is a body part generated from [[butcher]]ing most animals. It has no use in the [[meat industry]](or any industry for that matter), and can be dumped without a second thought.

Its category in stockpiles is "Body parts" inside "Refuse".

Some fish, such as [[shark]]s, are notable for having cartilaginous skeletons. These fish do not drop bones, only cartilage.

Note that dwarves consider cartilage useful (like bones), so they will not dump it automatically, even if you have the {{menu icon|y}}→Standing orders→"Workers dump other objects" option enabled. It does not rot on its own either.

[[File:cartilage.jpg|thumb|300px|center|Bodily material between bones.]]

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Snake

2026-08-02T19:21:41Z

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A '''Snake''' is a legless reptilian creature, of which there are several kinds in ''Dwarf Fortress'':
* {{creature/variation links|adder|sep=**}}
* {{creature/variation links|anaconda|sep=**}}
* {{creature/variation links|black mamba|sep=**}}
* {{creature/variation links|bushmaster|sep=**}}
* {{creature/variation links|copperhead snake|sep=**}}
* {{creature/variation links|kingsnake|sep=**}}
* {{creature/variation links|king cobra|sep=**}}
* {{creature/variation links|python|sep=**}}
* {{creature/variation links|rattlesnake|sep=**}}
* (Extinct){{creature/variation links|titanoboa|sep=**}}

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* {{creature/multi variation list|fire snake|helmet snake|serpent man}}

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| elvish = imaza
| goblin = slorust
| human = rosha
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Shark

2026-08-02T19:18:06Z

Thecrazybee42: Added extinct creatures

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Sharks are a group of elasmobranch fish characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton, five to seven gill slits on the sides of the head, and pectoral fins that are not fused to the head. They are typically found in marine environments, although species also live in freshwater.

There are many kinds of sharks in ''Dwarf Fortress'':
* [[Angelshark]]
* [[Basking shark]]
* [[Blacktip reef shark]]
* [[Blue shark]]
* [[Bull shark]]
* [[Frill shark]]
* [[Great white shark]]
* [[Hammerhead shark]]
* [[Longfin mako shark]]
* [[Nurse shark]]
* [[Shortfin mako shark]]
* [[Spiny dogfish]]
* [[Spotted wobbegong]]
* [[Tiger shark]]
* [[Whale shark]]
* [[Whitetip reef shark]]

Extinct:
* [[Megalodon]]

See also:
* [[Helicoprion]], which is called a shark in its description despite not being a shark.

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| elvish = cequova
| goblin = slångo
| human = gorhax
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Tyrannosaurus

2026-08-02T17:13:25Z

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The '''Tyrannosaurus Rex''', or '''T. Rex''' (referred to as just '''Tyrannosaurus''' in-game) is a very large, carnivorous [[extinction|extinct]] dinosaur from the [[wikipedia:Cretaceous|Cretaceous]] period. Their large size can be compared to that of an [[ogre]], or slightly smaller than a [[giant saltwater crocodile]]. They are usually found in temperate, moist environments (which resembles the Hell Creek formation as it was in the Cretaceous).

It can be extremely dangerous if precautions aren't taken, but if you manage to tame and train one for war, it can be used for combat and will decimate most [[goblins]], since their armor usually isn't very high quality. Cave dragons that goblins sometimes bring can pose a threat to it, however.

Some [[dwarf|dwarves]] [[like]] tyrannosaurus rexes for their ''jaws'' and ''tiny arms''.

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A [[human]] was once making fun of a T.Rex due to its short arms, and saying it was just a scavenger. They were promptly eaten whole.


[[Human]] stories tell of a Tyrannosaurus wearing ☼[[steel]] [[armor]]☼, living in a group with similarly steel-clad [[brontosaurus]], [[triceratops]], [[ankylosaurus]], [[stegosaurus]] and 4 [[lizard|lizards]](one of which is known to sit on the Tyrannosaurus' head). They are said to be able to construct [[buildings]], something unusual for wild animals.

The T.Rex lays eggs and has a very large clutch size (larger than any domestic bird), which means it is theoretically possible for a never before seen -splosion to occur, the enigmatic dinosplosion (though dwarven scientists still contemplate whether it is closer to a birdsplosion or a crocsplosion). This theoretical -splosion has not been seen occurring yet.

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Carnotaurus

2026-08-01T13:12:20Z

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[[Carnotaurus]] is a large, [[extinct]] carnivorous dinosaur from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cretaceous Cretaceous] period, found in temperate and tropical [[shrubland|shrublands]]. It is known for its extremely short arms(even shorter than most other theropods) and the horns it has over its eyes. Like with all real-world extinct creatures, its spawning depends on settings chosen during world creation.

Carnotaurus can be extremely dangerous due to its powerful bite. Nevertheless, these can be extremely benefitial to a fortress when captured and tamed. Carnotaurus has a high [[pet]] value of 400. It has very high clutch sizes and butcher yields(with an added [[gizzard stone]] as seen in the raws). They can also be trained for war or hunting. They have the MOUNT_EXOTIC tag which implies the ability for [[elves]] to bring them as war animals during [[seige]]s. A baby Carnotaurus is called a ''hatchling.''

Some [[dwarves]] [[like]] Carnotaurus for their ''eye horns''.

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Some dwarves like Carnotaurus for their ''goofy yet endearing mating dance''.

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Carnotaurus

2026-08-01T13:12:09Z

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[[Carnotaurus]] is a large, [[extinct]] carnivorous dinosaur from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cretaceous Cretaceous] period, found in temperate and tropical [[shrubland|shrublands]]. It is known for its extremely short arms(even shorter than most other theropods) and the horns it has over its eyes. Like with all real-world extinct creatures, its spawning depends on settings chosen during world creation.

Carnotaurus can be extremely dangerous due to its powerful bite. Nevertheless, these can be extremely benefitial to a fortress when captured and tamed. Carnotaurus has a high [[pet]] value of 400. It has very high clutch sizes and butcher yields(with an added [[gizzard stone]] as seen in the raws). They can also be trained for war or hunting. They have the MOUNT_EXOTIC tag which implies the ability for [[elves]] to bring them as war animals during [[seige]]s. A baby Carnotaurus is called a ''hatchling.''

Some [[dwarves]] [[like]] Carnotaurus for their ''eye horns''

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Carnotaurus

2026-08-01T13:11:15Z

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[[Carnotaurus]] is a large, [[extinct]] carnivorous dinosaur from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cretaceous Cretaceous] period, found in temperate and tropical [[shrubland|shrublands]]. It is known for its extremely short arms(even shorter than most other theropods) and the horns it has over its eyes. Like with all real-world extinct creatures, its spawning depends on settings chosen during world creation.

Carnotaurus can be extremely dangerous due to its powerful bite. Nevertheless, these can be extremely benefitial to a fortress when captured and tamed. Carnotaurus has a high [[pet]] value of 400. It has very high clutch sizes and butcher yields(with an added [[gizzard stone]] as seen in the raws). They can also be trained for war or hunting. They have the MOUNT_EXOTIC tag which implies the ability for [[elves]] to bring them as war animals during [[seige]]s.

Some [[dwarves]] [[like]] Carnotaurus for their ''eye horns''

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Allosaurus

2026-07-31T15:24:34Z

Thecrazybee42: i haven't ever heard "allosauri" as plural of allosaurus, it has always been allosauruses. In-game, allosaurus is both singular and plural

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'''Allosaurus''' (plural: '''Allosauri'''){{verify}} are [[extinct]] theropod dinosaur [[creature]]s from the [[wikipedia:Jurassic|Jurassic]] era. A young allosaurus is called an ''allosaurus hatchling''. They are very large, intimidating and deadly dinosaurs with a vicious bite attack, and also have the ability to whip their tails. Their size is comparable to a [[great white shark]]. If captured and trained with a high pet value, and are also an [[exotic mount]]. Being reptiles, they are a source of eggs. They can be found in only [[savage]] versions of their standard biomes.

Some [[Dwarf|dwarves]] like allosauri for their ''horns''.

[[File:allosaurus_anax.png|thumb|500px|center|Artist rendition of an allosaurus.]]
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Arthropleura

2026-07-29T19:28:16Z

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The [[Arthropleura]] is a large, [[extinct]] millipede from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carboniferous Carboniferous] period, found in [[savage]] [[temperate]] freshwater [[swamp|swamps]] and [[marsh|marshes]], as well as savage temperate [[Broadleaf forest|broadleaf]] and [[coniferous forest|coniferous forests]]. As with all real-world extinct creatures, their spawning depends on settings chosen during world creation.

Arthropleuras, despite their creature description calling them small, can grow to be very large, with their maximum size being equivalent to that of a [[cheetah]] or a [[gorlak]]. Despite their size, arthropleuras are benign and generally pose no threat to dwarves. Like most arthropods, arthropleuras are covered in [[chitin]] and are filled with [[ichor]].

Arthropleuras have a decent [[pet]] value of 100, but other than that, their utility is extremely limited. They cannot be butchered, nor can they be trained for combat or hunting. At most, one might consider trading caged arthropleuras to merchants, though the practicality of that is questionable at best.

Some dwarves [[like]] arthropleura for their ''majesty''

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Arthropleura

2026-07-29T19:27:44Z

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The [[Arthropleura]] is a large, [[extinct]] millipede from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carboniferous Carboniferous] period, found in [[savage]] [[temperate]] freshwater [[swamp|swamps]] and [[marsh|marshes]], as well as savage temperate [[Broadleaf forest|broadleaf]] and [[coniferous forest|coniferous forests]]. As with all real-world extinct creatures, their spawning depends on settings chosen during world creation.

Arthropleuras, despite their creature description calling them small, can grow to be very large, with their maximum size being equivalent to that of a [[cheetah]] or a [[gorlak]]. Despite their size, arthropleuras are benign and generally pose no threat to dwarves. Like most arthropods, arthropleuras are covered in [[chitin]] and are filled with [[ichor]].
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Arthropleuras have a decent [[pet]] value of 100, but other than that, their utility is extremely limited. They cannot be butchered, nor can they be trained for combat or hunting. At most, one might consider trading caged arthropleuras to merchants, though the practicality of that is questionable at best.

Some dwarves [[like]] arthropleura for their ''majesty''

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Construct creature

2026-07-27T19:12:07Z

Thecrazybee42: Added the "offifical" term for these creatures. They're called "elementman" in the rawsdw

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[[File:construct_creatures_preview.png|right]]'''Construct creature''' is an unofficial term(An alternative term is ''Element people'', as seen in the creatures' raws) used{{verify}} by some members of the ''Dwarf Fortress'' community to refer to humanoid [[creature]]s that, while similar to [[animal people]], are derived from non-animal concepts. This is a bit of a fuzzy term, as the game itself doesn't have the concept of construct creatures (i.e. it doesn't treat them separately), so for the purposes of this page, any creature with a name in the format of "[somethingorother] man" counts (so, for example, [[bronze colossus]]es wouldn't count).

