Hindailurodon

=== Introduction ===
Hindailurodon, the first large mustelid found on the now known island nation Trionapsar, in Krionar. This Carnivore lived about 12'000 years ago in the cold taigas of Cathramis. Since the discovery of the fossil, it was first described as a cat because of its feline features on its skull. Later in research, it has been described as a large mustelid because of the 5 fingers it has. The Hindailurodon is also closely related to modern day wolverines (Gulo gulo) and is therefore a sister taxon of it. The fossil was found very recently and research is still being made. The cause of extinction is still unknown for this species.
=== Behaviour ===
After describing the Hindailurodon as a large mustelid rather than a cat, it is evident that it exhibits traits similar to other members of the mustelid family. It is a solitary hunter, relying on stealth and ambush tactics to take down prey. Its strong forelimbs and sharp claws, coupled with its robust jaw and saber-like teeth, make it highly efficient at incapacitating larger animals. Hindailurodon likely stalked its prey silently, using its muscular build to deliver a powerful pounce, much like modern wolverines or other ambush predators.
Itsists of solitary nature suggests it was territorial, with individuals marking their ranges to avoid unnecessary conflicts. This behavior could involve scent marking or clawing trees, as seen in some mustelids today. Despite being solitary, it may have been fiercely protective of its kills, warding off scavengers with its impressive size and aggression.
While primarily a carnivore, Hindailurodon may have scavenged opportunistically. This adaptability in diet could have contributed to its survival in harsh prehistoric ecosystems, where food was scarce.
=== Diet ===
Its diet mainly consists of medium to large prey, such as herbivorous mammals or other terrestrial creatures that roamed its environment in the cold taigas. Hindailurodon relied on its powerful jaws and saber-like teeth to deliver fatal bites, targeting the throat or vital areas to quickly incapacitate its prey. Its robust limbs and sharp claws allowed it to grapple and subdue struggling animals, giving it an advantage in one-on-one confrontations.
In addition to active hunting, Hindailurodon likely scavenged when the opportunity arose. Its strong teeth and jaw muscles would have enabled it to crush bones to access marrow, making it an efficient consumer of carcasses. It may have also preyed on smaller animals when larger prey was scarce, showcasing adaptability in its diet. Overall, Hindailurodon was a carnivorous apex predator with opportunistic scavenging tendencies.
=== Digsite Krionar ===
The Fossil was first found on Cathramis, in the capital of Trionapsar. The Skeleton is almost complete, with all of the important bones found. The Digsite in Krionar is considered to be a big step in science for the small nation.
=== Etymology ===
The name Hindailurodon comes from its extraordinary skull, featuring prominent hind teeth and a feline-like appearance. The name translates to "Hind-toothed Cat," as it was initially thought to belong to the cat family upon discovery. Despite later classification as a mustelid, the name remained due to its historical significance. The species name dentatus further emphasizes the unique dentition, highlighting the distinctive hind teeth that set it apart from other predators in its ecosystem.