User blog comment:Kogath/Monster Hunter: World Discussion/@comment-6050823-20170915233229

Things you may not know about the Wildspire Waste and its inhabitants

Wildspire Waste
 * Something rules the forest of the Wildspire Waste.
 * Creatures of two different ecosystems, swamp and desert, coexist in this area.
 * Throughout the Wildspire Waste is giant ant mounds.
 * These ants are known for sometimes attacking and stunning monsters.
 * The Wildspire Waste's water is sourced from the Ancient Forest.
 * Some monsters seen in the Ancient Forest can also be encountered the Wildspire Waste.
 * Colorful plants can be seen throughout the swamp portions of the Wildspire Waste.
 * Smaller species within the area known to gather around waterholes and plants. Some larger monsters can also be seen with them.

Jyuratodus
 * Jyuratodus is a large Piscine Wyvern that rules of the swamps of the Wildspire Waste. It is a highly territorial species that is known for attacking other monsters within that range of the Wildspire Waste.
 * It uses mud to capture prey and to protect itself from threats.
 * By Jyuratodus utilizing the swamp, it is able to attack prey by using mud as a weapon and by using the environment to its fullest potential.
 * Jyuratodus leaves behind muddy piles when it swims. Hunters can use these piles as platforms to get out of the muddy bogs of the swamp.

Barroth
 * Barroth are known for marking their territory with mud.
 * They wander throughout the Wildspire Waste in search of their favorite food, ants.
 * If anything disturbs their territory, Barroth will immediately charge the foe down without a moment of hesitation.

Kulu-Ya-Ku
 * Kulu-Ya-Ku is a Bird Wyvern with highly developed front limbs. These strong arms allow for Kulu-Ya-Ku to steal eggs from nest.
 * Kulu-Ya-Ku are well known for stealing monster eggs from nest in the Ancient Forest and Wildspire Waste. Once it has stolen an egg, Kulu-Ya-Ku will bring the meal back to its den for safety.
 * Kulu-Ya-Ku is able to pick up small boulders and use them to protect itself from incoming attacks.

Noios
 * Noios is a Winged Wyvern that is able to generate a powerful sonic roar if threatened or scared.
 * Noios are often seen in large groups for unknown reasons.

Mernos
 * Mernos is a Winged Wyvern that loves to eat nuts from trees.
 * Mernos can often be seen in large groups.
 * Hunters are able to hitch a ride on Mernos by using their Slinger.

Source: https://www.jp.playstation.com/blog/detail/5620/20170914-mhw.html