Torpcoat

The Torpcoat split from its ancestor. They became more streamlined and aquatic. They were able to move into the neighboring Jujubee Ocean, finding many tasty gillworms and other dainties. They have less wool to reduce drag; instead, they have layers of underlying fat to retain heat. Their wooden crest slopes into a rudder. Their mouthparts also play this role; the mandibles are able to lengthen while swimming along their lower jaw, while the tip of that jaw acts as a fin. Their bodies are more flexible giving more agility. Individuals live for about 10 years. Like their ancestor they are social creatures, moving and hunting together in large groups (~ 20-30). Their reproduction is as aquatic as the rest as their lifestyle. Gestation occurs for a year, and pups (usually one) are born independent miniature versions of the parents, though a bit fatter; however, parents need to show the newborn how to take their first few breaths. Full maturity occurs after the first year. Once the group gets too large, older individuals will kick out young ones, whom will go off and form their own groups.