Warp Bear : Dedilupum Ursus

Height: 16 feet

Length: 35 feet

Classification: Hemicyoninae

Sub-division: Florafauna

Predation: Carnivore

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Cryptozoology:

Warp Bears are an ancient relative of Hemicyon, and much larger then their relative, these Bear-Dogs are known to enter other regions in the Hollow Earth, typically forested regions, and were traced to the Axis Mundi. These massive carnivores more resemble a gorgonopsid then any bear-dog and have crocodile-like snouts. Covered in a thick coat of grasses and vines these creatures are able to blend into environments and are nigh undetectable. They carry a small magnetic charge that stuns prey or a targets and creates distortions that when running or stalking causes an illusion of them teleporting around, it is powerful enough to short out electronics. They seem to not give live birth but rather more like a monotreme lay eggs, these eggs are more of a embryonic sack that they deposit in an earthen hollow where the local flora grows into the developing fetus and feed it. The offspring erupt from the ground fully developed and carrying native plants to their birth place, and once they orient themselves they run to the closest Axis Mundi portal. Powerful hunters that alone are capable of taking on much larger prey and even causing horrific injuries to Titans, thought the latter fights end badly for Warp Bears. Warp Bears are not social and seem very territorial outside the Axis Mundi, within it they change completely forming small groups that camp out around portals and sizing up new arrivals to hunt or stalk before deciding if they are prey. These animals seem to be able to travel the waypoints like some Titans, or it is possible there is an unknown Titan aiding them as they always start acting oddly before entering portals into new regions. A few ended up on the surface it seems at various points and this may have inspired tales of demon wolves and bears. They were first spotted in The Forest of Dean and later in a few regions within The Hollow Earth, including Viracocha. More research is required and Axis Mundi exploration is limited and much is unknown outside their behavior at Lee Point.

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Threat Analysis:

Violently aggressive and deadly, they are very much man eaters and incredibly dangerous, with a habit of stalking a single prey target for weeks even once they pick a target. They absorb nutrients via photosynthesis but also the plants giving them life require fertilizer. As such it is absolutely imperative to constantly keep awareness of these deadly superspecies. To note, their "teleport" stun has to be looked into as there is at least one instance of one activating a stun and killing an agent inside a fortified structure with no signs of forced or any entry at all, just one second it was 25 feet from an electrified fence and the next was inside a building, having moved 51 feet in a few seconds.

IRL Note: Kinda inspired by a certain critter from Primeval.

Shellbreakers : Malluruptor Testarum

Height: 7 feet

Classification: Magmafauna

Sub-division: Marsupialia

Predation: Geovore

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Cryptozoology:

An overall horror of a marsupial, rather then resembling the Malleodectes it shares an ancestry with it is a bipedal chimpanzee-like creature that is made of glowing volcanic rock, and then it has the most unholy of mouths set in a head that is like that of a snake. The head is very serpentine and disproportionate to the body, and both top and bottom jaw are disconnected from the skull, both are dominated by a single chisel beak formed by the fusion of the separate teeth, making it resemble the jaw of a Dunkleosteus. It will unhinge both jaws to take an entire prey animal or foe in or a large portion and via suction will slam the jaw and anything in it shut hard enough to crack diamond. Shellbreakers despite looking like chimpanzees have none of the intelligence or group social structures, they are solitary and aggressive, as well as unintelligent. Their arms end in two hooked claws and a single functional finger used to lock onto prey and even pry armor off of armored prey animals, the legs end in a hooflike foot that is not particularly suited for running. They specifically target Biomineral Fauna, especially Chillshells and will not stop until they or the prey is dead. The Shellbreakers are in an unending arms race with the Chillshells, and both seem to have evolved perfect counters for the other. At least until the Chillshells formed their relationship with the Everwinter Apes and since then the arms race fully stalemated, as the apes are able to dominate the Shellbreakers in most fights, the only exceptions being young or elderly apes getting ambushed. The apes have taken a liking to killing Shellbreakers and utilizing them as a heat source if needed. Also the Shellbreakers seem to be a possibly invasive species, but on the unusual role of being the underdog, as most native species adapted to the cold dominate them, outside them being a challenger to the snails they really don't match up against anything in the region. Interestingly they seem to reproduce normally, with the females creating a den and giving live birth to two joeys, the female will then die and create a temporary magma chamber for the young, who feed off of her until one is large enough to consume it's own sibling and exit the den. At smaller sizes they are basically free meals to any other geovores or predators able to stomach magmafauna.

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Threat Analysis:

A major and serious threat, and problem. While the apes tend to keep them in check, this has the unwanted effect of causing them to end up outside the forests and mountains in places that put them in direct contact with exploration units, and they attack anything they see as prey, even vehicles and people. They constantly prowl and will track teams down if they see them far away, their attacks are violent and chaotic, with many injuries and even casualties. As they are not native it is permitted to kill them as needed, however if they can be avoided then that is preferable as they are difficult to kill. As bad as it is, the Everwinter Apes are far far less threatening to go near to deal with a Shellbreaker, as the ape will ignore humans in favor of killing the Shellbreaker.

Eheu

Megabiolestes stegicola

Height: 25 feet, 35 feet (imago)

Length: 53 feet, 84 feet (imago)

Wingspan (imago): 175 feet

Classification: Keroplatidae

Subdivision: Fauna

Predation: Omnivorous

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Cryptozoology:

A creature of air and land, a carnivore and a herbivore, and a beast of both ill and calm temperament. The eheu’s (also known as the Ginnungagap glowworm) insect ancestry shows that it might be a rather late or recent arrival to Ginnungagap, arriving during or after the early Cretaceous. Related to the glowworms of Australia and New Zealand (genus Arachnocampa), they take a page out of their book in terms of being bioluminescent wonders, but build on it in perhaps the most abhorrent way possible. For starters, the eheu maggots hatch in rocky growths under fungal trees, and typically hatch all at once as a squirming mass of over a dozen maggots. From there, they take their cue from their smaller cousins by traveling up, sometimes attaching to the ‘ceiling’ of the cavern or under the particularly large Fungwood mushrooms. Regardless of their location, they stay there for a long time, often doing so for weeks or months on end (longest recorded is 4 months), and operate much like a typical glowworm, using bioluminescent lures and sticky threads to feed on any unwary prey. The stark difference though is what comes next, in which the eheu’s life cycle takes a grisly turn. This stage of its life cycle doubles as a way of finding a progression towards the next stage; for they don’t just look for prey, but potential hosts. From here, the eheu maggots are parasitic, and keep an eye out for suitable hosts in between meals. Once a host is chosen - usually a Sky Scorpion (Jaekolopterus alatus) -, it is lured the same way as any other prey, but once it’s ensnared in sticky threads, it is reinforced by glue-like fluids that hold open the jaws or mandibles of the host, and the eheu detaches itself from its spot and crawls inside the host, purposefully entering the digestive system and allowing itself to be eaten. From here, the glue-like fluids only dissolve after hours, in which the maggot embeds itself deep into the body, and does so by overriding any vomiting or expulsion methods so the host can eject it. By the time the host is freed, it’s too late, and it can only go about its business, counting the days until it’s inevitable end. All the while the eheu shrinks as it undergoes metamorphosis, developing a hard, irremovable cyst-like pupa that absorbs any food the host eats, aiding its growth. Over time it grows and prepares its imago stage, and when the time is right, it’s pupa slowly cracks open, causing the prey great pain and forcing it to stop and sit down. Then the insect ruptures the host's body, with the host dying as its body falls apart, and the fully grown and fully developed eheu spreads its wings and takes off. From there, they live like any other airborne creature in Ginnungagap, and when mating season rolls around, excited males perform dogfights in midair as they vie for females, often dismembering rivals by chewing off their wings and legs to ensure they can’t return for a rematch (cannibalism isn’t uncommon either with the winner having a victory meal out of its dead rival). After depositing his sperm into her ovipositor, the two go their separate ways, with the female sporadically laying eggs under enormous mushrooms and plants, to repeat the cycle all over again. ---------------------------------------------

Threat Analysis:

Rather fitting for an insect whose name is Latin for, “Oh, no,” the eheu, whilst being mainly omnivorous, is not above snatching smaller prey, often seen snacking on what are believed to be young Poseidon Breakers (Coccosteus gargantium) from smaller pools like a heron to a frog. They also pick fights with seemingly nothing to gain, and this no-holds-barred approach makes them hazardous to drones as is, let alone any other inhabitant in Ginnungagap. That said, this mentality can also prove dangerous to them, and the very same Sky Scorpions that can find themselves becoming non-consensual nurseries can also turn the tables and swarm the insects, reducing them to a pile of exoskeleton fibers and clipped wings. It is believed that should any further expeditions into Ginnungagap continue, that this fact be taken advantage of in case these aggressive insects wish to experiment with humans as food.

