- The Coradys (Draco tigris) is a large terrestrial predator. They are native to the expansive highland taiga in the north of Arekyr. There they live in small family groups, where they hunt in pairs to take down large native herbivores. Some have been known to go after livestock owned by the native peoples of the land. Wild Coradys come in shades ranging from very light gray to very dark brown, usually with light striping over the majority of their body.
Domestication
Domestic Coradys originate from the cubs that the native peoples stole and raised as flock guardians. They were bred large so that they eventually became suitable mounts and transporters. With domestication came color mutations. Coradys now come in a wide variety of colors and patterns, though most still retain the stripes of their ancestors. All Coradys have white spots on the back of their ears, and their ears are always darker than the base, this trait cannot be bred out of them.
Scientific Name: Draco tigris
Weight: 450-480 kg (992-1,508 lbs)
Height (@ shoulder): 1.7-2.4 m (5.5-8.5 ft)
Length (excluding tail): 2.4-3.8 m (8-12.5 ft)
Top Speed: 72.4-80.5 K/h (45-50 mph)
Diet: Omnivorous, primarily meat eaters
Niche: *Predator, opportunistic scavenger
Lifespan: 60-75 years
Sexual Maturity: Reached at 2 years old
Intellectual Maturity: Finishes Developing ~7 years of age
Avg. Litter Size: 2 cubs
Gestation: 95-115 days (3.12-3.78 months)
Avg. Weight of Newborn: 0.9-2 kg (2-4.5 lbs)
Eyes Open @: ~14 days (2 weeks)
Weaned @: ~182 days (6 months)
Leave parents @: ~2 years
Sexual Dimorphism: Not apparent, as only 1 sex exists within the species (truly hermaphroditic)
Infertility: Effects ~3% of wild population, ~7% of domestic population
*not apex
Hunting Partners
Coradys form lifelong bonds with their hunting partner, and always hunt in pairs. They can work cooperatively with a human giving direction to the pair, or one can work alongside a human, accepting the human as their hunting partner. The hunting partner is not their mate, in fact the two never will breed with one another because they would then be unable to hunt together for a long period of time. Instead they will breed with others and take turns with their mates over hunting and watching, that way each mate can maintain a steady partnership with their hunting partner.
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