Zatt
The terrifying Zatt, a horrible malformed cross between a velociraptor and a wasp. They can run at high speeds, chasing down their prey until they get close enough for a bite or sting attack.
Basic Information
Anatomy
The terrifying Zatt, a horrible malformed cross between a velociraptor and a wasp. They can run at high speeds, chasing down their prey until they get close enough for a bite or sting attack. Their body is covered in armored scales that create yellow and black patterns on their abdomen, and have a stinger about the size of a kitchen knife coming out of their backsides. Coming out of their thorax is a pair of small bug wings that they can flap wildly while airborne to allow them to pounce very far for their small size, surprising prey with their superior agility. Coming out of the sides of their thorax are 2 strong velociraptor legs and sticking out the front are 2 sharp claws that are only ever really used for eating and not hunting. Instead of having a large mandible, Zatt has velociraptor heads with rows of razor-sharp teeth lining their deadly maw, all of which share the same paralyzing poison as the Zatt's stinger.
Genetics and Reproduction
Zatt reproduce sexually and lay pod-like eggs. Once the eggs hatch after about a month, baby Zatt hatch from the eggs.
Growth Rate & Stages
Baby Zatt are not watched over by their parents, instead, they simply join the hunting pack and are left behind or eaten if they aren't strong enough.
Ecology and Habitats
Zatt hunt in packs and build large nest-like dens in caves or hollow trees. They then leave the nest to hunt each day and return at night with the spoils.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Zatt are carnivores, and will viciously rip apart any creature they can catch.
Biological Cycle
Zatt hibernate during the winter inside of their nests, where their body enters a frozen state. Nothing can wake them up except extreme heat, so travelers usually take this chance to kill as many as possible before they can fight back.
Lifespan
3-4 years
Geographic Distribution
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