The following construct creatures exist:
* [[File:amethyst_man_sprite.png|16px]] / {{Tile|M|5:0:1}} [[Amethyst man]]
* [[File:blood_man_sprite.png|16px]] / {{Tile|M|4:0:0}} [[Blood man]]
* [[File:fire_man_sprite.png|16px]] / {{Tile|M|4:0:1}} [[Fire man]]
* [[File:gabbro_man_sprite.png|16px]] / {{Tile|M|0:0:1}} [[Gabbro man]]
* [[File:iron_man_sprite.png|16px]] / {{Tile|M|0:0:1}} [[Iron man]]
* [[File:magma_man_sprite.png|16px]] / {{Tile|M|4:0:1}} [[Magma man]]
* [[File:mud_man_sprite.png|16px]] / {{Tile|M|6:0:0}} [[Mud man]]

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Giant animal

2026-07-26T11:44:23Z

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[[File:giant_animals_preview.png|right]]'''Giant animals''' are variants of normal [[creature|animals]], characterized by simply being much larger. Giant animals appear in [[caverns]], or on the surface-level of [[savage]] biomes. Giant animals are based on all kinds of animals, ranging from [[giant thrips|the smallest of vermin]] to [[giant sperm whale|the largest of beasts]], from [[giant hare|peaceful grazers]] to [[giant lion|ferocious predators]]. The main exception to this are the [[domestic animal]]s – there is no giant [[turkey]], for example. Creatures with no basis in reality are also exempt from becoming giant animals. [[Extinct]] [[Creature#Extinct|creatures]] do not have giant variations, most likely due to most of them being massive dinosaurs anyway.

Both the largest creature in the game, the [[giant sperm whale]], and the largest land creature, the [[giant elephant]], are giant animals. Other giant animals, such as the [[giant orca]], [[giant rhinoceros]], [[giant elephant seal]] and [[giant walrus]], are still larger than the fort-threatening monsters that are [[megabeast]]s, [[titan]]s and [[forgotten beast]]s.

The rule in ''Dwarf Fortress'' is that a giant creature should be at least as large as a [[grizzly bear]], even if it's a giant version of a small insect. As the real-world creatures approach grizzly bear size, and then beyond, a curve is applied, so that the largest ones are only roughly twice as large in every dimension as their counterpart. Giant whales are very, very large, but they are just eight times as massive as a normal whale, rather than the kind of scaling you see when you go from a spider to a giant spider.

Many variants are only found on the surface of savage biomes. However, some giant animals are practically universal across caverns, regardless of savagery level. [[Giant rat|Giant rats]], [[Giant olm|Giant olms]], [[Giant mole|Giant moles]], [[Giant cave spider|Giant cave spiders]], [[Giant cave swallow|Giant cave swallows]], [[Giant earthworm|Giant earthworms]] and [[Giant cave toad|Giant cave toads]] are readily found even in non-savage biomes, as long as you dig down to at least the first cavern level.

