Shieldhead

The shieldhead replaced its ancestor the fourleg sprinter. It has grown twice as big. Its crest now has formed into a shield. Males have 2 red spots on it while the females are dark gray. They are mainly dark gray in color to stay heated in the cold winters. If overheated they will go sit in the shade. They also use their huge leaves to gather sunlight for photosynthesis. This helps a lot during the winter when food is scares. During the more plentiful months they will build up on foot and get fatter. But by the time winter comes along they will have to survive mostly on their fat reserves.

Their back tail fins have evolved into 3 tail spikes. This helps protect their butt-nostril from predators who might want to try to cover them up and suffocate them. Its beak has gotten longer to reach the ground without having to bend its neck so much. Since it can’t chew its food it has to eat rocks to help grind up the food when it enters the stomach.

They live in herds of 15 to 25. The leader is usually the male with the largest head shield. In mating season the males will display there leaves and head shields. They are social creature that will let other herbivores travel with their herd.