The Lion-Caterpillar is a creature native to the planet Zarkass.
Biology[]
Lion-Caterpillars are giant six-eyed, fiery furred caterpillars that stretch several meters long. They are marked with yellow circles on their segmented body and possess many legged limbs.
They have a keen sense of smell, able to detect predators from far away. The lion-caterpillar's flatulence that is produced, smells of sulfur, methane and rotten eggs in to ward away predators like the krabouilla. WHen injured a lion-caterpillar will apply purple extract that it secretes on any wound.
The Zarkassians have a symbiotic bond with these creatures, regarding them as family. They use these creatures as mounts to navigate through the dangerous jungles of their world. In addition the dung of the lion-caterpillar, spox, is used as a form of subsistence and is compatible with human metabolism. The manes of the lion-caterpillar are used by female Zarkassians to weave hammocks and other items of cloth.
Source[]
- Piège sur Zarkass #1: Une chenille pour deux (2013) by Yann