Tracker

Trackers are small carnivorous reptiles with the best sense of smell of any creature on Greenerth, able to smell a single of particle of a specific scent in over a hundred cubic metres of gas. They are often used by law enforcements in public spaces as sniffer animals to track down illegal possessions such as drugs.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Trackers have a soft leathery shell on its back, with a thicker rim around it. They have long necks and a long snout, ending in very large nostrils. Two small eyes sit on the sides of their heads giving them excellent peripheral vision, underneath small ridges commonly mistaken for ears, which are two small holes on the back of its head. Their scaly skin is a light brown colour, with dark orange stripes on their head and white circles on their tails.
Trackers have two small wings extending from their backs, which wrap around them when cold to conserve heat. They also can spread them upwards to absorb some sunlight, keeping them warm. These wings allow them to glide from significant heights, and averagely to glide up to 10 metres at a time.

Ecology and Habitats

In the wild, trackers live in rainforests. They eat many small insects and other critters they find scurrying through the thick undergrowth. They live in small tree cavities that they find close to the roots of trees.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Trackers feed on insects and small mammals.

Additional Information

Domestication

Many law enforcements use trackers to sniff out illegal substances in public spaces, i.e. airports, train stations, other vehicle stations, and market areas where illegal substance use is most common. Their small size go almost unnoticed in bustling spaces, which means their jobs are fairly easy. Trackers are kept in small boxes and are then released, let to wander the area and sniff out substances. They are trained to make a high pitched squealing sound when they find some, and the criminal is then arrested. They are trained in a matter of a few weeks, as they are obedient and fairly docile to creatures larger than them. They are usually trained by feeding them various insect treats.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

The large nostrils on the front of its snout give them the most impressive sense of smell on Greenerth. They also have small bumps on their snout, which act as receptors allowing it to detect minute movements. This makes trackers impressive hunters.

Lifespan

3 years

Average Height

5cm

Average Weight

50g

Average Length

12cm

Geographic Distribution

• Aekor
• Greenerth
• Sanra Forest