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[[File:forest_golanei.png|thumb|right|100x|Forest Golanei - digital photo manipulation by ''Sebastian Romu'']] | [[File:forest_golanei.png|thumb|right|100x|Forest Golanei - digital photo manipulation by ''Sebastian Romu'']] | ||
= | ==About== | ||
:Great fearsome beasts of the Entorian wilds. The short haired, broad shouldered golanei are very capable hunters and trackers. Generally attacking from ambush, these beasts are capable of extreme patience, and have be known to track a quarry for weeks before making a move. | :Great fearsome beasts of the Entorian wilds. The short haired, broad shouldered golanei are very capable hunters and trackers. Generally attacking from ambush, these beasts are capable of extreme patience, and have be known to track a quarry for weeks before making a move. | ||
;Common Names: Göl (Kythus) / Golanei (Waejir) | ;Common Names: Göl (Kythus) / Golanei (Waejir) | ||
=Description= | ==Description== | ||
;Classification:Mammal | ;Classification:Mammal | ||
;Size:200-300 kilograms (450-700 pounds), 2-3 metres (6 feet 6 inches - 10 feet) standing on hind legs. Half as tall at shoulder when on all fours. | ;Size:200-300 kilograms (450-700 pounds), 2-3 metres (6 feet 6 inches - 10 feet) standing on hind legs. Half as tall at shoulder when on all fours. | ||
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;Variance:Notable differences between sub-species. | ;Variance:Notable differences between sub-species. | ||
=Ecology= | ==Ecology== | ||
;Habitat:Varies with sub-species. | ;Habitat:Varies with sub-species. | ||
;Diet:Primarily carnivores eating a variety of small and large prey animals, fish, and birds. | ;Diet:Primarily carnivores eating a variety of small and large prey animals, fish, and birds. | ||
=Behaviour= | ==Behaviour== | ||
;Social grouping:With the exception of one subspecies these predators tend to be solitary and quiet territorial, claiming a hunting ground many leagues across. Adult males will compete for territory, which overlap the ranges of several females. | ;Social grouping:With the exception of one subspecies these predators tend to be solitary and quiet territorial, claiming a hunting ground many leagues across. Adult males will compete for territory, which overlap the ranges of several females. | ||
;Temperament:Aggressive. | ;Temperament:Aggressive. | ||
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;Reproduction:Females will mate every 2-3 years in the autumn, and typically produce a pair of young during their winter hibernation. | ;Reproduction:Females will mate every 2-3 years in the autumn, and typically produce a pair of young during their winter hibernation. | ||
=Sub-Species= | ==Sub-Species== | ||
==Forest Golanei== | ===Forest Golanei=== | ||
:Brown and grey dappled fur allows these beasts an impressive level of camouflage in their preferred environment. | :Brown and grey dappled fur allows these beasts an impressive level of camouflage in their preferred environment. | ||
==Mountain Golanei== | ===Mountain Golanei=== | ||
:With fur ranging from black to auburn, the mountain golanei tend to alpine forests and meadows. | :With fur ranging from black to auburn, the mountain golanei tend to alpine forests and meadows. | ||
==Northern== | ===Northern=== | ||
:The largest of the golanei species, the northern golanei are renowned for being the most vicious, and capable hunters in the cold tundra wastes they call home. | :The largest of the golanei species, the northern golanei are renowned for being the most vicious, and capable hunters in the cold tundra wastes they call home. | ||
:A mottled fur ranging from white to silvery grey in colour aids them in blending into the snowy terrain during the cold seasons. | :A mottled fur ranging from white to silvery grey in colour aids them in blending into the snowy terrain during the cold seasons. | ||
:They tend to be more nomadic in their behaviour, following the herds of prey they require to sustain themselves through the long winters. | :They tend to be more nomadic in their behaviour, following the herds of prey they require to sustain themselves through the long winters. | ||
==Pack Golanei== | ===Pack Golanei=== | ||
