The Imitator

Nenn is a interesting case of a naturally mutated slug cat- mimicking the coloration and behavior of yellow lizards. Using her heightened senses and mimicry, she is able to threaten off most predators long enough to escape.

It is unknown where this mutation originated from, since it wasn't from any known iterator interference. The current theory is she comes from a long line of slugcats who live at higher elevation and in close quarters with yellow lizards. She has started traveling outside of her region in search of food and friends with her son Nip.

Abilities

• Batesian mimicry: The Imitator has a highly specialized tail compared to the average slugcat- it is blunter, heavier and has multiple propodial tentacles surrounding it. The colors are almost identical to that of a yellow lizard, going as far as having a 'mouth' of frills and darkened eye spots. However, the imitation can be seen as too good- scavengers can regularly mistake her tail for an actual lizard, so when scavs are spotted she keeps her tail as flat as possible behind her to avoid being speared.
• Threat display: When a predator is facing her, The Imitator will quickly whip around and hold her tail in the air, making the rear tentacles stand on edge similar to quills. Specialized cells in the stripes of her tentacles will flash rapidly, the way that a real yellow lizard's would do when communicating with its pack. This is often enough to make most lizards back off, as a hungry pack can easily devour one lone lizard.
• Perception: Some predators are immune to this threat display- either because they cannot see it or are simply too hungry to care. The Imitator's extra tentacles, combined with her slightly longer 'ears', gives her increased sensitivity to her surroundings, often able to sense smells or changes in the environment quicker than an average slugcat. That gives her just enough time to figure out if she should flee, fight or display.