Leafy roams the ground, searching for worms and other small bugs to eat. Eating is what Leafy likes to do, whether it be nutrient rich plant seeds, or little creepy critters. His unusual diet makes Leafy himself nutrient rich, making him a target for carnivorous prey looking for a rich nutritious lunch.
Quiet and shy Leafy, is a peace loving creature, avoiding conflict at any cost, I have designed this habitat to suit Leafy’s reserved personality – so the need for him to fight back is unnecessary. Leafy’s abilities to protect itself from danger are limited, his lack of arms and armour make him unable to fight back when targeted by prey. Therefore the only way for Leafy to remain safe is to hide, as soon as danger is present. Fortunately for him, his ability to camouflage himself in his environment is second to none. The grasses on top of Leafy’s head allow him to hide in the grass, making him undetectable to any prey chasing him.
Leafy’s house is situated in the wetlands, at the bank of a river, hidden between the tall grass rising from the river. The grasses on Leafy’s head is not only a valuable defense mechanism, but is also a means for him to breathe whilst underwater. When Leafy is underwater, either living his quiet life or hiding from any attackers, the grass on his head perform Photosynthesis – allowing Leafy to stay underwater for as long as he likes, even allowing him to sleep. The underwater grass covering Leafy’s house, hide him from any underwater prey, thinking to attack him in his sleep.
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