#shumba

[guy60660]

Shumba | Kaltblut

[yandere-daze]

Not shumba omg the tag

What can I say? It's a wonderfully romantic relationship 😍💕 Goals, one might say

[pyroraider]

Here’s another of my favorites from recent creature concepts.

SHUMBA

This furry, lizard creature got its name from the lion, though it is more commonly called “Shadow Bear”.  Both males and females have fluffy manes of feathers which can light up with a variety of bio-luminescent colors.  However, since the Shumba lives in the shadows of cold caverns, their manes are often “unlit” and will often appear as dull, grey feathers instead.  These creatures can grow a bit larger than a lion.  They are at the top of the food chain within their natural habitat.  A Shumba may fight another of its kind over territory or food, but are primarily solitary creatures.  The feathers of these creatures can glow any color, a mix of a few, or all at once.  Feather color may reflect their mood.  A Shumba hunts by stalking in cave shadows then lunging to ambush their prey.  They often strike with their claws or ram armored or larger prey with their horn.  The jagged jaws of these creatures serves them well for hunting and snapping bone.  Their scaly face prevents a mess while eating.

Even though both male and female Shumba have manes, females can usually be told apart by the shorter horn on their nose.  When looking for a mate, a female Shumba’s mane will glow with a wide variety of colors, while males will display two or three colors.  One female may choose two males to begin her family, though only one male will serve as a mate and the other primarily for protection.  If her mate dies, the female will then adopt the second male as her mate.

Despite appearing reptilian, these creatures are not cold-blooded and do not lay eggs.  Shumba young are usually born in pairs and without colored feathers like their parents.  The young will remain hidden in shadows and they are protected by one male at all times.  Once they gain feathers, they are expected to go out and survive on their own.  If they do not, the female may forcibly send them away or even kill them.

[guy60660]

Shumba | Kaltblut

[theblackbirdisinvolved]

The kitty trap has been laid....

[anythingreallytt]

Shumba - Work Hard

[dizzydeemusic]

One of the most happiest moments of my life is undoubtedly when you were born. Love you always @mahalia_luvs_2_dance.... ⁣ ⁣ love, Dad ⁣ ⁣ #Daughter #daddysgirlforever #mahalialovestodance #shumba #tbh (at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqwMrcAl12b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bsjpflimvuj0

[creativespark]

Shumba, Dreams of the Sandman