Dunecat

The Dunecat is a feline creature native to the continent of Kytayur on Ucharpli. They live predominantely in the Codgele region south of the Yolpika mountains usually living in caves but very often come out to the desert surface to hunt.

There are two main species of Dunecat - the Giant dunecat which ranges from the size of a bear and larger and the Dwarf dunecat which is much smaller and often mistaken for a Giant dunecat's cub. Both species tend to be very docile and will not attack unless provoked.

Appearance
Dunecats are quadrupedal felines. They tend to have brown fur, white hairy beards and black faces with a set of two blue binocular eyes and pointed ears. Their hair tends to be quite long as they mostly live in the colder caves. These creatures are nocturnal and hunt at night when it is cooler outside.

Biology
One of the reasons why the dunecat is very docile is because of its extremely tough hide which contrasts its silky fur on the outside. A single bullet, for example, will not penetrate it. However, they do have long sharp claws and heavy lumbering arms and can pack quite a punch if it feels threatened. On top of that, a giant dunecat can maul its opponents with the same ferorcity as the more feral Arkleon.

Dunecats mostly feed on cave rodents which dwell in the caves underneath, though the Dunecats do explore the surface at night seeking out extra prey.

Dunecats are also remarkably intelligent on par with similar creatures such as the Northern panther and the Blizzardpaw. Dunecats can understand emotions and even speech commands.

Economy
Dwarf dunecats make popular pets among the Dhragolon because of their docility. Giant dunecats on the other hand are sometimes shorn for their fur much like sheep are. Rather unsurprisingly, the dunecat allows its ranchers to sheer their fur off. However, they too are often used as pets and are often the pets of Dhragolon noblemen. They too can serve as guards as Giant dunecats can be trained to warn off potential intruders.