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Amargospinus: This creature favors the denser forests more then the swamps and lakes of most other sauropod-derived kaiju. Its dorsal spines possess a wide range of flexibility, allowing it to pass smoothly through the jungles and aim more effectively towards attackers. Their lichen-covered, bark-like skin lends further camouflage as well. Though normally shy and rarely seen, a startled Amargospinus is a highly dangerous opponent, thrashing its spine-covered neck and whip-like tail to great effect. Should an individual reach considerable age, they will become less and less active, eventually hunkering down into the jungle soil and entering a state of near-permanent hibernation. These individuals will give birth to new generations, which dig their way up from the soil. The offspring feed on many poisonous plants, eventually acquiring brighter colors to help ward of predators as they mature. The spines of the permanently-rooted adults become more tree-like until a new grove is founded. Length: 180 to 360 feet.

Lizard Baboon: These primates seem to have undergone a sort of retrogression, exhibiting many reptile-like characteristics, such as a more flexible spine and sideways-oriented gait, and long muscular tail. The underside of the tail is heavily ridged and in possession of numerous small spines to aid in climbing among the Super Jungle canopies. Such structures can also be found along the palms and soles of the hands and feet. As social creatures, living in large troops, they use their colorful faces to communicate between members and intimidate rivals. They are also highly aggressive, and though they rarely descend to ground level, they defend their territories vigorously, and the Iwi avoid treetop foraging within all major Lizard Baboon territories. Length: 15 to 20 feet.

Moon Spider: Little is known definitively of these solpugid-like creatures. Sightings are very rare, and so far have only been reported from the larger Bone Yards and Spider Pits. What has been documented involves a particularly gruesome reproductive cycle. Moon Spiders do not appear to produce eggs, but will occasionally infect other creatures with worm-like parasites that carry its genetic information. Like a virus, these parasitic offspring will drastically alter the host’s biology. The host will undergo a series of molts, during which its skeletal and muscular systems become progressively more arachnid-like. All the while, the parasites feast on discarded organs and each other, until the strongest of the clutch assumes control and merges fully with the shell of the host, now an adult Moon Spider. Among the known population, there is one Moon Spider that is believed to be derived from a human host if the Iwi’s stories hold truth. They say it is not of their people, but was once a castaway that has taken up residence on a small off-shore isle. Though FATHOM experts believe this to be possible, the allegations that this individual retains human-level cognition and now serves as a sort of warlock to dark powers of the Island is unsubstantiated. Length: 5 to 7 feet.

Gomess: These large synapsids are thought to be derived from dinocephalians, such as Anteosaurus. They make their homes in caves, mostly in the uplands, and defend such lairs very aggressively. They also make habits of sniffing out other lairs with deposits of radioactive material, which brings them into conflict with other hoarders like Cobrexes and Earth Eaters. These brutes will then use their sizeable strength, claws, and horns to push others around. Their horns are usually tipped with reactive elements that they can charge during combat, burning and poisoning their rivals should them manage to penetrate their armor. Sometimes, their own hoards of nuclear material can lead to instabilities that accelerates their metabolisms to hypervore levels, and they can present great dangers to others should them venture forth from their hidden caves. Length: 47 to 85 feet.

Litra: These birds are held in high regard by the Iwi in light of their role in keeping certain dangerous creatures in check. Phylogenetic analysis is difficult due to certain aspects of their life cycle, but they seem to be highly derived enantiornithians. They are highly precocial, hatching from self-fossilized eggs with the help of a unique type of extremely corrosive acid they secrete from their bodies. They feed upon parasites and bits of leaked radiation from larger kaiju, eventually converting most of their feathers to biological solar panels. After laying their own eggs, they cease to feed and live exclusively off of stored solar energy. When a threat to their future offspring is sensed, they use their self-reflective feathers and acid to immolate themselves. In this state, their bodies can burn through many strong hides which, though not always killing the opponent, will weaken them substantially. They often live symbiotically with Kong and Gorosaurs, providing extra help in areas where these great kaiju are not always present, such as the upland regions. Rouge Gomess are a primary enemy. Wingspan: 15 to 17 feet.

Arsinothere: A late-surviving Embrithopod, Arsinotheres are huge and heavily armored herbivores of the dryer forests of Skull Island. Their hides are embedded with stony scutes, making them very hard to penetrate. The massive horns and tusks on their heads are also formidable weapons, though these mammals are usually secretive and peaceful enough. It is during the mating season that the males can become very dangerous, sometimes attacking anything in sight, even larger and more aggressive creatures like Diretheres and Vastatosaurs. Some males may even partially consume defeated rivals, turning their hides a deep red and heightening their aggressive tendencies. It is not uncommon for mature males to get themselves killed in defense of females during this period after passing on their genes. Length: 45 to 60 feet.

