Classfication
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Scientific Name: Yurekayda guillermoi
Family: Unknown
Diet: Omnivore
Size: 8 feet in height.
In-game Abilities:
Social
Sing: Level 3
Dance: None
Charm: Level 3
Pose: None

Combat
Bite: Level 2
Charge: Level 4
Strike: Level 4
Spit: None

Misc.
Mating Call
Jump: Level 4
Graspers (none for this species)
Glide: Level 5
Sneak: Level 1
Sprint: Level 1
Sight

See here for more info on the creature parts > [link]


Yurekayda is a new and recently created species, they are based off of a phorusracid [link] with the feet of a dromaeousaur [link] The second half of their scientific name comes from Kelenken [link] Unlike phorusracids, Yurekayda is able to fly but they rarely do. However, young Yurekaydas will fly to attempt to escape from predators.

Yurekaydas are omnivores, but like Morikame, they are predators. They are able to run up to 30mph when in pursuit of prey. When hunting, they attempt to sneak up on the prey for the side and if the prey sees the Yurekayda and flees, the Yurekayda will chase it down, run to it's side and peck the area near the neck and shoulders. These pecks are strong and can possible paralazye or kill prey.

When hunting small prey animals, such as Mardorew, Yurekaydas chase them down and pin the Mardorew down with the foot then stabbing it when the sickle-like claw. Then the begin feeding on the carcass. Their beak is sharp and can easily tear flesh from bone. This is to help the Yurekaydas get food fast before another predator may come and take it, such as their main rival, Morikame.

They usually live alone or in a pair, these pairs are usually a breeding pair, a male and a female. Both genders are equally dangerous and aggressive, males are more aggressive during the breeding seasona nd females are more aggressive when they have chicks.

During the breeding season, males attempt to impress a female with the feathers one his head and on his body. If successful, the female will lay her eggs in about 5 months and they take 5 weeks to hatch. The breeding pair will not make their nest anywhere nearby Morikame territory, a pack of Morikame tend to attack Yurekayda nests and kill the male, female and chicks for territory as well as for food but usually territory is the reason.

Males will help the female raise and defend their offspring, they take turns going hunting and bringing food back to their mate and the chicks. When the chicks are 4 weeks old, they begin to accompany their parents in hunting but they usually follow one of their parents. The parents are cautious during this time as they know the chicks are still vulnerable. The chicks will leave the nest when they are 8 months old. Yurekaydas can live up to 60 to 70 years, but not all make it to that age.

Yurekayda guillermoi © ~Dededeman7
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