Xatagolin

The xatagolin replaced its ancestor the xatagung. Its main difference is its longer snout. Its helps protect its sticky prehensile tongue. Its chin spike can be used to uproot the pioneeroots, which can be hard to grab. Its large ear-eyes are use both to sense for predators but also help cool them off in the heat of the summer. Their light frame and legs help them quickly run from predators. They also only have 2 armor plates left on their shoulders and hips. Without the excess armor their ancestors had they are lighter. Their white color helps them blend in with the white soil of Dixon. Each of their 5 limbs are quite muscular and can help them sprint quickly. Xatagolins forage in herds of six to twelve members. They are wary creatures, constantly watching for predators and for their herdmates' reactions to predators. Consequently, when one is startled and springs away, its herdmates quickly follow it. This can cause mini-stampedes. During the spring, males will build dirt mound nests. Females will choose their mate based on how well they have built their nest. Once paired off they will mate and the female will lay her eggs in the nest. They will take turn guarding the nest. When their 3 to 5 offspring hatch they will care for them for about 2 months. After that they are old enough to join the herd.