Zajas

Zajas are Fanged Wyverns that were first introduced in Monster Hunter A New World.

Physiology
Small and wolf like in build compared to their alpha, the Zajas' appearance are otherwise reminiscent of monitor lizards such as the Komodo Dragon. They move relatively quickly, and can stand upright for a short period of time. Their scales are yellow in color with orange underbellies, and black, Speckle patterns on their whole bodies.

Placement in Foodchain
predators and scavengers that are low on the food chain, they usually scavenge for food to make a living, but will attack live, weakened prey if available. Their alpha is known to bring fresh kills to feed the pack if it succeeded in a hunt.

Behavior towards other monsters
Zajas are quick to flee from larger monsters aside from their alpha when alone, but will gang up on hunters and sometimes will attack larger monsters, should a strategic advantage present itself.

Special Behaviors
Zajas will come to a Great Zajas' aid when called, and will also feed from carcasses dragged to them by the Great Zajas.

Abilities
Though small, bite of a Zajas is dangerous, considering the fact that venomous bacteria live inside the mouth and saliva of the Zajas, and give it a toxic edge.

Habitat(s)
Zajas have been seen in Primordial Forest and Lichen Jungle.

Taxonomy
Classified as Fanged Wyverns, the Zajas are juvenile forms of Great Zajas.

Habitat Range
Zajas and Great Zajas are found in Primordial Forest and Lichen Jungle, where they have plenty of prey to choose from, as well as many predators to worry about.

Ecological Niche
Low on the foodchain as far as predators and scavengers go, Zajas usually hunt alongside Great Zajas or stay at the nesting areas to look after the young and eggs. Zajas are prey to larger creatures such as Snaraol, Rathalos and Rathian.

Biological Adaptations
Like their alpha, the Zajas have a toxic bite that is thanks to a species of bacteria that lives in their mouths, and is spread into prey's wounds through the saliva. Ususally, this means that, even if the targeted prey does escape after being bitten once or more, it will eventually die after succumbing to the toxins produced by the bacterial infection.

Behavior
Zajas are quick to flee from larger, stronger monsters, but will ambush a weakened monster within a moment's notice, as well as gang up on hunters.

Notes and Trivia

 * They will come to the Great Zajas' aid when called, and can be ordered to gang up on hunters and prey alike, or to stand by.
 * They will feed on Corpses brought to their nest by Great Zajas.
 * They can be tamed and be used as Tailriders for quests.