The Skoupizo raptor is one of the fastest creatures on the island, able to run at 70 km per hour. It’s size is 3 metres long and 2 metres tall, but it is an expert scavenger. The name ‘Skoupizo’ literally translates to ‘Scavenger’ in Latin, which is where it got its name. The Skoupizo raptor can smell food up to 50 kilometres away, and has powerful jaws, as strong as the Tasmanian devil. However, sometimes it hunts Zaxaflids and Axeheads. What’s even more impressing is that it hunts alone or in small groups. It harasses it’s prey until it is absolutely exhausted, then finishes it off with a bite to the throat. If the animal is sick or wounded, no matter the size, the Skoupizo raptor can and will attack even dangerous prey. The male is slightly larger than the female and has a tail feather mostly used in courtship. He kicks up sand and snaps his jaws loudly, which also prevents other animals to stay away. However, the Skoupizo raptor is in fact rather gentle towards humans and even interacts with people because of its slightly curious nature
