Graparx

Graparx are a species of sapient bipedal mammalians that originated on the tropical world of Sifran. They have thick, water-resistant fur that aids in regulating temperatures in hot, humid climates, as well as providing camouflage in their native habitat. Additionally, this fur is highly resilient to damage, protecting Graparx from cuts and bruises from Sifran's dangerous flora and fauna. However, this fur is highly detrimental in cold environments, as its thermal regulation lowers heat, rather than retaining it. Graparx are much stronger than most other species, capable of bringing down large prey with their bare hands (and a bit of cunning). Their upper body strength is particularly high, which xenologists believe is a remnant from a Graparx ancestor species that traversed the jungles of Sifran by swinging and climbing.

Generations of high mortality due to Sifran's other species have caused the Graparx to reproduce at significantly higher rates than normal. Historically, Graparx family groups operated in similar ways to primate analogues - females would form extended 'families' with children and older males, while younger males would roam as solitary hunters. After the development of agriculture, Graparx settled into the typical extended family structure that most species adopt, but some remnants of their previous behaviour held over. Many young male Graparx leave home at an early age to find work or become hunters, while female Graparx remain more sedentary to have children. Cloning and artificial wombs have significantly disrupted this cultural tradition, leading to far higher numbers of female Graparx becoming hunters after the early 23rd century CE.

Type
Mammalian
Homeworld
Sifran
Preference
Tropical

Lifespan

90 years

Geographic Distribution

• Sifran

Related Organizations

• Graparx Primal Stalkers

Plural
Graparx
Adjective
Graparx