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Creature Inspirations:
Amargospinus: Hybrid creature of Jurassic Park: Chaos Effect toy line 1998.
Lizard Baboon: Baboon Lizard of A Sound of Thunder 2005.
Moon Spider: Named after creature in The World of Kong artbook 2005, and The Horrors of Spider Island 1960.
Gomess: Ultra Q 1966.
Litra: Ultra Q 1966.
Arsinothere: Arsinotherium of unmade movie Creation 1931, and Diablosaurus of The World of Kong artbook 2005.
Additional inspiration with help via Lediblock2. Many thanks once more. 😊

Description

Amargospinus: This creature favors the denser forests more then the swamps and lakes of most other sauropod-derived kaiju. Its dorsal spines possess a wide range of flexibility, allowing it to pass smoothly through the jungles and aim more effectively towards attackers. Their lichen-covered, bark-like skin lends further camouflage as well. Though normally shy and rarely seen, a startled Amargospinus is a highly dangerous opponent, thrashing its spine-covered neck and whip-like tail to great effect. Should an individual reach considerable age, they will become less and less active, eventually hunkering down into the jungle soil and entering a state of near-permanent hibernation. These individuals will give birth to new generations, which dig their way up from the soil. The offspring feed on many poisonous plants, eventually acquiring brighter colors to help ward of predators as they mature. The spines of the permanently-rooted adults become more tree-like until a new grove is founded. Length: 180 to 360 feet.

Lizard Baboon: These primates seem to have undergone a sort of retrogression, exhibiting many reptile-like characteristics, such as a more flexible spine and sideways-oriented gait, and long muscular tail. The underside of the tail is heavily ridged and in possession of numerous small spines to aid in climbing among the Super Jungle canopies. Such structures can also be found along the palms and soles of the hands and feet. As social creatures, living in large troops, they use their colorful faces to communicate between members and intimidate rivals. They are also highly aggressive, and though they rarely descend to ground level, they defend their territories vigorously, and the Iwi avoid treetop foraging within all major Lizard Baboon territories. Length: 15 to 20 feet.

Moon Spider: Little is known definitively of these solpugid-like creatures. Sightings are very rare, and so far have only been reported from the larger Bone Yards and Spider Pits. What has been documented involves a particularly gruesome reproductive cycle. Moon Spiders do not appear to produce eggs, but will occasionally infect other creatures with worm-like parasites that carry its genetic information. Like a virus, these parasitic offspring will drastically alter the host’s biology. The host will undergo a series of molts, during which its skeletal and muscular systems become progressively more arachnid-like. All the while, the parasites feast on discarded organs and each other, until the strongest of the clutch assumes control and merges fully with the shell of the host, now an adult Moon Spider. Among the known population, there is one Moon Spider that is believed to be derived from a human host if the Iwi’s stories hold truth. They say it is not of their people, but was once a castaway that has taken up residence on a small off-shore isle. Though FATHOM experts believe this to be possible, the allegations that this individual retains human-level cognition and now serves as a sort of warlock to dark powers of the Island is unsubstantiated. Length: 5 to 7 feet.

Gomess: These large synapsids are thought to be derived from dinocephalians, such as Anteosaurus. They make their homes in caves, mostly in the uplands, and defend such lairs very aggressively. They also make habits of sniffing out other lairs with deposits of radioactive material, which brings them into conflict with other hoarders like Cobrexes and Earth Eaters. These brutes will then use their sizeable strength, claws, and horns to push others around. Their horns are usually tipped with reactive elements that they can charge during combat, burning and poisoning their rivals should them manage to penetrate their armor. Sometimes, their own hoards of nuclear material can lead to instabilities that accelerates their metabolisms to hypervore levels, and they can present great dangers to others should them venture forth from their hidden caves. Length: 47 to 85 feet.

Litra: These birds are held in high regard by the Iwi in light of their role in keeping certain dangerous creatures in check. Phylogenetic analysis is difficult due to certain aspects of their life cycle, but they seem to be highly derived enantiornithians. They are highly precocial, hatching from self-fossilized eggs with the help of a unique type of extremely corrosive acid they secrete from their bodies. They feed upon parasites and bits of leaked radiation from larger kaiju, eventually converting most of their feathers to biological solar panels. After laying their own eggs, they cease to feed and live exclusively off of stored solar energy. When a threat to their future offspring is sensed, they use their self-reflective feathers and acid to immolate themselves. In this state, their bodies can burn through many strong hides which, though not always killing the opponent, will weaken them substantially. They often live symbiotically with Kong and Gorosaurs, providing extra help in areas where these great kaiju are not always present, such as the upland regions. Rouge Gomess are a primary enemy. Wingspan: 15 to 17 feet.

Arsinothere: A late-surviving Embrithopod, Arsinotheres are huge and heavily armored herbivores of the dryer forests of Skull Island. Their hides are embedded with stony scutes, making them very hard to penetrate. The massive horns and tusks on their heads are also formidable weapons, though these mammals are usually secretive and peaceful enough. It is during the mating season that the males can become very dangerous, sometimes attacking anything in sight, even larger and more aggressive creatures like Diretheres and Vastatosaurs. Some males may even partially consume defeated rivals, turning their hides a deep red and heightening their aggressive tendencies. It is not uncommon for mature males to get themselves killed in defense of females during this period after passing on their genes. Length: 45 to 60 feet.

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Creature Inspirations:
Amargospinus: Hybrid creature of Jurassic Park: Chaos Effect toy line 1998.
Lizard Baboon: Baboon Lizard of A Sound of Thunder 2005.
Moon Spider: Named after creature in The World of Kong artbook 2005, and The Horrors of Spider Island 1960.
Gomess: Ultra Q 1966.
Litra: Ultra Q 1966.
Arsinothere: Arsinotherium of unmade movie Creation 1931, and Diablosaurus of The World of Kong artbook 2005.
Additional inspiration with help via Lediblock2. Many thanks once more. 😊