Three giant animals are called "gigantic" instead of "giant" to avoid confusion with real-life creatures - they are the [[gigantic panda]], [[gigantic squid]] and [[gigantic tortoise]]. The [[giant tortoise]] and [[giant grouper]] are not technically giant animals, despite having "giant" in their names. Unlike most other giant creatures, the [[Giant]], [[Giant bat|Giant bat]], [[Giant cave swallow|Giant cave swallow]], Giant Grouper Fish, Giant Tortoise, Giant earthworm, Giant mole, Giant olm, Giant rat, Giant cave spider, and Giant cave toad do not {{token|COPY_TAGS_FROM}} their base creatures. For those that do copy tags, the following is used to adjust them:
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|| [[File:giant_aardvark_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|A|7:0}} [[Giant aardvark]]
|| [[File:giant_adder_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|A|2:1}} [[Giant adder]]
|| [[File:giant_albatross_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|A|7:1}} [[Giant albatross]]
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|| [[File:giant_alligator_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|A|2:0}} [[Giant alligator]]
|| [[File:giant_anaconda_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|A|2:1}} [[Giant anaconda]]
|| [[File:giant_anole_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|A|2:1}} [[Giant anole]]
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|| [[File:giant_armadillo_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|A|7:0}} [[Giant armadillo]]
|| [[File:giant_axolotl_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|A|5:0}} [[Giant axolotl]]
|| [[File:giant_aye_aye_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|A|7:0}} [[Giant aye-aye]]
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|| [[File:giant_bat_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|B|0:1}} [[Giant bat]]
|| [[File:giant_badger_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|B|7:0}} [[Giant badger]]
|| [[File:giant_bark_scorpion_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|6:1}} [[Giant bark scorpion]]
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|| [[File:giant_barn_owl_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|B|6:0}} [[Giant barn owl]]
|| [[File:giant_beaver_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|B|6:0}} [[Giant beaver]]
|| [[File:giant_beetle_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|B|4:0}} [[Giant beetle]]
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|| [[File:giant_black_bear_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|B|0:1}} [[Giant black bear]]
|| [[File:giant_black_mamba_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|0:1}} [[Giant black mamba]]
|| [[File:giant_bluejay_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|B|1:1}} [[Giant bluejay]]
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|| [[File:giant_bobcat_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|B|6:0}} [[Giant bobcat]]
|| [[File:giant_brown_recluse_spider_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|6:0}} [[Giant brown recluse spider]]
|| [[File:giant_bushmaster_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|6:0}} [[Giant bushmaster]]
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|| [[File:giant_bushtit_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|B|6:0}} [[Giant bushtit]]
|| [[File:giant_buzzard_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|B|0:1}} [[Giant buzzard]]
|| [[File:giant_capuchin_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|7:1}} [[Giant capuchin]]
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|| [[File:giant_capybara_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|6:0}} [[Giant capybara]]
|| [[File:giant_cardinal_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|4:1}} [[Giant cardinal]]
|| [[File:giant_cave_spider_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|7:0}} [[Giant cave spider]]
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|| [[File:giant_cave_swallow_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|0:1}} [[Giant cave swallow]]
|| [[File:giant_cave_toad_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|T|7:0}} [[Giant cave toad]]
|| [[File:giant_cassowary_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|0:1}} [[Giant cassowary]]
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|| [[File:giant_chameleon_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|2:1}} [[Giant chameleon]]
|| [[File:giant_cheetah_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|6:1}} [[Giant cheetah]]
|| [[File:giant_chinchilla_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|7:0}} [[Giant chinchilla]]
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|| [[File:giant_chipmunk_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|6:0}} [[Giant chipmunk]]
|| [[File:giant_coati_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|6:0}} [[Giant coati]]
|| [[File:giant_cockatiel_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|7:1}} [[Giant cockatiel]]
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|| [[File:giant_copperhead_snake_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|6:0}} [[Giant copperhead snake]]
|| [[File:giant_cougar_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|6:0}} [[Giant cougar]]
|| [[File:giant_coyote_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|7:0}} [[Giant coyote]]
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|| [[File:giant_crab_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|4:1}} [[Giant crab]]
|| [[File:giant_crow_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|0:1}} [[Giant crow]]
|| [[File:giant_cuttlefish_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|6:0}} [[Giant cuttlefish]]
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|| [[File:giant_damselfly_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|D|3:1}} [[Giant damselfly]]
|| [[File:giant_deer_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|D|6:0}} [[Giant deer]]
|| [[File:giant_desert_scorpion_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|6:0}} [[Giant desert scorpion]]Until {{version|0.42.04}}
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|| [[File:giant_desert_tortoise_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|T|6:0}} [[Giant desert tortoise]]
|| [[File:giant_dingo_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|D|6:1}} [[Giant dingo]]
|| [[File:giant_dragonfly_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|D|3:1}} [[Giant dragonfly]]
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|| [[File:giant_eagle_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|E|6:0}} [[Giant eagle]]
|| [[File:giant_earthworm_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|W|7:0}} [[Giant earthworm]]
|| [[File:giant_echidna_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|E|6:0}} [[Giant echidna]]
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|| [[File:giant_elephant_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|E|7:0}} [[Giant elephant]]
|| [[File:giant_elephant_seal_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|6:0}} [[Giant elephant seal]]
|| [[File:giant_elk_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|E|6:0}} [[Giant elk]]
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|| [[File:giant_emu_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|E|6:0}} [[Giant emu]]
|| [[File:giant_firefly_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|F|2:1}} [[Giant firefly]]
|| [[File:giant_fly_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|F|0:1}} [[Giant fly]]
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|| [[File:giant_flying_squirrel_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|F|6:0}} [[Giant flying squirrel]]
|| [[File:giant_fox_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|F|4:0}} [[Giant fox]]
|| [[File:giant_gazelle_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|G|6:0}} [[Giant gazelle]]
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|| [[File:giant_tortoise_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|T|6:0}} [[Gigantic tortoise]]
|| [[File:giant_gila_monster_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|G|4:1}} [[Giant gila monster]]
|| [[File:giant_giraffe_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|G|6:0}} [[Giant giraffe]]
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|| [[File:giant_grackle_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|G|0:1}} [[Giant grackle]]
|| [[File:giant_grasshopper_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|G|2:1}} [[Giant grasshopper]]
|| [[File:giant_gray_langur_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|L|7:0}} [[Giant gray langur]]
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|| [[File:giant_gray_squirrel_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|7:0}} [[Giant gray squirrel]]
|| [[File:giant_great_horned_owl_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|O|7:0}} [[Giant great horned owl]]
|| [[File:giant_green_tree_frog_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|F|2:1}} [[Giant green tree frog]]
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|| [[File:giant_grey_parrot_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|P|7:0}} [[Giant grey parrot]]
|| [[File:giant_grizzly_bear_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|B|6:0}} [[Giant grizzly bear]]
|| [[File:giant_groundhog_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|G|6:0}} [[Giant groundhog]]
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|| [[File:giant_hamster_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|H|7:0}} [[Giant hamster]]
|| [[File:giant_hare_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|H|6:0}} [[Giant hare]]
|| [[File:giant_harp_seal_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|H|7:0}} [[Giant harp seal]]
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|| [[File:giant_hedgehog_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|H|6:0}} [[Giant hedgehog]]
|| [[File:giant_hippo_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|H|7:0}} [[Giant hippo]]
|| [[File:giant_hoary_marmot_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|M|7:0}} [[Giant hoary marmot]]
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|| [[File:giant_honey_badger_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|B|7:1}} [[Giant honey badger]]
|| [[File:giant_hornbill_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|H|0:1}} [[Giant hornbill]]
|| [[File:giant_horseshoe_crab_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|H|6:0}} [[Giant horseshoe crab]]
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|| [[File:giant_hyena_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|H|6:0}} [[Giant hyena]]
|| [[File:giant_ibex_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|I|6:0}} [[Giant ibex]]
|| [[File:giant_iguana_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|I|2:1}} [[Giant iguana]]
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|| [[File:giant_impala_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|I|6:0}} [[Giant impala]]
|| [[File:giant_jackal_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|J|6:0}} [[Giant jackal]]
|| [[File:giant_jaguar_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|J|6:1}} [[Giant jaguar]]
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|| [[File:giant_jumping_spider_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|0:1}} [[Giant jumping spider]]
|| [[File:giant_kakapo_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|K|2:0}} [[Giant kakapo]]
|| [[File:giant_kangaroo_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|K|6:0}} [[Giant kangaroo]]
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|| [[File:giant_kea_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|K|2:0}} [[Giant kea]]
|| [[File:giant_kestrel_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|K|4:0}} [[Giant kestrel]]
|| [[File:giant_king_cobra_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|K|0:1}} [[Giant king cobra]]
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|| [[File:giant_kingsnake_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|K|7:1}} [[Giant kingsnake]]
|| [[File:giant_kiwi_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|K|6:0}} [[Giant kiwi]]
|| [[File:giant_koala_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|K|7:0}} [[Giant koala]]
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|| [[File:giant_leech_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|L|0:1}} [[Giant leech]]
|| [[File:giant_leopard_gecko_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|G|6:1}} [[Giant leopard gecko]]
|| [[File:giant_leopard_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|L|6:1}} [[Giant leopard]]
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|| [[File:giant_leopard_seal_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|L|0:1}} [[Giant leopard seal]]
|| [[File:giant_lion_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|L|6:1}} [[Giant lion]]
|| [[File:giant_lion_tamarin_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|L|6:1}} [[Giant lion tamarin]]
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|| [[File:giant_lizard_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|L|6:0}} [[Giant lizard]]
|| [[File:giant_loon_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|L|0:1}} [[Giant loon]]
|| [[File:giant_lorikeet_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|L|4:1}} [[Giant lorikeet]]
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|| [[File:giant_louse_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|L|6:0}} [[Giant louse]]
|| [[File:giant_lynx_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|L|6:0}} [[Giant lynx]]
|| [[File:giant_magpie_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|M|0:1}} [[Giant magpie]]
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|| [[File:giant_mandrill_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|M|1:1}} [[Giant mandrill]]
|| [[File:giant_mantis_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|M|2:1}} [[Giant mantis]]
|| [[File:giant_masked_lovebird_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|L|2:1}} [[Giant masked lovebird]]
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|| [[File:giant_mink_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|M|6:0}} [[Giant mink]]
|| [[File:giant_mole_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|m|6:0}} [[Giant mole]]
|| [[File:giant_monarch_butterfly_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|B|4:1}} [[Giant monarch butterfly]]
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|| [[File:giant_mongoose_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|M|7:0}} [[Giant mongoose]]
|| [[File:giant_monitor_lizard_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|M|6:0}} [[Giant monitor lizard]]
|| [[File:giant_moon_snail_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|4:1}} [[Giant moon snail]]
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|| [[File:giant_moose_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|M|6:0}} [[Giant moose]]
|| [[File:giant_mosquito_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|M|0:1}} [[Giant mosquito]]
|| [[File:giant_moth_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|M|6:0}} [[Giant moth]]
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|| [[File:giant_mountain_goat_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|G|7:1}} [[Giant mountain goat]]
|| [[File:giant_muskox_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|M|6:0}} [[Giant muskox]]
|| [[File:giant_narwhal_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|N|7:0}} [[Giant narwhal]]
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|| [[File:giant_nautilus_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|N|4:1}} [[Giant nautilus]]
|| [[File:giant_ocelot_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|O|6:1}} [[Giant ocelot]]
|| [[File:giant_octopus_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|O|7:0}} [[Giant octopus]]
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|| [[File:giant_one_humped_camel_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|6:0}} [[Giant one-humped camel]]
|| [[File:giant_opossum_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|O|7:0}} [[Giant opossum]]
|| [[File:giant_orca_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|O|0:1}} [[Giant orca]]
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|| [[File:giant_oriole_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|O|6:1}} [[Giant oriole]]
|| [[File:giant_osprey_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|O|7:1}} [[Giant osprey]]
|| [[File:giant_ostrich_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|O|0:1}} [[Giant ostrich]]
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|| [[File:giant_otter_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|O|6:0}} [[Giant otter]]
|| [[File:giant_olm_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|O|7:1}} [[Giant olm]]
|| [[File:gigantic_panda_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|P|7:1}} [[Gigantic panda]]
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|| [[File:giant_pangolin_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|P|6:0}} [[Giant pangolin]]
|| [[File:giant_parakeet_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|P|2:1}} [[Giant parakeet]]
|| [[File:giant_peach_faced_lovebird_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|L|2:1}} [[Giant peach-faced lovebird]]
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|| [[File:giant_penguin_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|P|7:1}} [[Giant penguin]]
|| [[File:giant_peregrine_falcon_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|P|6:0}} [[Giant peregrine falcon]]
|| [[File:giant_platypus_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|P|6:0}} [[Giant platypus]]
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|| [[File:giant_polar_bear_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|B|7:1}} [[Giant polar bear]]
|| [[File:giant_pond_turtle_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|T|2:0}} [[Giant pond turtle]]
|| [[File:giant_porcupine_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|P|6:0}} [[Giant porcupine]]
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|| [[File:giant_puffin_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|P|0:1}} [[Giant puffin]]
|| [[File:giant_python_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|6:0}} [[Giant python]]
|| [[File:giant_raccoon_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|R|7:0}} [[Giant raccoon]]
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|| [[File:giant_rat_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|R|0:1}} [[Giant rat]]
|| [[File:giant_rattlesnake_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|7:0}} [[Giant rattlesnake]]
|| [[File:giant_raven_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|R|0:1}} [[Giant raven]]
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|| [[File:giant_red_panda_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|R|4:0}} [[Giant red panda]]
|| [[File:giant_red_squirrel_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|R|6:0}} [[Giant red squirrel]]
|| [[File:giant red-winged blackbird sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|R|0:1}} [[Giant red-winged blackbird]]
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|| [[File:giant_rhesus_macaque_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|M|7:0}} [[Giant rhesus macaque]]
|| [[File:giant_rhinoceros_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|R|7:0}} [[Giant rhinoceros]]
|| [[File:giant_roach_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|R|6:0}} [[Giant roach]]
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|| [[File:giant_saltwater_crocodile_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|2:0}} [[Giant saltwater crocodile]]
|| [[File:giant_skink_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|7:0}} [[Giant skink]]
|| [[File:giant_skunk_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|0:1}} [[Giant skunk]]
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|| [[File:giant_sloth_bear_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|B|0:1}} [[Giant sloth bear]]
|| [[File:giant_sloth_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|7:0}} [[Giant sloth]]
|| [[File:giant_slug_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|6:0}} [[Giant slug]]
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|| [[File:giant_snail_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|7:0}} [[Giant snail]]
|| [[File:giant_snapping_turtle_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|T|2:0}} [[Giant snapping turtle]]
|| [[File:giant_snowy_owl_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|O|7:1}} [[Giant snowy owl]]
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|| [[File:giant_sparrow_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|6:0}} [[Giant sparrow]]
|| [[File:giant_sperm_whale_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|W|7:0}} [[Giant sperm whale]]
|| [[File:giant_spider_monkey_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|M|0:1}} [[Giant spider monkey]]
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|| [[File:giant_sponge_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|4:1}} [[Giant sponge]]
|| [[File:gigantic_squid_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|7:1}} [[Gigantic squid]]
|| [[File:giant_stoat_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|6:0}} [[Giant stoat]]
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|| [[File:giant_swan_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|7:1}} [[Giant swan]]
|| [[File:giant_tapir_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|T|7:1}} [[Giant tapir]]
|| [[File:giant_thrips_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|T|6:0}} [[Giant thrips]]
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|| [[File:giant_tick_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|T|0:1}} [[Giant tick]]
|| [[File:giant_tiger_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|T|6:1}} [[Giant tiger]]
|| [[File:giant_toad_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|T|2:0}} [[Giant toad]]
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|| [[File:giant_two_humped_camel_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|C|6:0}} [[Giant two-humped camel]]
|| [[File:giant_vulture_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|V|4:0}} [[Giant vulture]]
|| [[File:giant_walrus_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|W|6:0}} [[Giant walrus]]
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|| [[File:giant_warthog_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|W|6:0}} [[Giant warthog]]
|| [[File:giant_weasel_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|W|6:0}} [[Giant weasel]]
|| [[File:giant_white_stork_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|S|7:1}} [[Giant white stork]]
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|| [[File:giant_wild_boar_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|B|6:0}} [[Giant wild boar]]
|| [[File:giant_wolf_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|W|7:0}} [[Giant wolf]]
|| [[File:giant_wolverine_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|W|6:0}} [[Giant wolverine]]
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|| [[File:giant_wombat_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|W|6:0}} [[Giant wombat]]
|| [[File:giant_wren_sprite.png|20px]] / {{Tile|W|6:0}} [[Giant wren]]

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==History==

Giant animals have existed since the [[Release_information#2D_Version|2D days of Dwarf Fortress]]. Initially, the only giant animals were [[23a:giant bat|giant bat]]s, [[23a:giant cave spider|giant cave spider]]s, [[23a:giant cheetah|giant cheetah]]s, [[23a:giant leopard|giant leopard]]s, [[23a:giant lion|giant lion]]s, [[23a:giant mole|giant mole]]s, [[23a:giant rat|giant rat]]s, [[23a:giant tiger|giant tiger]]s, and [[23a:giant toad|giant toad]]s. The [[23a:giant desert scorpion|giant desert scorpion]] was also one of these.

More giant animals were added up until sometime during [[v0.31:Release_information|0.31]], when creature variations were added. After this, any new giant animal was added as a creature variant. Several new giant animals came with [[v0.34:release_information|0.34.01]], due to the animals of the [[main:animal sponsorship drive|animal sponsorship drive]] receiving giant variants.

Sometime during [[Release_information|DF2014]], the original giant animals were refactored to be creature variants, instead of being defined separately from their common versions. The [[giant cave spider]] was an exception from this.

