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[[Image:Dinosaurs.jpg|thumb|300px|Photos of some Thorn Beasts that didn't make it into the original game.]] | [[Image:Dinosaurs.jpg|thumb|300px|Photos of some Thorn Beasts that didn't make it into the original game.]] | ||
'''Halo Dinosaurs''' are native lifeforms to [[Halo]], possibly exclusive to [[Installation 04]]. They are both bipedal and quadruped in stature and somewhat resemble [[Earth]]'s dinosaurs. <ref>[[Halo E3 2000 Trailer]]</ref> The larger animals' names are known as [[Thorn Beast]]s and the smaller one has been identified as a [[Blind Wolf]]. <ref>[[Halo 2: Collector's Edition DVD|Halo 2 Collectors Edition Disc]]</ref> | '''Halo Dinosaurs''' are native lifeforms to [[Halo]], possibly exclusive to [[Installation 04]]. They are both bipedal and quadruped in stature and somewhat resemble [[Earth]]'s dinosaurs. <ref>[[Halo E3 2000 Trailer]]</ref> The larger animals' names are known as [[Thorn Beast]]s and the smaller one has been identified as a [[Blind Wolf]]. <ref>[[Halo 2: Collector's Edition DVD|''Halo 2'' Collectors Edition Disc]]</ref> | ||
Although they did not make it to the final cut of the game, this does not exclude them from [[Halo]] as a whole. For example, [[Engineers]] didn't make the final cut for [[Halo]] either, but they were depicted in the [[Halo Novel]]s. A pack of [[Brute]]s ate a Thorn Beast in [[Halo: Contact Harvest]]. It's unknown if these animals are meant to be there, or if they are even canon to the plot of ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', but just unseen. | Although they did not make it to the final cut of the game, this does not exclude them from ''[[Halo]]'' as a whole. For example, [[Engineers]] didn't make the final cut for ''[[Halo]]'' either, but they were depicted in the [[Halo Novel]]s. A pack of [[Brute]]s ate a Thorn Beast in ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''. It's unknown if these animals are meant to be there, or if they are even canon to the plot of ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', but just unseen. | ||
===The Dino-Birds=== | ===The Dino-Birds=== | ||
''Main Article: [[Dino-Birds]]'' | ''Main Article: [[Dino-Birds]]'' | ||
On the levels [[Delta Halo (Level)|Delta Halo]], [[Regret (Level)|Regret]], [[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]] and [[High Charity (Level)|High Charity]], there are birds flying around in the sky. They are also in the [[Halo 3]] multiplayer maps [[Guardian]], [[Epitaph]] and [[Last Resort]] where they can be examined more closely by using Flycam in Theater or Editor Mode in [[Forge]]. At first they seem like dinosaurs, but they are seen in [[High Charity]], so it is also possible that the [[Covenant]] brought "food," and they are seen on [[Installation 05]] because they would breed quickly. But then, if they are dinosaurs, the [[Covenant]] might bring specimens to their holy city. It may never be known if they are dinosaurs or wildlife brought by the [[Covenant]] to use as hunting game. This could be confirmed by the existence of the supply ship complete with a hunting preserve, [[Infinite Succor]] from the [[Halo Graphic Novel]]. [[Bungie]] may very well be the only ones to ever know. | On the levels ''[[Delta Halo (Level)|Delta Halo]]'', ''[[Regret (Level)|Regret]]'', ''[[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]]'' and ''[[High Charity (Level)|High Charity]]'', there are birds flying around in the sky. They are also in the ''[[Halo 3]]'' multiplayer maps ''[[Guardian]]'', ''[[Epitaph]]'' and ''[[Last Resort]]'' where they can be examined more closely by using Flycam in Theater or Editor Mode in [[Forge]]. At first they seem like dinosaurs, but they are seen in ''[[High Charity]]'', so it is also possible that the [[Covenant]] brought "food," and they are seen on [[Installation 05]] because they would breed quickly. But then, if they are dinosaurs, the [[Covenant]] might bring specimens to their holy city. It may never be known if they are dinosaurs or wildlife brought by the [[Covenant]] to use as hunting game. This could be confirmed by the existence of the supply ship complete with a hunting preserve, ''[[Infinite Succor]]'' from the ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''. [[Bungie]] may very well be the only ones to ever know. | ||