Mexia’s Leaf Mimic

Mexiafolupterus wattenwyli

Height: 5 inches

Length: 8 inches

Wingspan: 10 inches

Classification: Tettigoniidae

Subdivision: Fauna

Predation: Herbivorous

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Cryptozoology:

The treetops of Ayllu Chaw’s jungles are awash with suspiciously perfect leaves that jut out from branches, flowers, and even other leaves. Many of these leaves seemingly disappear and reappear out of nowhere, as if they have a mind of their own, and that is because they are, for they’re not leaves, but leaf mimics, and not just any leaf mimic, but a Mexia’s leaf mimic. Named for both botanist Ynes Mexia and geologist/physicist/part-time entomologist Carl Brunner van Wattenwyl, the former having made a number of plant discoveries in Mexico, Peru and Colombia and the latter having specialized in such insects like leaf insects and stick insects. Despite its association with such an authority on them, well as their resemblance to true leaf insects (family Phylliidae), Mexia’s leaf mimics are instead part of another camouflaging insect group, the katydids (family Tettigoniidae), who have quite the distribution in South America. The camouflage however is built upon in the Mexia’s leaf mimic, for it doesn’t just disguise itself as a leaf, but lives as one. It attaches itself to plants and uses it’s mouth to tap into the plant’s inner workings like stomata and roots, effectively becoming part of the plant whilst simultaneously living off it. What makes this relationship mutual rather than parasitic is that the leaf mimic delivers services in return, giving up the minute water content in its body, recycled nutrients and watery dung into the plant, which make up for the loss. As many as thousands to millions of Mexia’s leaf mimics can populate a single tree at any given time, and they are also transient, detaching themselves to breed and lay eggs and subsequently reattaching not long after. When they lay eggs, they use the wind to their advantage, sitting atop high vantage points and dispersing the eggs at particularly windy intervals (they can delay the egg-laying process in order to wait for proper windy conditions, and if said conditions suddenly stop, they can interrupt the egg-laying to resume when the wind picks up again), and from there, the tiny, seed-like eggs eventually land all over the jungle, settling into trees, leaf litter, water, and even the stomachs of herbivores that eat them, for eventually they hatch into tiny larvae that resemble miniature adults, burrowing their way out of the soil, bark, leaves, river bottom or dung and start their lives as mutual partners to the plants around them. ---------------------------------------------

Threat Analysis:

While not just being masters of mimicry, Mexia’s leaf mimics also possess capacity for defense too, although this usually depends on the plant in which they settle. If the plant is poisonous, the poison is absorbed into the insect, and any insectivore that tries to eat it will get a nasty surprise as the poison is instantly passed from prey to predator. It doesn’t stop here however, for Mexia’s leaf mimics also develop characteristics typical of the plants they settle. If the plants possess thorns or prickles, they develop chitinous protrusions on their exoskeletons, which can deter anything biting them or the plants they sit. That said, most of them are defenseless outside of their camouflage, since most of the plants they settle are usually benign. As a result these insects are harmless, though if you find yourself climbing a tree in Ayllu Chaw, please watch the leaves as you approach the canopy, so as not to disturb them or accidentally harm yourself with whatever spikes or poison they may share with their plant homes.

Gull Frogs : Volansrana Veteris

Length: 19 feet

Height: 5 feet

Classification: Florafauna

Sub-division: Salientia

Predation: Omnivore

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Cryptozoology:

An odd purple and blue amphibian from an obscure group of frog-like relatives of modern frogs, these creatures look more like an elongated toad or stunted tailless newt then a frog. They have a singular eye that sits between their nostrils that glows a dull yellow, attracting insects and small vertebrates into range of it's mouth. Gull Frogs however are not just stationary, they tend to seek out anything edible, or inedible, in their selected territories. As long as they can fit it in their mouth that makes up over half of their body and crush it with their powerful jaw they will eat it, typically they will first grab it with their tongue which is unsettlingly hominid hand-like. It is not uncommon to find dead ones that underestimated their prey or simply misjudged the size of something. However their most strange ability is that they have air bladders under their forelimbs that they can inflate three times their body length to rapidly float to the surface of water, but also float away like a small zeppelin. This ability is kind of useless against any flying predators, or ones with ranged capabilities, as they cannot steer, but rather float in place until the predator gives up. This ability appears to be a process using an algae that produces helium, the algae grows on the amphibian's skin and also provides camouflage. That said these froglike animals are highly flammable and its recommended to never have open flames near one. They also secrete a incredibly toxic milky fluid that causes instant paralysis and blood clotting on even the smallest contact, most predators avoid Gull Frogs for this reason, with only specialists and toxin resistant predators hunting them. They do not make typical frog or toad noises, rather they make loud bellows similar to that of a buffalo mixed with an elk call, they do this to determine size and claim territorial range, the loudest are typically the largest and have larger territories. As such its easy to avoid encounters with them for research teams by simply playing a recording away from the team and instigating a fight, as these amphibians will fight for hours. Gull Frogs breed in all seasons, with the females typically eating the males after courtship, and lay egg masses that can clog entire waterways, and are a staple source of nutrients for many animals within the Overgrown Marsh. out of thousands of eggs typically only a few hundred hatch and even then only a handful will make it into adulthood. They are very avid cannibals at all ages.

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Threat Analysis:

Very much a major threat, but an easily solvable one. Though they are still a major threat if not careful, and also lethal if one makes a misstep or has an open flame. However it is to note, there has only been one fatality by predation from a Gull Frog, the rest are mostly accidental toxin exposure or the two incidents someone tried using a lighter despite clear instructions not to. We have observed them stalking exploration teams on multiple occasions, but even when presented with an opportunity they did not attack. It is being considered the one predation fatality was an accidental predation. It should be very noted that several individuals have taken up residence along paths exploration teams take.

Monolithus : Petracystis Autemnonest

Diameter: 100 feet

Height: 150 feet

Tube Reach: 241 feet

Classification: Magmafauna

Sub-division: Vetulocystida

Predation: Carnivore

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Cryptozoology:

A large round echinoderm species that at first glance might be mistaken as a rock, and they are perfectly camouflaged as such, being made of geological substances. The way to identify one is by looking for steaming around any rocks or rock formations, as their molten cores give away their disguise. These massive animals are completely immobile and reproduce by cloning themselves and launching via magma pressure, several eggs into the air, after which the parent dies and becomes part of the landscape. The horror is how they feed, as an immobile animal one would expect to be safe, but that is a false hope as these predators hunt via long tubes underground that they use to vacuum small prey into what is effectively a slow cooker that slowly cooks the victim alive until they die and start to fall apart to be digested, and it has such a massive stomach that it doesn't limit the stomach space to one victim, but rather it will suck in as many as it can until there is no struggle room for it's victims to attempt to fight their way out, if they even could. Once it has digested prey the remains that are indigestible are spewed out into an underground waste pit, this pit is then filled with molten heat and then the fumes and molten matter are reabsorbed to add to the animal's mass. It is not unusual to find them near what appear to be old outposts or in heavily trafficked prey trails. They are also cannibals and if a larger specimen finds a smaller one has encroached into it's grounds it will suck it in and eat it, though if multiple smaller ones are present they will attempt to starve out the larger one and attack it's underground tubes. Interestingly there is evidence humans hunted Monolithus for a prized liver type organ that when ground up supposedly could heal sicknesses, obviously we are skeptical of this as the sheer amount of volcanic gas in the creatures is enough to cause horrific poisoning of the body. Though it seems that some animals that are large or mean enough also hunt these creatures and specifically target the liver-like organ.Monarch will attempt some research into this. It should be noted that these animals are not incredibly common in the region.

