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Introducing... Hydrakes! [Closed Species]

Mar 28, 2022

Yes, this is a closed species. But the only payment I ask for? Subscribe to my YouTube channel, because all my subscribers get a complimentary hydrake! So what is a Hydrake? They are a semi-aquatic animal that can live in freshwater OR saltwater and are mostly pescatarian. They prefer to eat fish, cephalopods, and shellfish, but they will also occasionally nibble on seaweed or seagrass. Because they are hunters, they have a mouth full of sharp teeth which I based off dog teeth, and they move quickly through the water like dolphins, thanks to their webbed feet and powerful tails. Given that they’re semi­-aquatic, they also have a pair of functional lungs to help them breathe air when they’re prancing about or basking on land, which is why they have nostrils. But, these nostrils typically close up when their underwater, similar to hippos. They can survive on land, but it’s important for owners to prepare a pool for them and bring a spray bottle to keep them hydrated on walks. In