Kileskus: Lost World of Westland Series Letterbox Hybrid
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Kileskus: Lost World of Westland Series
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Walking through these woods will remind you of the days when the Dinosaur walked the Earth. Come out and see what the world looked like 150 million years ago. And also do a little caching while your at it.
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Name: Kileskus (indigenous for "lizard"); pronounced kie-LESS-kuss
Habitat: Woodlands of central Asia
Historical Period: Middle Jurassic 175 million years ago
Size and Weight: About 9 feet long and 300-400 pounds
Diet: Meat
Distinguishing Characteristics: Bipedal stance; possibly feathers
About Kileskus:
Kileskus is a case study in the subtleties of theropod paleontology: technically, this middle Jurassic dinosaur is classified as a "tyrannosauroid" rather than a "tyrannosaurid," which means it almost, but didn't quite, belong to the exact same evolutionary line that went on to spawn monsters like Tyrannosaurus Rex. In fact, Kileskus' closest relative seems to have been Proceratosaurus, which isn't recognized by most amateurs as a true tyrannosaur, though paleontologists might disagree. However you choose to describe it, the Kileskus was clearly near the top of the food chain in its central Asian habitat, even if it was decidedly shrimpy compared to later tyrannosaurs.
THE DIRECTIONS
Start at posted coordinates and continue walking up the trail 125 PACES keeping the river on your RIGHT. When you get to the next path turn LEFT. Walk another 20 PACES and when you come to the FIRST path STOP and Go RIGHT. Walk another 33 PACES then turn and LOOK RIGHT towards the river. There in front of you will be an ancient looking fallen tree. Bushwhack over and examine the base to find Kilekus.
**** Please be prepared this area can be very muddy at certain times of the year****
****Remember to follow all directions EXACTLY****
****Bring bug spray****
****Good Boots****
****Compass****
This cache is located within The Holliday Forest & Wildlife Preserve a part of the Wayne county park system. All caches are placed with permission. The Holliday Forest & Wildlife Preserve contains approximately 550 acres along the valley of what is known as Tonquish Creek in the northwest part of the County of Wayne.
This land was acquired by the County for the purpose of habitat preservation through the estate of Mr. Arthur J. Richardson, a Detroit Banker. Mr. Richardson, a philanthropist who died in 1938, stipulated in his will that the County establish a park in honor of his uncle William P. Holliday, who was a life long mentor.
It took over twenty years to assemble hundreds of little parcels that eventually became the Holliday Wildlife Preserve in 1958.
This three-mile section of the Tonquish Creek watershed is in its natural state, containing thickets, upland woods, wetlands and meadows. The foot trails that follow the streambed date back to the days of the Potowanami Indians who fished and trapped this rich land. Chief Tonquish was killed and buried on the lands within the preserve |
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