snorklar

Snorklar is a fictional semi-aquatic mammal-like creature that appears in speculative fiction and online folklore. The name comes from its purported snorkel-like breathing apparatus, which in most depictions is a flexible, retractable tube used when foraging at the water surface.

Physical characteristics: adult snorklars are typically 0.8–1.2 meters in length, with a stout body, short dense fur varying from gray to brown, a broad head, small ears, and a paddle-like tail. They have webbed feet and a dorsal crest.

Habitat and behavior: narratives place snorklars in coastal wetlands, marshes, river deltas, and mangrove areas. They are often described as nocturnal or crepuscular, forming small pods. Diet includes fish, crustaceans, and aquatic vegetation; they use underwater foraging and surface breathing.

Reproduction and life cycle: in fiction, snorklars reproduce sexually, with litters of 1–3 pups; parental care is provided by the mother for several months; juveniles reach independence after months to a year depending on author.

Taxonomy and status: as a fictional creature, snorklar has no official taxonomic status; its classification differs across works, sometimes placed within mammalia-inspired groups; it has become a trope in world-building, illustrating aquatic adaptation or enigmatic fauna.

In culture: snorklar features in many stories and internet lore as a symbol of elusive wildlife and creative speculation; references are mainly within fiction and fan communities.