Banebestower

Banebestower is a herbivorous grazer with the capability of breathing out a poisonous breath used to deter predation.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Banebestowers have a piglike face with horns that extend out and up from their head, which are displayed in both sexes. They also have a stiff bristled mane with long fur hanging from their chin to the base of the neck, and a long furred tail akin to a wildebeest and cloven hooves.

Genetics and Reproduction

Banebestower are social and live in a female dominated herds made up of the mother and her children but male offspring will leave once he is sexual mature and the female offspring will usually stay with their mother or leave and make their own territory. During breeding season the males will sniff out a group of females, fight off the competition if victorious then he'll breed with them.

Ecology and Habitats

Banebestowers are found in the warmer parts of Ketron around the swamps, grasslands and Savannas. Where they eat grasses, flowers and poisonous berries. Eating the berries makes it safer for grazers of different species to feed without risking poisonings. Banebestowers also help their ecosystems by digging her roots which leaves holes for other species to take advantage of.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Banebestowers will also seek out poisonous berry bearing plants and eat them, slowly building up their tolerance to the poison, though rarely some do die in this process if too much is digesting by an intolerance member. The behavior results in them having poisonous breath which it uses against predators and rivals. The poisoning can be deadly depending on the time since a banebestowers last ate. The symptoms of the poisoning may include dilated pupils, sensitivity to light, blurred vision, tachycardia, loss of balance, staggering, headache, rash, flushing, severely dry mouth and throat, slurred speech, urinary retention, constipation, confusion, hallucinations, delirium, and convulsions. Through this behavior isn't always effective for preventing predation just deterring it.

_{A Banebestower using their poisonous breath}

Behaviour

Banebestowers are primarily sluggish beasts preferring to spend their day eating or sleep, but don't be fooled as prey animals, Banebestowers will attack anything they perceive as a threat usually using their horns for defense, but will use their poisonous breath if the situation deems it.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Scientific Name

Choertaurus Choerops

Lifespan

35 years

Average Height

Banebestowers stand at 5 foot 7 inches showing no difference in height between males and females

Average Weight

Banebestowers weight 550 lb

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Banebestowers color range from gray, or even grayish-brown with dark brown markings on the tip of their tail; the top of their snout, bottom of their chin, and bottom of their underbelly with stripes from top to bottom from their neck to ribs. with bluish grey horns.