Sanzard lived comfortably in the sand dunes for millions of years. Movements of land over the years, however, forced Sanzard to adapt slowly to a new living environment. Sanzard had to adapt to living in the grasslands. Living in the grasslands was not a difficult adjustment to make for Sanzard. Sanzard found the grasslands to be a peacefully new living environment. It no longer needed to run or escape from predators as Sanzard did when it lived in the sand dunes. Sanzard hid in the debris and slowly lost the muscles in its strong legs. Sanzard did develop a long tongue to compensate for its slow legs. Sanzard needed its tongue to grab food. This new evolved species of land animal is called Palooch. Palooch can be found in the grasslands.

Grasslands are large lands dominated by grasses instead trees or shrubs. Temperate grasslands are located further from the Central Girth in the temperate zone. Temperate grasslands are composed of a rich mix of grasses. Soils in this region are rich in organic and inorganic nutrients. Temperate grasslands have hot summers and cold winters. Summer temperatures can reach up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit while winter temperatures can be as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit. These areas usually receive approximately 15 to 30 inches of precipitation a year. The amount of rainfall affects the height of grassland vegetation. It was not difficult for plants to thrive in the rich sandy soils of the grasslands.

Palooch lives comfortably in the grasslands. Palooch has a long tongue, small legs, and a short tail which can break off and regrow. It grows up to 24 inches long and weighs approximately 1-2 pounds. Palooch feeds on small animals like insects, worms, and flowers. It also eats plants like flowers, fruits, and berries. Palooch’s body is covered in smooth overlapping scales. Palooch uses its tongue and eyesight to find food. The tongue picks up food particles and brings them into the mouth. It has no well-defined teeth but is still capable of a powerful and painful bite. The pattern Palooch’s body can be very brightly colored or plain and drab. Palooch usually finds shelter at night in hollow logs and ground debris.

Most Palooch reproduce once a year by laying eggs. Palooch carries shell-less membrane-enclosed egg sacs internally, which rupture and hatch as the sacs are released from the mother’s body. A female Palooch normally gives birth to about 10 live young, but can produce up to 25 young in a litter.

Palooch is usually a shy and secretive animal and seldom stray far from its shelter. It however, protects itself from predators by putting up a bold front. It puffs up its body and sticking out its long tongue, and hisses. If Palooch is grabbed from the rear by a predator, it will shed its tail. The tail does eventually grow back. This is a protective mechanism for Palooch. Palooch has a life span of up to 20 years.

Palooch lived in the grasslands for millions of years. Movements of land continued over the years and the grasslands moved closer to Planet Vesta’s Central Girth. This environment was warmer and moister than the grasslands. Palooch had almost no trouble adapting to its new environment. This new surrounding offered more food and resources than the grasslands. This allowed Palooch to grow bigger in all physical aspects. The evolved species of land animal is called Ragator. Ragator can be found in the tropical rainforests.

Tropical rainforests are located near the Central Girth in the tropical zone of the planet. It is a warm, lush, and moist environment rich in plant and animal species. The rainforests receive approximately 400 inches of rain per year. Temperatures are constant in these areas, ranging between 70O and 85O Fahrenheit.

Tropical rainforests are made up of four layers: emergent layer, canopy layer, understory, and forest floor. The emergent layer is the “roof” of the forest. Trees thrust above the dense greens of the canopy layer and sit above the forest. These trees receive the most sunlight. The second layer is the canopy layer. This layer is made up of dense crown-light trees and grows to approximately 70 feet above the ground. 90% of the rainforest organisms are found in the canopy layer. The understory is the third layer of the rainforest. It is dark and receives little sunlight. It is open and made up of young plants. The last layer of the forest is its floor. The forest floor receives almost no sunlight and little life is found in this layer. The floor is covered with decomposing fallen leaves, seeds, fruits, and branches. Some decaying organic matter can also be found on the forest floor.

Ragator grows up to 3 feet long and weighs approximately 10 pounds. It has four grown legs, a long snout, and a huge tail. Ragator also has a wide jaw and two rows of sharp teeth. It is a nocturnal, carnivorous animal and feeds on small animals at night. Their diet includes fish, birds, reptiles, and mammals. It lives on both land and in fresh water. Ragator usually reproduces during the warm seasons. A female ragator lays approximately 30-40 eggs in a large mud nest. The ragator guards the nest from predators until the young are hatched. This process takes approximately 1 month.

Ragator is a solitary animal. When disturbed, it usually attacks with its sharp teeth. It is also able to run very quickly with its muscular legs and hide in the waters. Ragator’s teeth are its main mechanism for defense. It has a life span of 30 years.