Ferrell Cave Tiger

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Creature Name: Ferrell Cave Tiger

Observations by: Kassaerth Ssalaresh

Creature Type: Animal

Creature Subtype: Feline

CTS trainable: Not yet (under Team review).

Introduction

The Ferrell Cave Tiger is a massive breed of tiger, significantly more powerful and vicious than even the dire tiger found in the T'Nanshi forests. Luckily, the cave tiger tends to avoid populated areas, preferring to live and hunt in caves. The cave tiger is a ferocious predator, typically stalking its prey before striking with its massive claws, then attacking the throat with its sharp teeth. More than once, Kassaerth has observed a cave tiger completely stun its prey with a single, unexpected swipe of its powerful paw.

Feeding Habits

Like other big cats, the cave tiger is almost exclusively carnivorous, preferring meat of virtually any type, both warmblooded and coldblooded.

Disposition and Social Habits

The cave tiger appears to live and travel alone or in pairs. Kassaerth has never observed more than two cave tigers traveling together. It seems they are quite territorial, as Kassaerth has found separate pairs nearby each other, yet the pairs are clearly neither hunting together nor invading each others' territory. For safety's sake, it is important to note that the Ferrell Cave Tiger is extremely aggressive when approached.

Habitat

As its name implies, the Ferrell Cave Tiger is most commonly found in deep caves and canyons.

Fylgia

Most compatible: Panther

• As a member of the feline family, the Ferrell Cave Tiger is certainly most similar to the panther. Like the panther, the cave tiger hunts alone or in small groups, and typically stalks its prey before silently moving in for the kill.

Other notes

None listed.