Tarunian Leopard Wolf

Native to the northern hemisphere of Tarun, the Leopard Wolf is an agile stealth predator. With large, padded feet, it is capable of traversing across the snowy terrain without fear of falling into drifts or hollows. It is exceedingly adept at climbing Cliffside and using the long, horizontal trunks of the Pachdera Tree for sneaking up on prey thanks in large part to it's tail. From birth, a Leopard Wolf's tail measures nearly half of the creatures total length.

The Tarunan do not have ghost stories. Their memories are crystal clear and they shared exacting details in their oral tradition. They are not easily frightened, even amongst the young.
For the White Laughter however, they appear to have made an exception.

These creatures were once thought to be solitary hunters, mostly due to survivors of attacks only having seen one. Recent scientific studies have revealed that these creatures live in large family units called packs.

Additional Information

Social Structure

A Chuffery of Leopard Wolves

Now known for their group hunting tactics, the Leopard Wolf was once believed to be a solitary predator. In truth, research shows that members of a Chufffery, usually numbering in the tens of members, take turns in stalking prey such as the Snow Ants or Red-Wingged Pelican. Larger prey, like the Moon Bear usually see two or three larger females bring them down.
The chuffery acts as a family unit. It is unknown if there is a hierarchy amongst the Leopard Wolves, though the largest female tends to do tbe most hunting while males are observed taking care of and teaching the young.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Thanks to it's over large ears and eyes, the quiet, blank white snowy enviroment of the artic is full of sounds and sights for the Leopard Wolf. It's long fluffy tail gives it excellent balance, and large paws and powerful legs couple together into an animal that can leap nearly 12 meters in the air and land perfectly on a snowy bank without sinking.

Average Height

.64m at the shoulder

Average Weight

43kg

Average Length

1.8m

Geographic Distribution

• Artic Tauran