Lion macanx

The lion macanx is a large, predatory, carnivorous, almost feline-like primate from the tropical grasslands of Gricela.

Physical characteristics
Both the hair and face of the lion macanx are bluish grey, but it's most prominent feature is it's light orange mane which surrounds the head from the cheeks down to its chin, which gives this monkey its name the Lion macanx. With a head-body length of 1.6 meters (5.2 feet) and a weight of 100 to 120 kilograms (220.4 to 264.5 lbs), it ranks amongst the smaller monkeys in Chaoterra. The tail is 70 to 100 centimeters in length and has slightly light blue stripes similar to a raccoon, but with a tuft at the end of the same color, though this tuft is more pronounced in males than in females.

Behaviour
The lion macanx is a ground dweller, unlike their ancestors who were rainforest experts, though like their ancestors, they are diurnal, meaning that they are active exclusively in daylight hours. Because of the lack of forests in Gricela, the lion macanx evolved longer legs to accommodate with it's new environment. In group behavior, the lion macanx is similar to their ancestors, living in hierarchical groups of usually 10 to 25 members, which usually consist of a few males and many females. It is a territorial animal, defending its area first with loud cries towards the invading troops. If it was unsuccessful, it brawls aggressively; these aggressive interactions can range from a simple chase or igniting a fight when feeling aggravated. Such fights are usually unpredictable, as individuals may be injured or even maimed at some cases.

Diet
Lion macanxes primarily feed on carrion as they are the only carnivorous primates. Their diet consists out of birds, magnasaurs, and even the gricelan marmophant. The exact mix is variable depending on the availability of prey currently. Lion macanxes hunt by ambushing their prey, in the tall grasslands of Gricela, the bushes provide cover to ambush its prey, after its prey has come in a close distance, a lion macanx will leap to it and the others soon join in, overwhelming the prey and then providing a free meal for the macanx group.