[[Release_information/0.42.04|0.42.04]] added many giant animals as variants of existing creatures, including the [[giant elephant]]. The [[giant desert scorpion]] was removed, as there existed no normal ”desert scorpion”.

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Most giant animal descriptions call them "a giant monster in the shape of [the animal]", which implies they are not remotely the same and any similarities are due to convergent evolution. More !!SCIENCE!! is necessary.

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Helicoprion

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[[Helicoprion]] is an extinct cartilaginous fish(called a [[shark]] in its creature description, though it is closer to ratfish) from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permian Permian] period. It is characterized by its tooth whorl which is used for hunting prey. It is found in temperate and tropical [[oceans]].
As with all [[Extinction|real-world extinct creatures]], its spawning depends on settings chosen during world creation. A baby helicoprion is called a ''hatchling''

As with all non-vermin sea creatures, capturing a helicoprion requires a modified [[drowning chamber]]. This can be used as a source of [[meat]], though it is to be noted that the helicoprion is a cartilaginous fish(similarly to sharks and rays), which means it has no [[bones]] and will instead drop useless [[cartilage]].

Some dwarves like helicoprion for their ''tooth whorl''
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Helicoprion

2026-07-26T11:35:32Z

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[[Helicoprion]] is an extinct cartilaginous fish(called a [[shark]] in its creature description, though it is closer to ratfish) from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permian Permian] period. It is characterized by its tooth whorl which is used for hunting prey. It is found in temperate and tropical [[oceans]]
As with all [[Extinction|real-world extinct creatures]], its spawning depends on settings chosen during world creation.

As with all non-vermin sea creatures, capturing a helicoprion requires a modified [[drowning chamber]]. This can be used as a source of [[meat]], though it is to be noted that the helicoprion is a cartilaginous fish(similarly to sharks and rays), which means it has no [[bones]] and will instead drop useless [[cartilage]].

Some dwarves like helicoprion for their ''tooth whorl''
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Hibbertopterus peachi

2026-07-26T11:25:01Z

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'''Hibbertopterus peachi''' is an [[extinct]] [[aquatic]] arthropod(Specifically a Eurypterid) from the [[wikipedia:Devonian|Devonian]] era, found in [[temperate]] freshwater or brackish [[lake]]s and [[river]]s. As with all real-world extinct creatures, their spawning depends on settings chosen during world generation.

Despite their size (almost as big as a dwarf), they are not butcherable or fishable, although they have the {{token|COOKABLE_LIVE|creature}} token. A baby Hibbertopterus peachi is called a ''juvenile''

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] hibbertopterus peachi for their ''broad heads''.

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Dunkleosteus

2026-07-23T15:51:20Z

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'''Dunkleosteus''' is an [[extinct]] [[aquatic]] fish from the [[wikipedia:Devonian|Devonian]] era, found in [[temperate]] or [[tropical]] [[savage]] [[ocean]]s. Larger than a [[Great white shark]], its front half is covered in bony scales called [[wikipedia:scute|scutes]]. As with all other non-vermin sea creatures, capturing the Dunkleosteus requires a modified [[drowning chamber]]. This can be used as a source of large quantities of meat.

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] dunkleosteus for their ''bony scutes''.

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The Dunkledrasaurus is an extinct subdivision of anthrodile priminim fish that existed during the devarian period

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Goblin christmas

2026-07-22T17:20:31Z

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[[File:Dwarf vs goblin crayon.jpg|thumb|220px|A dwarf celebrating Goblin Christmas (and getting those last-minute [[goblinite|presents]]), drawn in crayon by [[Main:Bay 12 Games|Bay 12 Games]].]]

'''Goblin Christmas''' (sometimes also [[Elf|Elf Christmas]], but only if your dwarves have been ''very'' [[war|good]]) is the wonderful [[siege|time]] of year when [[siege|"A vile force of darkness has arrived and is unloading its goods!"]]. All the good little dwarves stay [[underground]] while [[Goblin|Goblin Claus]] leaves his treats in the [[trap]]-lined entrance to the fortress.

In the morning, when the all-clear is sounded, everyone rushes to the entryway, and gathers up the [[Goblinite]] for [[melt]]ing and the [[silk]] [[Clothing|sock]]s for [[decorate|decorating]] the magma fireplace.

Don't be like the bad dwarves, who peek at their presents too early or leave the doors open for Goblin Claus to get in. [[Death|Bad things]] happen to those dwarves.

☼beak dog roast☼ is a traditional meal of this [[fun|wonderful]] holiday. [[Demon|Goblin Claus]] will send [[Beak dog|ingredients for it]] in the trap-lined hallway for the dwarves to use. If the dwarves have been especially [[Wealth|good]] this year, he may send [[Cave dragon|more exotic ingredients]].

Recently, Goblin Claus has returned to the tradition of the days of [[23a:Main Page|yore]], sending his [[Troll|helpers]] and making Goblin Christmas much more [[Fun]]. In rare occasions, [[Demon|Goblin Claus himself]] has been reported to make a personal appearance.

[[Human|Human Christmas]] can also happen, but because of the more advanced nature of the Humanite it is often advised to take great care in receiving gifts from [[Human|Human Santa]].

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Giant

2026-07-22T15:01:30Z

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''Not to be confused with the [[giant animal|giant versions of animals]]''

'''Giants''' are massive [[fanciful]] [[creature]]s resembling oversized [[human]]s, and the largest of all [[semi-megabeast]]s. They inhabit [[Lair#Burrow|burrows]] and will attack fortresses once a certain amount of [[wealth]] is accumulated. Female giants are known as ''giantesses''.

When assaulting a fort, giants will [[Building destroyer|destroy building]]s and pummel any [[dwarf]] civilian unlucky enough to get in their path into mush. However, they are less of a threat than the likes of an [[ettin]] or a [[minotaur]], due to lacking their immunity to stunning, and proficiency with [[weapon]]s, respectively. Giants are intelligent creatures but do not naturally possess [[skills]], and also only learn them at half the rate of a civilized creature (unlike any of their semi-megabeast cousins), meaning their only real weapon is generally brute strength. That being said, giants are still the largest of their semi-megabeast kin and should be dispatched accordingly.

Despite their huge size, giants are as vulnerable to a [[cage]] [[trap]] as any other creature. Since they are intelligent, dwarves will not [[Animal trainer|train]] or [[butcher]] them, limiting their use to [[live training]] or decorating the fort by placing them somewhere to your liking.

Beware of giants and other [[semi-megabeast]]s who ''have'' managed to substantially increase their skills, which, by the way, is something no [[megabeast]] is able to do.

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] giants for their ''height''.

[[File:giant_preview.jpg|thumb|250px|center|Might have a few inches on you.]]

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''Dwarf Fortress'' giants do not herd [[Woolly mammoth|mammoths]], nor do they make mammoth [[cheese]]. They also lack the ability to smash their foes a million feet into the air, nor are their toes (always) easy for the taking once they die.


Also contrary to popular belief, giants do not live at the top of beanstalks.

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Therizinosaurus

2026-07-21T12:43:01Z

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[[Therizinosaurus]] is a large, extinct herbivorous dinosaur from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cretaceous Cretaceous] period. It is characterized by [[feather|feathers]], a beaked mouth and three claws on each hand, which are mostly used for foraging but nevertheless can be used to skewer an unsuspecting dwarf. As with all real-world extinct creatures, they must be enabled during world creation to appear. A baby Therizinosaurus is called a hatchling.

When captured and tamed, they can be a good option for your [[meat industry]] due to their large mass and clutch size. As a nice, but not very impactful bonus, butchering one will reward you with a [[Gizzard stone|Gizzard Stone.]]

Some dwarves [[Like|like]] Therizinosaurus for their ''giant claws'' and their ''feathers''

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When tamed, its primary use is to tickle enemies. Tickling enemies immobilizes them for 20 seconds, then they are killed.


It's been rumoured that Therizinosaurus are (for whatever strange reason) innately hostile towards [[deer]] and will kill them on sight without provocation, but further observation is needed to confirm this.

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Dragon

2026-07-21T12:15:40Z

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'''Dragons''' are massive, [[fire]]-breathing [[megabeast]]s who, at their full size, are the [[List_of_creatures_by_adult_size#end_of_list|third largest]] land [[creature]]s in the world (the [[giant elephant]] is the largest, with the [[brachiosaurus]] coming in at a close second). They are covetous monsters and seek to [[Steals items|steal items]] from your fortresses to bring back to their lairs. Dragons generally pilfer successfully in [[World generation|worldgen]], but when they attack a player fortress, they will simply wipe the place out or die trying.

Dragons are most notable for their ability to quickly and frequently exhale long (20+ tiles) jets of [[dragonfire]], a much-hotter (theoretically {{ct|50000}}, over four times the heat of [[magma]]) version of fire, which can make quick work of any creature caught in its path and can kill even creatures normally immune to fire, though it can be blocked by enemies equipped with [[shield]]s. All dragons are born with Talented [[skill]] in [[Combat skill|fighting, biting, kicking, dodging]] and [[Observer|observing]], which, combined with their size and dragonfire, makes them formidable opponents to an untrained [[military]] [[squad]].

While based on the western dragon model, dragons neither fly nor have wings, and are not intelligent (though there is room to address this; see [[#Irregularities, bugs, and future plans|Bugs and Future Plans]]). They are often described as [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GlassCannon glass cannons], as they are not particularly durable and can be defeated somewhat easily with skilled soldiers or [[trap]]s, but only in comparison to their fellow megabeasts; a single dragon can easily wipe out an unprepared fortress. Dragons are associated with the [[sphere]]s of fire and wealth, and their names will often reflect that.

They are not to be confused with the [[cave dragon]]s, a separate, non-megabeast species.

Some dwarves [[preferences|like]] dragons for their ''terrible majesty''.

==Dragon Size==
Dragons slowly grow to become one of the largest creatures in the game, finally reaching their adult size of 25,000,000 cm3 after 1000 years. As a hatchling, dragons are quite tiny, at exactly 1/10th an adult dwarf's size, but they grow very rapidly, at roughly 500,000 cm3 per year until they reach age 10, at which point they slow to 20202 per year. Dragons reach dwarven size shortly after birth, are the size of a draltha at year 5, and become elephant sized by year 10.

