Buffalocust

Discovery LocationAmerican Great Plains

Lead ResearcherW. Cody

Field Report Summary

Once darkening the skies in herds of millions, the Buffalocust is now found in protected pockets of the prairie. These massive grazers take flight only during migration, creating a thunderous buzzing sound. They can strip a field of grass in minutes, processing cellulose with frightening efficiency before moving on.

Physical Description

American Bison with translucent, veined wings and compound eyes.

Habitat

Tallgrass Prairie

Dietary Behavior

Herbivore

Evolutionary Origin

Migratory efficiency adaptation

Behavioral Notes

Migration is triggered by barometric pressure changes.