Plains Hopper

These large rodent survive off scavenging dead corpses for soft bits of meat, having no teeth other than their large incensors to chew with.

Basic Information

Anatomy

With two massive backlegs the Plains Hopper can both travel and great speeds and jump great distances in times of distress. Due to the smaller size of its forelimbs, they are rarely used for more than grasping small objects or holding food still. They have a hidden pouch on their stomach that can hold up to a days worth of food.

Ecology and Habitats

Preferring to live in large open spaces the Plains Hopper does not seem to claim any territory living a more nomadic life.

Dietary Needs and Habits

They eat carrion and zag-zag roots.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Though their eyesight is less than that of an average person they have an extremely acute sense of smell.

(They can smell carrion up to 2 regions away, with training.)

Average Height

Four to five feet tall with males on average being larger.

Average Weight

Weighing an average of 120 pounds full grown with the females seemingly weighing more.

Average Length

The males grow massive tails that can grow up to five feet in length making length hard to judge.