Troll (SciiFii)

The troll (Troglodytarum tapirorostrum), also known as the tapir-nosed monkey, the tapir monkey, and, inaccurately, the tapir ape, is a species of monkey, most closely related to macaques, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across Europe to help boost biodiversity. The troll is one of the largest monkeys on Earth, growing to be about 9 feet (2.7 meters) tall when standing on its back legs, and weighing about 270 kilograms (600 lb) on average. Uniquely among primates, the troll has a short, tapir-like trunk to aid in gripping leaves and fruits, hence its other common names. Due to its massive size and being entirely terrestrial, the troll has an extremely small, vestigial tail that doesn't have any purpose. The trolls are able to digest the toxins in the unripened fruit and thus can begin feeding on them earlier than they would be harvested, making them agricultural pests across their range. The troll is a social animal that often lives in troops consisting of up to about 15 to 150 members at a time. The conservation status of the troll is Vulnerable due to some habitat loss and persecution from farmers, however, thanks to the conservation efforts, the trolls are making a comeback.
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