Praeteri

The Praeteri is a reptavian predator in the mountains of the planet Talbatha. They are well adapted for mountain traveling, with thick layers of fat to keep them warm, and long, stiff tails to stay balanced on mountain trails.

The Praeteri is the largest terrestrial predator in Talbatha's mountain ranges, meaning it is unchallenged in it's territory. They hunt anything smaller than themselves and hunt larger prey in groups. Their diet consists of mountainous animals, like imported Gualaras and Gualamas. Praeteri live in packs of 4 to 5 adults and their young, often governed by an alpha male and female. Male and female juveniles appear the same until they reach maturity; while females resemble larger juveniles, males are even larger and have smaller eyes in comparison to their heads than juveniles and females. Praeteri are used as mounts by Talbathians, mostly as police mounts and royal guard dogs. Despite their aggressive nature, when domesticated they are extremely loyal to their masters and very gentle with children, acting as if they are part of their pack.