The Triassic prosauropod Plateosaurus. Sketch by Tim Bekaert, 2006 based on mounted skeleton. This creature is about the size of an elephant, with a powerful tail, a long neck, and broad claws on its front legs. Plateosaurs are one of the largest and most advanced forms of prosauropods, the primitive cousins of such giants as the seismosaurus. A plateosaurus is about 30 feet long, although specimens as long as 40 feet have been reported. They live in large herds, browsing on low-lying vegetation. They can and do rear up on their hind legs in order to reach tall branches, and in order to defend themselves. COMBAT A plateosaurus will usually try to trample its opponent before staying to fight, but if cornered or surrounded rears up on its hind legs and fights with its claws and powerful tail. Trample (Ex): A plateosaurus can literally run over any creatures in its way that are of Large or smaller size. Creatures trampled must make a Reflex save (DC 20 half) or take 2d12+9 damage. The save DC is Strength-based. Originally appeared in Monster Manual (1977).

Originally Posted by Shade of the En World forums. On this Thread

A herbivore
that generally moves about on all fours. They travel in herds that migrate
from feeding ground to feeding ground and are common prey for larger carnivores.

Dinosaur, Plateosaurus
Huge animal
Hit Dice	8d8+40 (76 hp)
Initiative	+0
Speed	30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class	14 (-2 size, +6 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple	+6/+20
Attack	Claw +10 melee (2d6+6)
Full Attack	2 claws +10 melee (2d6+6) and tail slam +8 melee (2d8+3)
Space/Reach	15 ft./10 ft.
Special Attacks	Trample 2d12+9
Special Qualities	Low-Light Vision, Scent
Saves	Fort +12, Ref +6, Will +3
Abilities	Strength 22, Dexterity 11, Constitution 18, Intelligence 1, Wisdom 13, Charisma 7
Skills	Listen +8, Spot +9
Feats	Alertness, Great Fortitude, Multiattack
Environment	Warm deserts and forests
Organization	Solitary, pair or herd (5-20)
Challenge Rating	5
Treasure	None
Alignment	Always neutral
Advancement	9-16 HD (Huge), 17-24 HD (Gargantuan)
Level Adjustment	–

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