Deinosuchus

Tier: 6
Type: Semi-aquatic carnivore
Passive growth time: 7 hrs 18 mins

Pack size: 2 sub adults/adults, 1-6 juveniles/adolescents
Hierarchy: Patriarchal

Mating bond: Ambiamorous
Nest size: 1-6 offspring per adult pair

Diet tags: Carnivore, piscivore, cannibalistic, non-scavenger & ossivore
Preferred food: Fish, Tier 3-7 herbivores & carnivores
Species specific rules: Must contest other semi-aquatic apexes for the body of water in the POI. They can also hunt Tier 1-2 herbivores & carnivores that are drinking, sitting or lying down within 1 body length of their already claimed body of water, but are not allowed to chase after them.

Behavior

Deinosuchus are very large crocodilians, they can often be found in swampy areas relaxing and soaking up as much sun as possible. Their rough skin resembles rocks a lot of the time, causing a lot of dinos to miss them, which makes them amazing ambush hunters. Deinosuchus will eat nearly anything, varying any species, even those of their own kind. Deinosuchus do not need to eat often, one meal will last them a very long time. But they will never say no to a free meal.

Recommended behaviors

╸Very territorial when it comes to other Deinosuchus or Spinosaurus.
╸Habitats tend to consist of at least one swimmable and diveable water source where the Deinosuchus can ambush its prey.
╸Splashing at the surface usually draws this massive crocodilian's attention since that might be an opportunity for an easy meal. they will go investigate the source of the noise.

Mating

Both genders become very vicious during mating seasons, they tend to bite and wrestle in the water together to get a better idea of each other's strength and skill. The female will choose her partner based on his strength and colors. Male Deinosuchus can often be seen tussling in the water, in an attempt to win over a female. The females prefer darker colors when choosing their mates, with shades of brown and gray as they are better for ambushing, and means their children are more likely to be successful adults.

Nesting & offspring

Mother Deinosuchus creates their nests surrounded by water, with plenty of debris to help keep her eggs hidden from any other Deinosuchus. She will watch over her eggs carefully until they hatch, once they do the babies will let out loud happy chirps. The mother will then carry her babies to the water so they can swim for the first time. Baby Deinosuchus are very noisy, never afraid to chirp at anyone they see. This behavior quickly backfires, causing many baby Deinosuchus to die before they reach adulthood.