ROOTBEAR – TIMELINE #1762285
Added 2021-11-09 15:00:28 +0000 UTC(Timeline Tuesday #15)
Rootbears a large mammals featuring the furry head of a natural brown bear and the body of a wooden barrel. Instead of the muscular legs you might expect from a natural bear, they maneuver through the world with a set of four long tentacles.
The comparison to natural bears does not end with portions of this creature’s appearance, however. The disposition and vocalizations of these two species are almost indistinguishable from one another, carrying through the forest with similar growls and grunts.
Unfortunately, while rootbears sport the same sharp teeth as natural bears, they lack the powerful claws that help these creatures protect themselves in the wild. This makes rootbears a common target for hunters, interested in the sweet, carbonated beverage that functions as rootbear lifeblood. The barrel of a rootbear is full of this valuable liquid, which is often described as the “only true root beer flavor” by food and beverage aficionados.
While these creatures have not existed on our timeline long (appearing approximately twenty years ago), frequent hunting has already forced them onto the endangered species list.
Fortunately, rootbears sport a few unique methods of escaping anyone who wishes them harm, both of which use the natural forested habitat of the rootbear to their advantage. If this creature is near a stream or river, it will often roll into the water and use its natural buoyancy to float down the waterway as a means of escape. Similarly, rootbears can wrap their appendages around their body and roll sideways down a hillside, reaching incredible speeds.
