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==In-Game Information==
 
==In-Game Information==
   
[[Image: MH3-Popo Icon.png|60px|left]] 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.
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[[Image:MH3-Popo Icon.png|60px|left]] 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==
 
==Taxonomy==
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*Order: Proboscidea
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*Superfamily: Odd Nose
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*Family: Popo
   
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Popo are wooly [[Herbivore]]s found in many different cold regions.
It is possible that Popo may be related to Bullfango, due to their relatively similar appearance.
 
   
 
==Habitat Range==
 
==Habitat Range==
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Popo are known to live in cold climates such as the [[Snowy Mountains]], [[Tundra]], and [[Frozen Seaway]].
 
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==
 
==Ecological Niche==
A large grazing herbivore, Popo is somewhat easy prey for anything larger than itself. Its size and tusks only work to deter smaller predators such as packs of Giaprey or Baggi. Large wyverns such as Tigrex, Barioth, and Deviljho can easily kill off large numbers of Popos rather quickly, making the large beasts an easy food source. However their tusks can still inflict serious wounds upon the large predators so they can't afford to attack too recklessly. Popo are also used by the people of Pokke as beasts of burden, primarily for farmwork.
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A large grazing herbivore, Popo is somewhat easy prey for anything larger than itself. Its size and tusks only work to deter smaller predators such as packs of [[Giaprey]], [[Baggi]], and [[Blango]]. Larger predators such as [[Blangonga]], [[Tigrex]], [[Barioth]], and [[Deviljho]] can easily kill off large numbers of Popo rather quickly, making the large beasts an easy food source.
   
 
==Biological Adaptations==
 
==Biological Adaptations==
 
Popo's thick fur keeps it warm in the cold mountain climate. Popo have especially thick hair covering its eyes to protect them from driving snow and ice. Large hooved feet disperse its weight evenly so it doesn't sink in deep snowdrifts. Popo's large tusks are used in self-defense against larger threats, and help Popo dig up plants buried deep under the snow. Males grow larger than females.
 
Popo's thick fur keeps it warm in the cold mountain climate. Popo have especially thick hair covering its eyes to protect them from driving snow and ice. Large hooved feet 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==
 
==Behavior==
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Popo are mostly mild tempered until provoked. Popo can be docile enough to be domesticated though still aggressive enough to attack potential threats.
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.
 
 
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[[Category:Herbivore Ecology]]
 
[[Category:Herbivore Ecology]]

Latest revision as of 22:55, 5 June 2017



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This is merely a plausible explanation for the monster(s) in this article, and may or may not be considered canon to the series.

In-Game Information

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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

  • Order: Proboscidea
  • Superfamily: Odd Nose
  • Family: Popo

Popo are wooly Herbivores found in many different cold regions.

Habitat Range

Popo are known to live in cold climates such as the Snowy Mountains, Tundra, and Frozen Seaway.

Ecological Niche

A large grazing herbivore, Popo is somewhat easy prey for anything larger than itself. Its size and tusks only work to deter smaller predators such as packs of Giaprey, Baggi, and Blango. Larger predators such as Blangonga, Tigrex, Barioth, and Deviljho can easily kill off large numbers of Popo rather quickly, making the large beasts an easy food source.

Biological Adaptations

Popo's thick fur keeps it warm in the cold mountain climate. Popo have especially thick hair covering its eyes to protect them from driving snow and ice. Large hooved feet disperse its weight evenly so it doesn't sink in deep snowdrifts. Popo's large tusks are used in self-defense against larger threats, and help Popo dig up plants buried deep under the snow. Males grow larger than females.

Behavior

Popo are mostly mild tempered until provoked. Popo can be docile enough to be domesticated though still aggressive enough to attack potential threats.