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Theronychus Tyrannos

(sorry for the somewhat poor image quality and the "softness" of it, I couldn't really get a better scan)

Scientific name: theronychus tyrannos (θɪəɹənaɪkɪs tʰaɪɹænoʊs/tʰaɪɹænɪs)
Common name: grey centaur-lion, centaur-lion, Concoridan centaur-lion
Average height: 2.0-2.2 m (male) 2.2-2.3 m (female)
Average weight: ~1,200 lbs (male) ~1,400 lbs (female)
Primary body colors: dark grey with red stripes running horizontal on the abdomen, red stripe running the length of the head (in males)

The Theronychus Tyrannos (lit. tyrant beast-claw) is a member of the theronycha genus. The genus itself is surprisingly diverse, being one of the most prolific and diverse genuses to ever evolve on the planet. Many speculations can be made from the true success story of the Theronynichids, but many attribute their prolific and expansive grasp and success to their centaurism, an evolved trait that originally evolved to help them both outrun larger predators and keep up with smaller, faster prey. However, after millions of years of evolution, their sizes eventually grew, and the smallest member of the genus is about as big as a wolf, which is still pretty large. Their centaurism now gives them the speed to run after fast prey and the weaponry to take down large, grazing creatures like the Baropod Xylefsis.

The T. Tyrannos can be found stalking the plains of west Concordia, near the coast, similar to the local Baropods and the much smaller Stiletodactyls. The niche the T. Tyrannos mostly fills is that of large pursuit predators, with their great size being a representation of that niche. In many ways, they’re like supersized wolves or cheetahs. They are not ambush predators, though, and are most comfortable stalking the plains rathan the stands of trees and the thick inner-continental forests.

The T. Tyrannos is a very social creature, somewhat surprisingly, and packs, called “prides,” can range anywhere from fifteen to twenty five or even thirty members. Often, this pride is led by a small oligarchy of dominant females, typically averaging around three or four members depending on the pride size, and the pride as a whole is led by one old and dominant matriarch. Typically, these dominant females utilize the lesser males and females to catch and bring home prey. Hunting tactics are somewhat interesting. When hunting, lesser males, which are smaller and faster, will eke out a vulnerable prey that they can feast upon, and will begin to chase after it. Typically, they do not give full chase, and instead lead it to a hidden squad of lesser females. Once the prey has been lured to the hidden group, the lesser females will launch out of their hiding, and the males and females will entrap the prey before slaughtering it. However, this is for big prey, prey that either rivals or exceeds their size. When hunting smaller prey, typically one male will give chase, and will run at full speed. To kill, the T. Tyrannos will utilize its well-developed and muscular forelimbs, which no longer serve in locomotion, to stab deep into the prey, rendering it incapable of moving, and will then proceed to deliver the final killing blow with its reduced fang-like pedipalps.

Diet for the T. Tyrannos consists mainly of the abundant Baropods in the area, but they will also eat other large herbivores, and will sometimes even hunt small Stiletodactyls, and, unfortunately, any Stiletodactyl that has been put on the menu of a T. Tyrannos stands little to no chance of escape. One disturbing fact that has been observed in the T. Tyrannos has been the sadistic methods of playing with its food, and this behavior has been most observed with relations between it and the local Stiletodacyls. Essentially, the Concordian T. Tyannos in particular has been observed to play around with its still-live food in a cruel manner before eating it. This has raised many questions over the actual intelligence of this creature, and has begged the question of whether or not this creature could possibly evolve a higher level of awareness. However, despite their savage hunting lives and sadistic playings with their food, they aren’t all tough beaks and claws. Surprisingly, at least in light of their predatory nature, they are very caring creatures, and are fierce protectors of their children, and strong relations between individuals are not unheard of. Though, similar to the local Baropods, the extent of the complexity of this social inner-working is uncertain.

T. Tyrannos reaches sexual maturity only a little over a year after it is born, and only the dominant females of the oligarchy have the reserved right of mating with the males. During the mating season, males will often release attractive pheromones that alert the dominant females of their readiness for egg-bearing and laying. However, the females themselves do not actually take on any vibrant displays, and instead the males will evolve red stripes running the length of their head and sometimes around their eyes, which alert the dominant females that they possess a fertile body and good genes.

