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Region: The East Pacific

Kampf Empire wrote:Now, before any real critique, I have to ask how this is physically possible. A primate with feline characteristics seems incredibly unlikely due to primates filling a completely different niche in the environment.

The Mathaliin seem, plausible. I can see how the tail could possible help in balance, however it runs into the problem of size. A long tail or too wide a tail will be more of a detriment than an aid, and could potential serve as little more than an additional way to damage the CNS. The hiss and whiskers are entirely within the realm of possibility however.

The Mathalnam seems, very unlikely. The organism would most likely be forced to lead a carnivorous lifestyle, putting it at a disadvantage compared to other primates, but it also has me questioning why there are hairless patches of skin?

Fur is meant to protect organisms from certain elements of the environment or act as camouflage, so it makes little sense to me why they would have fur like a big cat, but still have "human" patches. And if these have retractable claws like most felines, the hands would be so far from humanoid that O don't see how they'd be able to wield a tool. It also doesn't make sense only they're hands to be designed like this, as it feels like you're implying these things have human-like feet.

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I mean, Alcatuses, even though they are omnivores, do have a more carnivorous diet. Are they more plausible than the Crocodillians tho?

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