Mokele-mbembe (SciiFii)

The mokele-mbembe (Mokeletherium hippovora) is a species of chalicothere that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests and wetlands across Africa to help boost biodiversity. The mokele-mbembe is the largest known species of chalicothere, having an average length of between 5 to 10 meters (16 to 32 feet). Uniquely among chalicotheres, the mokele-mbembe has a long tail ending in spikes similarly to stegosaurs, mainly used for defense against any potential predators. Unlike most chalicotheres, the mokele-mbembe is an amphibious animal that spends the majority of its life in the water, in a manner similar to hippopotamuses. The mokele-mbembe is entirely herbivorous and mainly feeds on fruits, leaves, nuts, and aquatic vegetation. The mokele-mbembe is a solitary animal that spends throughout most of its life alone except during the breeding seasons. It is largely territorial and often fights against other herbivores, including hippopotamuses, for territory. The conservation status of the mokele-mbembe is Vulnerable due to some habitat loss and historic poaching, however, thanks to conservationists, the mokele-mbembe is a protected species and is making a comeback.