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Here we have Compsognathus, an adorable little squirrely-bird dinosaur

Cloned more prolifically by InGen than any other species so far, the "compys" are planned to be a prominent feature of the park's petting zoo; and there have even been discussions about the potential mass sale of the little cuties as pets (though they are relatively skittish, and difficult to train). In preparation for their future role in the petting zoo, adolescents are acclimated to human presence quite early in development; Hammond encourages the children of friends and clients to feed them and play with them.

Using kiwi and assorted passerines as DNA buffers, compy specimens have displayed sophisticated nesting behavior: typically building nests of dry plant material in hollow logs or trees, though they have also shown occasional burrowing habits. Mating behaviors on Isla Sorna have been shown to be in the form of mutual displays: in which both males and females express interest in prospective mates by leaping, fanning the tail, nestling up against them with their necks, and making a distinct raspy warbling sound.

Though primarily carnivorous, preying on small lizards and mice, compys have also been observed eating insects, small crabs, and supplementing their diet with small amounts of moss and fungi. Though expected to have social "pack" behavior, compys have proved to be solitary creatures that hunt alone, and generally only interact with one another for mating or otherwise familial purposes; however they will often choose to nest relatively close to other members of their own species, and have shown inter-nest adoptive behavior (allowing nearby compys to temporarily inhabit their nest in the event that the nest of the other family is destroyed). During mating season, a "flocking" behavior is observed, in which large numbers of compys congregate and perform mass courtship displays. Originally indigenous to small islands, the Compsognathus petting zoo is planned to be situated near the beachfront and harbor of Isla Nublar; on Isla Sorna they are allowed to roam freely, and do so primarily in coastal woodland and beach habitats.

The intelligence of Compsognathus has proved difficult to measure precisely, however it appears to be within the upper range of intelligence for small non-avialan dinosaurs: on a similar level to mice or passerine birds. Though challenging, compys may be trained, and have even displayed a capacity for spatial reasoning, associative learning, and even rudimentary counting (apparently distinguishing quantities of food items up to 3). How this may be applied was contemplated by InGen, but at this time no further plans have been made.

Compys are a staple of the petting zoo in the officially opened Jurassic World.

Description
Here we have Compsognathus, an adorable little squirrely-bird dinosaur

Cloned more prolifically by InGen than any other species so far, the "compys" are planned to be a prominent feature of the park's petting zoo; and there have even been discussions about the potential mass sale of the little cuties as pets (though they are relatively skittish, and difficult to train). In preparation for their future role in the petting zoo, adolescents are acclimated to human presence quite early in development; Hammond encourages the children of friends and clients to feed them and play with them.

Using kiwi and assorted passerines as DNA buffers, compy specimens have displayed sophisticated nesting behavior: typically building nests of dry plant material in hollow logs or trees, though they have also shown occasional burrowing habits. Mating behaviors on Isla Sorna have been shown to be in the form of mutual displays: in which both males and females express interest in prospective mates by leaping, fanning the tail, nestling up against them with their necks, and making a distinct raspy warbling sound.

Though primarily carnivorous, preying on small lizards and mice, compys have also been observed eating insects, small crabs, and supplementing their diet with small amounts of moss and fungi. Though expected to have social "pack" behavior, compys have proved to be solitary creatures that hunt alone, and generally only interact with one another for mating or otherwise familial purposes; however they will often choose to nest relatively close to other members of their own species, and have shown inter-nest adoptive behavior (allowing nearby compys to temporarily inhabit their nest in the event that the nest of the other family is destroyed). During mating season, a "flocking" behavior is observed, in which large numbers of compys congregate and perform mass courtship displays. Originally indigenous to small islands, the Compsognathus petting zoo is planned to be situated near the beachfront and harbor of Isla Nublar; on Isla Sorna they are allowed to roam freely, and do so primarily in coastal woodland and beach habitats.

The intelligence of Compsognathus has proved difficult to measure precisely, however it appears to be within the upper range of intelligence for small non-avialan dinosaurs: on a similar level to mice or passerine birds. Though challenging, compys may be trained, and have even displayed a capacity for spatial reasoning, associative learning, and even rudimentary counting (apparently distinguishing quantities of food items up to 3). How this may be applied was contemplated by InGen, but at this time no further plans have been made.

Compys are a staple of the petting zoo in the officially opened Jurassic World.