*At birth, a dragon is the size of a [[fox]].
*At 2 years, a dragon is the size of a [[water buffalo]].
*At 10 years, a dragon is the size of an [[elephant]] and becomes an adult.
*At 100 years, a dragon is the size of a [[blind cave ogre]].
*At 200 years, a dragon is larger than a [[hydra]].
*At 800 years, a dragon is the size of a [[bronze colossus]] or an adult [[roc]].
*After 1000 years, a dragon is the third largest creature found on land. (The [[giant elephant]] and [[brachiosaurus]] are the first and second largest land creatures respectively, while the [[giant sperm whale]] is the largest creature found anywhere.)

==Defense strategies==
Dragonfire can be blocked if the victim is using a shield, and it will be, more than 99% of the time. Though they are among the physically weakest of the megabeasts, dragons are still massively powerful in melee combat, so they can be hard to take down without a good military. They should never be engaged in areas covered in [[grass]] or [[cave moss]], as their breath attacks will cause fire to spread across '''all''' grass in the area, consuming your map in flames, causing [[tree]]s to fall, and, above all else, murdering your [[FPS]]. When attacked by a dragon, lure it underground, preferably into an area made out of stone floors away from any [[farm plot]]s. While they are immune to fire damage, dragons can still [[swimmer|drown]] if immersed in magma.

Dragonfire can be avoided by fighting the dragon in a hallway that is covered in 4/7 water depth, here the dragon can not spit fire leaving it open for melee combat.

Possibly the best defence is to use piercing weapons like crossbows, especially spears, and hope you get lucky and hit a vital organ which can bring it down immediately. An alternative is building one or multiple cage traps, possibly beforehand, which will probably cage the dragon making it harmless. You should know that cages and mechanisms will be destroyed by dragonfire unless constructed from pure slade, so either make sure both cages (or weapons, or supports) and mechanisms are impervious to dragonfire, or, more simply; ensure that the dragon has no reason to breathe fire by removing animals and dwarves from the trapped area. While they won't breathe on buildings normally, a stray blast (at your outdoor livestock or bait animals, say) that catches any traps, doors, or bridges not made of dragonfire-safe materials will melt and deactivate them. This can be used to your advantage, since dragons will destroy the bridge they are standing on, even if they aren't aiming for it. Also, dragons make good companions if you are able to reanimate them as a [[necromancer]].

==Domestication==
[[File:dragonprev.png|thumb|260px|right|How majestic! ''Art by Olivitree'']]
Dragons can be captured in [[cage]] [[trap]]s and [[Animal trainer|trained]] if you're lucky enough to catch one. Currently, knowledge of animal behaviour is based on the civilization level and depends partly on the animals available for contact in a given civilization site. Such a rare megabeast as a dragon is unlikely to have had any civilized contact aside from adventurers attempting to slay them and other violent contact; as such, your fort will have to build the knowledge base from the ground up, making dragon-training a highly difficult task. Bear in mind that even with a skilled animal trainer at hand, your first attempts to control such a powerful and elusive beast may result in [[Fun|half your fortress burning in dragonfire]]. (Outdated: Being megabeasts, trained dragons will still be hostile to caravans, diplomats and other visitors.) It seems like this has been patched in the Steam version, at least according to [https://www.reddit.com/r/dwarffortress/comments/111mnh1/tame_dragon_not_attacking_military/ this] Reddit post. At least assuming the same thing that was causing it to attack guests was also making it attack guards.

If you can manage to endure its long-untamed wrath, you'll have a massively valuable pet that can lay [[egg]]s. Dragons can also be trained as war or hunting animals at an [[Activity_zone#Animal_Training|animal training zone]]. While a trained dragon is an immensely destructive tool at your disposal, it is also very eager to use dragonfire against your enemies, which can be ''exceedingly'' [[fun]] if it happens in your [[Pasture|grass]], [[Alcohol|booze]] [[stockpile]] or [[meeting area]].

Provided you are lucky enough to capture a pair of dragons of different sexes, you can [[Egg#Hatching Conditions|breed]] them with a [[nest box]]. Hatched dragons will need to progress through 1,000 years of growth to reach full size, but reach 20% of their full size at age 10.

==Irregularities, bugs, and future plans==
[[File:Dragon_Size.png|frame|Estimated size comparison between a fully-grown dragon and a dwarf.]]
Dragons have been observed to occasionally wear some [[armor]] (breastplates, greaves, leggings and boots). This armor is specified as "Large [metal][armor type]" and gives the dragon the same protection as any other species might get from it. This is a bug, as dragons can't normally equip items.

[[Main:Toady One|Toady One]] has mentioned that he plans to eventually extend the random creature generator of the game to create different species and varieties of dragon within certain constraints, calling it "Half-Random", with ideas for variants including just about anything dragons have been given in literature, such as acidic blood, while maintaining a basic draconic structure.([http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=30026.msg1012311#msg1012311]) He has also commented on the game's current portrayal of dragons as wingless unintelligent creatures, citing his reasons to be the many ways dragons are depicted in real-life sources.([http://www.bay12forums.com/smf//index.php?topic=159164.msg7156980#msg7156980])

One of the [[Main:Consolidated_development#Power_Goals|old power goals]] referenced stealing dragon eggs as part of an [[adventurer mode]] quest.

[[File:Dragon2.png|thumb|300px|center|Dragons; admired for their terrible majesty]]

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Contrary to popular belief, a dragon is not in fact toothless, and will tear you to shreds, resulting in [[fun]].


They will, however, in accordance to popular belief, set fire to the countryside, as well as any [[peasant|peasants]] and thatched-roof cottages that happen to be in the vicinity.
Fortunately, there are no dragon men. Otherwise they might come in the night.


Also contrary to popular belief, dragonfire is in fact not actually fire, but is composed of boiling, molten clouds of varied metals such as: silver, copper, steel, etc... So one could argue that dragons feed on minerals and armored adventurers to produce their breath, or that dragons can breath plasma.


Dragonfire is also known to make trade depots explode.


Though dragons are thought to make their lairs in dungeons, actual sightings of "Dragons in Dungeons" are extremely rare.


With the Dino Update, many scientists have began to wonder whether dragons(and their [[Hydra|various]] [[Cave dragon|cousins]] for that matter) are simply one of the many [[dinosaur|dinosaurs]] that exist. Due to their (quite literally)warm blood and general similarity to dinosaurs, this is plausible. More !!SCIENCE!! is necessary.

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Anomalocaris

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'''Anomalocaris''' is an [[extinct]] [[aquatic]] [[vermin]] from the [[wikipedia:Cambrian|Cambrian]] era, found in [[tropical]] oceans or saltwater [[pool]]s. They are not butcherable or fishable, although they have the {{token|COOKABLE_LIVE|creature}} token.

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] anomalocaris for their ''frontal appendages''.
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Woolly mammoth

2026-07-20T08:59:02Z

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'''Woolly mammoths''' are large prehistoric [[creature]]s that are larger than their modern descendants, [[elephant]]s. They are found in [[Surroundings#Savage|savage]] [[tundra]]s and [[Grassland|temperate grassland]]s, appearing in herds of 3-7. They are benign [[grazer]]s that are immensely dangerous if provoked or [[Creature#Agitation|agitated]]. While [[Extinction#Extinct creatures|extinct]] in real life, their appearance is dependent on the settings chosen when [[World generation#Real world extinct creatures|creating a world]]. A young woolly mammoth is called a ''calf''.

Woolly mammoths can be captured in [[cage]] [[trap]]s and [[Animal trainer|trained]] into exotic [[pet]]s. Their large size and [[Item value|value multiplier]] make them a good choice for the [[textile industry]], though they grow slowly and consume far more grass than all other shearable options. They, and the [[woolly rhinoceros]], are the only prehistoric animals that can be sheared, and the only shearable animals that can be war trained. They are also the largest shearable creature overall. Woolly mammoths reach their full size after 5 years and become adults after 10 years.

Woolly mammoths may appear as exotic [[mount]]s in [[siege]]s.

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] woolly mammoths for their ''tusks'' and ''wool''.

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Woolly mammoths have been known to coexist peacefully with [[sloth]]s and [[Smilodon|saber-toothed tigers]], even going as far as to travel in packs together. They are remarkably protective of [[human]] children.


Despite a few dubious accounts suggesting otherwise, [[scholar]]s have yet to find any credible evidence of [[giant]]s herding woolly mammoths or farming them for [[cheese]].

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Chief medical dwarf

2026-07-18T16:51:34Z

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The '''chief medical dwarf''' is an appointed [[noble]] position in charge of the [[healthcare]] of the [[fortress]]. They are in charge of the hospital, which cannot function without this position assigned. This [[Noble]] position has no requirements and will not make any mandates.

The only relevant skill for the position is [[diagnostician]], though it is not actually necessary for a dwarf to have any medical skills to be appointed to this position, or even for them to have the diagnosis [[labor]] enabled, though one may be inclined to turn their chief medical dwarf into a doctor for practicality's sake. Although the name secifically states ''dwarf'', any citizen can be appointed, regardless if they're a dwarf or not.

* For more tips on healthcare, see [[healthcare]].

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Smilodon

2026-07-17T18:39:45Z

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The '''Smilodon''', (also known as a '''Saber-Tooth Tiger''', '''Saber-Tooth Cat''' or just '''Saber-Cat''', though not ever referred to as any of these in-game) is a large, [[extinct]] carnivorous feline from the [[wikipedia:Pleistocene|Pleistocene]] era. Alongside other real-world extinct animals, they must be enabled during world creation to appear.

It happens that some dwarves may [[preferences|like]] the Smilodon for its ''gigantic eye teeth'' and ''spots'', and that their offspring are called ''smilodon cubs''.

Smilodons seem to be mostly solitary, however, they are very dangerous even alone. Taming and capturing a Smilodon may be extremely beneficial, as they make for great war beasts.

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Velociraptor

2026-07-17T18:30:23Z

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The [[Velociraptor]] is a small, extinct carnivorous dinosaur from the [[wikipedia:Cretaceous|Cretaceous]] period. It is found in savage tropical shrublands, badlands and rocky wastelands.
As with all real-world extinct creatures, they must be endabled during world creation to spawn. Velociraptors, unlike what some humans might try to convince you, have feathers. Baby Velociraptors are known as ''hatchlings''.

Velociraptors can do serious damage to dwarves, but are far from [[Giant kea|a fort-ending threat]]. Some might concider them as an alternative to chickens and turkeys due to their large clutch size, though they must beware of the [[Catsplosion#Dinosplosion|dinosplosion]] that might ensue.

In combat they are mostly inferior to their larger cousin, the [[Deinonychus]], which means they should be saved for meat and egg industry. Butchering a velociraptor additionally drops a [[Gizzard stone]], which is another advantage that velociraptors have over [[Turkey|turkeys]]. Although individually not much, the value gained from gizzard stones will add up in mass production.

