Gendrome Ecology

Disclaimer: This is merely a plausible explanation for the monster(s) in this article, and should not be considered canon.

Taxonomy
Large raptor males of the Genprey breed. Gendrome are easily spotted due to their reletively large size, dual crest, and long fangs. They are genetically no different from Genprey; they have only lived long enough to reach such size.

Habitat Range
Gendrome are mostly spotted in arid regions, notably the deserts. They have, however, been spotted in the swamps as well. Their bodies are not adapted to survive in extreme cold and their camoflauge would only hinder them in leafy green areas such as forests.

Ecological Niche
Gendrome are pack leaders. They are very keen on maintaining their leadership position, as it allows them the opportunity to mate with any Genprey they chose. Gendrome are often challenged by potential usurpers, so pack dominance is fragile at best. Gendrome decide when and what will be hunted on a pack level. Using high pitch vocal calls the Gendrome will organize his Gendprey for their ambush. After a kill is made Gendrome will eat first, usually consuming the most nutrient rich parts of the kill.

Biological Adaptations
Gendrome are often much larger than their Genprey brethren. This is because raptoral species have "indeterminate growth." This trait is common in most reptiles. It means they will continue to grow so long as food is plentiful and they live. Therefore the larger the Gendrome, the older it his. Gendrome also possess prominant crests on their heads. This crest is a sign of dominance and is present in all members of the species, but is always larger in the Gendrome. Gendrome have rusted gold coats with brown stripes. This forms perfect desert camoflauge and helps to break up Gendrome's outline at a distance.

Behavior
Gendrome are among the smartest creatures inhabiting the desert. They value their own lives above all else, fleeing a battle if they believe their life is in grave danger. Gendrome are responsible for all leadership duties withen their own pack. The Gendrome has sole rights to mate with females, insuring his genes pass on to the next generation. He will destroy the eggs of a female that attempts to reproduce with a subordinate male. Gendrome are in charge of making sure their pack is kept alive and healthy. They chose which prey to hunt, and will often lead the attack. Gendrome will also actively patrol their territory alongside a handful of Genprey. The position of Gendrome is permanent though, and as a result Gendrome will spend a good deal of time battling rivals for control of the pack. Occasionally smart Gendrome or a pair of brothers will rule a pack cooperatively, and although this rarely works out in the long run, while in control it is very hard to usurp the two...