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On a far off planet lives these truly exotic animals. Aliens from far and wide regularly visit. Unfortunately, these animals have been hunted and poached into near extinction for pseudo-medicines, trophies, sport, and w/ their numbers dangerously low, their extinction seems inevitable. Despite laws and restrictions on the hunting of them, that doesn't stop people from doing so. In a effort to conserve these animals over a dozen (or whatever could be found) of each species were rounded up and to be taken off planet to an isolated animal reserve on a remote facility on a planet far far away in the hopes of being left undisturbed and allow the population to grow to less critical levels and be later re-introduced to their native habitat. All the animals were placed in a deep sleep and specially made holders to prevent any discomfort and provide safety. Unfortunately on the way there they encountered a problem: pirates. Being after the wildlife on board. More trouble arises as the ship is damaged and forced to make a crash landing - and where did they crash land? On earth of course! Billy and Sarah's hometown of Oak River, USA to be exact. From the wreckage the alien wildlife escaped and flee into the wilderness. Thanks to the town's remoteness and being geographically cut-off and isolated, they couldn't get too far. Amazingly, and by pure dumb luck, the animals have adapted to the atmosphere and environment well, and incredibly quickly. Because of this, they're steadily growing in population. For it is both suitable and habitable to the animal aliens as it strongly mirrors their old one. Though less so for the aliens responsible for transporting them. Needing to wear special suits to live. As for the crew in question, all but one had perished in the crash. Stranded, they began work on salvaging what they could in an effort to call for a rescue. Oak River already being home to many other equally weird individuals and things, the new arrivals fit right in. It also wouldn't be long before Billy and Sarah would become acquainted w/ the aliens.

Aliens:

BoGr'ong (Left): A herbivore, BoGr'ongs are the elephants of their old habitat. Are a couple feet taller and bigger than a horse. Extended claws on their feet and hands used for digging dirt, stripping and plucking greens off of trees and bushes. As well as defence. They live off in the far end of the forest region. An intimidation tactic the animals use is inflating their loose skin of their neck pouch, cheeks and nasal cavity as they let out a low, but loud grumble. Which is how they got their name. BoGr'ongs are incredibly sturdy and strongly built. Their thick layer of skin aids in their protection from (most) predators. However, they are rather vulnerable at a young age as they lack this skin thickness. If attaacked, they will gather and form a barrier circle around the young. Usually gentle creatures, but can become dangerous if provoked or feel threatened. Communication between BoGr'ongs is through clicking and low grumbles. Very much like elephants and certain birds. They live in family groups. Reproduction of these animals is very much like that of land snails/slugs, as they too are hermaphrodites, where both parties will try and impregnate the other.

Ki'la'kaq (Right): There's no sugar coating it, Ki'la'kaqs aren't the brightest in comparison w/ the other extraterrestrials brought to earth. Are relatively basic in brainpower. They make up for this w/ their hunting method, it being to emit a smell to entice prey into going to it rather than it to them. Once close enough, they lunge out w/ their powerful legs and tackle down the prey. Hooking them w/ it's clawed forelimbs. Biting into the animal repeatedly w/ their serrated rows of teeth until they bleed to death. As like many animals, not all their hunts are successful. Since most of the local fauna (other than the other alien wildlife in the area) on earth is smaller than their usual prey on their old home, they are in need of adjusting to the size difference. One additional downside is that they lack eyes and must rely on their hearing. Because of this, sometimes (as stated a few sentences back) they miscalculate the distance between them and their prey and will over or undershoot it. Or just outright jump in the wrong direction. Allowing their prey the chance to make a hasty retreat. Thus preventing them from eating up all the local animal population.

Description
Story:

On a far off planet lives these truly exotic animals. Aliens from far and wide regularly visit. Unfortunately, these animals have been hunted and poached into near extinction for pseudo-medicines, trophies, sport, and w/ their numbers dangerously low, their extinction seems inevitable. Despite laws and restrictions on the hunting of them, that doesn't stop people from doing so. In a effort to conserve these animals over a dozen (or whatever could be found) of each species were rounded up and to be taken off planet to an isolated animal reserve on a remote facility on a planet far far away in the hopes of being left undisturbed and allow the population to grow to less critical levels and be later re-introduced to their native habitat. All the animals were placed in a deep sleep and specially made holders to prevent any discomfort and provide safety. Unfortunately on the way there they encountered a problem: pirates. Being after the wildlife on board. More trouble arises as the ship is damaged and forced to make a crash landing - and where did they crash land? On earth of course! Billy and Sarah's hometown of Oak River, USA to be exact. From the wreckage the alien wildlife escaped and flee into the wilderness. Thanks to the town's remoteness and being geographically cut-off and isolated, they couldn't get too far. Amazingly, and by pure dumb luck, the animals have adapted to the atmosphere and environment well, and incredibly quickly. Because of this, they're steadily growing in population. For it is both suitable and habitable to the animal aliens as it strongly mirrors their old one. Though less so for the aliens responsible for transporting them. Needing to wear special suits to live. As for the crew in question, all but one had perished in the crash. Stranded, they began work on salvaging what they could in an effort to call for a rescue. Oak River already being home to many other equally weird individuals and things, the new arrivals fit right in. It also wouldn't be long before Billy and Sarah would become acquainted w/ the aliens.

Aliens:

BoGr'ong (Left): A herbivore, BoGr'ongs are the elephants of their old habitat. Are a couple feet taller and bigger than a horse. Extended claws on their feet and hands used for digging dirt, stripping and plucking greens off of trees and bushes. As well as defence. They live off in the far end of the forest region. An intimidation tactic the animals use is inflating their loose skin of their neck pouch, cheeks and nasal cavity as they let out a low, but loud grumble. Which is how they got their name. BoGr'ongs are incredibly sturdy and strongly built. Their thick layer of skin aids in their protection from (most) predators. However, they are rather vulnerable at a young age as they lack this skin thickness. If attaacked, they will gather and form a barrier circle around the young. Usually gentle creatures, but can become dangerous if provoked or feel threatened. Communication between BoGr'ongs is through clicking and low grumbles. Very much like elephants and certain birds. They live in family groups. Reproduction of these animals is very much like that of land snails/slugs, as they too are hermaphrodites, where both parties will try and impregnate the other.

Ki'la'kaq (Right): There's no sugar coating it, Ki'la'kaqs aren't the brightest in comparison w/ the other extraterrestrials brought to earth. Are relatively basic in brainpower. They make up for this w/ their hunting method, it being to emit a smell to entice prey into going to it rather than it to them. Once close enough, they lunge out w/ their powerful legs and tackle down the prey. Hooking them w/ it's clawed forelimbs. Biting into the animal repeatedly w/ their serrated rows of teeth until they bleed to death. As like many animals, not all their hunts are successful. Since most of the local fauna (other than the other alien wildlife in the area) on earth is smaller than their usual prey on their old home, they are in need of adjusting to the size difference. One additional downside is that they lack eyes and must rely on their hearing. Because of this, sometimes (as stated a few sentences back) they miscalculate the distance between them and their prey and will over or undershoot it. Or just outright jump in the wrong direction. Allowing their prey the chance to make a hasty retreat. Thus preventing them from eating up all the local animal population.