Krampus goat

The **krampus goat** (*Bipescapra atrox*) is a species of bovid, most closely related to the ibex, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the Alps of Europe to help boost biodiversity. During the species creation, the krampus goat was loosely inspired by its fictional namesake in mythology and movies of the same name. The krampus goat stands up to 5.11 feet (1.8 meters) tall and weigh around 32 to 110 kilograms (71 to 243 lbs). The fur of the krampus goat is mainly dark brown with a black mane around its neck and shoulders. Compared with almost all other bovids, and like the bisharp, the krampus goat is entirely bipedal, with its hind legs adapted appropriately stronger and its hoofed hind feet being broader compared to its relatives in order to support its weight. Its front hoofed feet are adapted into a shape very roughly similar to hands, which, although lacking pretty much all dexterity and strength usually associated with hands, are competent enough to hold and manipulate food out of the the krampus goat's reach. Its long tongue is also adapted as a way to better reach food, and helps the krampus goat to manipulate it as it feeds. The elongated, seemingly fang-like teeth of the krampus goat are partially useful to hold food and dig into the peels of fruits, although the teeth are mainly used for territorial displays. Like many other goat species, the diet of the krampus goat is quite varied, consisting of leaves, grasses, twigs, fruits, and among other vegetation. Sometimes, the krampus goat will collect fallen fruits that have spent too long on the ground and begun fermenting, and upon consuming these fruits, the krampus goat will experience effects similar to those experienced by other goat species, such as a seemingly tipsy behavior, in which it may attempt to playful spar with other krampus goats and sometimes other goat species; the results of this tend to be quite disastrous for these animals involved. However, krampus goats seem to favor the leaves of the birch trees, which they will feast on whenever available. If possible, the krampus goats will even take as many branches with them as they can, eating them at their leisure. Should the krampus goat feel threatened or bothered, however, they will not hesitate to throw them at whatever provoked them as part of a territorial display, before attacking with their large and strong horns. Krampus goats establish two types of social groups: male-only groups and females with young juvenile groups. It is during rutting season (November/December) that the males interact with the females in order to reproduce. Allocation to testes mass was greatest in the rutting season, particularly at ages that are associated with a subordinate status and a coursing, rather than mate-guarding, reproductive strategy. Mixed groups are also common during the rest of the winter. During the birth season, the yearling are separated from the female groups at the time of the new births. The males are the first to separate and return to their male-only groups while the female yearlings eventually return to their mothers and spend their next few years with the group. The conservation status of the krampus goat is **Least Concern** due to successful conservation efforts and the species' widespread range. Unlike wild krampus goats, captive-bred krampus goats tend to be docile and not too shy nor aggressive towards other species or their own kind, making them suitable as pets and petting zoo animals.