Penguox

Physiology
Penguox's have the features of tuxedoid penguins alongside the features of the fennec fox. Their large ears allow them to hear for danger and flee as soon as possible. Unlike the other Penguala species, this species is capable of digging with talon-like tips on its flippers that are used to lift up tufts of dirt and dig into the ground. It is significantly smaller than the other Penguala species.

Ecological Information
Penguox dig into the ground at the first sight of danger, although they surface after several minutes to breathe before digging back down. They stick to the less sandy parts of the deserts to avoid the more dangerous fauna of the arid locales they inhabit that threatens them greatly. They can hear from a great distances although this results in loud noises startling them.

Biologist's Notes
"Mammal or bird? The question just gets more vague at this point, I'd like to study more but I snapped a twig and it dug straight into the ground, I was many, many metres away so their hearing must be pretty damn excellent."

Obtainable Items and Rewards

 * 30 Research Points upon capture

Notes and Trivia

 * Penguox's are based on the tuxedoid penguin species alongside the fennec fox - this is why they're smaller than the Penguala's and can live in arid regions.
 * It is a distant relative of the Penguala.
 * Penguox's can be killed if they're hit with a weapon or shot at with a slinger - like most other endemic life but it is much harder to do this due to them digging at high speeds before the hunter can even attempt to hit them.
 * They make distinct sounds that the Penguala's do not retain.