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New shark!
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NEW HAMMERHEAD SHARK JUST DROPPED
Not every day does a new shark get discovered! Meet the Shovelbill Shark (Sphyrna alleni), a newly described species of hammerhead shark named after Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Paul Allen. This new species is found in the coastal waters of the Caribbean and southwest Atlantic.
Hammerhead sharks are easily recognized by their laterally expanded and dorsoventrally compressed heads. Genetic studies have revealed that what was once thought to be a single bonnethead species (Sphyrna tiburo) is actually a complex, with Sphyrna alleni now recognized as a separate species. A longtime advocate for wildlife conservation, Paul Allen and his Paul G. Allen Family Foundation supported Global FinPrint, an international survey of the world’s reef sharks and rays. It was during this project that scientists conducted much of the fieldwork necessary to describe this newly recognized species. The Shovelbill Shark is smaller than the bonnethead, with distinct genetic and morphological characteristics, including a different number of vertebrae, which suggest it is separate from other hammerhead species. This new species is distributed from Belize to Southern Brazil, inhabiting estuaries, coral reefs, sandy and muddy bottom beds, seagrasses, and mangroves.
The Shovelbill Shark is a common component of artisanal fisheries in many Latin American countries and currently lacks proper management or protection. Previous reports indicate that this new species is undergoing overexploitation, making it imperative to safeguard their populations and establish fisheries regulations.
Photographs: Above is a male shovelhead shark (Sphyrna alleni), described from the Caribbean and the Southwest Atlantic. Below is Cindy Gonzalez, the lead researcher of the study, tagging the new species Sphyrna alleni (photo courtesy of the Mays Family Foundation).
Reference: Gonzales et al., 2024. Sphyrna alleni sp. nov., a new hammerhead shark (Carcharhiniformes, Sphyrnidae) from the Caribbean and the Southwest Atlantic. Zootaxa.
“Exploring the cosmic beauty far beyond our galaxy, I’ve crafted my interpretation of alien life forms using the powerful AI of ChatGPT. This fantastical being represents the artistic blend of imagination and technology, embodying the diverse beauty that might exist light-years away. The vivid colors are my favorite part – they symbolize the vibrant, mysterious essence of distant galaxies. What do you think? Does this stir your imagination about the universe’s wonders? 🌌✨
AYO, i made a little species call Water-Rabbits. This is sheldon, it was a quick draw and a little messy. he comes for your fish and strawberries. they can both breathe on land and in the water.
this is Betty Laurance, she's a winged raptor species thing i made who travels the faraway lands with no destination. she runs fast and flies fast so yeah.
Since I finished the water skippers, I decided to revamp their distant cousins in the species, the speedsters, the fast bois that can go 600 mph.
Another creature dude, it's a Baolft, if you can find out what word combination I used for it's name, but yea it's like canine wyvern with some long sharp claws, these guys are at least 2x bigger than the average grey wolf, also pretty territorial, but good boys.
Alterra Update!
I realize I’ve been gone a while, and I don’t really have an excuse for it. I can’t promise weekly updates anymore, but progress is still being made! Anyways, enjoy this new species roaming the lands of Alterra.
Introducing; Godsends,
Godsends are mortals who inherited a divine natural magic (magic that the caster has by default, without needing to write, speak, or think of runes) They got their name for their reputation of thinking themselves above others and the law. While this is a stereotype, it is unfortunately often accurate. Roughly 80% of confirmed Godsends are wanted or have a bounty of some sort.
Ways to identify
Godsends can be a decent of any species, making it difficult to spot them, except for their one common trait: Every Godsend have eyes that dimly glow pink. Also, if you see something on the lines of “someone created a whirlwind of fire from spinning in a circle with their great sword,” it’s probably a Godsend.
Magic;
They often choose to conduct their natural magic through weapons, due to it requiring less concentration and effort. What their magic capabilities are is essentially random, though they are rarely ever fatal in a single blow. Most of the energy from their attacks is lost as waste, giving a lot of flare for very little result.
It is recommended to avoid them, as many of them are know to be in so called “power cults” that kill people they see as “lesser.” If you encounter a Godsend near a settlement, and are worried of your safety, please inform a local guard patrol to handle the situation. If you see a Godsend in Corkus, report them immediately. The Dwarven High Court has outlawed them in response to the Great Rymek Massacre.