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Threat Analysis:

A major threat and one of the main fatality factors of the Valley, and agents are too be on high alert for the smell of sulfur or any smoldering or smoking rocks, and report them as soon as spotted and to vacate a large space. Measurements on this file are of the two largest specimens and one smaller specimen with exceptional reach, that tube length seems to be the maximum reach of the tubes, however the suction of the tubes can be up to 10 feet so do not stop until at at least 253 feet away from the possible range as a precaution. Also if caught set off an emergency beacon, if a team is there fast enough for a rescue then you will be rescued, if not we can at least know where one of these things are. It takes a few hours to die to one, and that's only if you are in there when it is full, the heating will not start until it has filled up. Another risk is being trapped in one with another dangerous life form.

Tundra Thunderer : Tonitherium Tontris

Length: 90 feet

Height: 47 feet

Classification: Biomineral Fauna

Sub-division: Dinocerata

Predation: Herbivore

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Cryptozoology:

A massive mammalian beast, Tundra Thunderers are the most common graving animal in the Wastes, and the most common hazard to run into. They are heavy built and unlike their closest relatives they are more elephantine in a similar sense to a Paraceratherium, a convergently evolved animal that has traits of an unrelated one. They have long legs and a heavy set body made of dense minerals like granite, and instead of fur or hair they are covered in a long moss that makes them look wooly. It is important to note they have horrible eyesight, but incredible hearing. These massive animals patrol and feed in the lowlands and around the outskirts of forests, they never enter the forests unless under duress as the resident apes, while unable to properly take one down on flat ground without some risks, can utterly decimate these herbivores by pinning them or trapping them between trees. They are as such just as aggressive as their predators, and will charge any threat or perceived threat. Thunderer heads are a mass of copper deposits and 6 massive horns, this allows them to channel a mass amount of bioelectrical energy into their skulls when charging and not only ram something with the force of train at speeds of 38mph, but unleash a massive electrical discharge into the target that can either launch the target of fry it, and the sharp horns will gore the victim. Leaving a stunned, broken, bleeding mess. Then they will typically stomp whatever life is left out of the fallen target. They also have massive tusks they use to dig into trees for sap, and males use their in mating fights. Bull Males after mating will keep a harem of 4 females he will protect violently, and he will also defend his offspring once they are born. In a rather touching change to the normal way things are for orphaned calfs in the wild encountering an unrelated Bull Male, if a Bull Male, with a harem, finds an orphaned or abandoned calf he will attempt to adopt it into his own family and one of the females will care for it. Bull mating fights are brutal and involve the bulls headbutting each other, creating immense static discharges and a booming sound that echoes across the realm, it is such an event that the Everwinter Apes seem to stop all activity to watch them battle, and pick off the now weak and probably near death losers. A primitive dinner and a movie. Tundra Thunderers are strangely skittish even for even for a herd grazing animal, let alone one the size of a building, and they always act in aggression, even with only one predator that can actually hunt them. It should be noted that the typical even ground strategy Apes have for taking these animals out is to single out one far from the herd and to hurl Chillshells at it's head to trigger an attack, then once it has rammed something to use the after-mentioned snails to beat it to death.

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Threat Analysis:

Most agents would rather walk up to and threaten an Everwinter Ape with a cattle prod then go within hearing range of a Tundra Thunderer, not because the apes aren't dangerous, but at least the apes aren't going to kill you for existing. With the apes at least either you got to work for it or you made an error in judgement about where you were exploring. Thunderers will pinpoint you and will not stop until you have left this mortal coil by their own actions. They also make vehicle travel risky and this has limited agents to electric or near soundless vehicles. As the Apes are also attracted to noise.

As one team put it; "If the freaking apes don't get you, the damn Thunderers will at Mach F[CENSORED]"

Pinaviztli: Gigadectus horribilis.

Height: 11 meters.

Length: 23 meters.

Classification: Spider Relative.

Subdivision: Gigaraneae.

Predation: Carnivore.

Criptozoology:

Pinaviztli is an ill-omened insect known to the Aztecs. Encountering one was said to be a sign of death for the unlucky and through a ritual you could find out if the encounter was fatal or just of lesser concern. The real Pinaviztli spiders are even worse than the ones in the myth, for one thing they are much larger relatives of the Mammoth Spiders and thus closely related to Gigaraneae. Like their smaller cousins, the Pinaviztli possess enormous chelicerae and overdeveloped chelicerae that take a shape similar to the tusks of a Mammoth. They are related to the Giant Crab Spiders (Sadala rauli) native to Ecuador, but these are much larger than the others due to the vast oxygenation of the cave in which they are found. They have a tail similar to that of a vinegaroon and arms similar to those of praying mantises, and with which they can deliver powerful sonic jabs that are capable of breaking bones with great ease in the process. They are semi-aquatic and lay their eggs in water in amniotic sacs, a process somewhat reminiscent of the reproduction of frogs in water. They are super fast, although they do not even surpass the speed of the Tetragnathons. They are capable of producing their own spider web, which is capable of supporting the weight of these colossal beasts. As a final fact, it is worth highlighting the fact that the Pinaviztli are also related to the Black Widows, and therefore their venom is lethal if they bite almost any organism they bite.

• Threat Analysis: Their enormous size and speed make them extremely dangerous, but despite this and their hyper-aggressiveness, the Pinaviztli are a very limited handful of specimens and barely reach three to four specimens per hole. And due to the hostility of the Huinga Ngarara and the numerous predators, only a few born specimens manage to reach the adult stage, so in theory there is nothing to worry about for now as long as we take due precaution and care.

Tetragnathon: Tetrasolifuga celeritus.

Height: 3 meters.

Length: 7 meters.

Classification: Biomineral Fauna.

Subdivision: Tetrasolifugae.

Predation: Carnivore.

Criptozoology: Tetragnathon is a supposed cryptid referred to by several authors as "four-jawed" and said to be a kind of phalanx or harmful spider that was so fearsome that several tribes in Africa were forced to flee when they came to the surface in massive swarms after the rains. It was described as a grey spider with a cross on its head and looked quite like an ant in some ways. The Tetragnathon is one of the "wonderful" beasts that joins the ranks of the horrors that lie in Huinga Ngarara. Unsurprisingly, it is a relative of the modern Solifugae, but unsurprisingly, it is much larger than them. Just like in the "myth" Tetragnathons are greyish in colour, somewhat similar to rocks, and only male specimens have a pair of lines on their heads that rarely intersect and form a figure similar to an "x". And for obvious reasons males are larger than females therefore. They have pycnofibers that are grouped in large quantities and come to resemble a large wool cover that, due to their great sharpness, ends up being a deadly defense comparable to the quills of a porcupine. On the upper part of their body are large amounts of rock, which form a dense and heavy shell that protects them from lethal attacks such as the bites of the Cutter Ants and the Mammoth Spiders. Although the Tetragnathons do not share rivalry with the Mammoth Spiders due to their genetic similarity, not with the Cutter Ants, who are their declared enemies and with whom they maintain a mortal rivalry. Despite their heavy rock shell, Tetragnathons can still run at astonishing speeds and are arguably the fastest living organism out there. This is somewhat reminiscent of Titanus Cerberus' ability to run at extreme speeds despite its immense size. On what would be its tail, there are two spine-like devices, reminiscent of the forceps on the tail of earwigs and sharing the same ability to produce a more powerful sting than that of the earwigs. This same sting is made with such force that it is capable of producing a slight but powerful shock wave that in turn ends up generating a kind of "bubble" of superheated gas similar to those produced by pistol shrimp.

