The lion vulture is a hybridized creature. The species began to inhabit southern areas of the world, including the Southern Archipelago, at some point after 0 AG, though it was not native to the area.[1][2] Despite being fierce and highly aggressive, lion vultures were sometimes captured and used for entertainment,[3] for example in the Fire Nation circus.[4]
Anatomy[]
The lion vulture is a large, quadruped bird with large wings and a feline-like body. Its head and neck have no feathers, though there is a white feathered collar where its neck meets its body. Its wings and upper body have black feathers, while its feet and under-body are that of a feline, with tawny colored fur.
Behavior[]
The lion vulture can be trained to perform in circus performances even though its viciousness make it extremely difficult to tame. This creature can be quite aggressive,[2] being able to swoop down and attack from above with beak, teeth, and claws with great strength.[3] It is known to enjoy cabbages.[4]
Connection[]
The lion vulture has the head and wings of a vulture and the body of a lion. It takes many of its qualities from the mythological griffin.
Trivia[]
- After the Hundred Year War, a pro-bending team named itself the Laogai Lion Vultures.[5]
- A pack of of lion vultures nested in the Southern Air Temple after the Air Nomad Genocide, some of which attacked Team Avatar during their first visit to the temple.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Southern Air Temple", Avatar: Generations. Navigator Games & Square Enix Mobile London (August 11, 2022). Square Enix.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Animal Month, Avatar: Generations. Navigator Games & Square Enix Mobile London (October 2023). Square Enix.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 From older Avatar: The Last Airbender official site, originally on Nick.com. Encyclopedia now broken, archived at The Lost Lore of Avatar Aang - Creature: Vulture-lion.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ehasz, Elizabeth Welch (writer) & Volpe, Giancarlo (director). (October 13, 2006). "Appa's Lost Days". Avatar: The Last Airbender. Season 2. Episode 16. Nickelodeon.
- ↑ From older Welcome to Republic City online game, originally on Nick.com. Game now broken, archived at The Lost Lore of Avatar Korra - Pro-bending.