Creature: Anak’ Leboris
Planet of origin: Amora
System of Origin: Amoor’ Ak
Diet: Omnivorous
Eating Habits: Primarily Carnivorous but can digest local flora if unable to find prey.
Habitat: Cliffs and steep mountainsides
Average Lifespan: 25 ~ 35 Planetary orbits (approximately 30 ~ 45 Earth years)
Biology and Physiology: While not the strongest or fastest predator on Amora, the Anak’ Leboris has extremely good eyesight and an intellegence that rivals primative humans. With vision that would put an eagle’s to shame, the Anak’ Leboris can spot even the slightest movement from 6 km (3.73 Miles) away. Anak’ Leboris has up to a 3 meter (10 ft) wingspan and a torso length of up to 2 meters (6.56 ft). They have long tails with a large spade shaped tip that they use to help make sudden turns in the air. Their long snouts house dozens of razor sharp teeth in the front and 8 larger teeth in the rear designed to break up bone and other hard objects. They have 2 sets of eys, the main set is about 48 millimeters (about 2 inches) big (twice the size of the human eye) and face forward, while the other set is only about 20 millimeters (about 0.78 inches) and are place slightly above and to the sides of the main set. Due to their ability to see at such a long distance, the main set of eyes has a very limited field of view. The second set is not able to see in detail but has a very large field of view and is used primarily when attemtping to fly through tight spaces. It has bat-like wings with a hooked claw at the top that helps Anak’ Leboris hold on to the steep cliffs in likes to hunt from. Large talons on each foot are designed to both help hold on to cliff faces as well as to rip into larger prey. Typically weighing 10 ~ 12 kgs (22 ~ 26.5 lb) the Anak’ Leborisis is capable of hunting prey over twice it’s weight solo and can even take down prey that is over 10 times it’s weight when hunting in a pack.
Behavior: The species makes colossal community nests on cliff faces that last for hundreds of generations. Anak’ Leboris will hunt both as a pack or by themselves depending on what prey is most available to them. Hunting pack sizes consist of 3 ~ 5 members and is their prefered method of hunting. When taking on prey much larger than themselves the pack leader will draw the attention of the prey while the other members attack any weak spots they can find and repeatedly rip at it untell the animal dies of bloodloss. Anak’ Leboris tend to get along with each other and will even bring back the remains of their kills to the nest to help feed their young. Both the males and females watch over the young and take turns hunting. Packs can consist of both male and female adult Anak’ Leboris as well as the occasional youngster learning how to hunt in a pack. Anak’ Leboris do not migrate nor do they hibernate in winter, instead they make their nest insulated and food is stored inside to be used as reserves by the community throughout the winter. They still actively hunt in the winter but normally not in packs and are less active than during the warmer seasons.
Reproduction: Female Anak’ Leboris lay eggs bi-monthly regardless of fertilization by a male Anak’ Leboris. The unfertilized egg is consumed by the female if food supplies are low. Anak’ Leboris reproduce in large community wide orgies that consist of every Anak’ Leboris that is able to reproduce at the time. Anak’ Leboris hatch 3 months after they are layed and reach sexual maturity at age 5 for females and 8 for males.