u/GrassrootsGrison

Did you know?

• The skaptodon has massive incisive teeth for digging; its mouth can close behind them so it doesn't swallow dirt. It has also fangs, which are mainly defensive—but who knows, they might also act as probes for the softness, temperature or composition of the ground.
• The claws are useful for digging and for attack and defense, but being so long they are obstacles for walking, so the beast walks on its knuckles or with the aid of a special lateral paw pad, a bit like a giant anteaters do.
• The thumb claws are used for grooming.
• It has long and numerous vibrissae for feeling its way in the dark tunnels. Its eyes aren't very helpful in this respect.
• The tympanus of the ear is situated in a hole that opens just below the external ears, which are small.
• I was going to add feline markings, like stripes or spots, but being an underground creature I don't think it needs them. It should be gray or brown all over.
• Stupid cultist added for scale.