Juktarr

Juktarr juck-tar pl. juktarrs
Fact File
Classification:	Reptilia
Frequency:	Uncommon
Size:	Large
Lifespan:	80-95 years
Domesticated?:	No
Diet:	Herbivore
Biome(s):	Grassland, Temperate Forest

The juktarr is a large quadrapedal reptile which resembles the thyreophorans (armoured herbivorous dinosaurs) of prehistoric Earth. This herbivore is heavily built, covered in thick hide and bony plates, with horns coming out of its heavily armoured skull and a tail ending in a "spiked club". A fully-grown juktarr stands at 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) tall at the shoulder. They come in varying shades of brown and grey, but always have a mottled pattern.

Juktarrs lead a semi-solitary lifestyle; though they generally keep to themselves, small groups of grown juktarrs aren't unheard of. In addition, young ones from the same clutch of eggs stay together as a herd until they have matured. (Each female lays about twenty or so eggs.) Come mating season, the males will fight over mating rights, and usually do so by smashing their head into the other's head until one gives up (or dies).

In the past the juktarr was used as a beast of burden and as a warmount. Though slow, they were said to be quite intimidating to those who did not know how to fight them. In modern times they still see use as pack animals.