Dracalope

Dracalope
Creator	OviraptorFan
Information
Status	Extant
Common Name(s)	Dracalope
Zones	Q
Roles	Base-Consumer, Scavenger
Classification
Genus	Podovolare
Species	Podovolare campicursor
Evolution
Date	January 25th, 2022
Ancestor	Bush Dracuk
Descendants	No results

As the population ofPodovolare velocius increased in zone D and intraspecific competition intensified, some individuals would spread to zone Q. To take advantage of a zone with little competition and plentiful food but is cooler than their ancestral home, these populations of P. velocius would become a new species.

2.5-3 feet long
Originated in Zone Q

As the ancestors of the Dracalope (Podovolare campicursor) left the tropical forests behind and moved out into the open, they had to rely on speed and agility to escape predation from the Terror Hawk. This would lead to the Dracalope having long slender legs and their two central toes developed large nails that function similarly to hooves, the two outer toes on their feet have become reduced and no longer touch the ground.

The Dracalope is mesothermic, their active lifestyle burning enough energy to keep them warm during the cooler winter months. This is partially accomplished due to their larger size compared to their ancestors, which developed because they did not need to maneuver around dense foliage. The dark patterns on their face draw in heat which is transferred to the blood which is spread throughout their bodies. Dracalopes rely on smell along and sight to detect threats. They are crepuscular using the lower light to search for food. While a large portion of their diet is Polyphs, Dracalopes will supplement their diet with carrion.

Being solitary, the Dracalope do not usually encounter one another until the mating season. A male will guard a female and chase off rivals until the female is ready to mate. After mating, the female digs small mounds out of sticks, dirt, and their own feces. Once the nest is set up they lay around 40 eggs. When the young hatch, they are capable of running; this is necessary as C. rhenoscallium or Terror Hawks will prey on them. Young Dracalopes have developed the behavior of forming temporary groups with one another for better threat detection. The juveniles stick together in these unorganized groups until around half of their adult size, after which they split up and become solitary.