Elderfrost Gammoth Ecology

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Taxonomy

 * Order: Proboscidea
 * Suborder: Scalp
 * Family: Gammoth

A Gammoth that has been living in many harsh environments for years, Silver Ridge Gammoth is a Deviant of Gammoth that was recently discovered.

Habitat Range
Silver Ridge Gammoth have been seen inhabiting the Arctic Ridge and Frozen Seaway in the Old World.

Ecological Niche
A herbivorous species, Gammoth are known to feed on plants found in their snowy environments. Gammoth have even been found eating wood. Though Gammoth are giants, and have little to fear, they have to live in locations home to large predators like Tigrex, Blangonga, and Zamtrios. Despite this Gammoth are one giant that is rarely fed on by predators. The only creatures that could possibly be a major threat to a Gammoth are Ukanlos and Elder Dragons.

Biological Adaptions
Silver Ridge Gammoth have many of the same adaptions as Gammoth, however, there is a few differences between them. Silver Ridge Gammoth are noticeably larger and stronger than normal Gammoth. Silver Ridge Gammoth get their secondary name, Silver Ridge, due to the fur their back resembling the white peaks of mountains. From Silver Ridge Gammoth living in harsher environments than usual, their appearance has changed and now they've gained some new adaptions. Gammoth are known to cover their legs and tail in snow for protection, but Silver Ridge Gammoth don't cover their legs in snow. Instead of snow, Silver Ridge Gammoth are known to cover their legs, tail, and even their trunk in spiky ice to act as protection. This ice can easily cut up foes that get too close to a Silver Ridge Gammoth, even blocking most attacks.

Behavior
Like normal Gammoth, Silver Ridge Gammoth are a highly territorial species that can be quite dangerous in certain places. These beasts are said to be to cause blizzards and avalanches in snowy regions from their immense strength alone. Due to this, hunters are required to have a special permit in order to hunt a Silver Ridge Gammoth.