The Giant Huntsbeast

The tearer bird is the largest predator that roams the Blue Sea. As the apex predator, he is feared by many, and fears few. Tearer birds are relentless, discreet hunters., that can track its prey for rides (one ride is about 20 km), but are hardly visible. Camporaptors live in small familial groups, and have complex hunting strategies.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Camporaptor posseses large, strong limbs, and slashing claws. But its most deadly weapon surely is its large, cerrated beak. It has enough force to break bones and tear spines.

Ecology and Habitats

The giant huntsbeasts roam open land, in the tall grasses of the Blue Sea. They also fancy bushy zones, as well as sparse woods.

Dietary Needs and Habits

The giant huntsbeast is an exclusive carnivore. It hunts preys in all ranges of sizes, mainly other birds, and marginnaly humans.

Biological Cycle

The breeding season begins at the end of Velii [winter]. The egg is laid when it stops freezing during the nights. The females lays two to three eggs, that she will brood for fourty days, until the cubs hatch. At birth, hatchlings weigh around three parts. The cups will grow for three to four years.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Giant huntsbeasts live in small familial groups of 3 to 8 members, plus the cubs.

Domestication

Rarely tried, never successful, according to the reports of the Academical Society of Amaal. Very often, it ended with the death of the tamer.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

The great flat plains of the Blue Sea.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Camporaptors see as well in dailight as in the darkest nights, thanks to their two pairs of eyes.

Scientific Name

Camporaptor manivenator

Lifespan

20-30 years

Average Height

7.5 crosses at the shoulder

Average Weight

1 barrel

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

a light blue-green-ish grey, with dark vertical stripes and dark spots on the body, limbs and ornementation, while the neck has numerous small dark spots