Foaming trogglefolk (SciiFii)

The foaming trogglefolk (Spumatrachus sculptoris), also known simply as the trogglefolk , is a species of frog-like amphibian, most closely related to the Triadobatrachus, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii. Trogglefolks that live far from civilizations live in villages constructed from their characteristic foam. The foam extremely easily freezes in the winds during the winter, so all the trogglefolk have to do to create their homes is produce foma from their bodies and sculpt it into place with a specialized, three-pronged tongue that acts a s sculpting and smoothing tool. Fascinatingly, trogglefolk edifices vary from region to region, and appear to be learned behaviors. Younger trogglefolk learn, copy, and even improve upon techniques they observe in sculpting. There are many features present within their ‘architecture’ that serve no functional purpose, and may in fact be a form of artistic expression. Trogglefolk social interaction involves much sculpting of the foam on the bodies of family members, the styles observed as varied as their ‘architecture’. The observed behavior is not unlike socialization through grooming as observed in the greater primates and seems to indicate strong personal ties. These shapes must be re-sculpted very day, as the Trogglefolk sleep in familial piles, destroying the daily sculptures as the foam is mashed together. Eggs are deposited onto the back of the male, where a divot has been made into the foam to hold them. Trogglefolk clutches range between 2-5 offspring. Until large enough to forage independently, the young ride on the male of the parents, often stacked one on the other, with the largest at the bottom. If a party browsing for sustenance is caught out in the elements, they will stack into a totem-pole-like formation, with the top-most individual keeping an elevated eye out for danger as the party rests. Certain communities of trogglefolk cultivate fungus and plants within their nests as opposed to browsing out in the wilderness, demonstrating the primitive forms of agriculture. The conservation status of the foaming trogglefolk is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the foaming trogglefolk's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities, including being able to live in cities and suburban areas in peace.
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