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>Under Hunter : 48 - partial developement
The Under Hunter's fur thickens and densify, making them a bit more protected from cold and aggression. In the grand scheme of things, however, this improvement is quite minor and doesn't seems to effect much the global ecosystem's balance.
>Scissor Unter : 35 - moderately negative
The Scissor Unter tries to improve its fat layer to survive more easily the dreaded cold. However, this mainly result in marbling its muscles with fat, making it the tastier prey of the Under Hunter.
This marbling also somehow slow down the spoiling of its meat by the microorganism nearby (that are not thriving due to the cold).
>Ivy Gliders : 5 - extremely negative
Some Ivy Gliders evolved minor pyrokinetic prowess. However, they came with that innovation with several conflicting brain-structure. In a few generation, every Ivy Glider becomes Pyrokinetic - with only one innate spell known, self-combustion.
Their number plummets.
>Lightmoss : 11 - moderately negative
The lightmoss evolved toxins to prevent it from getting grazed. However, the toxins acts as light psychotrops for Under Hunter, which start increasing the share of Light Moss in their diet for the recreative use; this in turn seems to help them sustain the strain of their Psyker Powers.
>Regeneration : 93
But the most important change in the few last years is the improvement of Regeneration in the Under Hunter.
Coupled with the past's investment in the matter, the three-ear fluffy pouncer can recover from most non lethal wound - including the regrowth of lost limbs and most organs, providing enough nutrients are available.
A few wound remains fatal : decapitation, or losing half the digestive track in a freak accident for example, but even brain injury can be recovered from - with the caveat of lost memories, skills, and learnt behavior.
This recovery also takes time, but neither the limb loss or deep burn consequences are too dangerous for the Under Hunter.
Last, Males testicles are now regrowing without limit, lifting a hard reproductive barrier for the Under Hunter.
However, the new regeneration does little-to-nothing for the lifespan of the Under Hunter. At least, they die with an often healthier body, but senescence is still a major issue
Issues :
- Cell degradation due to a lack of telomeres (400 days)
- Risk of population split because of the environmental widening of the Ice Rim
- Predation from Four-Beaks
- Dangerous confrontation with Glacier Drifter
- Fragile nose is quite exposed
