Peafowl (Atlantean Peafowl)

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Atlantean Peafowl

ZooTek Phoenix

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Author: Genkicoll

Keywords: fantasy animals, birds

Release Date: Jun 26 2009

Updated: Jul 3 2009 to increase the peafowl's lifespan.

Current gcAtlanteanPeafowl.ztd dated 3 July 2009

File Size: 642.96k

Compatibility: All Game Versions

Description: The Atlantean Peafowl is an odd little peafowl found on a string of islands found in the Atlantic ocean, near the Sargasso Sea, one of the places speculated that the mythical Atlantis might be.
The beautiful coloration of this bird makes it very sought after, yet it's a hard one to keep. The reason? It prefers saltwater to freshwater. So much so that it refuses to drink anything but saltwater.

How does this bird survive on nothing but saltwater? It uses the same mechanics as the Saltwater Crocodile: it cries out tears of salt.

Another thing that makes this bird hard to keep is its nesting practices. It prefers to perch on stone, and nest in high stone crevices. Hens will not lay or brood if those requirements are not met.

A nice stone archway or a pedestal will fit those needs nicely. Where else would such a noble bird expect to perch?

Most enjoys the Palm Tree, Joshua Tree, Rainforest Fern, Water Lily, Water Reed Llala Palm Tree, Tall Grass and Sage Bush in its exhibit.

Many thanks to Jens of ZTU for allowing us to recolor Willie T's original peafowl, and to Sundance for the description and inspiration.

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Additional info:

gcAtlanteanPeafowl.ztd                     uca: 2E07D224 dated 3 July 2009

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Atlantean Peafowl

The Atlantean Peafowl is an odd little peafowl found on a string of islands
found in the Atlantic ocean, near the Sargasso Sea, one of the places
speculated that the mythical Atlantis might be.
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Animal Characteristics:

Habitat: Rainforest; Location: South America
Minimum happiness needed for chance of breeding: 98.
Preferred shelter: Small Lean-to.
Animal can jump.

Exhibit Preferences:

Foliage:
Ulmo Tree, Palm Tree, Mangrove Tree, Elephant Ear Tree, Foxtail Palm Tree
Joshua Tree, Quiver Tree, Prickly Pear Cactus, Saguaro Cactus
Llala Palm Tree, Rainforest Bush, Rainforest Fern, Orchid Tree, Tall Grass
Water Lily, Water Reed, Kapok Tree, Sage Bush, Broadleaf Bush, Christmas Tree
Thouarsus Cycad Tree (DD), Bald Cypress Tree (DD), Fern Bush (DD)
Horsetail (DD), Leptocycas Tree (DD), Monkey Puzzle Tree (DD)
Williamsonia Tree (DD), Sand Bush (NA), Doum Palm Tree (NA)
Desert Flowers (NA), Sea Anemone (MM), Barnacles (MM), Beach Grass (MM)
Brittle Sea Star (MM), Clam Bed (MM), Orange Cup Coral (MM)
Divercate Tree Coral (MM), Feather Duster Worm (MM), Fire Coral (MM)
Kelp (MM), Sea Lettuce (MM), Red Gorgonian (MM), Sargassum (MM)
Sand Dollar (MM), Sea Cucumber (MM), Sea Star (MM), Seaweed (MM)
Sea Grass (MM), Sea Sponge (MM), Stove Pipe Sponge (MM), Tube Worm (MM)
Purple Sea Urchin (MM), Fallen Rainforest Tree (ES), Rainforest Stump (ES)
Rafflesia (ES), Giant Ficus Tree (ES), Durian Tree (ES), Yucca Tree (ES)
Agave Cactus (ES)

Rocks:
Large Rock, Large Rock - 1, Small Rock - Medium, Small Rock - Small
Stone Ruins, Desert Rock - Formation, Deciduous Forest Rock - Formation
Rainforest Rock - Formation, Medium Desert Rock (DD)
Medium Aquatic Rock (DD), Small Ocean Floor Rock (MM)
Medium Coral Formation (MM), Large Ocean Floor Rock (MM)
Medium Ocean Floor Rock (MM), Large Coral Formation (MM), Iceberg (MM)
Isle Rock (MM), Mossy Rainforest Rock (ES), Limestone Rock (ES)
Small Desert Rock (ES), Large Desert Rock (NA)

Exhibit Construction:

Number of animals allowed per exhibit: 2-14 with 10 squares for each adult.

Exhibit size (for 2 adults): 20 grid squares

Terrain (for exhibit with 20 grid squares):
11 Grass, 5 Sand, 2 Gray Stone, 2 Salt Water

Foliage (for exhibit with 20 grid squares):
2 grid squares should contain foliage.
Foliage that would give the most happiness: Llala Palm Tree
Since this is a small plant, greatest happiness will occur
if each of the 2 grid squares contains 4 of this plant.

Rocks (for exhibit with 20 grid squares):
2 Small Rock - Small, which is its most liked rock.

Elevation: Of the 20 squares, 0 nonadjacent squares should be elevated.