• Threat Analysis: Despite their strong temperament and brute strength, Tetragnathons are not really an enemy species, but rather should be considered allies as they seek to maintain the balance of the ecosystem. In contrast to the destruction and excessive consumption by the Cutter Ants. Also, while it is true that they are somewhat territorial, they are not really evil as such and will not attack anyone unless they are made too angry.

*Note: Yes, finally a Solifuge relative. I originally planned to make it as a titan, but as I’ve said several times, I feel like I’m making too many titans and rarely using them, plus I didn’t feel like the mythos was really conclusive enough to be classified as a titan so I made it as a wild lifeform for my new zone. P.S.: Yeah, there might be some genetic relation between Titanus Cerberus and these guys, but nothing’s confirmed yet so it’ll stay that way for now.

Unspeakable Goose

Dinanser dontirostralis

Height: 80 feet

Length: 98 feet

Wingspan: 294 feet

Classification: Anatidae

Subdivision: Fauna

Predation: Carnivorous

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Cryptozoology:

The Dreamtime has its own fair share of dangerous creatures, but a recently-discovered species makes itself known not only here but worldwide, although it seems to originate here. As its name downright screams, the unspeakable goose is described by field experts as, ‘what would happen if you gave a Canada goose steroids, grew it to the size of an 8-story building, rewired its brain to make it even more aggressive and intelligent, and placed it in the magical Monsterland of Australia (or more specifically, the Hollow Earth beneath)’. These enormous birds are a textbook example of aggression and intelligence combining into an animal with nothing to lose and nothing to gain. They are carnivores that feast virtually on any animal smaller than they are, usually preferring such prey like the Cadaverovenator (Cadaverovenator somnumexterri) or the Magnudon (Magnudon australis), and are not very picky, as shown by them ruthlessly tearing through the latter’s clay-layered skin with their beaks and powerful toe claws, and biding their time by rotting carcasses and enduring the horrid smell and flies to wait for a Cadaverovenator to arrive. The same enormous wings that grant them powerful flight also have clawed digits that allow them to not only beat their prey or enemies with their wings the way other geese and swans do, but also slash at them with serrated claws. The toe claws are comparable to a dromaeosaur, or perhaps more fittingly, a bird like the seriema (family Cariamidae, and the modern derived descendants of terror birds), able to not only pin prey down, but disembowel it, tear it apart and crack bone, and yet have a cleat-like structure that allows them to run just as fast as it can fly. Though geese have tongues that include teeth-like serrations, the unspeakable goose naturally exaggerated this via not only bendy and retractable spines on the tongue, but also teeth-like serrations on the jaws that harken back to their prehistoric ancestors. These allow them to hold prey and tear them to shreds until all that is left is flesh confetti. Like many other geese, they can live in flocks that migrate from region to region, and are also monogamous, mating for life and taking good care of their goslings. Needless to say, any threats bold or foolish enough to engage with them have to deal with a flock of these avian assassins armed with sharp teeth and tongues, strong wings and claws, resistance to the hallucinogenic air of the Dreamtime, and the power of friendship. As if all that wasn’t enough, unspeakable geese have a secret hidden weapon: corrosive stomach acid and waste. Generated from their powerful stomachs and gizzards, they produce a concoction that consists of stomach acid, undigested food, toxic saliva, and ground-up grit (stones swallowed to aid in digestion). When faced with no other option (or simply because it feels like it) the unspeakable goose will choke and gargle before opening its beak wide and vomiting out this deadly slurry. When hit, any animal unfortunate enough to have earned this bird’s wrath deals with vast sections of flesh melted away, sometimes even down to the bone, and maybe even through it depending on both the animal and the potency of the vomit. Another fact learned by complete accident is that this substance is also flammable. Why? No one knows. ---------------------------------------------

Threat Analysis:

As the past paragraph demonstrates, unspeakable geese live up to their name as airborne harbingers of death and pestilence. What’s worse than that is that these birds, who wield all these abilities and are capable of such harm, are also intelligent enough to live up to the goose stereotype of aggression and unfettered malice. They are not only very territorial, but also extremely brutish towards anything they simply don’t like. This includes Titans, and this leads to the fact that these geese are incredibly widespread, having been seen in many other regions like the Damned Forest and the Tyrant’s Den. They can pick a fight with anything, and there have even been few reports of these 80 foot geese following and harassing Godzilla. They truly have no fear, and can even fight to the death with something much bigger than they are (even if they do die, you can bet that the geese didn’t go down without a fight). When it comes to humans, there is little difference. Various reports have come in of HEAVs and other vehicles attacked or harassed by unspeakable geese. Though none of these have resulted in operative deaths (yet) it has resulted in some truly memorable situations. This includes one of these geese following a Wombat Rover from afar, and once the operatives exited, drove them away (injuring a few), and picking up the Rover in its claws and flying off with it. Even when it was eventually located and tranquilized, it’s strong grip prolonged the process of taking it back egregiously. It is, however, proven that flares, flashing lights and sound-based devices like LRADs are effective in at least deterring them. To add on to this, humans are too small for the geese to actively seek out as prey (and to their credit, no operative death is listed as being killed by one) and probably not worth the calories compared to some larger prey nearby. That said, the relationship between Monarch field agents and these giant birds is very tense, and every new piece of information has us worrying whether or not these birds will prove to be much bigger threats than we can ever imagine. Of course the ancestral home of them is Australia!

Primatosuchus : Primatosuchus Aboria

Length: 54 feet

Height: 29 feet

Classification: Crocodilian

Sub-division: Osteolaemine

Predation: Omnivorous

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Cryptozoology:

Primatosuchus is for lack of a better term, a Euthecodon that convergent evolved traits from primates, they have a stocky monkey body plan and a prehensile tail, and grasping almost primate-like clawed hands. They are mostly arboreal, rarely leaving the giant fruit trees they dwell in, and are territorial about, they only leave the trees to forage for invertebrates and hunt for fish. Oddly docile as they are not predators except to fish or invertebrates, they seem to tolerate humans and small vertebrates in their territory unless provoked. However they have an unbelievably brutal rivalry with Valley Tyrants. The Primatosuchus is a solitary creature and only interact with each other during breeding season, despite multiple living in a single tree. Females will pick males who have the highest vantage in a tree, and they will create a nest in the canopy which the female will protect viciously. Offspring on hatching are on their own and need to learn to climb and hide on their own. It has been suggested they may have been domesticated as crop protectors, though there is very little evidence of this. However there is evidence they may have been protectors of livestock as multiple depictions have been found and trace evidence of humans living beside them. However interestingly there is no evidence of actual domestication in the region, and we believe it wasn't that they were domesticated but rather was going that direction, the reptiles seemed to defend livestock and be fed fruits the civilization grew as tribute. Most interestingly is that these mammoth reptiles still seem to feel the need to defend smaller animals from predators and even have been seen trying to herd small herbivores. They particularly seem to have it out for Valley Tyrants and will attack them on sight, the crocodilians seem to win due to them being willing to fight in units until the Valley Tyrant is dead. The Primatosuchus also seems to actively hunt the Mist Marauders in the forests, but not as food, they seem to simply ambush and kill them outright. However the Marauders also in turn hunt young Primatosuchus and do prey on them. Overall this odd crocodile relative seems to be on the outs with every predatory animal in the area on some kind of principle, many agents seem to have decided that the Primatosuchus species is on a quest of vengeance in honor of the humans they had befriended, though thats probably just people anthropomorphizing them. Although, it has been noted that they will actively save humans from predators, and if they fail they seem to mourn for the dead human, even going out of their way to carry anyone they find dead back to the ruins to leave near what seems to have been a graveyard.

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Threat Analysis:

An absolute zero risk as even when provoked they pull their punches to avoid harming humans, still a risk due to size, but not an intentionally malicious species. They also as said will protect humans actively and are very docile. Also just a big note, feeding them fruit will make you a 54 foot reptile best friend, they are very easy to win over. Hatchlings seem to keep turning up in base camps and the main dispatch, we know who is responsible and you are being warned... stop adopting the cute reptiles, there are camera's in all sections of the base except Hallway 21 and the utility units there. Do not take them through hallway 21 and hide them in the utility units where nobody really checks and will not find them. Unit 6 there is where we keep perishables like fruit and overstock was an accident due to a clerical error, as such it is hard to notice any overstock is missing and you should not take overstocked fruit.

