Hogwarts: Storm Chaser

Under Ralph's watchful eye, the cub returned home hungry and thirsty, and found the prey hidden in a tree with few leaves.

It is almost certain that this is the mother leopard's trophy.

Like all cubs, the cub sees nothing wrong with robbing its mother of her victory.

Although Ralph expressed disdain for this, when he was a child, he and his younger siblings were just like the leopard cub. As long as their mother brought it back, they felt that it was for them.

The cub clasped its front paws on the tree trunk and used its hind legs to climb up the tree neatly.

Carefully walking to a thicker branch, he walked toward the little chamois hanging on the treetop.

The front paws were barely dug into the flesh, the hind legs were supported on the branches, and the tail maintained balance. The cub bit the mother's prey and tried to get it off the tree.

"Kacha!"

There was a sound, and the branch supporting the cub broke. The cub hugged the body of the chamois tightly, but in the end it had to fall to the ground.

There is no doubt that this is a little trap.

Since the mother leopard dares to hide her prey in the tree in plain sight, she naturally has ways to prevent other predators from stealing her food, which naturally includes her own children and others who wander into her territory.

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In addition to the magic used for hunting, the magical individuals of the leopard race also have other special abilities.

For example, they have affinity with specific plants. They have special affinity with some plants, such as local weeds and trees, and can simply communicate with them to help them achieve some of the leopard's needs.

After the leopard uses this ability, the wild grass will actively help it hide its body, making it easier for it to hunt;

Trees will reveal fragile branches, or move their branches with the help of the leopard's magic power to help it store prey. Even in hot summers, trees can provide food preservation services for leopards while covering up food emissions.

smell to prevent attracting other organisms.

Of course, Hua Leopard will repay all the help.

This reward is also very simple. For the weeds that help it hide its figure, the leopard will go to that area specifically when marking its territory, or use its own insignificant growth magic on them to let them grow in this wilderness.

More competitive.

The trees and leopards eating there are already the greatest gifts.

The parts he doesn't eat are all placed under the canopy, either rotting and turning into nutrients, or attracting other animals, leaving home-grown fertilizer here.

The cub jumped onto another branch and tried to get food again. It was enough, but he was also hung in the air. He had no choice but to give up.

He tried several more times, but failed.

The toucan parked on the tree tilted its head and looked at the unfortunate guy.

"Brother! Look over there."

There was an exclamation from Sophia.

Following Sophia's guidance, Ralph looked.

They were a group of baby ostriches, with fluffy spherical bodies, straight short and long necks, and two childlike but powerful flippers.

These strange little guys were running happily on the trodden path, looking left and right with their heads curiously. On both sides were short and withered weeds, about the same height as small ostriches.

Although they are only a few days old, it won't be long before they become excellent "desert walkers" like their parents.

Their appearance once again made Ralph realize that it is not easy to survive here, and the animals' childhood is full of dangers.

Like leopards and meerkats, adult ostriches can draw all the water they need from their food, but young ostriches cannot.

Without water, it is difficult for the little ostriches to survive for a day.

In the arid and barren Kalahari Desert, where water is hard to find, did their parents conjure water to feed them?

With doubts, Ralph slowed down his flight slightly and watched their progress.

"How pitiful, it's an illusion again. Brother, should we make it rain for them!"

Sofia watched the ostrich family miss again and said to Ralph with a look of pity.

"Keep watching. Those big ostriches are both excellent parents, and they have their own methods."

Ralph thought for a while and said.

The baby ostriches followed their parents to a barren land, the Etosha Salt Flats.

There was no vegetation growing on the ground there, the land was dry, and the air above the ground was baked by the sun and twisted.

Here, the water source is like a mirage.

With the arrival of Ralph and others, a shadow appeared on the ostrich family.

At this time, Ralph and the others had already transferred from dark clouds to white clouds. At Sophia's request, they controlled the hidden clouds and cast the shadow of the clouds over the ostrich family.

