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:The false garke is not a garke at all, but another creature often mistaken for its more vicious namesake. Herbivores which behave in a much less aggressive manner. | :The false garke is not a garke at all, but another creature often mistaken for its more vicious namesake. Herbivores which behave in a much less aggressive manner. | ||
;Common Names: False Garke, Burrow Garke | ;Common Names: False Garke, Burrow Garke | ||
=Description= | ==Description== | ||
;Classification:Mammal | ;Classification:Mammal | ||
;Size:18-27 kilograms (40-60 pounds), 1.2 metres (4 feet) in length. | ;Size:18-27 kilograms (40-60 pounds), 1.2 metres (4 feet) in length. | ||
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;Variance:False garke hides can be a variety of browns and reds in different patterns which aid in natural camouflage. | ;Variance:False garke hides can be a variety of browns and reds in different patterns which aid in natural camouflage. | ||
=Ecology= | ==Ecology== | ||
;Habitat:The false garke is a herbivorous pack creature of the plains. | ;Habitat:The false garke is a herbivorous pack creature of the plains. | ||
;Diet:Fruit, grasses, flowers and leaves of succulents. | ;Diet:Fruit, grasses, flowers and leaves of succulents. | ||
=Behaviour= | ==Behaviour== | ||
;Social grouping:Colonies number between 20-30 adults forming complex tunnelled nests underground, and ranging out to collect foodstuff in groups of 3-6 foragers. | ;Social grouping:Colonies number between 20-30 adults forming complex tunnelled nests underground, and ranging out to collect foodstuff in groups of 3-6 foragers. | ||
;Temperament:Generally wary. Nest complexes will have multiple entrances and guards at watch over the colony during daylight hours. | ;Temperament:Generally wary. Nest complexes will have multiple entrances and guards at watch over the colony during daylight hours. | ||
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;Reproduction:Young are born live, in broods of 3-4 whelps, each spring during the flowering season. | ;Reproduction:Young are born live, in broods of 3-4 whelps, each spring during the flowering season. | ||
=Sub-Species= | ==Sub-Species== | ||
:<!--list of sub-species with notable differences--> | :<!--list of sub-species with notable differences--> | ||
=Domestication= | ==Domestication== | ||
;General:None | ;General:None | ||
;Resources:Fur, Meat | ;Resources:Fur, Meat | ||
=See Also= | ==See Also== | ||
[[Garke]] | [[Garke]] | ||
[[Category:Fauna]] | [[Category:Fauna]] | ||
[[Category:Mammal]] | [[Category:Mammal]] | ||
Revision as of 20:13, 4 February 2020
About
- The false garke is not a garke at all, but another creature often mistaken for its more vicious namesake. Herbivores which behave in a much less aggressive manner.
- Common Names
- False Garke, Burrow Garke
Description
- Classification
- Mammal
- Size
- 18-27 kilograms (40-60 pounds), 1.2 metres (4 feet) in length.
- Appearance
- Their fur ranges in colour through browns and reddish shades with a lighter belly. Long necked and medium tailed, false garke move about on the bellies. They have vestigial legs barely noticeable on close inspection.
- Sexual Dimorphism
- Males of the species tend to be slightly larger than females.
- Variance
- False garke hides can be a variety of browns and reds in different patterns which aid in natural camouflage.
Ecology
- Habitat
- The false garke is a herbivorous pack creature of the plains.
- Diet
- Fruit, grasses, flowers and leaves of succulents.
Behaviour
- Social grouping
- Colonies number between 20-30 adults forming complex tunnelled nests underground, and ranging out to collect foodstuff in groups of 3-6 foragers.
- Temperament
- Generally wary. Nest complexes will have multiple entrances and guards at watch over the colony during daylight hours.
- Intelligence
- Animal
- Reproduction
- Young are born live, in broods of 3-4 whelps, each spring during the flowering season.
Sub-Species
Domestication
- General
- None
- Resources
- Fur, Meat
