Research Notes - Lapras
Plesiosaurus melodii
Being reptilian Pokémon that have emerged from a lineage millions of years old, many people believe that Lapras are saurians like Meganium or Tyrantrum. However, they are actually a separate order entirely, thought to have evolved from a group of primitive, terrestrial reptiles that returned to the sea. The size and the barrenness of the polar habitats of these Pokémon were the main factors that allowed them to survive for so long despite being so gentle. Because they only give birth to one offspring at a time and their said offspring take years to mature, conservation efforts regarding this Pokémon are slow (though they have been notably successful in Alola).
Diet |
Lapras are omnivorous Pokémon. They will catch small fish and aquatic invertebrates while swimming, but also feed on algae and even plants that grow near the shore.
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Care |
Lapras are social and enjoy being in pods. Since assembling an entire pod of these Pokémon is a difficult task even for conservationists, trainers should instead allow them to spend time with their other Pokémon; they are amicable and will easily make friends. They dislike large crowds of strangers, however. Though they spend most of their time in cold waters, they do migrate to warmer areas in the spring and can withstand a wide range of temperatures.
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Caution |
These Pokémon are very docile and benevolent. There have been no recorded cases of Lapras, wild or trained, intentionally attacking a person without being provoked. Even riding on a Lapras’s back is a relatively safe method of transportation, as they always keep a close eye on their passengers and will quickly come to the rescue of those who accidentally fall off.
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