This seems to be a self-destructive journey. The wind picks up the dust on the ground and rotates it upward, changing from invisible to tangible.

Now, the temperature has exceeded 40 degrees Celsius, and the sun is shining brightly. The ostrich father spreads his wings to provide a shade for his children.

Ralph and the others also arrived in time, casting a shadow over the family.

A burst of coolness came over. Both the ostrich couple and the baby ostrich looked up at the sky. The scorching sun was still there, but a white cloud blocked them from the sun.

However, the ostrich father did not retract his wings because of this, and still opened his wings. After all, the clouds would float away, and he could protect them until they grow up.

Under the shadow of the clouds, a family of ostriches was wandering and suddenly galloped away in one direction.

Unfortunately, from Ralph's perspective, there was nothing there. Obviously, they were deceived by a mirage.

After the ostrich family arrived, they chirped a few times in disappointment and continued on their way.

"Brother! Brother! That's the water source over there. There are many animals drinking water right there."

Sophia said happily to Ralph, as if she was the one who was in urgent need of water. She flew happily in the clouds, almost revealing her traces.

On the ground, the ostrich parents obviously noticed that place and started to move there. Every opportunity must be seized, whether it is a mirage or not, this is about life.

As they got closer, it became clear that this was the place they had been looking for.

Here, the ostrich family is not alone, there is a large group of birds, antelopes, zebras, bison, giraffes, etc., and of course there are other ostrich families.

Surrounding them is a large area of ​​mud dried by the sun, and sweet springs gush out from deep underground, like a miracle.

Although the ostrich parents successfully led the young ostriches to find water, they still faced a huge problem, which was traffic jam.

There are many behemoths like elephants and rhinos here, and even other adult animals are an obstacle to the young ostriches.

Especially those antelopes in groups, they will not care about you, and they will not feel any guilt if they step on a small ostrich. In this land, all creatures are struggling to survive.

The water source was so close that the little ostrich opened its mouth and watched other creatures enjoying the water.

However, they arrived just in time, and the ostrich couple did not need to personally escort the little ostriches to the water source.

Where prey gathers, predators will follow.

The lions roared and rushed towards us.

The first one to arrive was a female lion, followed by a male lion.

With their arrival, the herbivores in the water source area immediately fled.

Seeing this, the female lion and the male lion hurriedly braked and turned. The male lion slowed down a little and bumped into another male lion coming from the side. The two lions had a fight on the ground. Although the male lion retreated, it was still there.

Make a roaring sound.

Then, a third male lion joined them in the chase. The end section of his mane was black, and it flowed backwards while running, making it very powerful.

The attack of the lions frightened many animals away. A giraffe was chased by a female lion and ran away.

It took a long time to get rid of this interracial "suitor".

These aggressive lions unintentionally helped the little ostriches a big favor.

Sometimes, life just needs a little luck.

Now that the small puddle was safe, they went to drink water on their own at the urging of their parents.

Their still-not-long legs stepped into the water and drank the water as if they were eating bugs. A refreshing feeling filled their bodies. This was the first time they drank water after they were born. It was so timely.

Their father fulfilled his duty.

The sun begins to set.

After the chase, the lions stayed at the edge of a waterhole. The female lions were playing nearby, raising dust on the ground. They had to squint their eyes and pause for a while.

A very thick-looking creature slowly walked toward them with solid steps, and the female lions all looked at him.

This is a black rhino, the most difficult resident of the Kalahari Desert. He doesn't like to be around other animals, and certainly doesn't like sharing a waterhole with lions.

A female lion wanted to drink water, but the black rhinoceros, who didn't know how to pity women, threatened her away with her horns. He chased her for a few steps. This huge and thick body, coupled with the sharp horns on its head, was indeed full of intimidation.

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As for other animals, they are lucky because they only have to come here twice a week and don't need to bear the wrath of these black rhinos.

The black rhinoceros trotted by its waterhole, breathing heavily to warn the nearby lions not to come close to its territory.