Some [[Dwarf|dwarves]] [[Preferences|like]] velociraptors for their ''scything claws'', their ''speed'' and their ''feathers''.

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[[Cat]]s of royal lineage have been known to adopt these creatures as pets.


[[Human]] legends mention them possessing the ability to open doors to catch hiding prey. However, this has never been observed by [[Dwarf|dwarven]] scholars, and remains nothing more than a [[rumor]]. Many believe they encountered a [[velociraptor man]], instead. Similarly, humans, as foolish as they are, have often confused [[deinonychus]] for velociraptor, in process overstating the latter's size and abilities.

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Velociraptor

2026-07-17T18:28:53Z

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The [[Velociraptor]] is a small, extinct carnivorous dinosaur from the [[wikipedia:Cretaceous|Cretaceous]] period. It is found in savage tropical shrublands, badlands and rocky wastelands.
As with all real-world extinct creatures, they must be endabled during world creation to spawn. Velociraptors, unlike what some humans might try to convince you, have feathers. Baby Velociraptors are known as ''hatchlings''.

Velociraptors can do serious damage to dwarves, but are far from [[Giant kea|a fort-ending threat]]. Some might concider them as an alternative to chickens and turkeys due to their large clutch size, though they must beware of the [[Catsplosion#Dinosplosion|dinosplosion]] that might ensue.

In combat they are mostly inferior to their larger cousin, the [[Deinonychus]], which means they should be saved for meat and egg industry. Butchering a velociraptor additionally drops a [[Gizzard stone]], which is another advantage that velociraptors have over [[Turkey|turkeys]]. Although individually not much, the value gained from gizzard stones will add up in mass production.

Some [[Dwarf|dwarves]] [[Preferences|like]] velociraptors for their ''scything claws'', their ''speed'' and their ''feathers''.

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[[Cat]]s of royal lineage have been known to adopt these creatures as pets.


[[Human]] legends mention them possessing the ability to open doors to catch hiding prey. However, this has never been observed by [[Dwarf|dwarven]] scholars, and remains nothing more than a [[rumor]]. Many believe they encountered a [[velociraptor man]], instead. Similarly, humans, as foolish as they are, have often confused [[deinonychus]] for velociraptor, in process overstating the latter's size and abilities.

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Lizard man

2026-07-17T18:19:09Z

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'''Lizard men''' are humanoid versions of the common [[lizard]] and a [[Creature|species]] of unremarkable [[animal people]], found in many [[savage]] [[biome]]s. They are a little over half the size of [[dwarf|dwarves]] when adults and spawn in groups of 1-3 individuals. They should pose no threat unless provoked. All lizard men are born with Legendary [[skill]] in [[Climber|climbing]].

Like other savage animal people, lizard men may occasionally join [[civilization]]s, becoming full-fledged citizens who may appear in your fortress as [[visitor]]s or be playable in [[adventurer mode]].

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] lizard men for their ''beauty''.

[[File:Lizard_Man.png|thumb|272px|center|Cold-blooded killers.]]

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Some lizard women admire [[Cave fish man|cave fish women]] for their sheer awesomeness, although they are unable to express it because of their natural timidness. They are also rumored to be connected to the origin of [[Forgotten beast|forgotten beasts]], which puts even further strain on their fragile psyche.


Human peasants have been occasionally witnessed accusing their local lords of being lizard men, but all such allegations have been proven to be false.

Some lizard women [[Tavern_keeper|tavern keepers]] are rumored to be master [[Cook|bakers]] and can even repair [[Wear|xxsteel spearxx]].

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Giant tortoise man

2026-07-17T18:17:00Z

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'''Giant tortoise men''' are [[animal people]] variants of the common [[giant tortoise]] who can be found in [[savage]] [[tropical]] [[shrubland]]s and [[savanna]]s. They spawn in groups of 5-10 individuals and are mostly non-aggressive, but will defend themselves from those who get too close. In terms of size, they are three times the size of a [[dwarf]] and will generally overpower any [[peasant]] who attempts to pick a fight with them.

Like other savage animal people, they can join [[civilization]]s, become [[historical figure]]s, appear as [[visitor]]s and be playable in [[adventurer mode]].

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] giant tortoise men for their ''great size''.

[[File:giant_tortoise_man.jpg|thumb|300px|center|''Art by Mac Smith'']]

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Particularly old [[intelligent undead]] Giant tortoise man [[Hammerman|Hammermen]] may have [[Lizard man|Lizard woman]] [[Axeman|Axemen]] as apprentices. Such Giant Tortoise men are also capable of defeating [[titans]] and tend to have high [[writer]] and [[wordsmith]] skills.
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Velociraptor

2026-07-17T18:15:40Z

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The [[Velociraptor]] is a small, extinct carnivorous dinosaur from the [[wikipedia:Cretaceous|Cretaceous]] period. It is found in savage tropical shrublands, badlands and rocky wastelands.
As with all real-world extinct creatures, they must be endabled during world creation to spawn. Velociraptors, unlike what some humans might try to convince you, have feathers. Baby Velociraptors are known as ''hatchlings''.

Velociraptors can do serious damage to dwarves, but are far from [[Giant kea|a fort-ending threat]]. Some might concider them as an alternative to chickens and turkeys due to their large clutch size, though they must beware of the [[catsplosion|dinosplosion]] that might ensue.

Some [[Dwarf|dwarves]] [[Preferences|like]] velociraptors for their ''scything claws'', their ''speed'' and their ''feathers''.

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[[Cat]]s of royal lineage have been known to adopt these creatures as pets.


[[Human]] legends mention them possessing the ability to open doors to catch hiding prey. However, this has never been observed by [[Dwarf|dwarven]] scholars, and remains nothing more than a [[rumor]]. Many believe they encountered a [[velociraptor man]], instead. Similarly, humans, as foolish as they are, have often confused [[deinonychus]] for velociraptor, in process overstating the latter's size and abilities.

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Dinosaur

2026-07-16T14:43:18Z

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[[Dinosaur|Dinosaurs]] are reptillian creatures with warm blood and hollow bones. They were introduced in the [[Dino Update]] alongside other real-world extinct creatures. This is a list of all dinosaurs in ''Dwarf Fortress''

== Dinosaurs ==

=== Triassic ===
*[[Eoraptor]]([[eoraptor man|man]])
*[[Procompsognathus]]([[Procompsognathus man|man]])

=== Jurassic ===
*[[Torvosaurus]]([[Torvosaurus man|man]])
*[[Archaeopteryx]]([[Archaeopteryx man|man]])
*[[Stegosaurus]]([[Stegosaurus man|man]])
*[[Kentrosaurus]]([[Kentrosaurus man|man]])
*[[Dilophosaurus]]([[Dilophosaurus man|man]])
*[[Ceratosaurus]]([[Ceratosaurus man|man]])
*[[Europasaurus]]([[Europasaurus man|man]])
*[[Brachiosaurus]]([[Brachiosaurus man|man]])
*[[Diplodocus]]([[Diplodocus man|man]])
*[[Brontosaurus]]([[Brontosaurus man|man]])
*[[Allosaurus]]([[Allosaurus man|man]])
*[[Afrovenator]]([[Afrovenator man|man]])

=== Cretaceous ===
*[[Velociraptor]]([[Velociraptor man|man]])
*[[Mononykus]]([[ Mononykus man|man]])
*[[Linhenykus|Linhenykus]]([[Linhenykus man|man]])
*[[Buitreraptor]]([[Buitreraptor man|man]])
*[[Deinonychus]]([[Deinonychus man|man]])
*[[Utahraptor]]([[Utahraptor man|man]])
*[[Parasaurolophus]]([[Parasaurolophus man|man]])
*[[Iguanodon]]([[Iguanodon man|man]])
*[[Triceratops]]([[Triceratops man|man]])
*[[Kosmoceratops]]([[Kosmoceratops man|man]])
*[[Microceratus]]([[Microceratus man|man]])
*[[Ankylosaurus]]([[Ankylosaurus man|man]])
*[[Pachycephalosaurus]]([[Pachycephalosaurus man|man]])
*[[Colepiocephale]]([[Colepiocephale man|man]])
*[[Tsintaosaurus]]([[Tsintaosaurus man|man]])
*[[Therizinosaurus]]([[Therizinosaurus man|man]])
*[[Suzhousaurus]]([[Suzhousaurus man|man]])
*[[Nothronychus]]([[Nothronychus man|man]])
*[[Carnotaurus]]([[Carnotaurus man|man)]]
*[[Spinosaurus]]
*[[Tyrannosaurus]]([[Tyrannosaurus man|man]])
*[[Amargasaurus]]([[Amargasaurus man|man]])
*[[Oviraptor]]([[Oviraptor man|man]])
*[[Hypsilophodon]]([[Hypsilophodon man|man]])
*[[Nodosaurus]]([[Nodosaurus man|man]])

== Other prehistoric reptiles sometimes (incorrectly) called dinosaurs ==
=== Pterosaurs ===
'''Jurassic'''
*[[Pterodactylus]]([[Pterodactylus man|man]])
*[[Jeholopterus]]([[Jeholopterus man|man]])
*[[Rhamphorhynchus]]([[Rhamphorhynchus man|man]])

'''Cretaceous'''
*[[Quetzalcoatlus]]([[Quetzalcoatlus man|man]])
*[[Sinopterus]]([[Sinopterus man|man]])

=== Various aquatic reptiles ===
'''Jurassic'''
*[[Ichthyosaurus|Ichthyosauru]]s([[Ichthyosaurus man|man]])
*[[Plesiosaurus]]([[Plesiosaurus man|man]])
'''Cretaceous'''
*[[Mosasaurus]]([[Mosasaurus man|man]])

== See Also ==
[[Dimetrodon]], which is not a reptile but still erroneously called a dinosaur

[[Creature|Birds]], which some human scientists suggest are dinosaurs

Dinosaur

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== Dinosaurs ==

=== Triassic ===
*[[Eoraptor]]([[eoraptor man|man]])
*[[Procompsognathus]]([[Procompsognathus man|man]])

=== Jurassic ===
*[[Torvosaurus]]([[Torvosaurus man|man]])
*[[Archaeopteryx]]([[Archaeopteryx man|man]])
*[[Stegosaurus]]([[Stegosaurus man|man]])
*[[Kentrosaurus]]([[Kentrosaurus man|man]])
*[[Dilophosaurus]]([[Dilophosaurus man|man]])
*[[Ceratosaurus]]([[Ceratosaurus man|man]])
*[[Europasaurus]]([[Europasaurus man|man]])
*[[Brachiosaurus]]([[Brachiosaurus man|man]])
*[[Diplodocus]]([[Diplodocus man|man]])
*[[Brontosaurus]]([[Brontosaurus man|man]])
*[[Allosaurus]]([[Allosaurus man|man]])
*[[Afrovenator]]([[Afrovenator man|man]])

