Megadontofelis (SciiFii)

The Kenyan saber-hyrax (Megadontofelis hyracorostrum) is a species of large afrotherian mammal that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, and scrublands across Africa to help boost biodiversity. The Kenyan saber-hyrax is very similar to Thylacosmilus in appearance, skeletal and muscular build, however, it is a placental mammal like its relatives. The Kenyan saber-hyrax is a rather large animal, growing to be about the size of a very large jaguar. Unlike its closest living relatives, the hyraxes, which feed mainly on plants, the Kenyan saber-hyrax is a pure carnivore that mainly preys on any small-to-medium-sized mammals and birds. Its saber-like teeth are easily compared to the tusks of elephants, and its nose is no different from those of manatees, dugongs, or aardvarks. This large predator relies on strength and living in small family groups, although it is not as social as lions, filling a niche more similar to the tigers of Eurasia. The conservation status of the Kenyan saber-hyrax is Near Threatened due to some habitat loss and historic poaching, however, thanks to conservationists, the Kenyan saber-hyrax is a protected species and is making a comeback.
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