Kileskus aristotocus

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Kileskus aristotocus

"Found Noble Lizard in  the Khakas language."

Length:5.2m(17.06ft) Height:1.5m(4.9ft) at the hip Weight:700 kg (1,543.2lb) Lifespan:20-30 years

Brief Information & Description:  Kileskus, the second oldest theropod within the Proceratosauridae clade, presents an exciting opportunity for further research in paleontology. Averianov and his colleagues found the only known fossil of this theropod, which includes a maxilla, a premaxilla, a surangular, and a few bones from the hand and foot, within the Sharypovsky District, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, in 2010. Averianov and colleagues have also named the fossil Kileskus aristotocus at the same time of its discovery. During that time, paleontologists analyzed the fossil to classify which group this theropod belonged. Despite the fragmented remains, they observed several distinctive features that the fossil shared with the theropod Proceratosaurus. This analysis concluded that Kileskus is the second oldest proceratosaurid discovered and the earliest known member of the tyrannosauroid lineage. The potential for genetic revival, a groundbreaking aspect of Kileskus, has the power to reshape the future of paleontology, sparking hope and excitement among researchers. Paleontologists have not found any other fossils belonging to Kileskus since its initial discovery. However, the partial remains provided the Primal Incorporation with enough DNA for the genetics to bring the proceratosaurids back to life. Like most cloned proceratosaurids, the theropod has primitive feathers covering its very soft orange-colored body. Both sexes have black jaws and moderate orange limbs—however, these proceratosaurids show sexual dimorphism through their plumage and cranial crest coloration. The upper part of male Kileskus plumage is dark orange from its head to its back. Their tails are soft orange at the base, with a vivid orange toward the tip. Their forelimbs are brown. Their undersides are soft orange to light grayish-yellow, and their cranial crest is red with a dark blue outline and multiple black spots. Male Kileskus also has read throat pouches.

In contrast, female Kileskus are paler in coloration and have a smaller cranial crest, which is light yellow. The upper parts are still dark orange, but the tail is a dark moderate orange at the base with a mild orange toward the tip. Their forelimbs are dark orange with moderate orange coverts. The underside is a dark moderate orange to light grayish yellow. They have dark gray claws and very dark grayish-orange eyes.

Geographic Range & Habitat: Kileskus roamed the Itat Formation of Middle Jurassic western Siberia around 166 million years ago. These proceratosaurids now reside within the Ifẹ̀'s tropical and subtropical regions, ranging from the southern areas of Musso-Koroni to Gamab. Kileskus typically live around well-watered areas such as wetlands and floodplains. However, unlike their smaller counterparts, they are large enough to roam around densely forested and open regions such as savannas and shrublands. This detailed description of their habitat and range allows us to envision the ancient world where Kileskus lived, adding a sense of immersion to our understanding of this fascinating species. Their presence in these diverse habitats and their role as top predators would have significantly influenced the ecosystem of their time.

Behavior & Reproduction: Unlike the smaller proceratosaurid Guanlong, Kileskus are less active and social. During the hotter parts of the day, they primarily rest under the shade of trees near water sources. Although naturally crepuscular and can also be active during certain times of the day, these proceratosaurids are mainly nocturnal, becoming active at dusk to primarily forage for food. Kileskus are territorial animals that usually occupy a home range of various sizes based on the availability of food resources and the density of the Kileskus population in the area. They mark their territories with vocal communication and scent markings, such as urine and feces, to establish boundaries and communicate with other individuals, ensuring they have access to sufficient food and resources for themselves and their future offspring. These proceratosaurids will defend their home range from trespassing individuals by engaging in aggressive displays or confrontations to assert dominance and drive them away. These aggressive displays include showing off their cranial crests, bearing their teeth, inflating their throat pouch, body posturing, and even physical fights if necessary until the intruder withdraws. Despite their territorial behavior, Kileskus exhibit some nomadic behavior by roaming widely within their territory in search of food without following strict migration patterns. They will travel up to 2.6 square kilometers on the availability of food resources and even more widely within their territory to locate sustenance when food becomes scarce. Although primarily solitary, Kileskus form monogamous pairs during the breeding season between March and July. The mating season starts with female Kileskus vocalizing and scent marking around the border of nearby males' territory to signal their interest in finding a partner. Once the males detect the smell of a female, they begin cleaning up an area around the border of their territory, specifically where the female recently marked. The males then vocalize to attract females to the border of their territory. Once the females arrive, the males perform courtship dances to attract a potential partner, similar to the smaller Guanlong. Females who accept the males' displays will approach them as they mutually nuzzle and groom each other to help strengthen the bond between the pair and ensure mutual interest in mating. The pair share each other's territory once bonded to increase the abundance of food resources for their future offspring, copulating multiple times until the pair build a nest in a den among rocks, under the bases of trees, or in burrows made by other animals. Each female then lays up to eight eggs within the nest and incubates within the den for up to two months until they hatch. During that time, mating pairs guard the nest from any nest raiders. Kileskus hatchlings are born crestless and covered with whitish or pale gray downy feathers. Mating pairs continue caring for the young within the nest until their offspring, at least two to three months, become strong enough to begin hunting with their parents. Hatchling Keliskus, at this age, begins to transition to juvenile plumage as they learn to survive for the next 4 to 6 months. They gradually resemble a more subdued coloration than the vibrant adults with less developed and colorful cranial crests. Despite gradually losing dependence on their parents for food, Juveniles remain with their parents for protection until they reach half their adult size and the appearance of a one-year-old sub-adult. Sub-adults no longer rely on their parents and become independent but remain within the edges of their territory until they are eight to ten years old. At this age, Kileskus are sexually mature with fully developed cranial crests and are fully grown enough to find a territory and potential mate. Mating pairs then disperse to their solitary life shortly after their offspring are old enough to defend themselves. They reach skeletal maturity at around fourteen to sixteen years.

Diet: Kileskus are opportunistic carnivorous theropods that hunt various animals within their size range. Their diet consists of small to similar-sized dinosaurs, mammals, ornithopods, juvenile sauropods & larger ornithopods, smaller theropods, medium-sized stegosaurids, pterosaurs, crocodilians, ocassionally fish, and carrion. These proceratosaurids primarily hunt alone by using both ambush and pursuit tactics. When hunting, the Kileskus would use the cover of densely vegetated areas and rely on stealth to stalk their prey, pouncing directly on their target to catch their prey before using their sharp teeth to deliver quick, lethal bites to the neck or spine while using their clawed forelimbs to grasp struggling prey. Its strong legs and agility allow these theropods to run swiftly and catch up to fleeing animals. Kileskus often have a higher success rate hunting at night than during the day, with the darkness allowing the proceratosaurid the element of surprise and have easier targets.

Predation|Competition: Kileskus are known to compete with similar-sized predators for food and territory. However, they are known to choose their battles wisely, often preferring to avoid competition if they know they are at a disadvantage. Their sharp teeth and claws are their primary weapons for defending themselves from potential threats. Their speed and agility also give them an edge in evading attacks. Similar-size predators such as Achillobator, Concavenator, Altispinax, Koleken, and juveniles or adolescents of larger predators are one of the few carnivores that these proceratosaurids occasionally compete with. Kileskus rarely compete with lone Teratrophenous when the opportunity arises. However, Kileskus often ignores or avoids packs of these tyrannosaurids due to their preference for diet and the proceratosaurid's nocturnal lifestyle. They usually avoid carnivores six meters and larger by hunting at night and residing in densely forested areas.

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