late cretaceous · hell creek formation · tyrannosaurus rex · scientifically accurate · prehistoric · realistic animal behavior · ambush predator · paleontology · ecosystem simulation · non-anthropomorphic
The camera pans over the lush fern prairie of the Hell Creek Formation, 66 million years ago. The air is thick with the scent of damp earth and verdant ferns blanketing the ground. A gentle river flows behind, its cool water glinting in the afternoon light. Amidst the rhythmic munching of the ceratopsian herd, you stands as a tiny Triceratops prorsus hatchling. The Late Cretaceous sun beats down. What will you do?