#spinofaarus

Spinofaarus vulgaris is a popular piece of speculative biology and paleoart, depicting a hypothetical, blubbery, seal-like descendant of the Spinosaurus. Conceived as a medium-sized ocean carnivore, it is imagined with a prominent dorsal sail for thermal regulation, occupying a niche similar to modern elephant seals.

•Origins: The concept acts as a playful reaction to constantly changing scientific reconstructions of the real Spinosaurus.

•Appearance: Often visualized as a semi-aquatic, plump creature with a dorsal fin (or sail), merging reptilian and mammalian traits.

•Behavior: Speculated to be an excellent swimmer that uses its ridge to soak up the sun and hunt fish in coastal areas.

By the time Campanian stage rolled around Spinosaurs were extinct. At least, on land they were. The latest surviving members of the clade had transitioned to a fully marine existence. As the Campanian gave way to the Maastrichtian competition from mosasaurs had driven this final lineage to the brink of extinction. Native to the Pacific, Vegafaarus wimmeri is the last spinosaur. With their numbers declining, it is uncertain if even these final survivors will persist to see the close of the Mesozoic.

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unironic spec evo spinofaarus ("what if spinosaurids survived to the end maastrichtian and were more heavily aquatic by that time")

I decided for a little New Year's special, I create a 3d render with all my rigged characters posing! (Guide for each model below)

Characters (left to right): Lisowicia's (center left), Zangoferox (top left), Terry Jr. (bottom left), Inkling (center), Desperado (lisowicia center right-ish), Carcass (center right), Lumpy from HTF (bottom right, dead on ground), Spinofaarus (right), Ferine the thumper (top right) Small Recap and Reflection

Along with that, I did a little art recap throughout the months. I know I haven't posted much besides some OCs and reblogs, but hopefully I will be able to post more of my art soon enough. Also, a couple of words from me regarding my blog below.

After reevaluating the design I decided to redesign Saur's weresaurian form so that it fits more into the wacky world of Pokémon!

Old design