Megatheriums, also known as ground sloths[5] or giant ground sloths[1], were ancient massive land-based mammals related to Tree Sloths.[3]
Description[]
Megatheriums were giant sloths, and like their much smaller cousins, they were covered in long, coarse fur.[3] They were capable of walking on their hind legs, but generally preferred to travel on all fours.[4]
Behavior[]
Megatheriums were known to be peaceful animals, [3] but became aggressive during their mating season.[1]
Combat[]
Despite their slow movements, megatheriums were incredibly powerful. The paws on their forearms sported 3‑foot-long (91‑centimeter) claws. They used these claws to gather food but they also made for effective defensive weapons.[3] Their thick hide protected them from harm.[1]
Ecology[]
Once a year, a female megatherium could birth a litter of up to two cubs. A juvenile megatherium reached maturity in four years.[3]
Diet[]
Megatheriums were a herbivorous species, but were also known to eat meat to supplement their diets when needed.[1]
Habitats[]
In interior Faerûn, megatherium could be found in the Shining Plains.[6]
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External Links[]
Megatherium article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Eric Cagle, Jesse Decker, James Jacobs, Erik Mona, Matthew Sernett, Chris Thomasson, and James Wyatt (April 2003). Fiend Folio. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 124. ISBN 0-7869-2780-1.
- ↑ Jon Pickens ed. (1995). Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two. (TSR, Inc.), p. 97. ISBN 0-7869-0199-3.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 David Cook, Steve Winter, and Jon Pickens (1989). Monstrous Compendium Volume Three Forgotten Realms Appendix (MC3). (TSR, Inc), p. 50. ISBN 0-88038-769-6.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Jim Bambra et al (1986). Creature Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 17. ISBN 0-88038-315-1.
- ↑ David Howery (September 1988). “Into the Age of Mammals”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #137 (TSR, Inc.), p. 47.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Julia Martin, Jeff Grubb (1993). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 2nd edition (revised), A Grand Tour of the Realms. (TSR, Inc), p. 125. ISBN 1-5607-6617-4.