Description

Theronychus Tyrannos

(sorry for the somewhat poor image quality and the "softness" of it, I couldn't really get a better scan)

Scientific name: theronychus tyrannos (θɪəɹənaɪkɪs tʰaɪɹænoʊs/tʰaɪɹænɪs)
Common name: grey centaur-lion, centaur-lion, Concoridan centaur-lion
Average height: 2.0-2.2 m (male) 2.2-2.3 m (female)
Average weight: ~1,200 lbs (male) ~1,400 lbs (female)
Primary body colors: dark grey with red stripes running horizontal on the abdomen, red stripe running the length of the head (in males)

The Theronychus Tyrannos (lit. tyrant beast-claw) is a member of the theronycha genus. The genus itself is surprisingly diverse, being one of the most prolific and diverse genuses to ever evolve on the planet. Many speculations can be made from the true success story of the Theronynichids, but many attribute their prolific and expansive grasp and success to their centaurism, an evolved trait that originally evolved to help them both outrun larger predators and keep up with smaller, faster prey. However, after millions of years of evolution, their sizes eventually grew, and the smallest member of the genus is about as big as a wolf, which is still pretty large. Their centaurism now gives them the speed to run after fast prey and the weaponry to take down large, grazing creatures like the Baropod Xylefsis.

The T. Tyrannos can be found stalking the plains of west Concordia, near the coast, similar to the local Baropods and the much smaller Stiletodactyls. The niche the T. Tyrannos mostly fills is that of large pursuit predators, with their great size being a representation of that niche. In many ways, they’re like supersized wolves or cheetahs. They are not ambush predators, though, and are most comfortable stalking the plains rathan the stands of trees and the thick inner-continental forests.

The T. Tyrannos is a very social creature, somewhat surprisingly, and packs, called “prides,” can range anywhere from fifteen to twenty five or even thirty members. Often, this pride is led by a small oligarchy of dominant females, typically averaging around three or four members depending on the pride size, and the pride as a whole is led by one old and dominant matriarch. Typically, these dominant females utilize the lesser males and females to catch and bring home prey. Hunting tactics are somewhat interesting. When hunting, lesser males, which are smaller and faster, will eke out a vulnerable prey that they can feast upon, and will begin to chase after it. Typically, they do not give full chase, and instead lead it to a hidden squad of lesser females. Once the prey has been lured to the hidden group, the lesser females will launch out of their hiding, and the males and females will entrap the prey before slaughtering it. However, this is for big prey, prey that either rivals or exceeds their size. When hunting smaller prey, typically one male will give chase, and will run at full speed. To kill, the T. Tyrannos will utilize its well-developed and muscular forelimbs, which no longer serve in locomotion, to stab deep into the prey, rendering it incapable of moving, and will then proceed to deliver the final killing blow with its reduced fang-like pedipalps.

Diet for the T. Tyrannos consists mainly of the abundant Baropods in the area, but they will also eat other large herbivores, and will sometimes even hunt small Stiletodactyls, and, unfortunately, any Stiletodactyl that has been put on the menu of a T. Tyrannos stands little to no chance of escape. One disturbing fact that has been observed in the T. Tyrannos has been the sadistic methods of playing with its food, and this behavior has been most observed with relations between it and the local Stiletodacyls. Essentially, the Concordian T. Tyannos in particular has been observed to play around with its still-live food in a cruel manner before eating it. This has raised many questions over the actual intelligence of this creature, and has begged the question of whether or not this creature could possibly evolve a higher level of awareness. However, despite their savage hunting lives and sadistic playings with their food, they aren’t all tough beaks and claws. Surprisingly, at least in light of their predatory nature, they are very caring creatures, and are fierce protectors of their children, and strong relations between individuals are not unheard of. Though, similar to the local Baropods, the extent of the complexity of this social inner-working is uncertain.

T. Tyrannos reaches sexual maturity only a little over a year after it is born, and only the dominant females of the oligarchy have the reserved right of mating with the males. During the mating season, males will often release attractive pheromones that alert the dominant females of their readiness for egg-bearing and laying. However, the females themselves do not actually take on any vibrant displays, and instead the males will evolve red stripes running the length of their head and sometimes around their eyes, which alert the dominant females that they possess a fertile body and good genes.