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Author: And1

Keywords: extinct marsupial

Date Released: Jan 18 2009

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Compatibility: All Game Versions

Description: Part of the Island Invasion: Oceanic pack
The Marsupial Lion s an extinct species of carnivorous marsupial mammal that lived in Australia from the early to the late Pleistocene.

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Marsupial Lion (german: Beutellöwe)                                   uca: 9931701F dated 18 January 09

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9931701f.uca date: Sun Jan 18 13:56:12 2009
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Animal Type: 9931701F

Marsupial Lion

The Marsupial Lion (Thylacoleo carnifex, the "murderous (or 'meat-cutting')
marsupial lion" from thylakos - pouch, leo - lion, carnifex - murderer,
tormentor, 'butcher') is an extinct species of carnivorous marsupial mammal
that lived in Australia from the early to the late Pleistocene
(1,600,000-46,000 years ago). Despite its name it is not closely related to
Lions but is instead, like most extant (living) marsupials, a member of the
order Diprotodontia. The Marsupial Lion is the largest meat-eating mammal
known to have ever existed in Australia, and one of the largest marsupial
carnivores from anywhere in the world (although see Thylacosmilus and
Borhyaena). Individuals ranged up to around 75 cm (29.5 in) high at the
shoulder and about 150 cm (60 in) from head to tail. Measurements taken from a
number of specimens show that they averaged 100 to 130 kg (220 to 285 lb) in
weight although individuals heavier than 160 kg (350 lb) may not have been
uncommon. This would make them quite comparable to female Lions and Tigers in
general size.
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Animal Characteristics:

Habitat: Savannah; Location: Australia
Minimum happiness needed for chance of breeding: 90.
Preferred shelter: Large Burrow.

Exhibit Preferences:

Foliage:
Acacia Caffra Tree, Thorn Acacia Tree, Palm Tree, Eucalyptus Tree
Hard Quandong Tree, Joshua Tree, Red Gum Tree, Quiver Tree
Prickly Pear Cactus, Saguaro Cactus, Thorn Bush, Yellow Fever Tree
Baobab Tree, Umbrella Thorn Tree, Tall Grass, Grass Tree, Khejri Tree
Sigillaria Tree (DD), Sand Bush (NA), Doum Palm Tree (NA)
Senegal Date Palm (ES), Yucca Tree (ES), Agave Cactus (ES)

Rocks:
Large Rock, Small Rock - Medium, Small Rock - Small, Desert Rock - Formation
Medium Desert Rock (DD), Medium Savannah Rock (DD), Termite Mound (ES)
Small Desert Rock (ES), Large Desert Rock (NA)

Exhibit Construction:

Number of animals allowed per exhibit: 1-4 with 12 squares for each adult.

Exhibit size (for 2 adults): 24 grid squares

Terrain (for exhibit with 24 grid squares):
13 Savannah Grass, 5 Sand, 5 Dirt, 1 Fresh Water

Foliage (for exhibit with 24 grid squares):
3 grid squares should contain foliage.
Foliage that would give the most happiness: Eucalyptus Tree
Since this is a small plant, greatest happiness will occur
if each of the 3 grid squares contains 4 of this plant.

Rocks (for exhibit with 24 grid squares):
2 Small Rock - Small, which is its most liked rock.