Unnamed wolves

Name of Race: Up for discussion.

They were created by Blood_BathAndBeyond.

Body Type: Quadrupedal.

Average Height: 3 ft. at the shoulder.

Number of Limbs: 4.

Intelligence: Sentient (non-sapient).

Diet: Carnivorous.

Average Lifespan: 15 years.

Appearance: They have a square-ish head with a short muzzle and small, rounded ears. They have powerful jaws and a mouth full of extremely sharp teeth. They have thick and powerful forelegs similar to those of a badger, with large claws designed for digging and burrowing. Their hind legs are smaller and resemble those of a canid and they have a canid tail. They are covered with short, coarse fur, that varies in color but is generally dark in shade. The most common fur colors are brown, grey or black.

Physiology: On average they weigh 80-100 lbs. They are mammals and give live birth. Gestation period is 3 months, average litter size is four pups.

Behavior: They have a pack social group similar to that of wolves, with the average pack size being 6 to 12. While carnivorous, they tend to avoid direct confrontation, preferring to take enemies and prey by surprise. They are "ambush hunters". They use their forelegs to dig shallow holes in the ground, and then lie in wait, hidden by loose earth. Once the trap is set, two to three pack members venture forth to chase prey towards the ambush site. When the hidden members of the pack feel the vibrations of their prey moving above, they swiftly emerge and kill the surprised and unlucky creature. They are nocturnal creatures and sleep in their dens by day, often sleeping beneath a mound of upturned earth.

Origins: Evolved unique "ambush hunting" technique to counter fast-moving prey.

Habitat: Primarily forests. They typically make their dens in large caves or other underground formations.

Sexes/Reproduction: Binary.