kotars

Kotars are a species of bipedal, carnivorous mammals native to the arid regions of the planet Xeridia. They are a relatively large and terrestrial species, with adults reaching heights of approximately two meters and weighing between 50 to 70 kilograms. Their elongated body is covered in a thick, sand-colored coat that offers camouflage in their native habitat, while their eyes are protected by a translucent membrane to prevent sand and debris from entering.

Kotars are primarily solitary animals, only aggregating during breeding season or when competing for food sources. They are skilled hunters, using a combination of speed, agility, and powerful forelimbs to take down their prey, which typically consists of small to medium-sized herbivores. Their hunting behavior is generally nocturnal, with kotars relying on their acute hearing and low-light vision to navigate and track their prey.

Kotars have a relatively unique reproductive strategy, with breeding pairs typically consisting of an adult male and a female in her second or third year of life. Following a gestation period of approximately 14 weeks, females give birth to a single young, which is cared for by the entire breeding group during its first few months of life. Education and care of juveniles is typically a responsibility shared by all members of the breeding group, and juveniles begin to venture out on their own at around 6 months of age.

Kotar social structures are typically small, with the average group size consisting of 5-10 individuals. Due to their limited spatial requirements, kotars are often found in close proximity to human settlements and other urban areas on Xeridia.