Glyptodon (name meaning "Grooved Tooth") is a genus of glyptodont that originated during the Pleistocene in what is now North and South America. Measuring 3 meters long and weighing 2 tons, they were smaller than its cousin the Doedicurus.
In the Series 3 episode "Saving the Sabre Tooth," a group of Glyptodons were brought to the park from Pleistocene South America, 1 million years ago. They reside in the Ape Man Jungle Enclosure.
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Era & Discovery[]
The Glyptodon lived in South America during the Early to Late Pleistocene 2 million to 10,000 years ago where it lived alongside other animals such as Smilodon, Phorusrhacos, Doedicurus, Homotherium, Toxodon, Megatherium, and Macrauchenia.
Ever since the first discovery in 1839, the Glyptodon became one of the most famous prehistoric animals.
Physical Attributes[]
The Glyptodon stood 1.5 m tall and weighed 2 tons.
The Glyptodon were related to Armadillos but were thousands of times heavier. They had armored made of scutes that protected them from predators such as Phorusrhacos and even Smilodon. Glyptodon also had a tail which also covered in armor that counterbalance their bodies. Like their modern day cousins, they had poor eyesight but good smell.
Glyptodon skeleton
Behavior & Traits[]
The Glyptodon mostly lived a solitary life, but only got together during the mating season. Males would often fight each other for a mate using their armored bodies and tails.
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Trivia[]
- The sound effects of Glyptodon are that of bull, moose, walrus and wild pig sound effects.