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Things You May Not Know About Gargwa(Info Comes From MHP3, MH3U, MH4U, Hunter's Encyclopedia)


 * They get the title, Round Bird, due to their round shape.
 * Gargwa can be found living in Misty Peaks, Ancestral Steppe, Everwood, and Forest and Hills.
 * Gargwa look a lot like birds but they aren't birds, Gargwa are actually Bird Wyverns. They actually have the same common ancestor as other Bird Wyverns such as Velociprey.
 * Despite being Bird Wyverns Gargwa are quite cowardly and timid compared to other Bird Wyverns. At one time they were going to be put into the Herbivore classification due to their cowardly and timid personality, however, this was changed because they were found to be omnivores and do to how similar their skeleton is to some other Bird Wyverns.
 * Gargwa feed on grass, Thunderbugs, and other insects.
 * Gargwa are highly valued by people for a multitude of reasons. Many are domesticated for some type of work by people or just for their meat and eggs. **Domestic Gargwa are well-known for pulling carts. Though they can't carry as many things in a cart as an Aptonoth or Popo can, they make up for with their great speed. This speed can also be dangerous due to them being known to knock people off carts if encountered with danger.
 * Their feathers are highly valued for clothing.
 * Their beak is made of an insulating material that prevents them from being shocked by their favorite prey, Thunderbugs. This makes them the natural predator of the Thunderbugs.
 * It is unknown how a Garwga is able to lay a golden egg.
 * Gargwa droppings can be dried and powdered for medicinal use