Whiskerslurp

The whiskerslurp replaced its ancestor. As it lived within the Ferret Limestone Caves, the whiskerslurp's eyes have completely vanished. Instead, it relies entirely on echolocation and touch to help it with its surroundings. The whiskerslurp's ears have evolved by being able to hear more and to move in different directions. The rear end has evolved by being able to move up, down, left, and right; this allows it to use echolocation at a greater range than its ancestor. The rear has also evolved long spines that protect it from predators. The whiskerslurp has developed a defense mechanism when dealing with predators; it draws its ears back and stays still, which is suppose to confuse predators by making it hard to determine which end is which. If this fails, it will use its serrated leg-spikes and claws to defend itself. Otherwise, it will run as fast as it can.

The whiskers on its face have evolved fibrous bristles at the ends of each tentacle that are touch-sensitive; these allow them to feel their way around and find food. Along with these bristles, the soles of its feet can also detect vibrations from movement; this allows the whiskerslurp to be wary for potential predators. It has also managed to spread out into the Darwin High Grassland and Darwin Desert. In order to live in those areas, it had to evolve yellow pigment to protect it from sunlight and blend in with the yellow sand and soil. The whiskerslurp is nocturnal. It also searches for mud pits to wallow in and it digs up yuccagaves and snow windbulbs for their water. The whiskerslurp also uses its floppy tongue to lick up any wandering yellowdundi and blind arbourundi. The whiskerslurp has only one offspring that it raises for 10 months. Their main predator is the tasermane, which feeds on young whiskerslurps. It lives for 15 years. Other than these changes, it is much like its ancestor.