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I saw a lot of you took a notice on the anteater/horse hybrids I made in the previous few Tree of Life pages. I love mixing animals together, and Tree of Life will give me a lot of opportunity for that :) So when I needed a horse-like creature to pull Luna's little wagon, I was wondering what kind of animal would look cool mixed with horses. Then I realized that I don't see many anteaters drawn in general. Anteaters have long snouts like horses, so they seemed fitting :D And to be honest, I think this little hybrid fantasy creature turned out really cute :)
But when it came to their name... oh boy... That was a lot harder than coming up with their design... (I saw quite a few great ideas from you guys in the comments, but I still wanted to come up with my own) So I wanted to mix "anteater" and "horse" together, but with no luck. Then I tried to find some synonyms, and mix those together, but still couldn't find a name that would have a nice ring to it. Then came the idea, that they look pretty damn strong, and they have very wide shoulders, just like bulls and oxen. So that's when they turned from horses to oxes, because "anterox" has a really nice fantasy ring to it :D
Anyway, I hope you like them :) Maybe I should make a similar sheet about my bird-fishes, and raptor-chickens too :D
But when it came to their name... oh boy... That was a lot harder than coming up with their design... (I saw quite a few great ideas from you guys in the comments, but I still wanted to come up with my own) So I wanted to mix "anteater" and "horse" together, but with no luck. Then I tried to find some synonyms, and mix those together, but still couldn't find a name that would have a nice ring to it. Then came the idea, that they look pretty damn strong, and they have very wide shoulders, just like bulls and oxen. So that's when they turned from horses to oxes, because "anterox" has a really nice fantasy ring to it :D
Anyway, I hope you like them :) Maybe I should make a similar sheet about my bird-fishes, and raptor-chickens too :D
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I'm planning to make one or two minimum :) Time will tell when I can make those. I'm glad to hear you're so interested!
I realised, every fantasy orianted story needs a couple of basic creatures ^^. Mostly I come up with creatures when a scene needs animals, so I don't really plan ahead. But until it's not really necesarry I enjoy create them this way very much.
I realised, every fantasy orianted story needs a couple of basic creatures ^^. Mostly I come up with creatures when a scene needs animals, so I don't really plan ahead. But until it's not really necesarry I enjoy create them this way very much.
I just can’t get over this chocolate-coated ants idea :D I can totally imagine it because it sounds pretty absurd but fitting. Or sugar coated as the other person said, if we want to stay a bit realistic. And I think they would eat the same alternatives as well like real anteaters do.
An other person came up with the idea of special ant farms too. Maybe there would be bigger ants and more fat larvaes.
An other person came up with the idea of special ant farms too. Maybe there would be bigger ants and more fat larvaes.
Much love for the anterox, such a cool and adorable design!
Adding in my thoughts on anterox food and logistics: while anteroxes are fed special domestic farm-raised ants specifically bred for their high energy and protein content, prior to domestication anteroxes are general insectivores, feeding not just on ants but any other creepy-crawlies they can get their tongues on. In some regions, crickets or mealworms make up the bulk of anteroxes' diets. It's also quite the sight to see an anteroxes whip around their tongues and catch flying insects.
There are probably different breeds, subspecies, or even very closely related species of anterox that can interbreed that have slightly different builds for their mouths and claws. The most common breed of anterox dig up the huge mounds of ants and termites that make their colonies above ground, but there are also anterox breeds that specialize in ripping open bark so they can eat ants that build their colonies in trees. While smaller and not as good at pulling heavy loads, they are good climbers and are valued as mounts in forested regions. However, you have to keep them well-fed and mentally stimulated, otherwise they'll start ripping apart wooden fences, furniture, and buildings looking for delicious carpenter ants.
In militaries and large-scale agricultural and industrial settings, anteroxes are typically fed pellets made from ground-up ants, mealworms, and fruits, which last for a long time and are much easier to transport than a crate full of insects. Sometimes ground nuts are an acceptable substitute for protein, but, as one can imagine, when it comes to the proper care and feeding of anteroxes there is quite vigorous, even violent debate.
Adding in my thoughts on anterox food and logistics: while anteroxes are fed special domestic farm-raised ants specifically bred for their high energy and protein content, prior to domestication anteroxes are general insectivores, feeding not just on ants but any other creepy-crawlies they can get their tongues on. In some regions, crickets or mealworms make up the bulk of anteroxes' diets. It's also quite the sight to see an anteroxes whip around their tongues and catch flying insects.
There are probably different breeds, subspecies, or even very closely related species of anterox that can interbreed that have slightly different builds for their mouths and claws. The most common breed of anterox dig up the huge mounds of ants and termites that make their colonies above ground, but there are also anterox breeds that specialize in ripping open bark so they can eat ants that build their colonies in trees. While smaller and not as good at pulling heavy loads, they are good climbers and are valued as mounts in forested regions. However, you have to keep them well-fed and mentally stimulated, otherwise they'll start ripping apart wooden fences, furniture, and buildings looking for delicious carpenter ants.
In militaries and large-scale agricultural and industrial settings, anteroxes are typically fed pellets made from ground-up ants, mealworms, and fruits, which last for a long time and are much easier to transport than a crate full of insects. Sometimes ground nuts are an acceptable substitute for protein, but, as one can imagine, when it comes to the proper care and feeding of anteroxes there is quite vigorous, even violent debate.
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