Slopeback
Slopeback Habitat : Long Island; Cove Haven Type : Large Herbivorous Mammal Height : 6 to 8 feet tall at shoulder Length : 12 to 14 feet long Weight : 1,500 to 2,000 pounds estimated The Slopeback is one of the largest creatures in Cove Haven. It is a striking herbivore with a body reminiscent of a gorilla. Its long, powerful forelimbs end in large claws, which it uses skillfully to pull down branches and strip leaves. To protect those claws, it curls its fingers up and walks on its knuckles, similar to a great ape. The hindlimbs are shorter, giving the animal a characteristic sloped back. It moves deliberately and slowly through the wooded areas of Cove Haven, although it is capable of moving fairly quickly over short distances. These animals are primarily solitary, although loose groups may occasionally form and dissolve as individuals move and feed. The Slopeback prefers the forest areas within the cove, where it can browse among the trees and bushes. Its diet consists almost...