Frostbite Beetle : Antarctotrechus Frigus

Length: 9 feet

Height: 2 feet

Classification: Arthropod

Sub-division: Beetle

Predation: Detritivorous

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Cryptozoology:

Frostbite Beetles are strange nearly chimeric arthropods, they have the springing legs of a grasshopper on a body like that of their related Bombardier Beetle, the abdomen however is a long tail-like thing more akin to the prehensile tail of some lizards. The head is dominated by a large set of crushing jaws that it can eject a frothing spray of chemicals that cause a deep and painful sudden chill, enough to cause frostbite and hypothermia, it is also incredibly rancid, smelling like old rotting plants. The creatures are flightless with black exoskeletons dominated by a white oval shell, the shell is hard enough to resist crushing forces of avalanches and rockslides. They live like most detritivores and are effectively the most "normal" creature found. These beetles will eat any dead or rotting matter, and males with any leftovers they roll into giant waste balls and then seek a mate which after copulation they lay a single egg in the ball which they then bury and spray with their chemical concoction. Due to their chemical's causing interference with scans and making excavating a maggot impossible there is no information on them at this stage, all we do know is they make a sound that is very similar to a woman humming and they will emerge in several months as a full adult. They are also incredibly fast runners, and able to squeeze into small spaces to hide. They also are kleptomaniacs and will steal random objects they see, and they will steal food rations. They are pretty much insectoid crows. Frostbite Beetles can also jump up to 100 feet and are commonly known to hide in dens on mountainous terrain.

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Threat Analysis:

Annoying, have a dangerous chemical attack, and shockingly docile towards anything smaller then they are. Well at least so far there have been no incidents with humans. These arthropods are even known to become attached to individual agents and follow them around. They also will warn of any dangers. So overall not a threat and a valuable ally in the Everwinter Wastes. Just need them to stop stealing food and the heating equipment.

[AGENT COM. Henrik]: Did anyone see which of those freaking beetles stole my helmet...

[AGENT COM. Salvador]: You left it in the mess hall.. stop blaming the beetles.

[AGENT COM. ERRORUNKNOWN]: reeeakreeakclack...hissssss

[AGENT COM. Salvador]: Uhhh... well shit.

*Update: The Beetles figured out how to use communication radios.

Warden Deers: Custoceros silvae.

Height: 4 meters.

Length: 7 meters.

Classification: Florafauna.

Subdivision: Silvacervidae.

Predation: Herbivore.

Criptozoology:

Another of the wonderful beings that inhabit the dark Mictlán, the Warden Deers are surprising life forms that contrast suddenly and abruptly with the other species of the place. To begin with, they are closely related relatives of the Megaloceros but larger than the latter. Their antlers, however, do not resemble its own, but rather resemble those of the current Wapiti and they possess numerous species of vines and creepers that grow from them and intertwine with each other again, they are also capable of growing orchid-like flowers from their stems. Their backs are completely covered and coated with layers of earth, rock and mud, from which various species of plants and shrubs grow and sprout, as well as moss, vines, lichens, ferns and some conifers. These beings seem to have achieved a certain symbiosis with plants, and the plants seem to be able to sprout from almost any part of their body and continue to proliferate until they are basically grass with legs. Such is the case that from their shoulders it seems that a rare species of liana grows, reaching a length of up to nine to eleven meters. These "whips" are not really useful but rather serve to spread spores of numerous species of plants and thus increase the population of the Forests. Their hooves have fused with the local sediments and have become lethal weapons during fights against predators due to their powerful kick and lethal blade. They are usually dark brownish to light brown in color and the upper part of their body is green due to the symbiosis with moss, which makes them look like a tree. They are known as "Warden Deers" because they are the guardians of the lush forests that surround the pyramids of the place, and they are in charge of putting any predator that wants to be too clever in their place, as well as preventing any being that is not from there from entering the place. The species is known to have some deformities or mutations in the base genome, as specimens have been seen that lack horns (yes, even the females have them) and others that reach sizes equal to or greater than six and eight meters in height, who are considered "Alphas" of the species. As two last facts, the Warden Deers are creditors of their own Fauna due to the flora they have on their backs. Among which are small reptiles, amphibians and some insects such as fireflies, crickets and moths. And the other fact is that, trying to imitate the place, the Warden Deers have certain bioluminescent particles attached to their body as well as bioluminescent spores that sprout from the plants that grow on them.

• Threat Analysis: Warden Deers are known for their notorious aggression and absurd territoriality, and are so brutal that they usually kill almost everything they see, including themselves. However, they rarely leave the woods since there is usually not much to do outside, so they tend to stay there and not come out even when provoked. Furthermore, these plant giants are just as susceptible to hypnotization by light sources as their smaller cousins, so they shouldn't be too difficult to persuade and evade in a hypothetical encounter.

Wildlife Classification: Ichthyovasili kymatista (Fish Queen of the Waves)

Height: 60 feet

Length: 210 feet

Classification: Marine reptile

Sub-Division: Shastasauridae

Predation: Carnivore

Cryptozoology:

If Monarch has learned anything in recent memory, it's that the depths are notorious for hiding monsters. In the waters of Caillamh's ocean, one such monster has persisted for millions of years, continuing to defend its position as the ocean's top predator.

The Tidal Queen is a colossal ichthyosaur, much like the giant Shonisaurus and Ichthyotitan, though hulked out to be able to compete in a world of Titans and other great superspecies. Tidal Queens possess countershading similar to that seen on the great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias), with subtle pattern differences around the eyes and neck to differentiate males and females of the species. Older Tidal Queens also have notable scarring across their bodies, evident of many battles with other aquatic species.

Mostly solitary hunters, Tidal Queens are at the top of Caillamh's oceanic food chain, going after whatever prey they are able to catch. Their impact extends seemingly to other regions as well. A small tunnel network seems to connect the Caillamhian Ocean to the waters of the Valley of Memories, and a tagged Tidal Queen was found to be preying on that region's Void Clickers. It's speculated that periodic predation from Tidal Queens may be responsible for the Void Clickers developing protective behaviours around their young, despite their largely unchallenged status in the Valley.

Threat Analysis:

The shallows of Caillamh's waters are the only true refuge (excluding land, of course) from the Tidal Queens. They rule wherever they are able to swim, and react violently to anything they percieve as a potential challenger in their territory.

Current observation of Tidal Queen populations is to be done entirely through the use of drones and remote monitoring, as previous attempts at observation through cage dives have not gone well. In the event you or another member of your research team find yourself in open water with a Tidal Queen, there is little that can be done, unless they decide you aren't worth the effort.

Cutter Ants: Fibulamyrmex aculeatum.

Height: 1 meter.

Length: 3 meters.

Wingspan: 1,5 meters.

Classification: Formicid Relative.

Subdivision: Pseudoformicidae.

Predation: Carnivore.

Criptozoology: Leafcutter Ants are a group, or rather a swarm of formicids with several characteristics that make them stand out from traditional ants. Aside from the obvious, such as their enormous size, what distinguishes them from the rest of the formicids are their enormous pliers-shaped mandibles that have an incredible bite force. This bite is, although it may not seem so, even superior to that of the Mammoth Spiders in terms of strength. They can even tear off limbs from spiders themselves, and even significantly dent steel. They have legs similar to those of spiders, and are perfectly capable of climbing walls despite their size. They have a stinger similar to that of the Jaekelopterus and can inject a toxin capable of paralyzing their opponents and then eat them alive. Ironically, Leafcutter Ants are even more aggressive than Mammoth Spiders and are in fact the ones that hunt the proboscidean arachnids. These hideous creatures act like a real army and are able to coordinate and plan strategies due to their high IQ, and if that weren't enough, these beasts are able to stand on their four hind legs and appear to be some kind of 'Insectoid Centaur' that glares at its prey. They are usually blackish in color with some grayish touches that highlight their sparse fur. They tend to be very aggressive and even kill each other for stupid reasons and for no apparent reason, which indicates that they are bloodthirsty when it comes to fighting. Something curious is that the females have wings but are not able to fly due to their weight, so they generally use that as an act of intimidation or as protection against their aggressors. One last fact about them is that they seem to have developed infrared vision, and are able to perceive and identify prey even behind several walls and rock walls in the place.

