Tabbypard

The Tabbypard replaced its ancestor in their overlapping range, becoming better suited to life in the woodlands. It retains its ancestral ambush predator tactics to sneak up on potential prey, as well as the strength to decapitate it using its jaws and forelimbs. Like its ancestor, it has self-sharpening carnassial-like spikes on its jaws which it uses to shear through meat. It has striped coloration and its back is covered in bristles, helping to break up its shape in its largely forested habitat.

Like its ancestor, the Tabbypard is solitary and rarely meets except to breed. It does not raise its young, only tolerating them in its territory until they start to become large enough to actively compete with their parents for food. When two males are to meet, they will attempt to intimidate one another; if neither leaves, they will fight. Females, having to be tolerant of their own young, are less likely to fight one another, but nonetheless will still attempt to intimidate trespassers.

Like its ancestor, the Tabbypard can blink by rolling its eyes, it has the instinct to scratch itches, and its facial markings play a role in sexual selection.