This event is highly focused on exploring.
The explore encounters exclusive to this month can be found in all biomes.
Your lion's karma and level, as well as the biome you explore in, do not matter for this event.

In August, the community is working to unlock two separate bars, one of which is a Personal Bar (Humans Killed Bar), and the other is a Community-Effort Bar for collecting Dry Bones - this unlocks the Peddler.
You must accumulate a total of 50 Humans Killed Points to unlock the August Maneater Studs, and this progress is counted by your own progress only. This progress is counted from day 1 of the event, is a personal goal, and can unlock the studs as soon as August 5th each year.
The more Dry Bones we collect in Explore (as a community), the faster we will unlock The Peddler.

There are also two separate shops that will unlock depending on how many Evil or Good actions you do in Explore: The Destroyers (Evil) and The Preservers (Good). These shops are unlocked by your actions only.

The Destroyers is unlocked by earning a total of 300 Evil Points, while The Preservers is unlocked by earning a total of 300 Good Points. You can only have one shop open at one time, but it is possible to open both shops multiple times on one account. If you go below the threshold for either shop, your access will be restricted until you reach 300 Evil or Good Points again, respectively.

This month's currencies are Carrion Beetles and Dry Bones.
Carrion Beetles and Dry Bones can both be gained in Explore. Some encounters will award more Carrion Beetles than Dry Bones, and vice versa. You can also earn Carrion Beetles and Dry Bones by playing Fire Escape.

For the entire month of August, there will only be a dry season *. You will not see any rain or any hint of wet season until August ends.

* If you are on the Journey to Vredefort Crater quest and you need to access the Flood Pit, it will be manually opened from 12am Lioden time to 11:59pm Lioden time on August 13th and August 27th.

Thirst-Quenching Items  

August's event unlocks a temporary Thirst bar, which displays with your lion's energy, hunger, experience, and impression. Thirst only affects your pride leader, not your pride members.
Your lion's Thirst will drop at a rate of 5% every 30 minutes. It can also randomly drop from certain event encounters. Luckily, you can raise it through certain event encounters, as well as consume water items that are dropped year-round.

African Cucumber

-5% Thirst

Aloe Leaf

-5% Thirst

Stripped Cacti

-15% Thirst

Water Root

-100% Thirst

Your lion will not die if they reach 100% Thirst. Reaching 100% Thirst just means that you will be unable to fight NPCs in Explore. If you attempt to fight an NPC in Explore while at 100% Thirst, you will receive the following error message.

You pounce at your enemy, but find that it's not enough. You're thirsty.. so thirsty. You collapse on the ground, your prey escaping as you gasp for breath. Better find some water soon!

If you manage to increase your lion's Thirst by even 1%, you'll be able to fight again.

Failed Hunts  

August is a scorching month, and your lionesses really feel its effects. Prey is also more difficult to come across due to the lack of available water. The herds are smart—they're migrating to find water elsewhere!

Because of this, your lionesses have a higher chance of failing to bring back anything whilst hunting.

Fire Escape  

Fire Escape is an endless runner-type minigame that is exclusively available during August's event. Within Fire Escape, you play a male lion that is desperately trying to, well, escape the fire that is burning his entire home to the ground. There are obstacles that you need to avoid, Carrion Beetles to collect, and as you earn points and progress through the game, the lion runs faster and faster!

You can submit your score once per day to earn up to a maximum of 200 Carrion Beetles and 100 Dry Bones per day—if you play Fire Escape each day and hit the maximum score every time, that's roughly an additional 6,000 Carrion Beetles and 3,000 Dry Bones for you to spend! Score sending for Fire Escape resets at midnight (12am) Lioden time, not at rollover (2:05am).

To find out more information on Fire Escape, check out the Fire Escape section of the Event Games page!

Hover over the icons in the upper right corner to see whether an encounter is available during daytime, nighttime, wet season, or dry season. If on mobile, you can tap the icons for the same effect.

