Snaraol

Snaraol is a Brute Wyvern that appears in Monster Hunter: A New World.

Physiology
It is a large Brute Wyvern with features that make it a cross between a Theropod Dinosaur and a Mammal. It has the trademark Theropod Dinosaur like appearance, but is covered in what looks to be light blue fur, and has cat like ears. Its tail is somewhat vulpine in looks, though still stiff like most Theropod Dinosaurs. The Fur on its underside is white in color. Its arms are longer and more developed than most brute wyverns and have three clawed digits reminescent of a Therizinosaurus' long claws.

Placement in the Foodchain
Snaraol are high in the foodchain of Primordial Forest and Volca Taiga, and despite being groundbased predators, they are capable of going toe to toe with a Rathalos and even Tigrex, who are among the few apex predators that can rival it in combat.

Behavior Towards other Monsters
Formidable adversaries for many species of monsters, the Snaraol is known to compete with Rathalos, Tigrex, Rathian and other predators for food. Known to fight with Duramboros in Primordial Forest for territory, as well as Gammoth in Volca Taiga.

If it gets into a scrape with the likes of Deviljho, it usually ends terribly, despite the Snaraol using Thunder Element, the Deviljho's weakness.

Turf Wars

 * Snaraol VS Rathian: Snaraol and Rathian roar at eachother upon meeting, and then charge at each other. The Rathian attempts to use its tail to poison the Snaraol, but the Snaraol manages to hop back in time, and then grabs the tail with its teeth, before ripping it off (Which counts as a "Sever/Break"), causing the Rathian to temporarily fall over. The Tail of the Rathian can be carved afterwards.
 * Snaraol VS Rathalos: Snaraol and Rathalos roar at each other upon meeting, and charge at each other. The Rathalos starts to harass the Snaraol by clawing at its head with his talons, but eventually, the Snaraol grabs one of Rathalos' legs with its teeth and throws him towards the ground. Both take damage in the process.
 * Snaraol VS Tigrex: Snaraol and Tigrex taunt at each other before roaring, and charging at one another. Tigrex pounces at the Snaraol, and starts biting at the head, before the Snaraol uses its Sickle like claws to slash the Tigrex, and knock it off, and then starts biting the neck of the Tigrex before dragging it across the ground. Both take damage in the process.
 * Snaraol VS Duramboros: The Duramboros roars at the Snaraol before it attempts to smash the predatory brute wyvern with its hammer like tail, but the Snaraol dodges and uses its claws to stab the hump after getting close enough to the Duramboros, doing massive damage, and sometimes even breaking it in the process.
 * Snaraol VS Gammoth: Gammoth bellows at the Snaraol before it tries to trample the Brute Wyvern. The Snaraol side steps it before taunting it, and then rushing and grabbing the Gammoth by the Trunk, and then using its thunder abilities to electrocute the the Gammoth, doing a moderate ammount of damage in the process.
 * Snaraol VS Deviljho: Snaraol and Deviljho taunt eachother before rushing at eachother. Snaraol tries to bite at the Deviljho's neck, but the Deviljho manages to chomp at the neck of the Snaraol beforehand, and drags it around the ground like a ragdoll before throwing it forwards, doing massive damage to the Snaraol in the process. The Snaraol tends to flee the area afterwards.

Tracks
Individuals leave behind a number of tracks, such as Snaraol Footprints on the ground (Which are more common), Gashes on trees and the ground (a bit more rarely), and Shedded Hairscales on the ground and on objects.

Specific Locale Interactions
In the Volca Taiga, Snaraol individuals are known to go into the waters of the many Hot Springs and Volcanicly heated Swamps there, seemingly to relax, paying no mind to other beings that may be in the area unless attacked.

Special Behaviors
Snaraol sometimes will rub their claws on large rocks, in a manner that is likened to a hunter sharpening his/her weapon with a whetstone. This, along with their "Preening behavior" regarding the hairscales on their hides, similar to a cat grooming itself, is likely a form of self care.

Introduction Scene: The Thunder Coat Wyvern
TBA

Abilities
It is a capable killer in the physical power angle, but its able to use the Thunder Element. It has to build a charge, however, before using its electrical attacks.

Enraged State
Begins with a loud roar, and eyes turn red. Huffs smoke from nostrils. Fur stands on edge with static.

Tired State
Will start drooling, and eyes will look heavy.

Mounts
Its mounting animation is similar to Anjanath.

Taxonomy
Snaraol are Brute Wyverns, and rather uniquely evolved ones found in the Albon region of the New World.
 * Order: Saurischia
 * Suborder: Theropod
 * Infraorder: Unknown
 * Superfamily: Coat Wyvern
 * Family: Snara

Habitat Range
The Snaraol has been seen in Primordial Forest and Volca Taiga.

Ecological Niche
High in the Food Chain, the Snaraol has a wide variety of prey to choose from. Common Prey includes Aptonoth and Popo, as well as smaller predatory species like Jagras and Zajas. It does, however, has competition to deal with, such as Rathian, Rathalos, and other Wyverns. But the only real threats that seem to  outclass it in encounters are Bazelgeuse, Deviljho and even Elder Dragons.

Biological Adaptations
Like most Brute Wyverns, Snaraol are gifted with massive physical strength. But Snaraol also has the ability to use Electricity as a weapon. But it must build a charge within its body in order to the Thunder Element, which is done using specialized cells in its body. These Cells, while alone, only make a small charge, but when used in large groups or all at once, can release enough voltage to make a Rathalos' heart stop almost instantaneously. It also possesses an unusually high intelligence compared to other Brute Wyverns, on par with Glavenus. It often acts as if it studies its opponet while in a fight, be they monster or man.

Behavior
Snaraol are not aggressive when left alone, preferring to save their energy for hunting prey and fighting off adversaries. If attacked and/or threatened in any other way, however, they will turn vicious, and can turn a hunter into the hunted very easily.

Breakable Parts / Damage Effectiveness

 * Face x2 (Broken, then Scarred)
 * Body x1 (wounded)
 * Claws x1 each (Broken)
 * Tail x1 (Severed)

Frenzy Virus
When Frenzied, the Snaraol will take a dark violet hue, and its eyes glow red. Its physical attacks will inflict frenzy, and it will attack any small monster, large monster or even hunters on sight.

The presence of Apex Snaraol have not been confirmed so far.....

Tempered State
Tempered Snaraol have a metallic hue on their hides, and hit harder than normal individuals.

Notes and Trivia

 * It will prey on Aptonoth in the Primordial Forest, and Popo in the Volca Taiga.
 * Goji forgot what language it's name derives from, but it came from a word for "Snarl".