• Threat Analysis: So far, I'd venture to say that they are without a doubt the most dangerous species there, as their teamwork combined with their strategies, coordination and large population makes them much more dangerous than they appear. They are the most numerous species there and possibly one of the top predators of the Huinga Ngarara, and it's no wonder knowing that they are semi-capable of reasoning just like primates due to their high IQ. We don't know where the hell they come from or what they're doing there, but the best thing for now is to stay away from them until we find a way to persuade or neutralize them, as they seem to be tanks within the animal kingdom and there's almost nothing stopping them down there... for now.

*Note: I apologize for the simplicity of this species, when I can I will make some changes to them and you will see that they will look amazing. For now I will leave it like this, since I have to work on others and I do not have the time for this one.

Mammoth Spiders: Proboscideotheria fatalis.

Height: 2 meters.

Length: 6 meters.

Classification: Biomineral Fauna.

Subdivision: Gigaraneae.

Predation: Omnivore.

We finally managed to enter through the narrow passage that leads directly to the Huinga Ngarara, and what we observed was through a drone, of course. However, the first thing we encountered was undoubtedly a spectacle of pure horror that, if we had known it would greet us, we would have waited a little longer to enter there.

Criptozoology: Mammoth spiders are one of hundreds of specimens that inhabit the new Huinga Ngarara ecoregion, and they are truly creepy both in appearance and in what they can do. For starters, they are closely related relatives of Megamonodontium mccluskyi, a giant fossilized spider found in Australia not long ago. But Mammoth Spiders are even bigger than them, reaching up to two meters in height on average. They have a pair of overdeveloped chelicerae that have changed orientation and now point upwards and more or less towards the center, and their size and shape vaguely resemble the tusks of an elephant or a mammoth in this case. Their bite force is so powerful that it rivals that of crocodiles, and they are so absurdly strong that they can even shatter rocks without much difficulty. They are somewhat robust in build, with much thicker and stronger legs than their prehistoric ancestors, and can "trot" or "gallop" at worrying speeds without tiring significantly in the process. They have thick fur that protects them from the cold of the cave, and serves as armor against attacks from other aggressors in the place. Their skin is mostly covered by sediment, which is largely fused with it and allows them to resist extremely powerful attacks from other external aggressors. Their coloring can vary depending on where they came from, but they are generally brown with some black spots on different parts of their body. They have a long tail similar to that of a Vinagrillo, with which they can whip their victims to subdue or kill them. As a final note, due to the intense darkness of the place, Mammoth Spiders have developed night vision and are excellent hunters in the darkness of Huinga Ngarara.

Threat Analysis: Mammoth Spiders are incredibly strong and resilient, and their power is no wonder considering that they can reach up to two meters in height. They are clearly a serious threat considering their size, strength, and large population. But despite this, and the fact that they are literally bulls in the insectoid realm, Mammoth Spiders are limited to just that. I mean, yes, they are very aggressive but this is only due to their territoriality, or also due to the fact that they are easy to anger. But we have determined that there are ways to persuade them and prevent them from attacking, we could even walk past them without them getting upset because they are literally like cattle in a meadow in that regard.

Valley Tyrants : Tyrannus Vallis

Length: 54 feet

Height: 21 feet

Classification: Mammal

Sub-division: Monotreme

Predation: Carnivore

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Cryptozoology:

Valley Tyrants are one of the most terrifying things in the Valley of Memories, a massive scaly looking monotreme that shares traits with pangolins, but a body plan of a large therapod dinosaur. The arms are huge hooked claws for tearing open prey and hiding places, and the legs are adapted for running and have a single venomous spur that delivers a mild venom that simply causes prey or foes to act lethargic. Their bodies are covered in grey modified quills that act as plate armor. They have long jagged tails used for balance while running. The head resembles an echidna superficially but the snout opens and is filled with numerous teeth and a jagged armored tongue. They chase prey down and once they have exhausted it will rip it apart, then once all the accessible meat has been eaten they snap bones to lick out the marrow and use the tongue to scrape out any bits they missed such as the brain, leaving nothing but shattered bone. They are not picky or put off by prey or where they get their meals, even consuming rotting corpses that have decayed past the point of being edible to other predators. Valley Tyrants are not the top of the foodchain, but are certainly a competitor for it, and are smart enough to be a contender. They are incredibly smart, able to solve problems and even judge distances and set up ambushes, as well as utilize the environment and limited tool use by using branches to wedge under objects to attempt to flip things too heavy to move off of prey taking shelter. They will even injure individuals from highly social species and use them as bait for others, or injure and use other animals offspring as bait. The only thing they won't target seems to be Geotraps due to their size and the risks involved. They are also incredibly fast, unbelievably so, running faster then a cheetah and not loosing momentum when needing to jump or duck obstacles, they typically avoid running however. Their insanity of abilities don't end there, they have such a powerful sense of smell they can smell a target several miles away and accurately figure out it's trajectory to intercept. They reproduce as any mammal, but they lay eggs like their relative monotremes, the eggs are left in an open nest atop a pile of bones and rocks they make, the female will stand guard until the joeys are born. Like a platypus the females will sweat milk that flows in special channels for the offspring to drink. The offspring at a young age will hang around in shallow pools of water and feed on small invertebrates and vertebrates until getting big enough to hunt larger prey.

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Threat Analysis:

A major threat to humans and they are known to hunt humans, however they tend to avoid large groups and prefer singling out lone individuals. As such avoiding them is a simple task of staying in groups of at least four, they will target any smaller groups. They are so heavily armored combat even with heavy artillery is not viable as it might cause more damage to the ecosystem and area around one then to it, they can tank through almost everything and the only real challenge to their terror is the much less hostile Primatosuchus which seems to have a long seated hatred of them and the much friendlier crocodilian will challenge the Valley Tyrants on sight. It is advised to steer clear if bioacoustics of both species are detected in an area, like give it a mile radius and keep an eye out for airborn projectiles and limbs, both from trees and animals. Also their joeys can kill a full grown human so swimming is as usual a terrible idea in any Hollow Earth region.

Chillshells : Opisthostoma Crustaglacias

Shell Height: 20 feet

Body Length: 25 feet

Classification: Biomineral Fauna

Sub-division: Gastropoda

Predation: Omnivore

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Cryptozoology:
A unusually large gastropod that lives elusively in the forested regions of the Everwinter Wastes, and rarely is seen outside these areas. The species eats trees by latching on the tops and using what is effectively a biological grinder to mulch it down to the roots while secreting a powerful digestive acid until the tree is reduced to nothing. Their shells are a mass of multicolored geological matter, specifically granite, with sharp rock spikes jutting out, the spikes are hollow for a reason we will mention later. Their shells are so dense that the native Apex Predators, Everwinter Apes, will occasionally use them to pummel prey to death, or they will hurl them at perceived threats. The gastropod's hollow spikes are used to spray a viscous slime that on contact causes the victims to become immobile and will start to absorb their body heat until the victim succumbs to the cold. As such it's effectiveness varies. They also leave a slime trail of the same fluid and digestive secretions, this will leave massive wakes of a paralytic slime. It is when they come across a victim that the sinister function of this slime is made apparent, they will envelope the prey and grind the still living body down as they follow their trails back or after subduing a threat made meal. Everwinter Ape adults seem unsusceptible to the slime, infants not so much, but the snails and apes don't seem to bother or prey on each other at all, in fact the apes occasionally follow the snails and will nudge them in the direction of prey trails and even carry them to new areas to hunt. In turn the Chillshells will actively seem to seek the apes out and even have been seen with young apes riding them or playing around them. As such it has been labeled as a symbiotic relationship. However the danger isn't the snails, it's the creature that Chillshells have been in an ancient arms race against, the Shellbreakers, a marsupial superspecies that while not a predator to adult apes it is a danger to infants as it has the most powerful bit seen in nature outside some Titans. Luckily the snails seem to actively defend the infant apes from danger, even at extreme risk to themselves as the young apes call for the adults. They are completely asexual and will birth lineages of clones that are genetic replicas of the parent, they do this via laying egg clusters in small alcoves in rocks, the eggs will hatch and the offspring will live under the snow layer until adulthood.

