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==In-Game Information== |
==In-Game Information== |
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==Taxonomy== |
==Taxonomy== |
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| + | *Family: Kelbi |
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| + | *Species: Kelbi |
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| + | Kelbi are small, deer-like monsters found throughout the Monster Hunter World. |
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| − | Kelbi are small, herbivorous creatures in the order Artiodactyla that are abundant in warm forests and jungles. They are found in small herds, mostly females. Being so low on the food chain, they breed quickly and are skittish in temperament, often fleeing at the first sign of an approaching creature, alltough the largest males will attack predators and hunters alike. Kelbi are agile and can scamper away quickly through the undergrowth. Male Kelbi are larger than females and have bigger horns, as well as being more brightly colored with a greenish coat. Males will also grow a 'beard', and the kelbi with the longest beard is often chosen as a mate, because the 'beard' grows more based on how healthy the animal is (as far as we can tell) and is lost only after it loses a fight with another male, but will regrow it later. Female Kelbi are smaller, possess smaller horns and have a darker, slightly blue, coat. Kelbi will on occasion eat eggs, small nesting birds that fall out of their nests, and even their still-born fawns. |
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| + | Kelbi are known to inhabit the [[Forest and Hills]]/[[Verdant Hills]], [[Old Swamp]], [[Swamp]]/[[Marshlands]], [[Snowy Mountains]], [[Old Jungle]], [[Jungle]], [[Great Forest]], [[Deserted Island]], [[Flooded Forest]], [[Misty Peaks]], [[Ancestral Steppe]], [[Primal Forest]], [[Sunken Hollow]], [[Volcanic Hollow]], [[Everwood]], [[Dunes]], [[Jurassic Frontier]], [[Flower Field]], [[Ancient Forest]], [[Wildspire Waste]], and [[Coral Highlands]]. |
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| − | The habitat of the Kelbi is far ranging, though they are most commonly seen in the [[Forest and Hills]], they are also common in the [[jungles]] and the [[swamps]]. However, their thin hide makes it impossible to live in extreme places like the [[Snowy Mountains]] peaks and inside [[Volcano]]'s. If there is grass, there is bound to be some Kelbi around, dining on the succulent shoots. |
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==Ecological Niche== |
==Ecological Niche== |
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| + | The Kelbi is pretty much the lowest in the food chain, being a simple herbivore that feeds on shrubs and grass. Kelbi are a favorite prey of the [[Nargacuga]], the latter having been seen preying on any unfortunate Kelbi that are too busy grazing to notice the silent stalker. Kelbi are also prey for smaller predators such as [[Velociprey]]. |
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| − | The Kelbi is pretty much the lowest in the food chain, simply a herbivore that feeds on scrubs and grass. As being hunted is concerned, it is so small that it is probably only hunted by Velociprey, or any other 'Prey'. Larger Wyverns such as [[Rathalos]] and [[Rathian]] do not tend to hunt Kelbi, because they are too small to be of any real sustenance for such a large creature (the latter possibly bringing a Kelbi for its young to eat). It appears, however, that the Kelbis are a favourite prey of the Nargacuga, since the latter can be seen preying heavily on any unfortunate Kelbi that are too busy grazing to notice the wyvern. |
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==Biological Adaptations== |
==Biological Adaptations== |
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| − | Kelbi are very fleet of foot. They can travel at great speeds over long distances, due in part to their light frame. Kelbi have a green/brown spotted coat that serves as camouflage in their forest homes. Kelbi's most notable feature is its horn, prized by hunters for its ability to create powerful herbal medicines and potions. |
+ | Kelbi are very fleet of foot. They can travel at great speeds over long distances, due in part to their light frame. Kelbi have a green/brown spotted coat that serves as camouflage in their forest homes. Kelbi's most notable feature is its horn, prized by hunters for its ability to create powerful herbal medicines and potions. Male Kelbi are larger than females and have bigger horns, as well as being more brightly colored with a greenish coat. Males will also grow a beard. Female Kelbi are smaller, possess smaller horns and have a darker, slightly blue, coat. |
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==Behavior== |
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+ | Kelbi are very skittish creatures. They will typically flee at the first sight of danger however, when attacked males will sometimes defend themselves by ramming their foe with their large horns. Kelbi also have also developed a unique behavioral adaptation in which they "play dead". When injured they will lay on the ground with their bodies limp, and wait until the threat has moved on before fleeing. Sadly, this technique often doesn't work against most predators, and only serves to make them even easier to kill. When a large monster is in an area while fighting with a hunter, Kelbi will often stand off to the edge of the area in a small group, away from danger. They will flee when the monster or hunter gets too close, but make no attempt to avoid projectile attacks, such as fireballs. |
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Latest revision as of 16:33, 7 February 2018
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In-Game Information
Herbivorous, deer-like monsters. Valued for their horns, they tend to run away at the first hint of danger. They are also hunted for their meat, which is chewy but flavorful.
Taxonomy
- Order: Artiodactyla
- Family: Kelbi
- Species: Kelbi
Kelbi are small, deer-like monsters found throughout the Monster Hunter World.
Habitat Range
Kelbi are known to inhabit the Forest and Hills/Verdant Hills, Old Swamp, Swamp/Marshlands, Snowy Mountains, Old Jungle, Jungle, Great Forest, Deserted Island, Flooded Forest, Misty Peaks, Ancestral Steppe, Primal Forest, Sunken Hollow, Volcanic Hollow, Everwood, Dunes, Jurassic Frontier, Flower Field, Ancient Forest, Wildspire Waste, and Coral Highlands.
Ecological Niche
The Kelbi is pretty much the lowest in the food chain, being a simple herbivore that feeds on shrubs and grass. Kelbi are a favorite prey of the Nargacuga, the latter having been seen preying on any unfortunate Kelbi that are too busy grazing to notice the silent stalker. Kelbi are also prey for smaller predators such as Velociprey.
Biological Adaptations
Kelbi are very fleet of foot. They can travel at great speeds over long distances, due in part to their light frame. Kelbi have a green/brown spotted coat that serves as camouflage in their forest homes. Kelbi's most notable feature is its horn, prized by hunters for its ability to create powerful herbal medicines and potions. Male Kelbi are larger than females and have bigger horns, as well as being more brightly colored with a greenish coat. Males will also grow a beard. Female Kelbi are smaller, possess smaller horns and have a darker, slightly blue, coat.
Behavior
Kelbi are very skittish creatures. They will typically flee at the first sight of danger however, when attacked males will sometimes defend themselves by ramming their foe with their large horns. Kelbi also have also developed a unique behavioral adaptation in which they "play dead". When injured they will lay on the ground with their bodies limp, and wait until the threat has moved on before fleeing. Sadly, this technique often doesn't work against most predators, and only serves to make them even easier to kill. When a large monster is in an area while fighting with a hunter, Kelbi will often stand off to the edge of the area in a small group, away from danger. They will flee when the monster or hunter gets too close, but make no attempt to avoid projectile attacks, such as fireballs.