Yugian

The Yugian are insectoids that are the size of horses and are used as beasts of burden. They are pack creatures by nature and as such are never kept on their own. They are strong but docile creatures that are often used for teaching the young to ride.

Basic Information

Anatomy

They grow to be roughly 6 feet tall and 5 feet long. They can weight up to 2000 pounds. Their main body is covered by a hard carapace that resemble the bodies of the average horse though the back plates do have curved spurs.their legs resemble a horse down to the Tarsus however instead of hooves they have the feet of an insect.
Their necks are segmented with armored plates that flare away from their bodies in a resemblence of a mane. Their heads are also built to resemble a horse's though they have bug eyes and their heads are made of the same hard shell like the rest of their bodies.

Genetics and Reproduction

Yugian's are egg laying creatures producing cluches of up to 6 eggs at a time. These eggs then proceed to grow and harden with time until they hatch.

Growth Rate & Stages

Hatching occurs roughly 4 months after the eggs have been laid from which the enter into a foal like life stage where they subsist on regurgitated food from their mother. After an additional two months they gain the ability to eat solid food themselves and are largely independent. At 1 year old they are considered adults though they continue to grow until year 3.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Their diets consist of fruit, grass and grains allowing them to be raised alongside horses.

Behaviour

They are very docile creatures, making them easy prey in the wild, however they are also herd animals offering them some protection in numbers. Due to their calm and docile natures as well as their strength and heartyness they are often used as beasts of burden and pack animals.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Across the civilized world, as their use has spread to the far reaches due to their docile and versatile natures.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

They have incredibly good eyesight and senses of smell. Their hearing however is limited.

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Lifespan

25 years

Average Height

6 Feet

Average Weight

2000 Pounds

Average Length

5 Feet

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Dark black and brown with red eyes and hints of red throughout.