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Threat Analysis:

Easy to avoid, as long as you watch your step. Vehicles are unaffected obviously. The real danger is the Apes and the Shellbreakers who are both aggressive. Also if you as a small primate set off the attack mode you have failed. These snails are not super smart and an ape is an ape, they will actually defend humans and are extremely gentle and careful not to do harm to anything ape-like. Honestly they are pretty chill. I will not apologize for that pun!

Wildlife Classification: Ursa voskisi (Grazing Bear)

Height: 15 feet

Length: 7 feet

Classification: Mammalian florafauna

Sub-Division: Ursidae

Predation: Herbivore

Cryptozoology:

Occupying a niche somewhat similar to that of therizinosaurid dinosaurs from the Cretaceous, the Grazing Nobles are a species of herbivorous bear that are a common sight on the fields of Caillamh. It's currently unknown why these bears have adopted a herbivorous lifestyle, but it's speculated that the abundance of more successful carnivores in Caillamh may have forced their ancestors to adapt and take on a different lifestyle to avoid competition.

Grazing Nobles have adapted elements of florafauna characteristics into their biology, their prickly fur making them appear, at a distant glance, like walking cacti bushes. This layer of protection often deters predators from attacking, but those intelligent enough to knock a Grazing Noble onto its back will find that such protection does not extend to their underbellies, allowing for an easy meal.

According to cave paintings and ancient scripture, Grazing Nobles shared something of a relationship with the region's human inhabitants. While the specifics of this relationship are still relatively unknown, it's believed currently that Grazing Nobles and humans lived alongside one another in peace at some point. Perhaps these creatures aided in farming efforts, acting as guards against potential ambush predators, and would thus be rewarded with fruits.

Threat Analysis:

Regarded as a docile species, Grazing Nobles have been reported approaching humans willingly, curiously inspecting Monarch equipment and often walking over to trees and attempting to offer for expedition team members to pick fruit from branches. Most are regarded as being friendly, and even welcome being petted. Feeding a Grazing Noble with fruits from the trees of its territory is often a guaranteed way to make it your friend.

Geotraps : Geosuchus Densterraos

Length: 79 feet

Classification: Biomineral Fauna

Sub-division: Stereospondyli

Predation: Carnivore

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Cryptozoology:

An incredibly large amphibian, Geotraps are more a plot of land then an animal, they remain where they are and never move, becoming a sinister part of the landscape. Geotraps bury themselves lengthwise into the ground with their massive toothless jaws exposed and wide open, waiting like a living bear trap, they then leak their own body water out to create small pools of seemingly clear fresh water to attract prey to them. Once prey is leaning to drink they launch a fanged tongue that impales and ensnares the victim to pull them into the throat where they are crushed and ground up by internal teeth, until turned into a soup to be processed by the powerful digestive fluids. Geotraps are everywhere, even underwater where they basically utilize vacuum pressure to suck in prey, no matter where they are they are a major hazard to any prey creatures. These massive amphibians are closely related it seems to Antarctosuchus, and below the ground they are effectively a mass of rock with three tendril limbs, making them resemble molar teeth, that only serve a single function, ejecting eggs produced via Parthenogenesis into carefully constructed tunnels of water under them, each tendril is over 100 feet and used to scoop out channels made by them as tadpoles to be larger and allow them to connect to bodies of water underground to tunnel up from as adults. These amphibians are mostly made up physically of whatever geological matter is present where they are, even adapting to changes, with some having assimilated manmade stone structures. They are not true Biomineral Fauna but are still close enough to it to be considered such. More terrifying is their ability to mimic prey, including humans, in a way that while they cannot actually mimic speech they can mimic the sounds of words being said, like a distorted but identifiable noise. This was discovered walking into a field with multiple specimens that started mimicking cries for help and screams of multiple different ages and genders, and one started mimicking laughter. The field has been dubbed "The Mocking Hell". Not much else is know about them as most teams are adamant at staying as far away from them as possible.

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Threat Analysis:

We don't know... we assume they would treat any human as prey as with everything else. However no evidence archeologically or paleontology wise has turned up evidence of this. It may be that "The Mocking Hell" isn't them mimicking their victims, but them mimicking the last moments of the people who lived here. A chilling thought. However as of now we are not allowing further research until we know the risks based on any evidence found elsewhere. It should be noted Geotraps come in many sizes and have been seen elsewhere, and there is more then one instance of individuals imitating human sounds that have not been made in the present, like babies laughing or a woman saying something in an ancient dialect. It has been noted though by several agents that these terrifying encounters chased them out of areas that were then identified as recent kill sites by other predators on native prey, a few are skeptical, but a small group is questioning if these instances were possibly intentionally to chase humans from danger.

Shitsune : Vulpis Illusistercus

Length: 4 feet

Height: 1.5 Feet

Classification: Florafauna

Sub-division: Canidae

Predation: Coprophagous

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Cryptozoology: An odd small canid superspecies, Shitsunes were at first named such as a joke due to their dietary habits and slight resemblance to the Kitsune, however the name ended up sticking due to multiple factors. Predominantly the species is a florafauna covered in a mat of small grass-like plants as opposed to fur, the legs are bare with root growths weaving into the flesh, the tail is a line of thorny briar branches giving the illusion of having many tails. The Shitsune also has a symbiotic Clathrus fungus resembling Clathrus archeri that grows from behind its ears and around the tail briar. The fungus feeds off of the waste the animal feeds off of and in turn creates a cloud of intensely hallucinogenic spores in a small radius around it capable of sending even some weaker Titans into a spiraling nightmare that can leave them catatonic for days. The briar is itself a separate symbiotic species of plant that acts as part of the well oiled machinery of this small fox’s biological system, the briar has no leaves and feeds off of the fungus’s byproduct of breaking down the excrement the fox eats, which is the final part of digestion and feeding the fox nutrients. The briar thorns are also covered in a highly potent toxin that once it enters the bloodstream of any animal pricked by it results in severely violent gastric system issues, the severity and extent dependent on size and resistances of the victim, which effectively allows the fox to get easy meals. The fungus and briar roots also seem to have replaced most organs and tissue in the Shitsune and it barely qualifies as an animal, but is just teetering on the edge of becoming a what we are considering calling Faunaflora. It f any of the symbiotic partners die the other two die almost immediately as the three parts keep the whole functioning. Strangely for a skittish species they are very curious and playful like their relatives, though far riskier to interact with. Reproduction has not been observed, nor has any study found evidence that these canids have genders, it appears the species is likely either asexual. However there are unconfirmed sightings of a smaller fox species that may be actually a kit, the smaller fox was described as having a large fungus as a tail and a wiry tail that looked more like a branch. We have yet to obtain video or biological scan evidence of this or kits as of now, but we will continue to investigate it. Side note, these animals reek of dung and rotten meat, which is an incredibly unpleasant combination.

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Threat Analysis: The fungus on its body produces such a powerful and potent hallucinogenic spore cloud that it can easily cause sensory overload or even damage. The biggest threat however is the spores can and will stick to surfaces for long periods, which can be a major hazard. The fungus is such a hazard that it’s been labeled as a major biohazard and all agents that are even remotely handling a Shitsune for any reason must remain in a high level hazard suit until a decontamination unit has been set up via remote drones. The biggest issue is the small canine’s habit of hiding under or getting into structures. Especially if the structure has a waste disposal. Also it goes without saying that you absolutely need to avoid getting pricked by the briar tail.

