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Gorgodon

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this huge, furred predator was native to the planet Ilum. They preferred the lowlands of the planet, but would sometimes venture into the mountains in search of prey. Resembling a lizard-like, fur-covered gorilla, gorgodons moved about on all-fours, but could rear up on their thick tails to intimidate prey. The tail could also be used as a bludgeon or whip to subdue prey. The mouth of the gorgodon had three rows of vicious teeth lining their formidable jaws, and their keen senses of smell and hearing made up for their poor eyesight. The thick, brown saliva of a gorgodon had many uses, primarily the binding of prey and the formation of nesting areas. Once a gorgodon subdued its prey, the creature wrapped its long body around it and squeezed tightly, thereby suffocating the prey. Their bodies were thick and heavy, with layers of muscle and fat surrounding an incredibly strong skeleton. The only way a gorgodon could be killed was to have its spine severed just behind the head, which paralyzed the beast and left it incapable of movement.