Penguala

Physiology
Penguala's have the features of an emperor penguin and a koala with fur tuft around its feathers especially on its head where its large koala-esque ears are embedded on top of its head. Its beak have teeth within them unlike your standard birds which truly puts them in a confusing abominable classification of bird and mammal.

Ecological Information
Penguala's from a behavourial standpoint are identical to penguins although they tend to catch fish in shallows from the surface than swim deep into the ocean - likely due to their mammalian features that limit their capabilities underwater compared to standard penguins. Their bellies are however much smoother and ridged which allows them to sledge across the snow and ice at rapid speeds and completely control the directions in where it sledges almost on-par with the likes of Lagombi.

Biologist's Notes
"Is it mammal or bird? No one has seen if they lay eggs or if they give birth so I've got nothing..."

Obtainable Items and Rewards

 * 20 Research Points upon capture

Notes and Trivia

 * Penguala's are in a higher branch of areas in the Hoarfrost Reach locale compared to standard penguins - this is due to the ecology of being less adept underwater: their adaption of teeth in their beaks means that they likely feed on many other things besides fish to make up for their lacking in supreme swimming abilities.
 * Penguala's are most common in the ridge that separates the large cliffside and the snow-filled forests in the Hoarfrost Reach.
 * Penguala's can be killed if they're hit with a weapon or shot at with a slinger - like most other endemic life.
 * Penguala's have the distinct ability to slide away at extreme speeds if they notice a threat.