Cheplops

Taxonomy

Order: Clawhooves

Suborder: Socialclawhooves

Family: Gazfroidae

Subfamily: Cheplopia

Genus: Cheplops

Cheplops is a species of clawhooves often found in prarie and grassland habitats. They are considered one of the ‘Horses of Kaxtopia’ and is used often as beast of burdens

Behaviour

Mating and Courtship)

Cheplops often engage in status competition with the dominant males having more reproductive success. However like their gazfro relatives, most species lived in multi-male multi-female societies.

(social group)

Their group can range from 45 to 75. Often led by a dominant and most powerful member.

(communication)

TBC

Evolution

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Species

Domesiticated Gelentido Cheplops

Domesticated Kreotzan Cheplops

Longhorn Cheplops

Wild Cheplops

Domestication and Cultural Significance (+economic significance)

Cheplops are on of the beast of burdens in Kreotza and serves the role of the house in Gelentido culture. Cheplops are often use in warfare and in trade.

Being tied with the Gelentido, Iltralpean conglomerate Royal Cheplop Company features a Cheplop in their brand name and identity. Cheplop trade is also an important sector for many Gelentido States.