=== Cretaceous ===
*[[Velociraptor]]([[Velociraptor man|man]])
*[[Mononykus]]([[ Mononykus man|man]])
*[[Linhenykus|Linhenykus]]([[Linhenykus man|man]])
*[[Buitreraptor]]([[Buitreraptor man|man]])
*[[Deinonychus]]([[Deinonychus man|man]])
*[[Utahraptor]]([[Utahraptor man|man]])
*[[Parasaurolophus]]([[Parasaurolophus man|man]])
*[[Iguanodon]]([[Iguanodon man|man]])
*[[Triceratops]]([[Triceratops man|man]])
*[[Kosmoceratops]]([[Kosmoceratops man|man]])
*[[Microceratus]]([[Microceratus man|man]])
*[[Ankylosaurus]]([[Ankylosaurus man|man]])
*[[Pachycephalosaurus]]([[Pachycephalosaurus man|man]])
*[[Colepiocephale]]([[Colepiocephale man|man]])
*[[Tsintaosaurus]]([[Tsintaosaurus man|man]])
*[[Therizinosaurus]]([[Therizinosaurus man|man]])
*[[Suzhousaurus]]([[Suzhousaurus man|man]])
*[[Nothronychus]]([[Nothronychus man|man]])
*[[Carnotaurus]]([[Carnotaurus man|man)]]
*[[Spinosaurus]]
*[[Tyrannosaurus]]([[Tyrannosaurus man|man]])
*[[Amargasaurus]]([[Amargasaurus man|man]])
*[[Oviraptor]]([[Oviraptor man|man]])
*[[Hypsilophodon]]([[Hypsilophodon man|man]])
*[[Nodosaurus]]([[Nodosaurus man|man]])

== Other prehistoric reptiles sometimes (incorrectly) called dinosaurs ==
=== Pterosaurs ===
'''Jurassic'''
*[[Pterodactylus]]([[Pterodactylus man|man]])
*[[Jeholopterus]]([[Jeholopterus man|man]])
*[[Rhamphorhynchus]]([[Rhamphorhynchus man|man]])

'''Cretaceous'''
*[[Quetzalcoatlus]]([[Quetzalcoatlus man|man]])
*[[Sinopterus]]([[Sinopterus man|man]])

=== Various aquatic reptiles ===
'''Jurassic'''
*[[Ichthyosaurus|Ichthyosauru]]s([[Ichthyosaurus man|man]])
*[[Plesiosaurus]]([[Plesiosaurus man|man]])
'''Cretaceous'''
*[[Mosasaurus]]([[Mosasaurus man|man]])

== See Also ==
[[Dimetrodon]], which is not a reptile but still erroneously called a dinosaur
[[Creature|Birds]], which some human scientists suggest are dinosaurs

Gizzard stone

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Creatures that drop gizzard stones on butchering:

*[[Alligator]]s and [[giant alligator]]s
*[[Beak dog]]s
*[[Cave crocodile]]s
*[[Elk bird]]s
*[[Jabberer]]s
*[[Ostrich]]es and [[giant ostrich]]es
*[[Saltwater crocodile]]s and [[giant saltwater crocodile]]s
*[[Roc]]s

Note: many dinosaurs introduced in the Dino Update, such as [[therizinosaurus]] drop gizzard stones too. More info is necessary

All of these animals can be [[Animal Training|tame]]d and bred as part of your [[meat industry]], and the gizzard stones can then be used in your [[gem industry]].

== In real life ==
Gizzard stones, also known as [[wikipedia:Gastrolith|gastrolith]]s, are rocks or sand in the digestive tract to help grind up food, serving in that role instead of teeth. Animals that use gastroliths for digestion often have a special muscular stomach, called the gizzard. Gastroliths are particularly common in birds and reptiles, which lack appropriate teeth for grinding food, but they're also found in seals, sea lions, fish, and invertebrates. In aquatic animals, the stones can also serve as ballast.

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Therizinosaurus

2026-07-16T13:57:51Z

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[[Therizinosaurus]] is a large, extinct herbivorous dinosaur from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cretaceous Cretaceous] period. It is characterized by [[feather|feathers]], a beaked mouth and three claws on each hand, which are mostly used for foraging but nevertheless can be used to skewer an unsuspecting dwarf. As with all real-world extinct creatures, they must be enabled during world creation to appear. A baby Therizinosaurus is called a hatchling.

When captured and tamed, they can be a good option for your [[meat industry]] due to their large mass and clutch size. As a nice, but not very impactful bonus, butchering one will reward you with a [[Gizzard stone|Gizzard Stone.]]

Some dwarves [[Like|like]] Therizinosaurus for their ''giant claws'' and their ''feathers''

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2026-07-16T13:57:02Z

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[[Therizinosaurus]] is a large, extinct herbivorous dinosaur from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cretaceous Cretaceous] period. It is characterized by [[feather|feathers]], a beaked mouth and three claws on each hand, which are mostly used for foraging but nevertheless can be used to skewer an unsuspecting dwarf. A baby Therizinosaurus is called a hatchling.

When captured and tamed, they can be a good option for your [[meat industry]] due to their large mass and clutch size. As a nice, but not very impactful bonus, butchering one will reward you with a [[Gizzard stone|Gizzard Stone.]]

Some dwarves [[Like|like]] Therizinosaurus for their ''giant claws'' and their ''feathers''

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Velociraptor

2026-07-15T09:14:37Z

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Catsplosion

2026-07-14T20:54:19Z

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[[File:catsplosion before.png|right|thumb|Before.]][[File:catsplosion after.png|right|thumb|After.]]The '''catsplosion''' is a mighty force of nature and a serious concern at the Mountainhome. Much like one of the captains of a popular starship and his ''Trouble with Tribbles'', dwarves fall prey to the fecund habits of the furry, lovable creatures known as <s>furiously fornicating fantastically fecund felines</s> [[cat]]s.
== Conventional catsplosion ==

[[File:catsplosion.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Anyone know a talented butcher?]]A '''conventional catsplosion''' is an uncontrolled overpopulation of cats.

Conventional catsplosions are an insidious poison which operate by using a lethal psychological attack known as "Cuddly Wuddly Syndrome". Dwarves, ordinarily content to manage an overpopulation of cats by employing [[butcher]]s, [[tanner]]s, [[soaper]]s, [[leatherworker]]s, [[bone carver]]s, and [[cook]]s, may suddenly find themselves appropriated by a cat who employs mind control waves in order to take the dwarf hostage. The dwarf, now considering the cat its pet (when in fact the opposite is true), is no longer able to butcher the cat and will absolutely not tolerate anyone butchering his "bewuv'ed cuddlebug". Through this psychological technique, an insurgent is thereby successfully implanted into the fortress.

Over time, the number of insurgents grows so large that the dwarves must respond with open violence to protect their homes and (other) loved ones. [[Magma]], [[water]], and [[bridge]]s are considered particularly effective countermeasures. Sadly, this results in significant unhappy thoughts and even open [[tantrum]]s due to dwarves losing their "pets".

=== Dealing with conventional catsplosions ===
==== Part 1: Gelding ====

A [[gelder]] is all it takes to take care of a catsplosion these days - simply assign male cats for gelding and they will never breed again.

The instructions below are only useful if the player [[Stupid dwarf trick|deliberately refuses to go for the easy way out]].

==== Part 2: Keeping "Cuddly Wuddly Syndrome" (CWS) under control ====
One word: [[cage]].

Do not leave stray cats wandering around or they will surely appropriate one of your citizens as a pet. Before your cat population gets out of control, quickly build a [[cage]] and assign all stray cats to it. If you do want some cat breeding in the long run, just leave a breeding pair outside and they will sooner or later become "pets". From then on, the moment you get
an announcement that says "(SomePetName), Cat (Tame) has given birth to kitten(s)", quickly assign all new kittens to the cage. If they stay in the cage, they cannot hold your dwarves in thrall to them. If you manage to assign the cats quick enough and they manage to adopt someone prior to being put in the cage, they still will be put in it.

==== Part 3: Getting rid of the unwanted cats ====

The options are as follows:
* [[Butcher|Butchering]]. This still has a certain risk that the cat will infect a worker dwarf with CWS (although he may still butcher ''other'' cats) on the way to the [[butcher's shop]], so care must be taken to ensure that the distance is short. It is highly recommended that the cage intended for stray cat containment is built right next to a couple of [[Butcher's shop|butcher's shops]]. You can quickly assign any newborn kittens to be slaughtered through the animals section of the ({{k|z}})status menu.
* [[Trading]]. This is the only 100% safe way to get rid of stray cats in a cage. When a trader approaches your fortress, de-construct the cat cage to move it to the animal stockpile. Then set the cat cage for trading at the depot to move it there. Once at the depot, convert the cats into cash, or even just offer it outright to get rid of it. WARNING: there are confirmed bugs with trading creatures in cages. See the [[cage]] article for further details.
* [[Trap#Other traps|Execution Traps]]. A deep drop into magma, water, or a very hard floor will usually do the job. Since the introduction of [[Activity_zone#Pen/Pasture|pen/pasture zones]] a cat owner will happily place their cat in the pen/pasture, pull the adjacent lever and walk away while the soft splat of a kitten's cruel end is lost in a sound of thunder.
* Using a [[zone#Garbage dump|dump zone]] to throw items off [[cliff]]s or [[building]]s and [[zone#Pen.2FPasture|pasturing]] cats below it will often seriously injure cats - especially if the drop is at least 20 z-levels. [[Cobaltite]], [[cinnabar]], and other heavy materials usually work best.
* [[Modding]]. Removing the [[creature token]] {{token|ADOPTS_OWNER|c}} will, yes, stop cats from adopting owners. If you're feeling vindictive, however, you can instead remove one or more of the cats' vital organs, causing them all to cease being alive. Note that this solution will lead to negative thoughts on all cat owners.

==== Part 4: Sexism ====

This solution requires micromanagement every 10 years, but solves it for all time!

* Cage all cats. Sort the female cats in a walled in room with no access. Release enough male cats to cover pet and vermin-eating needs of dwarves for 10 years or so. Let every dwarf have one without the possibility of breeding!

Once every 10 years or so, breed another batch. Cage kittens as they come out.

This is better done as an all-male than an all-female population, in case a single wrong-sex cat strays from the plan - only one cat pregnant then in generation 1, instead of potentially most of them. This means you keep all aspects of cats, except the breeding is confined to once per 10 years! You could theoretically put all pets in walled-in rooms. No pet deaths, no tantrums, no miasma!

