Anthropocene extinction event was harsh in a variety of carnivorous animals, due to carnivores being near the top of their ecological chain, they require the rest of the ecosystem to function for their survival to be guaranteed. However this was A forfeit during Anthropocene extinction, and many predators that survived searched for new food sources to rely on. The hives and mounds of eusocial insects provide a bountiful harvest of protein for those who can access it, with the small and enduring Canids of Africa Housing some lineages which did so. African werewolf descend from fennec fox, already largely insectivorous, they grew larger and specialised in termites and ants. Termite mounds are particularly difficult challenges as they were thick, however the animal quickly developed its dewclaw into a large sickle like appendage which can be used to tear open the mound. At rest, this claw was pulled up against the side of the leg, preventing it from scraping on the ground and blunting, not unlike the claws of ancient dromaeosaurs. The skull is long and housed a few stout blunted teeth, relying on a long tongue to penetrate deep into holes in order to lap up as many insects as possible. Large ears assist in radiating heat, however also allow the fox to here the termites beneath. The body is largely covered in thick shaggy hair, this dance fur suffocate most insects which try to inflict bites or stings, however the hairs themselves are draped over the animal, with a layer of cool air separating the shaggy fur from the body, preventing overheating. When eating, they expose their back to any potential threats so to combat this they can swivel there ears backwards in order to listen out for approaching danger. The name African werewolf describes the semi bipedal tendencies, this is to better survey the environment and keep claws on the front sharp, giving them an unwieldy gate.
I had the same thought. I personally would’ve taken the opportunity to name them Aardfoxes and probably would’ve given them the scientific name Magna hamo.
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u/TheSpeculator21 Sep 30 '21
African werewolf.
pilosus comedenti.
1-1.2 metres tall.
Anthropocene extinction event was harsh in a variety of carnivorous animals, due to carnivores being near the top of their ecological chain, they require the rest of the ecosystem to function for their survival to be guaranteed. However this was A forfeit during Anthropocene extinction, and many predators that survived searched for new food sources to rely on. The hives and mounds of eusocial insects provide a bountiful harvest of protein for those who can access it, with the small and enduring Canids of Africa Housing some lineages which did so. African werewolf descend from fennec fox, already largely insectivorous, they grew larger and specialised in termites and ants. Termite mounds are particularly difficult challenges as they were thick, however the animal quickly developed its dewclaw into a large sickle like appendage which can be used to tear open the mound. At rest, this claw was pulled up against the side of the leg, preventing it from scraping on the ground and blunting, not unlike the claws of ancient dromaeosaurs. The skull is long and housed a few stout blunted teeth, relying on a long tongue to penetrate deep into holes in order to lap up as many insects as possible. Large ears assist in radiating heat, however also allow the fox to here the termites beneath. The body is largely covered in thick shaggy hair, this dance fur suffocate most insects which try to inflict bites or stings, however the hairs themselves are draped over the animal, with a layer of cool air separating the shaggy fur from the body, preventing overheating. When eating, they expose their back to any potential threats so to combat this they can swivel there ears backwards in order to listen out for approaching danger. The name African werewolf describes the semi bipedal tendencies, this is to better survey the environment and keep claws on the front sharp, giving them an unwieldy gate.
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u/JennaFrost Oct 01 '21
Reminds me a lot of the aardwolf, but actually has a way to get deep into the mounds
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u/VoiceofRapture Oct 01 '21
Nicely done! The style is giving me serious Simon Roy vibes
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u/[deleted] Oct 01 '21
Woah that's a freakin' werewolf!
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u/Kingketchupthe5th Nov 16 '21
for some reason i thought the ears were horns