Papsjan, Parracat, or Carrot
Excerpt from Aavon's Amazing Almanac:
Basic Information
Anatomy
Papsjans are small to medium sized Griffons with six limbs; four legs and two wings. Their coats are made up of many bright colors. They have very large beaks used for cracking nuts. They weigh around eight pounds and are about the size of a small dog.
Genetics and Reproduction
The gestation period for this species last around two months, after which they will lay and egg that takes around three months to hatch.
Growth Rate & Stages
They can leave the nest after about a year and are fully grown after three years.
Ecology and Habitats
Papsjans live in the tops of tropical forest and jungle canopies where they eat nuts and medium sized fruit.
Dietary Needs and Habits
They eat nuts and medium sized fruit. They can also eat bird feed but they tend to not like it.
Biological Cycle
They are the longest living of the Griffons, being able to live 80-100 years.
Additional Information
Domestication
Papsjans have been domesticated by Tieflings, and are often owned by wealthy and especially lonely people, as they can live so long they are often a partner for life.
Average Intelligence
Papsjans are up there for one of the most intelligent Griffon species, being able to use tools a learn a wide array of sounds to mimic.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Papsjans have excellent eyesight during the day and can see a wide variety of colors. They also can mimic a fairly large amount of humanoid sounds and words.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Gryphos Papsjan
Geographic Distribution
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