Canem Harenae “Sand Dog�
The Sand Dogs have muscled hind legs that allow for maximum force, manoeuvrability, and acceleration. They are an exaggerated feature, being much longer than the forelimbs and providing more force.
It has developed an ability called moisture harvesting. The integument (skin and scales) has developed features so that the water spreads and is soaked into a capillary system. From there it is transported to the mouth where it is ingested.
120 - 150 cm
They possess long ears that have a larger surface area that help with dispersion of heat and it also allows them to detect prey from far away.
The Sand Dog feeds on any creatures it can catch. It is mostly a solitary creature, but it can work in a coalition with other Sand Dogs in other to hunt larger animals such as the Giant Camel. It has no natural predators, but individuals with a weaker immune system can be killed by the poisonous sting from a Poison Suricata.
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