Yautja

The Yautja (ya-OOT-ja); commonly known as Predators; are a sapient, spacefaring species of extraterrestrial humanoids: a race of hunters that continuously seek Human and other exotic prey, whether sapient or non-sapient.
In addition to the name Yautja, the alternate name Hish-qu-Ten, or simply Hish; has also been applied to this species; although there is evidence that they might represent a distinct subspecies, ethnic group, or faction.
The notable encounters with the Yautja species seemingly consists of mostly males. Encounters with females might be a somewhat rare occurrence, as only a few known individuals have been documented.
== Biology ==
Predators are physically distinguished from Humans by their greater height, arthropod-like mandibles and long, hair-like appendages on their heads that are set into their skulls. Their bodies are resilient to damage, capable of recovering from multiple gunshot wounds and radiation doses which would be fatal to Humans. They are much stronger than Humans, being easily capable of outmatching a conditioned adult Human male and shattering solid concrete with their bare hands. They are also skilled climbers, and will readily move through trees or across rooftops in pursuit of prey.
Though capable of surviving exposure in Antarctic temperatures for an extended period of time, it is believed that Predators have a preference for hot equatorial climates. Their diet is omnivorous, as they've been shown to consume both meat and vegetable roots.
Doctor Brennan martens has noted that the Yautja have a completely different cell structure from the Xenomorph facehugger.
== Reproduction ==
In at least some Yautja cultures, the mothers are apparently not hunters, but are still none-the-less equals in Yautja society and mentality. "Lou-dte kalei" is a derogatory term that is sometimes used to refer to them; it literally means "child-maker". The warrior Dachande ("Broken Tusk") has never heard the word spoken to a female's face. It's apparently considered a very unwise thing to do, or even consider, for an insulted and angry female is not something even a not-too-wise male would want to see. Apparently, an angered female is far stronger than even an armed male.
Mating is considered pleasurable, but might be violent. One of Dachande's mates once tossed him across a room during the heat of their mating, although that was an accident. Females are known to howl in ecstasy during the act, and it is noted that there is apparently a breeding season. Additionally, some of them have milk glands of some sort, confirming their mammal-like nature. Dachande was not able to recognize a Human female until he saw her breasts. The children are referred to as "suckers".
Some Yautja clans display a distinctly tribal structure, including several mothers with infants living alongside the males.
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