Palaeognathae

Palaeognathae
Habitat	Land
Type	Life
Generator Stats
Base Cost	Entropy 2.54e22
Base Production	Entropy 5.60e17/sec
Max Efficiency	x10,557.42
Requires	Mesozoic Valley Rank 33 Flightless
Chronology
Previous	Tetrapod Anseriformes
Next	Neoaves

Palaeognathae is the 3rd bird generator, and 7th reptile generator, unlocked in the game. It requires Mesozoic Valley Rank 33.

Design

Palaeognathae has the appearance of an North African Ostrich (Struthio camelus camelus). Two runs around in the Savanna section of the Land garden close to the giraffes (Ungulates), zebras (Ungulates) and the Galapagos tortoises (Turtle); and another two runs around in the Plains section. The Palaeognathae's animation also contains them running.

The Palaeognathae makes a calling sound when clicked on.

The Palaeognathae has a single Trophy Animal: The Kiwi. The Palaeognathae is the only bird with only one Trophy Animal.

The kiwi hides in some grass.

The Kiwi

The kiwi most likely represents the North Island brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli) as it is the most common kiwi, but it is very hard to tell the species because of its simple design. Two are deep in the Jungle section of the Land garden. One is stood up next to the gorillas (Ape), and another runs around at the deepest part of the jungle and is very hard to see. The kiwi has an animation of walking and pecking the ground.

The kiwi makes no sound when clicked on.

Description

"A group of mostly-flightless birds. They are notable for their pseudo-reptilian palate, proportionately small brains, and for the tendency for male birds to incubate their species' eggs."

Upgrades

Palaeognathae has 6 upgrades, increasing the generator efficiency with a total x4,400 multiplier.

Icon	Name	Description	Cost	Efficiency	Requires
	Scent Acuity	Kiwis have poor eyesight and rely on their advanced sense of smell for food. They have nostrils at the end of their long beaks, and are able to sniff out prey on the ground.	Entropy 7.99e29	150%	Palaeognathae
	Kick	Ostrich's long legs make them powerful runners, and also give them a strong kick. They also have large claws on their front toe, increasing their damage they can do to attackers.	Entropy 1.23e30	250%	Kiwi Palaeognathae
	Ostriches	The largest living species of bird, the ostrich is flightless, with a long neck and legs. They are fast runners and lay huge eggs.	Entropy 5.08e30	375%	Kick
	Thirst Management	Due to the scarcity of water, emus have evolved to survive without drinking for many days at a time. When they do finally find a safe source of water, they may drink for up to ten minutes straight at a time.	Entropy 1.17e31	450%	Ostriches Palaeognathae
	Emu	Emus are tall flightless birds with long necks and legs. They can run up to 50 kilometers per hour, can go for long periods without eating or drinking water, and feature prominently in Indigenous Australian folklore and mythology.	Entropy 2.05e31	600%	Thirst Management
	Kiwi	Small flightless birds native to New Zealand, kiwis are currently listed as a vulnerable species, as their habitats are currently threatened by deforestation. Their eggs are very large in porportion to their relatively small bodies.	Entropy 4.54e30	175%	Scent Acuity

Achievements

Icon	Name	Description	Requires
	Bye-Bye Big Bird	Two extinct species of Palaeognathae are the Moas of New Zealand and the Elephant Birds of Madagascar. Both could grow to over 3 metres tall. Both went extinct many centuries ago due to overhunting.	25 Palaeognathae
	Wingless Wonders	Birds of the Palaeognathae family are unable to fly. Their wings have become smaller and smaller over the generations, and the muscles in their chest are not developed enough to let them fly.	50 Palaeognathae
	Itty-Bitty Brains	Paleoagnaths have small brains and are cognitively limited, making them one of the less intelligent types of birds. The one exception to this is the kiwi, which has a larger brain similar to that of a parrot.	100 Palaeognathae
	Follow That Bird!	Modern Paleoagnaths can run very quickly, with ostriches able to reach speeds of up to 60 km/h. Many extinct species were believed to have been able to run even faster.	150 Palaeognathae
	Bird Buddies	While they were once hunted to extinction, the large birds of the Palaeognathae family are now prized. They are farmed by humans for their large eggs and meat, kept in zoos and as exotic pets, and even raced for human entertainment.	250 Palaeognathae

Trivia

• "Palaeognathae" translates to "old jaws", referring to their palates, which have been described as more reptilian than other birds' palates. Reptiles are more ancient than birds.
• Emus are the only Paleognathae upgrade not present in the garden.