Janidan Fur Frog
| Other Names |
None |
| Climate/Terrain |
Temperate to subpolar wetlands |
| Frequency |
Uncommon |
| Organization |
Group |
| Activity Cycle |
Diurnal |
| Diet |
Omnivore |
Physical Description
This odd evolutionary anomaly appears as a large, fur-covered
frog. It is about 12 inches long and weighs 5 pounds. Its thick, oily coated fur sheds
water very effectively and keeps the frog warm and dry. Fur frog bulls have remarkable
loud barks, especially when courting females.
Combat
Janidan fur frogs pose no significant threat to humanoids and
will generally hop away if disturbed. Fur frogs are capable of astounding leaps (about 30
feet) and can outrun a man simply by hopping.
Habitat
Large numbers of Janidan fur frogs inhabit the Janidan Mud Flats
(hence the name) but these creatures can also be found in lesser numbers in the Trackless
Mire and in small bogs deep in some of the larger northern forests.
Ecology
This animal is something of an evolutionary anomaly. It is a
warm-blooded creature with a high metabolism and fur like a mammal. However, it lays eggs
and produces no milk for the young like an amphibian. In all other respects, it resembles
and behaves much as a regular frog.
Fur frogs feed on insects, small fish and swamp flora including gripper moss.
Like regular frogs, these fur cover specimens are edible. The white meat is dense, dry
and chewy, but otherwise tastes like chicken.
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