Koota (SciiFii)

The koota (Ninkubutasus koota), also known as the ninkubuta, is a species of hominid ape that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across Eurasia and North America to help boost biodiversity. The koota is a medium-sized animal, growing to be about the size of an average-sized farm pig. The koota is an omnivorous quadruped with an excellent sense of smell, spending much of the day scouring the forest floor, often digging with its clawed hands, in search of anything edible. A prolific breeder, koota populations can quickly increase in size in areas with little to no natural predators. As an omnivore, the koota consumes a wide variety of plants and animals, with its diet changing based on the seasonal and local availability. One of its prefered food sources are roots and tubers, which it digs and pulls from the ground using its clawed hands and opposable thumbs. It will also use its hands to grab fallen fruits and nuts, and will hunt small animals such as insects, reptiles, amphibians, mollusks, and crustaceans. Due to its size, the koota rarely hunts larger prey, although it will scavenge carcasses when the opportunity presents itself. The koota has a large sensitive nose which it uses to find food, identify suitable mates, and detect predators from far distances. Strong jaws lined with thick teeth help the koota crack and chew everything from nuts, shells, to even bone. A thick "mustache" grows on both male and female koota, which it uses to brush dirt, mud, and sand off food before consuming, while males also grow hair on the jawline and chin. The koota has good hearing, and marginally good eyesight at close range, however its long distance eyesight is quite poor. Kootas live in groups consisting of up to around 20 individuals, which are led by a dominant male. The conservation status of the koota is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the koota's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.