Although these big guys have a bad temper, the Kalahari Desert is their last remaining habitat.

Night is about to fall, and the sun is giving off its last afterglow.

After Sophia's pleading, Ralph agreed to her idea of ​​spending the night here.

Using magic, Ralph built an invisible nest not far from a puddle for the two birds to perch.

Outside, Sophia was facing the setting sun, jumping up and down towards the puddle. She had seen the little ostriches drinking water, and she also wanted to taste the taste of the water, which is so attractive to creatures.

When she came to the water hole and was lowering her head to drink water, the black rhino, which had its butt facing her, turned around and stared directly at her, snorting heavily from its nose.

"Gah!"

Sophia subconsciously yelled, meaning "Is something wrong?"

The black rhinoceros stepped on the ground hard and rushed straight towards her. Sophia was so frightened that she hurriedly fluttered her wings and retreated.

The night sky here is extremely beautiful, without any pollution from artificial light sources. The Milky Way composed of stars and interstellar dust is visible to the naked eye. Each star shines in the sky, emitting its own light.

Under the gaze of these stars, the rhinos changed their usual solitary habits and came from all directions to this secret and special watering hole.

A young female rhinoceros was drinking water at a puddle. Next to her was a giraffe who spread its front legs and lowered its head to drink water. After drinking the water, the giraffe jumped a little and put its legs together, which was quite interesting.

At this time, the female rhino suddenly became nervous, and she felt that other rhinos were approaching her.

A rhino mother and her cub appeared in the darkness. They met, tentatively greeted each other, touched each other's noses, and felt each other's breath.

During the day, they may have a violent temper, but now, they have become so gentle and affectionate. Perhaps, true gentleness is reserved for their own kind.

Sofia was very moved when she saw this scene, and suddenly she was no longer hostile to the black rhino that chased her in the evening.

The same goes for Ralph. This scene is so similar to the situation in Hogsmeade! He looked at the Milky Way and missed his neighbors a little.

Although the rhinos here are called black rhinos, their actual eyes are gray. Humans named them black rhinos mainly for the convenience of distinguishing them from white rhinos.

Although they are very heavy, they can echo the stars in the sky.

The reason why I am irritable during the day is because most of the starlight received during the day is sunlight.

Sexual yang bursts.

The starlight at night is contrasted with the moonlight, which is softer and can wash away the heat and restlessness accumulated throughout the day.

The two rhinoceros horns on their heads, one behind the other, are extremely precious magical materials. For this reason, the local Ministry of Magic has listed them as protected animals, and their horns have also been included in trade considerations.

Although their skin looks very tough, it is not an ideal material for armor.

The skin of the black rhinoceros contains two opposing attributes, yang and yin. The hard part is yang, but this part is the protruding folds of the skin. Between the folds, there is a very soft part, which belongs to yin.

Therefore, when their skin is completely unfolded, what you get is a soft and hard skin.

At the same time, the soft part between the folds is a favorite place for ticks and parasites. Not only can it avoid being baked by the sun, but it can also suck the blood of black rhinoceros.

For this reason, black rhinos often roll in puddles to cover their skin with mud to protect themselves from parasites.

Of course, they also have a good little friend, the little rhinoceros bird.

Whether it’s ticks on black rhinos or other parasites, they are the baby rhino birds’ favorite food.

The little rhinoceros bird often stays on the black rhinoceros, jumping around, using its magical perception to accurately find various parasites hidden in the gaps of the black rhino's skin, and then eats them.

This makes the black rhinos very comfortable and comfortable. No matter it is day or night, the black rhinos never lose their temper with the little rhino birds. Instead, they love and protect these little guys.

Sometimes, a black rhinoceros can often represent a family of rhinoceros birds. In addition to not being able to serve as their nest, they also spontaneously prevent some raptors from attacking their young rhino birds.

Of course, the black rhino's efforts are rewarded. Once a large beast approaches, the little rhino bird will make a faint sound to remind it, and when it escapes, it will cast a spell to increase its speed.