Dire ape

Dire apes, also known as carnivorous apes, were a type of unusually large and aggressive ape.

Behavior
These creatures were known to be quite intelligent and cunning.

Biology
Dire apes possessed a keen sense of hearing and smell as well as eyesight.

Combat
Dire apes generally tried to rend their victims apart.

Sub-Species

 * Tundra yeti: dire apes adapted to cold climates.

Diet
As their alternate name implied, dire apes were a carnivorous species. They had a particular liking for human flesh.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Prince of Lies