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Ouranosaurus (meaning "brave lizard") is a genus of herbivorous basal hadrosauriform dinosaur relative of the Iguanodon that lived during the Aptian stage of the Early Cretaceous period of modern-day Niger and Cameroon. Ouranosaurus had a hump similar to that of present day camels. Ouranosaurus lived in Africa during the Cretaceous period, alongside predators like Suchomimus, Eocarcharia, and Sarcosuchus, and was their common prey.
Jurassic Park franchise[]
Ouranosaurus is one of the many dinosaurs from Africa that appeared in the Dinopedia section of the Jurassic Park Institute.
Characteristics[]
These clones of Ouranosaurus have a dark brown color on their body, a cream-colored underside, blue crest, and an orange colored sail with cream-colored stripes running horizontally across it. The clones also had a dewclaw on their hind limbs, which the original animals lacked in real life. They also have the ability to gallop on all fours.
Behavior[]
The Ouranosaurus has exhibited territorial defense behavior in response to the presence of Scorpios rex, a predatory hybrid, which has disrupted their habitat and limited access to resources. This stressor has triggered a threat response, leading the Ouranosaurus to aggressively defend their territory and scarce resources from perceived threats, including campers and Bumpy the Ankylosaurus. The Ouranosaurus has also displayed pursuit behavior, chasing trespassers into the sea and continuing to attack even when they attempt to escape by boat, demonstrating a heightened sense of vigilance and aggression in response to the perceived threat. This behavior is an adaptive response to the presence of a formidable predator, and is characterized by increased territorial marking, threat displays, and aggressive behavior towards perceived threats. The behavior of Ouranosaurus is consistent with a "fight-or-flight" response, prioritizing survival and defense of their territory over other behaviors.
History[]
Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous[]
Ouranosaurus was one of the dinosaurs bred by InGen on Isla Nublar for Jurassic World prior to the 2015 incident. However, it is unknown if they were ever shown to the public. Following the events, they were one of many dinosaurs left to roam free on the island, and potentially competed with other ornithopods such as Parasaurolophus, Parasaurolophus lux, Edmontosaurus, and Corythosaurus.
Season 3[]
"Safe Harbor"[]
While a group of survivors stranded on Isla Nublar after the Jurassic World Incident were searching through an abandoned dock for supplies, they were attacked by a very territorial Ouranosaurus pair. One of the Ouranosaurus engages in a brief confrontation with Bumpy. However the Ouranosaurus is easily defeated and accepts its defeat.
The children eventually arrive back at their boat and attempt to escape with it, but the Ouranosaurus swim after them until the kids set off fireworks and scare the dinosaurs away.
Shortly afterwards, at least one Ouranosaurus was killed by the Scorpios rex, albeit it is unknown if it was either member of the pair from the docks.
"Eye of the Storm"[]
During the opening of the episode, one lone individual can be seen running amongst a herd of Parasaurolophus, Ankylosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Gallimimus, Sinoceratops, and Stegosaurus, spooked by the Hybrid’s presence.
Following the death of the monstrous hybrids, it is unknown how many more Ouranosaurus survived. However, those that did survive up until 2018 had to face an even greater threat, the eruption of Mt. Sibo. While none were seen aboard the Arcadia nor in the immediate aftermath, it is know that by 2022, there were populations of Ouranosaurus in Italy and (potentially) in Louisiana.
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory[]
Season 1[]
Ouranosaurus sounds can be heard, indicating that at least one was residing in the DPW Harbor in the United States.
Season 4[]
Sometime prior to 2022, several Ouranosaurus were moved to Biosyn Valley in the Dolomite Mountains of Italy. During the 2022 incident, they were remotely herded into the main facility as the forest burned due to the flaming Giant Locusts.
Post-2022[]
By 2027, the planet’s ecology had proven inhospitable to de-extinct wildlife, except for in isolated regions around the equator. It is unknown what happened to the Ouranosaurus in Louisiana or Italy. Whether or not they survived to 2027 remains unconfirmed, as it the fate of all the dinosaurs in Biosyn’s Sanctuary.
Gallery[]
Promotional Images[]
Ouranosaurus from Jurassic Park Institute
Camp Cretaceous Model
Concept Art
Transparent Ouranosaurus render
Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous[]
Ouranosaurus attacking a jeep.
Ouranosaurus roaring.
Trivia[]
- The scene with the Ouranosaurus chasing Kenji though the crates is similar to the Kaprosuchus chase from Series 4, Episode 2 of the ITV series Primeval.
- Some concept art for Camp Cretaceous portrays Ouranosaurus with a similar colour scheme to that of the one on the Jurassic Park Institute.
- Ouranosaurus was originally supposed to appear in the Riverside scene for Jurassic Park III, but it was cut from the film. However, the animals appear to be Spinosaurus.
- According to concept art from Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Season 2, the Ouranosaurus was supposed to appear on the Mballos farm in Senegal. However, it's unknown if any specimens actually lived in the wild in the country.
- The Ouranosaurus seen as an animation in Jurassic World: Rebirth bears a similar color scheme to the Spinosaurus from the same film, leading to confusion amongst fans as to what the species was. However, unlike the Spinosaurus, the sail-backed creature was quadrupedal, had a more ornithopod-like skull and a differently shaped sail and tail.
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