Coombra (SciiFii)

The coombra (Homie coombrasus), also known as the deerman (sometimes spelled "deer man" or "deer-man"), is a species of hominid ape that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across Eurasia and North America to help boost biodiversity. Like the closely related ryuka (Ryukaraptor terriblis), the coombra is a more specialized bipedal walker and runner, with a thick lower spine and heavy posterior to support a vaguely bird-like horizontal body posture, giving it a thick, bony protrusion that resembles a short tail. However, unlike the ryuka, the coombra is a browsing herbivore, with its diet primarily consisting of leaves, shoots, nuts, and berries that grow and trees and shrubs. With its grasping forelimbs and hands with opposable thumbs, the coombra can grab and manipulate branches when feeding. The thumbs are equipped with sharp claws, which are used for defense against predators and for battling other coombras during the breeding seasons. The fur of the coombra is brown that is sprinkled with light brown spots which covers most of its body, with a streak of dark brown fur running down the top of its head to its back, giving it the coloration reminiscent of spotted deer, hence its latter common name, which is used to help the animal camouflage in the forested environments. The coombra has a relatively small, narrow head, with large ears and an elongated muzzle. The eyes are situated toward the sides of the head, allowing it to spot predators from all directions. Its teeth are thick, flat, and strong; perfect for stripping leaves off branches. The jaws are lined with a layer of thick, oil secreting stubble, that is rubbed against the tree to mark the animal's territory. The coombra is usually a social animal and can live in small herds consisting of up to around 4 to 10 individuals at a time. The conservation status of the coombra is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the coombra's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
Category:Animals
Category:Species
Category:SciiFii