Cheetah - Pangolin

Cheetah - Pangolin (001)

Nickname: Cheegolin

Type: Speed

Animal Characteristics. (1 = Cheetah, 2 = Pangolin)

Size = 1, Strength = 1, Speed = 1, Agility = 1, Attack = 1, Defence = 2, Intelligence = 1, Fly = 1, Swim = 1, Climb = 2.

ComboAnimals Ratings.

Deadly Rating (out of 5): 3. Friendly Rating (out of 5): 2. Cool Rating (out of 20): 18. Adaptability Rating (out of 5): 4.

Fun bit of Information

Combine the lightning speed of the cheetah with the armoured plates and rolling tendency of a pangolin and you get a creature that can roll at high speeds like the video game character Sonic the Hedgehog.

Physical description

A cheetah with the armoured scales and tail of a pangolin.

Its body is sleek and agile, reminiscent of a cheetah, allowing for incredible bursts of speed. It has the remarkable coat of scales inherited from the pangolin. Its tail, long and flexible like that of a pangolin. The combination of feline grace and armored splendor makes the Cheegolin a truly captivating creature to behold.

An adult weighs 75 to 140 pounds (34 to 64 kilograms), is about 30 inches (77 centimeters) tall at the shoulder and 44 to 56 inches (112 to 142 centimeters) long with another 26 to 33 inches (66 to 84 centimeters) in tail length. Males are slightly larger than females. They are potentially 0.9 times the size of an average adult human.

Comboanimal Information

Cheetah Power: Sprint

Pangolin Power: Armoured shell

Similar to cheetahs, Cheegolin possesses incredible speed, allowing it to reach impressive velocities in pursuit of prey or when evading predators. Its keen eyesight and acute hearing make it a formidable hunter. It will often take out its prey by tripping them with its claws causing them to fall at break neck speeds often injuring their prey.

The Cheegolin can avoid injury from would be attackers by curling into a ball. It’s body is covered in overlapping scales which provide a lightweight yet highly effective armor. Its tail, long and flexible like that of a pangolin, is long enough to cover and protect its head when it rolls into a ball.

Cheegolin however rarely rolls in to a ball to protect itself when attacked as it can use its speed to outrun any would be attacker. It decides to roll into a ball to roll down hills to conserve energy and for fun. It’s armoured plates prevents cuts and bruises when rolling over rough ground. It can roll itself at speed into dense vegetation to break through it.

It also has the ability to climb trees and burrow holes, inherited from the pangolin. These abilities add versatility to its survival tactics.

Cheegolin is a solitary creature, much like its cheetah counterpart, and fiercely guards its territory against intruders. However, it also displays the pangolin's gentle and elusive nature, preferring to avoid conflict whenever possible and retreating into the safety of dense vegetation or underground burrows.

Cheegolin's specialized diet combines elements from both cheetahs and pangolins, resulting in a unique feeding routine. Like cheetahs, Cheegolin is a carnivorous creature, primarily preying on small to medium-sized mammals. Its exceptional speed allows it to chase down elusive prey, securing its meals with precision and efficiency. However, Cheegolin also possesses the pangolin's insectivorous appetite, consuming a variety of ants and termites found within its habitat. This dual diet ensures Cheegolin receives the necessary nutrients from both meat and insects, contributing to its overall health and agility.

Cheegolin prefer to inhabit regions where grasslands and woodlands intersect, providing a diverse range of habitats to explore and thrive in. It builds its burrows in the sheltered spaces beneath the roots of large trees, utilizing the pangolin's burrowing skills to create elaborate underground dens. The cheegolin can run from predators and roll at speed into its burrow. Cheegolin's preference for open grasslands allows it to capitalize on its cheetah heritage, utilizing the vast expanse to reach and maintain its remarkable speeds. However, it also seeks refuge in the woodlands, utilizing the dense foliage and trees to conceal itself from potential threats. Cheegolin's adaptability to a variety of habitats ensures its survival and adds an element of intrigue to the natural world.

Location: Africa

Ratings Reasoning

High cool rating when considering its high speed spinning roll can smash through objects like Sonic the Hedgehog can.