SITE FOXTROT
PRINCE CREEK FORMATION
ENVIRONMENT
Site Foxtrot is a land of mountains, tundra and conifeous forests. For half of the year, the landscape is shielded from sunlight, making it a quite inhospitable place. Snowstorms and heavy winds are common place as well.
However, even here, life manages to thrive. Most animals have adapted to the long periods of darkness by becoming cathemeral. Incubation periods are longer and there are different strategies to do so. For the other half of the year, when the sun remains in the sky for most of the day, plants sprout out once more, making the cycle begin anew. In these months, yearly visits of Hydrotherosaurus make the coastlines more lively.
NOTE TO RESEARCHERS
The ideal habitat of each species is expected to be followed as part of the profile. As such, many animals have had their thirst drain decreased to better simulate lack of water during the cold months.
YEARLY VARIATION
Because of the latitude of this formation, winters are longer and summers are shorter. There are long stretches of darkness where the sun only lasts for a couple hours before setting again during winter. Summer also sees the majority of sunlight with very few hours of darkness.
THE WARM MONTHS
THE COLD MONTHS
The warm months are characterised by longer days with very little night-time. Most animals are to raise their offspring during this time after the long incubation period.
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Water quality is turned off during the warm months.
During the cold months, Site Foxtrot becomes a true inhospitable place. There is less rain and instead the weather is comprised of mostly snowfall and open skies. Nights are deadly to any animals who cannot overcome frostbite. Many animals focus on their own survival and mating instead of egg-laying.
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The water quality system is turned on during the cold months.
Even though the weather is warmer, eventual winds stir up the sky and bring snow and rain alike.
Days are short and nights are longer, and as such periods of darkness can take up the entire day. The sun may not shine for weeks.
MAP OF THE SITE
Our research team has compiled a detailed map of the Site and areas of animal behaviour for your use! Please see below a satellite image, with indications of key areas have been observed.
HYPACROSAURUS NESTING GROUNDS
Hypacrosaurus have long lasting memories, and their social structure enables them to travel together to nest communally.
UGRUNAALUK NESTINGS GROUNDS
Ugrunaaluk seek out tall pastures where to lay their eggs for their calves to hide and find shelter in.
GRAZING GROUNDS
These soils are rich in nutrients and therefore abundant in foliage which the larger herbivores of the site actively seek out.
MOUNTAIN RANGES
The mountain ranges are highlighted below. This is where the alpine animals establish their territories and nesting sites.