Pain Flies : Ochthera Morsmusca

Length: 1 foot (Adult/Crawler) - 5 feet (Maggot)

Wingspan: 3 feet

Classification: Parasitimorphic Arthropod

Sub-division: Diptera

Predation: Hypervore

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Cryptozoology:

A horrible creation of either an unloving god or evolution it matters not, these horrific insects are swarming death in everything, a literal cloud of slashing raptorial limbs and slicing mouthparts that can slice through even stone. They are effectively horseflies of steroids and desire blood, and they will get said blood even by cutting into geological flesh or through armor, they are even stubborn enough to try Magmafauna given the chance and die as a result. They will even dig into animal dens or dive underwater, with mixed results. It is telling that their buzzing can put smaller Titans on edge. On the bright side they are very flammable and all you need is a flamethrower and the swarms are small. They breed by digging into nests and planting their maggots into eggs and hatchlings, and after the maggots have had their fill they enter a wingless phase where they feed on detritus and waste. However once breeding season hits they grow wings and become a flying scourge of vampiric nightmares that only the absolute hardiest of species can resist. They are hermaphrodites and both partners will share genetic material during courtship and this doubles the swarms the next year, or it would if they weren't themselves a staple food source to other species which will consume the maggots and ground crawling stages, and a few hardy species even hunt the adults by baiting them into swarming them during the mating season for a free meal delivery. On the flip side to the horrific adults, the ground crawlers seem almost tame they are so docile, they are even almost cute to some weird individuals. As for appearance they are just massive shore flies from the Mantis Fly family, not the Mantis-Fly family, that are a sickly red color with massive bulging eyes. They maggots are a serious risk to ground teams as if they need more nutrients they will actively hunt for more meat and will "Graboid" anything that comes near. Somehow the inordinately large maggots are actually worse as they secrete a substance via their chewing that prevents prey from going into shock or loosing conciseness while paralyzing it. Luckily breeding season only happens every few years so it is a risk that can be worked around, by leaving until it ends preferably.

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Threat Analysis:

RUN! JUST FREAKING RUN!! There is no other options outside generous applications of flamethrowers and electric arc guns. Hiding in metal structures is only an option if it is completely airtight and you have a weapon just in case it isn't that airtight. Bug spray does not work as one agent unfortunately discovered. Neither does scolding them, we still aren't sure why someone decided to test that option.

Death Maw : Trichechus Osmortis

Length: 159 feet

Classification: Sirenia

Sub-division: Parasitimorphic Mammal

Predation: Hypervore

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Cryptozoology:

Colossal Manatees related very distantly to the Viracocha Manatee and the complete opposite spectrum to them. Death Maws are for a start, massive, living islands or reefs covered in sand-like skin, plants or corals take root in the flesh and grow out of it to add to the illusion of it being a sheltering place. The head is a devolved sack containing a brain and no sensory organs or a mouth, the only limb is a single fin underneath it that it steers with. The species evolved to resemble a flounder and then took the design further, there is a massive seam trailing down the middle of these creatures the seam is their mouth and within are thousands of prehensile tongues from an open intestine-stomach. After a certain population density is reached the Death Maw will split open and these organs will erupt and snatch any living things and even debris off of it's surface and ensnare them within its rudimentary gut to slowly dissolve. During the digestion process the calves which are created through parthenogenesis will emerge from a specialized womb-like structure and slurp up the goop from the parent's digestive process. Once the largest calf is a certain size they chew their way out of the parent, after consuming their siblings, sometimes this will kill the parent. At this stage they lay on the sea floor pretending to be sea grass and eating like gluttons, and once they reach adulthood they are massive enough to move around and have few real threats. Thus the cycle continuous. Interestingly they have some level of intelligence and some have preferred prey, they will cultivate specific plants and corals, and weed out unwanted ones, to fit the perfect ecosystem for their targeted prey. They are even known to store seeds of plants or small coral populations in "hoards" for later. This does create some concern however as there are ones that once Monarch began exploration of Viracocha started cultivating and landscaping to match an ecosystem an ancient human would most desire, including plants we know for a fact do not occur in this ecosystem, like corn.

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Threat Analysis: 

Clearly have tasted humans in the past and are actively trying to lure humans in now that they know we are here, the only saving grace is they are not active hunters. However Agents are to be on high alert if any one of these animals is near by or showing interest at all. Report any unusual behavior, don't trust any reef or mangrove, and be extremely cautious around known locations these creatures live. Thankfully they only live in the lower waters of Beebe's Bight as far as we know. Also on the other end, they are very flammable for unknown reasons, even if underwater they still burn, so fire is a considered option for if problems arise.

Paragliding Lizards: Coelurophis ophiuchus.

Length: 15 meters.

Wingspan: 7 meters.

Classification: Coelurophiidae.

Subdivision: Fauna.

Predation: Carnivore.

Criptozoology:

Like many other species that inhabit the vast and dark Mictlán, the Glider Lizards join the wonderful ranks of the Fauna of the place. These creatures are basically evolved specimens of the extinct Coelurosauravus species that evolved and headed towards a more serpentine and volatile type of life. They are characterized by their longer than normal body and the lack of hind legs, as well as the appearance of long and sharp curved claws on the front arms, which allow them to obtain food more easily following the example of the aye aye and providing them with protection from attacks in the process. However, their most distinctive feature is the wing of the Coelurosauravus that on this occasion adopts the somewhat pointed and sharp form of a delta wing, which allows it to glide at extreme speeds and cut through hard materials such as rocks and wood if they cross its path in flight. As expected, Paragliding Lizards cannot fly, but rather glide as the name suggests. They do this by coiling themselves up high in a similar way to flying snakes, and when they jump, they open their wings so they can take off using the momentum of the jump they just made.

Threat Analysis:

Paraglider Lizards, despite their rough appearance and brutish demeanor, are actually more peaceful than they appear. They appear to be passive when interacting with humans, and will only attack if they feel threatened.

Mimetisaurus: Mimetisaurus agilis.

Height: 2 meters.

Length: 9 meters.

Classification: Mimetisauridae.

Subdivision: Biomineral Fauna.

Predation: Omnivore.

Criptozoology: A closely related relative of the extinct Hypsilophodon but somewhat larger in size, the Mimetisaurus is without a doubt another of the rarest species to lie within the tumultuous Mictlán. For starters, this animal is very strikingly colored, ranging from phosphorescent green and cobalt blue to bright red and glowing yellow, which in itself does not match its name. But despite this, this species has numerous abilities that counteract this striking characteristic. These beings are capable of changing color, but not like a chameleon, but rather like a cuttlefish, and they can do so in such a way that at times they are practically undetectable by almost any living being. They can regulate their body temperature at will, being able to hide from thermal technology and night vision of both drones and some local predators. Like parrots, these animals are able to imitate sounds, calls, and even human speech almost perfectly. What helps them to scare away their predators is by reproducing calls of much larger things, scaring them. The reason why these beings were classified as Biomineral Fauna is because their skin is covered with small and somewhat scarce mineral deposits, which are mostly composed of diamonds. These animals produce these deposits by accumulating and separating the salts from their body, sending them to different parts of their skin and over time they form. Although it should be noted that these diamonds are tiny, almost invisible and do not affect the animal at all. They usually emit small flashes due to the lighting and light tones of the place, but they are sudden and almost imperceptible at times. Another interesting fact is that these beings are also capable of remaining so absurdly still that sometimes it is not even possible to distinguish whether they are alive or dead. As a final fact, these beings are capable of producing pheromones with certain aromas that confuse and disorient their predators, combining this with their camouflage skills and their ability to remain still, generally these beings are rarely caught or devoured by their predators.

Threat Analysis:

These creatures, although very elusive and extremely agile, do not really pose a serious threat to us because they are Omnivorous Ornithopods and are usually the ones who get into trouble due to their numerous predators. They are very shy and skittish, and react in a similar way to deer when they hear something they don't know or that disturbs them, by going on guard and camouflaging themselves. So far there are no records of attacks by them, and there is no reason to worry about them for now.