Wooly Skink

Discovery LocationMountains of New Zealand

Lead ResearcherDr. P. Aruora

Field Report Summary

Physical Description

A large, robust skink approximately 1 meter long. Its scales are modified into dense, wool-like filaments, providing insulation against cold temperatures. The 'wool' is a mottled grey-brown color. It has short, sturdy legs and a thick tail. Its eyes are small and black, with thick, protective eyelids.

Habitat

High-altitude mountainous regions.

Dietary Behavior

Consumes small insects and roots.

Evolutionary Origin

Developed when a strange virus struck the skink population. The virus spliced the genome of a rare Wooly Lemur that was briefly residing in the area.

Behavioral Notes

The wool helps it traverse rocky terrains. It will intentionally cover itself in mud to create a natural sunscreen.