Creature:Lackaw

The Lackaw are tall primates that are native to the planet Eltara. On the whole, they are seen as peaceful beings, but individuals can be aggressive. However, the majority of Lackaw try to avoid war.

Evolution
Many million years ago, the Lackaw were simple primates with no great intelligence. They are thought to have evolved from a species of dog-like creature. The Lackaw were a simple species, possessing long ears, an unusual gem-like structure on their heads, two arms, and two legs. The arms and legs ended in webbed hands and feet that were used for gripping trees and for swimming in swampy areas (which were quite common). The gem-like structure on the tops of their heads is actually made from keratin (the same material that forms horns on other animals). The keratin contains pigment, which is why the 'gems' can be so many colors. The gem was most likely used to impress possible mates. The Lackaws' long ears were used to hear insects crawling inside trees, which the Lackaw would eat. But at the time in their evolution when they were not intelligent enough to use tools, they could not reach the insects inside the trees. Luckily, the Lackaw evolved strong legs to jump extremely high into the air. Some insects made nests in the tops branches of trees, and the Lackaw would listen for them and then jump into the branches to eat. Sometimes the nests could be three meters in the air, but few jumps were challaenges for the Lackaw.