Monster Hunter When Fantasy Comes To Life

Deviljho

Now there's no doubting that these methods of killing are very brutal and rarely quick and painless, but is it out of some sick pleasure, or is there another reason for these savage killing techniques? The answer lies with the head design of these animals. Unlike the rest of their body, the muscles of Deviljho jaws are actually very weak, so much so that even the carapaces of small tortoises are too strong for them. This unfortunately also means that it's easier for prey to escape their maws, but this is where the spikes come in.

Despite not following any type of pattern, the keratinous protrusions that are closest to the mouth interlock with each other, making escape very difficult, even for the most slippery prey item. Because of this, the Neokyngós don't have to worry about their targets getting away, giving them enough time to employ their powerful neck muscles to lift and thrash animals as big as deer around in the air. Even if their victims slip out of their grip, the hundreds of spikes ensure that their victims will suffer severe injuries.

In the end, the Deviljhos don't cause so much suffering to their targets because they enjoy it, but rather that they're simply incapable of landing blows which lead to quick deaths. In fact, most predators aren't capable of killing prey quickly, the only reason we think these Neotyrannids are more bloodthirsty is because they can only dispatch their targets by using brutal tactics.

Another reason people believe Deviljhos are savage killers is because of how often they hunt. But once again, there's a good reason for this behavior. Deviljhos are muscular creatures which makes them very strong, heavy, and durable. These features mean that these Neotyrannids can take on practically anything using their sheer mass to wrestle a prey to the ground, steal kills from other species, or defend their own meals; however, all this incredible power does come at a cost.

The larger animals become, the more energy they need to keep their bodies working properly. In the case of the Deviljhos, they have so much muscle mass, that the simple act of existing costs energy. Because of this, these creatures are always on the lookout for the next potential meal. This is why these Neotyrannids hunt so much; however, they also don't have any problems with scavenging, stealing, or cannibalism. Interestingly, these animals will only cannibalize the individuals who've already died. The reason these Neokyngós don't attack each other is because when Deviljhos encounter one another their bodies are constantly releasing hormones which has a calming effect on other members of their species.

It's unknown why they have this adaptation, but it's theorized that it might have evolved to prevent the Neotyrannids from killing each other during mating, or to protect hatchlings from being eaten by their own parents. However, these hormones don't mean that Deviljhos are friendly to one another, especially when it comes to food. When it comes to feeding, any kind of table manners is immediate thrown out the window as every Theropod begins fighting for a chance to eat. These battles rarely end in fatalities, but it's very common for the combatants to receive nasty gashes from their opponents.

However, these encounters are uncommon, since these animals are nomadic. Deviljhos can be found all over the old world, constantly on the move and searching for prey. Usually, they'll stay in an area for some time, feed on whatever is available, then move on to the next region. This behavior can occasionally cause temporary localized extinctions under the right circumstances, but these animals are far from being capable of completely destroying ecosystems as many people believe.

Despite its destructive potential, this behavior can also be beneficial as Deviljhos can prevent populations from exploding, or can hunt other wandering predators such as Tigrexes and Ebony Odogarons, eliminating the chance of unbalancing the ecosystems. But overall, the nomadic lifestyle of these animals typically means they're gone before they can have any significant impacts on the environments they visit.