User:HaloDude/Carnigrel

A Carnigrel is a simple term given to a species of carnivorous four-legged beast. Discovered in 2499, Carnigrel were hunted to believed extinction due to being a worrying pest and threat to human colonization of new worlds.

Carnigrels had thick, leather-like skin, which covered all of their body. Each of the four limbs had hardened paw-like feet, similar in appearance to that of a feline species, such as a lion. The four limbs were surprisingly thin in proportion to the size of the Carnigrel, but were often mistaken for being weak. The limbs were very powerful for their size, and the Carnigrel used them to reach speeds of 40mph in short bursts.

A series of small, thorn like horns ran from the bridge of the nose, between the eyes, and down the spine in a neat line. A larger spike was seen on the head, just above the eyes. This horn was likely meant for defense and attack purpose, to bring down prey and/or challenge potential threats. The jaws of the Carnigrel were only just as wide as the shoulder span of the creature, giving an increased bite radius and room for more teeth.

The jaws held many sharp, thick teeth, each tooth seeming over-sized for the creature. The reason for this is because the teeth were similar in size to that of a Great White Shark. The teeth had a large overbite, protruding out of the mouth and resting between two other teeth from the opposite jaw. The Carnigrel had extremely powerful jaws, capable of bending thin metal beams and extremely efficient at stripping flesh from bones, though the consumption of bones was not uncommon with a Carnigrel.

Carnigrel had a very strong pack mentality, and would usually hunt in a group of 3 or 4. It was not uncommon for a single member of a pack to hunt independently ahead of the pack. Each Carnigrel had an average full grown size equivalent to that of a Great Dane (a large breed of canine). A single Carnigrel had a ferocious appetite, but could last approximately 9 months without food, instead entering a prolonged state of sleep similar to hibernation. After these 9 months, should there be no food, Carnigrel would often assert themselves as pack leader and cruelly pick off and eat the weakest member of the pack.

While sounding primitive and brutal, Carnigrel were deceptively cunning. They had extremely strong sense of smell, and had been known to use their strength to damage or break down small trees or structures to obtain their food or prey. Their hunting techniques were similar to known species of canine, targeting the neck and legs of an animal to bring it down and suffocate it.