Snolly
Snolly are large, flightless birds. They're a part of the ratite family which includes flightless birds like ostriches, emus, rheas and kiwis. Snolly specifically are quite adept to colder conditions and thinner air meaning most Snolly reside on hills and mountains. The bird is a working animal mainly used as a cart-puller and steed.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Snolly are similar to Ostriches in shape, size and capability. The main difference is that Snolly have thicker coats for colder conditions, have harder, stronger, more armoured legs quite adept at climbing and pulling. They are slower than Ostriches but are known for their great stamina and strength instead.
Ecology and Habitats
Snolly thrive in cold environments like mountains and hills. Hot temperatures and warm enviroments can be deadly for the unconditioned bird. Snolly have large fur coats surrounding their upper bodies that keep them warm, where's their neck and the tops of their legs are covered in a dark blue and green liquid that is secreted from special glands in those locations. The liquid solidifies when it comes into contact with air and acts like a weather-resistant shell against coldness.
Snolly also prefer high locations as their body and breathing system has adapted to breathing thin, cold air.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Snolly, being strong and sturdy birds make for great steeds and cart drawers. As steeds they are great do to them only running on 2 legs making them easier to navigate and easier to move and turn around unlike horses who can be awkward in narrow locations.
As for resources their eggs can be harvested but that is done not so often as allowing the birds to hatch is more beneficial. The dark blue and green liquid that is secreted from Snolly necks and legs is a somewhat valuable resource that can be harvested in small quantities but when enough is gathered the substance can be used in the creation of thermal resistant objects like vials, jars, and others. The liquid very compatibly can be mixed with glass to make blue or green-tinted thermal resistant objects.
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