Velocidohve

It was only a matter of time before the amphibious jaydohves made their way to Fermi island in order to establish nesting colonies on it. With time, however, their descendants slowly began to lose more and more of their aquatic traits, becoming instead more terrestrial in both habits and form. This eventually gave rise to the velocidohves, pack hunting carnivores that now terrorize the beaches of the isolated Fermi landmass that have evolved numerous traits that help them to contest the mighty shantaks for the title of top predator. Webbed feet have given way to taloned claws, giving them greater maneuverability on land at the cost of maneuverability in the water. Other adaptations include a stronger, broader beak for taking down the various thornback species, as well as a lighter skeletal frame that allows them to move quick and nimble. Perhaps most noticeably of all, besides the pronounced colorations of their hides, is the presence of pycnofibre-like outgrowths on the backs of their necks. Used as a form of sexual display, the males possess larger, longer, and bushier "manes" with which they use to display their health and dominance to one another. Breeding occurs annually, with females producing 3-4 young at a time. The males will remain at the nesting sites in order to watch these offspring as a group, while the females head out to collect food. While capable of taking down most creatures as a pack, they will often choose easier meals to go after. Once gorged, they will return home to regurgitate what they can for their young to eat, after which they will watch them as the males head out to hunt. This provides round-the-clock care for the offspring, as well as ample hunting opportunities for all. This goes on for several months before the young are old enough to join in the hunts themselves. Their presence is causing a noticeable shift in species populations within the regions they inhabit. Their quick nature, combined with their pack hunting and larger brains, allows them to more easily outmaneuver and outsmart the local thornbacks. Taking turns, some members of a pack will distract the adults, while the rest will go on to gorge themselves on the cryobowl-bound offspring. Because of this, thornback species that still perform this style of breeding are becoming increasingly rare. If they do not adapt in time, there is little doubt that extinction lies in their futures.