Zinogre Ecology



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In-Game Information
Tall lush trees, a hunter roaming the rugged mountains and hills too hard, Jinouga. It is a monster with a kind of dragon claws and sharp fangs developed robust limbs. The front legs are greatly developed extraordinary 膂力 (Yoryoku Ri) proud, that can bring down prey under the blow of hunting.

Taxonomy
Both Jinouga and its class of Fanged Wyverns are a very new discovery. Not very much is known about Fanged Wyverns except that the class appear to be a mix between Pelagus and Wyverns, possibly inspired by Therapsids (mammal-like reptiles). Jinouga and its subspecies are the only known Fanged Wyverns.

Habitat Range
Jinouga's preferred habitat is the Mountain Stream's forests and wetlands, but it has been spotted in the Deserted Island as well.

Ecological Niche
One of the apex predators, Jinouga is likely quite high in the food chain and only troubled by Rathalos, Rathian, and Nargacuga. Yet despite its competition with such formidable Flying Wyverns, Jinouga is rather formidable itself. Recent information suggests that Aoashira is wary of this monster, firmly solidifying its role as apex predator in the Mountain Stream.

Biological Adaptions
Jinouga seems very wolf-like if one looks at its face, and has a very muscular set of forelimbs very comparable to those of big cats. It has surprising agility for such a large monster, similar to Nargacuga. It has sharp claws attached to strong muscular fore-limbs, which are used to deliver a fatal blow to prey and hunters.

It can also harness the power of electricIty, much like Lagiacrus, using it to take down larger prey and to defend itself and its territory. However, it is not known how it does so. One theory says that it may consume Thunderbugs in its habitat as its minor food source, fueling its ability to harness electricity. Thunderbugs are seen gathering around Jinouga when it is "charging" electricity; they may act as a source of energy. Also, Gagua are known to eat Thunderbugs - it is possible that Jinouga has a special relationship with Thunderbugs, as Jinouga preys on Gagua. By flying around in close proximity to a Jinouga, Thunderbugs are safe. Jinouga can exploit this by absorbing the energy emitted by the bugs during battle, granting it special abilities. Thunderbugs might glow blue instead of their normal colour to indicate that they have allied with a Jinouga.

Behavior
Jinouga is similar to real wolves; it even howls like them. But it does not form packs. Quite the contrary, they are solitary hunters. This is no surprise, since they are extremely powerful and agile monsters, not needing teamwork to take down prey. Hunters must be extremely wary of this creature.