Average Bond, Primarily Polyamorous, Territorial (Males), Nomadic (Females), Diurnal
Grouping Limits: 2 Related Males, 4 Females, Unlimited Hatchlings and Juveniles
Nesting Limits: Spring 4 Eggs per 1.5hrs | Summer 2 Eggs per 2hrs | Autumn 3 Eggs per 1.5hrs | Winter 1 Eggs 1.5 hrs
Birth
Newly born baby trikes will begin to practice taking their first steps, often learning how to barely just walk half way to juvenile, and the older they get the more active and clingy they will be. Hatchlings often never leave their mothers side, clinging to her all the time and attempting to leave the nest should she leave them alone.
Juvenile
Juveniles will become to show independence the older they get, slowly wandering further from their mother as they grow more confident and bold, but still running to their mother at any sight of a threat as they squeal in fear.
Solitary
Seeing a lone Triceratops isn't a rare sighting, but females do prefer to stay in herds. When cows are alone they tend to keep to themselves and make little to no sound. Males, on the other hand, don't mind being alone the only other male he will tolerate in his territory is his brother or son. Even though females prefer to stay in groups they are still a force to be reckoned with, just like their male counterparts. A Triceratops will always stand its ground no matter the opponent. A lone Triceratops is brutal you wouldn't want to bump into a nesting harem.
Courtship
A male looking to court a female will make sure he has established a nice territory full of leafy greens. He will then start to make calls to attract a potential mate. Once a female shows interest in the male he will start by lifting his head up and slowly walking in front of the female showing off his beautiful crest. Males will also show their strength by stomping the ground and pushing over trees. If a rival male tries to interrupt the courtship the males will start by 3 calling each other and circling, then they will proceed to headbutt each other and stomp. They will do this several times breaking off from clashes now and again. It isn't rare to see one of the bulls die during a bullfight. The females wouldn't mind as they want the strongest and healthiest male to ensure the best genetics in her future offspring. A Female will nudge against the male to show she is in season and looking to mate after she's accepted him.
Parental Hood
Triceratops may not be the best parent but they surely aren't the worst. The bond between mother and young is fairly strong so I wouldn't suggest trying to attack them. The cow will spend the early days of her young watching over them and she we only leave the nest to tend to her own needs. As her young grows she will let it become more independent. Male calves only stay with their mother until their Sub-Adult stage as that's when the father will usually drive them out of his territory as he sees them as a potential rivals. Female calves stay with their mothers for most of their life until it's time to find a mate of their own. Sometimes females that have not managed to find a male will adopt unrelated juveniles. The male's job is primarily to ensure the safety of his harem. He will rarely interact with his offspring, the only time they seem to care is when the female leaves the nest to get food.
Inhabitants
Wide Open Fields, filled with a plentiful food and water, with a nesting spot for the females, will be a typical territorial spot of male trikes to pick as his territory.
Hierarchy Lead Bull & Lead Matriarch
Herd Mentality
Groups of Trikes are practically unstoppable, they will not make way for any dinosaur, charging at anything that dears to challenge them. Fights are fairly common in these dinosaurs, when they get bored they seem to enjoy having spars, but these never end in the death of either dinosaur.
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