:Averaging about half the size, but no less territorial than their solo cousins, this species of golanei form family prides numbering 4-24 members. | :Averaging about half the size, but no less territorial than their solo cousins, this species of golanei form family prides numbering 4-24 members. | ||
:They tend to claim larger swathes of territory supported by their greater numbers, and a strict pack hierarchy within the group. | :They tend to claim larger swathes of territory supported by their greater numbers, and a strict pack hierarchy within the group. | ||
==Plains Golanei== | ===Plains Golanei=== | ||
:Brown to tawny fur graces these giants. The males also sport manes of much longer hair about their neck and shoulders, usually in a darker hue than their main colouration | :Brown to tawny fur graces these giants. The males also sport manes of much longer hair about their neck and shoulders, usually in a darker hue than their main colouration | ||
=Domestication= | ==Domestication== | ||
;General:Occasional captured cubs can be trained for animal spectacles or pit fighting. | ;General:Occasional captured cubs can be trained for animal spectacles or pit fighting. | ||
;Resources:Hides, Meat. | ;Resources:Hides, Meat. | ||
=See Also= | ==Stories== | ||
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==See Also== | |||
:[[Alësva Kwäŧygölnu]] | :[[Alësva Kwäŧygölnu]] | ||
[[Category:Fauna]] | [[Category:Fauna]] | ||
[[Category:Mammal]] | [[Category:Mammal]] | ||
Revision as of 07:59, 5 February 2020
About
- Great fearsome beasts of the Entorian wilds. The short haired, broad shouldered golanei are very capable hunters and trackers. Generally attacking from ambush, these beasts are capable of extreme patience, and have be known to track a quarry for weeks before making a move.
- Common Names
- Göl (Kythus) / Golanei (Waejir)
Description
- Classification
- Mammal
- Size
- 200-300 kilograms (450-700 pounds), 2-3 metres (6 feet 6 inches - 10 feet) standing on hind legs. Half as tall at shoulder when on all fours.
- Appearance
- Massive, muscular, broad shouldered thick short neck, blunt face, with a wide mouth, and rounded ears. Wide long clawed padded feet, and short tails. Short haired fur in most species.
- Sexual dimorphism
- Males tend to be about 50% larger than females.
- Variance
- Notable differences between sub-species.
Ecology
- Habitat
- Varies with sub-species.
- Diet
- Primarily carnivores eating a variety of small and large prey animals, fish, and birds.
Behaviour
- Social grouping
- With the exception of one subspecies these predators tend to be solitary and quiet territorial, claiming a hunting ground many leagues across. Adult males will compete for territory, which overlap the ranges of several females.
- Temperament
- Aggressive.
- Intelligence
- Cunning animal.
- Reproduction
- Females will mate every 2-3 years in the autumn, and typically produce a pair of young during their winter hibernation.
Sub-Species
Forest Golanei
- Brown and grey dappled fur allows these beasts an impressive level of camouflage in their preferred environment.
Mountain Golanei
- With fur ranging from black to auburn, the mountain golanei tend to alpine forests and meadows.
Northern
- The largest of the golanei species, the northern golanei are renowned for being the most vicious, and capable hunters in the cold tundra wastes they call home.
- A mottled fur ranging from white to silvery grey in colour aids them in blending into the snowy terrain during the cold seasons.
- They tend to be more nomadic in their behaviour, following the herds of prey they require to sustain themselves through the long winters.
Pack Golanei
- Averaging about half the size, but no less territorial than their solo cousins, this species of golanei form family prides numbering 4-24 members.
- They tend to claim larger swathes of territory supported by their greater numbers, and a strict pack hierarchy within the group.
Plains Golanei
- Brown to tawny fur graces these giants. The males also sport manes of much longer hair about their neck and shoulders, usually in a darker hue than their main colouration
Domestication
- General
- Occasional captured cubs can be trained for animal spectacles or pit fighting.
- Resources
- Hides, Meat.