[[Image:possible halo dinosaurs.JPG|thumb|left|The Dino-birds of [[Installation 05]]]] | [[Image:possible halo dinosaurs.JPG|thumb|left|The Dino-birds of [[Installation 05]]]] | ||
Also, since we know that Halo contains a vast multitude of terrains and environments, much like [[Earth]], it is possible that life has been developing on Halo over the 100,000 years that they have been dormant, such animals like the dino birds. Another reason why animals may NOT be seen is because they have the calcium store necessary for the [[Flood]] to infect, so the animals may have been destroyed by the guardians of the construct, and only avian-like animals survive since it was mentioned that [[Drones]] do not have sufficient calcium mass to sustain the [[Flood]]. | Also, since we know that Halo contains a vast multitude of terrains and environments, much like [[Earth]], it is possible that life has been developing on Halo over the 100,000 years that they have been dormant, such animals like the dino birds. Another reason why animals may NOT be seen is because they have the calcium store necessary for the [[Flood]] to infect, so the animals may have been destroyed by the guardians of the construct, and only avian-like animals survive since it was mentioned that [[Drones]] do not have sufficient calcium mass to sustain the [[Flood]]. | ||
In [[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]] these "birds" can be shot and killed; they are difficult to hit and, after being killed, they turn into a splatter of red blood. | In ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]'' these "birds" can be shot and killed; they are difficult to hit and, after being killed, they turn into a splatter of red blood. | ||
It is highly likely that there is no real animal life on the [[Halo Installations]] because the [[Monitors]] used them as food for the [[Flood]] so they could further study them. The birds could be too hard to obtain for the [[Forerunners]] and/or their bodies do not contain enough calcium for the [[Flood]] to feed off of. | It is highly likely that there is no real animal life on the [[Halo Installations]] because the [[Monitors]] used them as food for the [[Flood]] so they could further study them. The birds could be too hard to obtain for the [[Forerunners]] and/or their bodies do not contain enough calcium for the [[Flood]] to feed off of. | ||
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''Main Article: [[Moths]]'' | ''Main Article: [[Moths]]'' | ||
These moth-like creatures are only seen in the dark, tension-filled swamps of ''[[343 Guilty Spark]].'' They are one of the first animals seen in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. | |||
These moth-like creatures are only seen in the dark, tension-filled swamps of ''[[343 Guilty Spark]].'' They are one of the first animals seen in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. | |||
===Other=== | ===Other=== | ||
Animal calls were heard in [[343 Guilty Spark]] along with the moths. One of the most common sounds was the sound of an owl hooting. However, there were also some cricket sounds. | Animal calls were heard in ''[[343 Guilty Spark]]'' along with the moths. One of the most common sounds was the sound of an owl hooting. However, there were also some cricket sounds. | ||
===Sea Worms=== | ===Sea Worms=== | ||
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Seen on the level ''[[Silent Cartographer (Level)|Silent Cartographer]]''. | |||
These Sea Worms floated harmlessly on the surface of the water. | These Sea Worms floated harmlessly on the surface of the water. | ||
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===Flood Stalk Plants=== | ===Flood Stalk Plants=== | ||
Seen in: ''[[Backwash (Level)|Backwash]]'', ''[[343 Guilty Spark (Level)|343 Guilty Spark]]'', ''[[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]]'' and ''[[High Charity (Level)|High Charity]]''. | |||
===Forerunner Trees=== | ===Forerunner Trees=== | ||
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===Bushes=== | ===Bushes=== | ||
Seen in: ''[[Halo (Level)|Halo]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||