Popo Ecology

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

In-Game Information

A herbivorous monster known for its giant, bent tusk. Living in herds, it is particularly brave when defending its young. Popo meat is quite nutritious, and its tongue is widely admired as a delicacy.

Taxonomy

It is possible that Popo may be related to Bullfango, due to their relatively similar appearance.

Habitat Range

Popo's thick fur limits its habitat range. It's confined primarily to the colder regions in and around the snowy mountains. With careful grooming however, Domesticated Popo can thrive in the warmer climates in and around Pokke village, and other such communities at the base of large mountains or cold climates and sometimes they can be seen wandering around the summit of the Snowy Mountains.

Ecological Niche

A large grazing herbivore. Popo is easy prey for anything larger than itself. Its size and tusks only work to deter smaller predators such as packs of Giaprey. Large wyverns such as Tigrex can easily kill off large numbers of Popos rather quickly, making the large beasts an easy food source. Popo are also used by the people of Pokke as beasts of burden, primarily for farmwork.

Biological Adaptations

Popo's thick fur keeps it warm in the cold mountain climate. Popo has especially thick hair covering it's eyes to protect them from driving snow and ice. Large hooves disperse its weight evenly so it doesn't sink in deep snowdrifts. Popo's large tusks are used for a number of reasons. They are displayed by males challenging one another over a female. They are used in self defence against larger threats, and help Popo dig up plants buried deep under the snow. .

Behavior

Extremely docile, they may not even notice a hunter. Adults may defend their young if they are attacked. Popo will often flee at the first sight of danger. They keep to small herds ranging from a single family group to an upwards of 40 individuals.