P.S.: if you manage to put all the female cats in a walled-in room, remember that kittens will appear only there - a good spot for a butcher shop and some kind of item drop chutes for ready food and junk disposal. Cats keep your butcher shop free of vermin, too!

P.P.S.: Every time you use a cage on a cat the blood god is deprived from killing seven generations of kittens; so for the love of Armok, remember to sacrifice him some goblins in extra creative ways to compensate! Such as having a pit with all the female cats in the bottom attacking them...

== Thermonuclear catsplosion ==
Thanks to the [[Main:Scamps|Scamps]] Conventions of 0.28.181.40d and 0.31.03, the number of Thermonuclear Catsplosions has been drastically reduced, for the ignition keys are now by law hidden in a very [[Fun]] [[Hell|place]] after worldgen. They are, therefore, unavailable to prospective <s>modders</s> elf-fondling terrorists to use after then without causing drastic, system-wide instability to their computer networks.

As a warning, here's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcZjYQFkkxw the only video footage ever recovered from the horrible aftermath of a thermonuclear catsplosion.]

==Other -splosions==
=== Cavysplosion ===
Another problem is little adorable furry things running everywhere. '''[[cavy|Cavies]]''', another name for guinea pigs, are small and give only a skull when butchered. They are [[grazer]]s and tend to ''hog'' the grass from your other grazing animals (while they don't eat much grass individually, a large group can easily rid a small pasture of grass). Their only benefit is that they make decent pets (but have a low [[Pet#Pet value|pet value]]). If you refuse to geld them for some reason, [[#Part 4: Sexism|separating male and female cavies]] is a way of preventing excessive breeding, but most other techniques used on cats can be applied to cavies too.

=== Birdsplosion ===
Many domestic animals, such as [[Domestic animal#Comparison of domestic poultry|chickens, ducks and geese]], use the [[nest box]] to lay eggs. The huge number of eggs they lay means that, if fertilized by a male, they tend to create their own birdsplosion, in which millions of fuzzy ducklings take over your fort. Although this is not as much a concern as the catsplosion, due to not being adopted as pets, there are still FPS concerns. The best known method to prevent a birdsplosion is to run a campaign on the benefits of eggs for your dwarves. Also? Battery farms. One cage is enough. Don't tell <s>PETA</s> [[Elf|EETA]]<nowiki/>. Unlike cats, birds cannot be gelded, which should be kept in mind.

=== Crocsplosion ===

Given that all crocodilians ([[alligator]]s, [[cave crocodile]]s, [[saltwater crocodile]]s) have an enormous clutch size, any successful breeding of these will cause a crocsplosion when the eggs hatch. After that, the mother (and eventually your animal trainers) will be surrounded by a veritable swarm of crocodile hatchlings everywhere. Like the birdsplosion, this can't be stopped with gelding, as reptiles are not geldable.

Be extra super careful about having several mother crocodiles breed at the same time, because it will make your FPS suffer horribly.

=== Iguanasplosion ===

An uncommon but quite true occurrence, iguanasplosion is much like a crocsplosion, but it involves [[iguana]]s and [[giant chameleon]]s. These uncommonly-found creatures lay a strangely immense amount of eggs, and like crocodiles, allowing them to breed will quickly fill the fortress with ungeldable reptiles. Treat it as you would a crocsplosion.

=== Dinosplosion ===

A fairly new and rarely documented occurence that is available since the new Dino Update, where advancements in genetic engineering and several mosquitoes trapped in amber have led to a breakthrough in splosion technology.
Many of the dinosaurs have ridiculous clutch sizes, in fact, larger than any of the domestic birds, though smaller than some of the crocodilians. After all, life finds a way, and it WILL find a way to torture your computer by filling the game area with murder chickens if multiple clutches hatch at once. Reptiles cannot be gelded, so treat it in the same way as a Crocsplosion and Iguanasplosion.

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Velociraptor

2026-07-14T20:49:02Z

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Meganeura

2026-07-14T20:31:18Z

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The [[Meganeura]] is a comparatively large, extinct insect from the Carboniferous period. It is an aboveground flying [[vermin]] found in savage temperate freshwater swamps, marshes and rivers, as well as savage temperate broadleaf forests during all seasons except for winter.
Although it is refered to as a dragonfly in its creature description, it is not one, though it is closely related.

As with all real-world extinct creatures, it must be enabled during world creation to appear

Meganeura function as exotic pets and are not hateable, though they cannot be caught in built animal traps. Capturing a Meganeura requires the "Capture a Live Land Animal" job at a [[Vermin catcher's shop|vermin catcher]] or [[butcher's shop]].

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] Meganeura for their ''disturbing size''.

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Meganeura

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The [[Meganeura]] is a comparatively large, extinct insect from the Carboniferous period. It is an aboveground flying [[vermin]] found in savage temperate freshwater swamps, marshes and rivers, as well as savage temperate broadleaf forests during all seasons except for winter.
Although it is refered to as a dragonfly in its creature description, it is not one, though it is closely related.

As with all real-world extinct creatures, it must be enabled during world creation to appear

Meganeura function as exotic pets and are not hateable, though they cannot be caught in animal traps, which may make capturing them problematic.

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] Meganeura for their ''disturbing size''.

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Meganeura

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The [[Meganeura]] is a large, extinct insect from the Carboniferous period. It is an aboveground flying [[vermin]] found in savage temperate freshwater swamps, marshes and rivers, as well as savage temperate broadleaf forests during all seasons except for winter.
Although it is refered to as a dragonfly in its creature description, it is not one, though it is closely related.

As with all real-world extinct creatures, it must be enabled during world creation to appear
Meganeura function as exotic pets and are not hateable, though they cannot be caught in animal traps, which may make capturing them problematic.

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] Meganeura for their ''disturbing size''.

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Spinosaurus

2026-07-13T12:57:40Z

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The Spinosaurus is a large, semi-aquatic extinct carnivorous dinosaur from the Cretaceous period. There are two species of Spinosaurus in Dwarf Fortress:

[[Spinosaurus aegyptiacus]]

[[Spinosaurus mirabilis]]

Spinosaurus

2026-07-13T12:57:22Z

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The Spinosaurus is a large, semi-aquatic extinct carnivorous dinosaur from the Cretaceous period. There are two species of Spinosaurus in Dwarf Fortress:
[[Spinosaurus aegyptiacus]]
[[Spinosaurus mirabilis]]

Jaekelopterus

2026-07-13T12:54:34Z

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'''Jaekelopterus''' is an [[extinct]] [[aquatic]] arthropod from the [[wikipedia:Silurian|Silurian]] era, found in [[temperate]] freshwater or brackish [[lake]]s and [[river]]s. Despite their size, they are not butcherable or fishable, although they have the {{token|COOKABLE_LIVE|creature}} token.

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] jaekelopterus for their ''beauty''.

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Scientists say that it might have a taste for human flesh. Its preferences for dwarven flesh, or lack there of, are unknown as of now.

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User:Thecrazybee42

2026-07-02T17:35:11Z

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Average dorf enthusiast from Ukraine. I edit pages when i feel like it. The new update brings a lot of prehistoric creatures, and i know a lot about that so expect some taxonomy-related corrections lmao

(ignore the other "thecrazybee" you might have seen in the page histories. that's my old account that i forgot the password to)

Platybelodon

2026-07-02T17:30:26Z

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'''Platybelodons''' are large prehistoric [[creature]]s that are similar in appearance to their relatives, [[elephant]]s (which are considerably larger). They are found in various [[Surroundings#Savage|savage]] [[temperate]] [[biome]]s, appearing in herds of 3-7. They are benign [[grazer]]s. While [[Extinction#Extinct creatures|extinct]] in real life, their appearance is dependent on the settings chosen when [[World generation#Real world extinct creatures|creating a world]]. A young platybelodon is called a ''calf''.

Platybelodons can be captured in [[cage]] [[trap]]s and [[Animal trainer|trained]] into exotic [[pet]]s. They can be further trained into war beasts with a similar strength and growth rate to [[rhinoceros]]es and [[elephant]]s. These same reasons also make them a good choice for a [[meat industry]]. Platybelodons reach their full size after 5 years and become adults at 10.

Platybelodons may appear with caravans as pack animals or with [[siege]]s as exotic [[mount]]s.

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] platybelodons for their ''shovel-like lower tusks''.

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Tyrannosaurus

2026-07-02T14:27:52Z

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Tyrannosaurus Rex, or T. Rex (Referred to as just Tyrannosaurus in-game) is a large, carnivorous extinct dinosaur from the Cretaceous period. They are usually found in temperate, moist environments(Resembling the Hell Creek formation as it was in the Cretaceous)

It can be extremely dangerous if precautions aren't taken, but if you manage to tame and train one for war, it can be used for combat and will desimate most gobins, since their armor usually isn't very high quality. Cave dragons that goblins sometimes bring can pose a threat to it, however.

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A human was once making fun of a T.Rex due to its short arms, and saying it was just a scavenger. They were promptly eaten whole.

The T.Rex is egg-laying and has a very large clutch size(larger than any domestic bird), which means it is theoretically possible for a never before seen -splosion to occur, the enigmatic Dinosplosion(though dwarven scientists still contemplate whether it is closer to a birdsplosion or a crocsplosion). This theoretical -splosion has not been seen occuring yet.

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Dunkleosteus

2026-07-02T14:16:37Z

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'''Dunkleosteus''' is an [[extinct]] [[aquatic]] fish from the [[wikipedia:Devonian|Devonian]] era, found in [[temperate]] or [[tropical]] [[savage]] [[ocean]]s. Larger than a [[Great white shark]], its front half is covered in bony scales called [[wikipedia:scute|scutes]]. As with all other non-vermin sea creatures, capturing the Dunkleosteus requires a modified [[drowning chamber]]. This can be used as a source of large quantities of meat.

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] dunkleosteus for their ''bony scutes''.

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The Dunkledrasaurus is an extinct subdivision of anthrodile priminim fish that existed during the devarian period

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Smilodon

2026-07-02T14:11:04Z

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The Smilodon, (also known as a Saber-Tooth Tiger, Saber-Tooth Cat or just Saber-Cat, though not ever refered to as any of these in-game) is a large, extinct carnivorous feline from the Pleistocene. Alongside other real-world extinct animals, they must be enabled during world creation to appear.

Smilodons seem to be mostly solitary, however they are very dangerous even alone. Taming and capturing a Smilodon may be extremely beneficial, as they make for great war beasts.
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