A big, beautiful oasis stretches in front of you, its cool water and greenery beckoning. It COULD be a mirage, but your nose twitches with the smell of the water and plants. Your mind can play tricks on you, but you trust your sense of smell. Time to explore!
Action	Result	Reward
Check out the shore	The water is clean and tastes so refreshing that you can't get enough. Only when your eye catches things buried just under the dirt do you stop and investigate further. Water is always hiding fun surprises. Who knows how this stuff got here, or when? Humans must have been here at one point, but they're long gone now. It's all yours now!	+2 Carrion Beetles -60% Thirst +1 Drowned Wheel +1 Stripped Cacti +1 Wattle
Explore the bushes	It's fascinating that such a place can exist in the middle of a dry, barren land. You enjoy exploring the vegetation and find some treasures hidden beneath the leaves. Hell yeah! These will come in handy, especially the cucumbers. They're handy to chew on when you get thirsty. Before you go, you enjoy a nice long drink from the cool water.	+3 Dry Bones -60% Thirst +3 African Cucumber
Relax under a tree	It's hard to resist the shade and cool dirt of the shore under this tree. You take a breather from your hot, dry trek and enjoy a few moments to yourself. The view is stunning; you'll remember it as long as you live. It's nice to know that a bit of life remains when everything around it is dry and dying.	+5% Energy -40% Thirst +6 Aloe Leaf +1 Massive Oasis

A familiar shape caught your attention. You see a skull, but it seems there is more to discover.
Action	Result	Reward
Check it out	Just as you expected, it's a skull and a few bones scattered around. They're all in perfect condition, dried under the scorching sun.	+1 to 10 Dry Bones +1 Guilt Trip

A frightened impala is darting into rocks and trees, much too panicked to think straight! You spot burnt and singed marks on its legs. The poor thing must have escaped from a fire.
Action	Result	Reward
Pounce	You take advantage of the dazed animal, easily taking it down!	-2 to -3 Karma +1 Dry Bone +1 Evil Point +1 Impala Carcass
Console	You block the animal's path and huff at it, stopping it in its tracks. It freezes in shock, and you take this moment to slowly explain that everything is okay, and you will lead it to a big, nearby herd. Thankfully, it worked! A true king of beasts cares for the proper order of things.	+2 Karma +3 Carrion Beetles +1 Good Point

A lonely African Wild Ass Foal is having a hard time leaving its mom's body.
Action	Result	Reward
Scavenge	You ignore the foal and massacre its mom's body for the stuff you need.	+2 Dry Bones +5 Carrion Beetles +2 Evil Points
Growl	You kill the donkey first, and then gather all that's left from the bigger carcass.	+1 Dry Bone +4 Carrion Beetles +2 Evil Points +1 Donkey Foal Carcass
Roar	You scare the foal away, and try to salvage what you can from the carcass.	+1 Dry Bone +6 Carrion Beetles +2 Good Points

A mysterious stranger approaches you, whispering about great riches awaiting those who wander on adventures with him. Unfortunately, you have pride obligations, so you have to reject his offer. He smiles upon you and gives you a consolation gift from his great loot.
Action	Result	Reward
Take the Gift	You got 20 Dry Bones!	+20 Dry Bones (Moderate Chance)
	You got 40 Dry Bones!	+40 Dry Bones (Very Low Chance)
	You got 50 Dry Bones!	+50 Dry Bones (Very Low Chance)
	You got a Human Liver!	+1 Human Liver (Very Low Chance)
	You got a Solaris!	+1 Solaris (Extremely Low Chance)
	You got a Solaris Fur!	+1 Solaris Fur (Low Chance)
	You got a Lion Scrotum!	+1 Lion Scrotum (Extremely Low Chance)

A pack of humans is gathering some junk for their dens.
Action	Result	Reward
YUM	You jump at them - time to gather some food for your pride!	-4 to -5 Karma +4 Carrion Beetles +4 Evil Points +4 Humans Killed +2 Human Leg +2 Medium Meat Chunk
Crawl	You crawl with quiet roars, showing your non-aggressiveness. They share some loot with you, respecting animal forces that respect them as well.	+4 to 5 Karma +2 Dry Bones +4 Carrion Beetles +4 Good Points +1 Food Bundle

A patrolling human party is scouting for water sources. Do they want to steal the water or help securing it?
Action	Result	Reward
Follow	You follow the humans silently, and they lead you to a source of water. Being the king of beasts as you are, you decide to drink right away, not minding the humans taking pictures of you.	+1 to 2 Karma -20% Thirst +2 Good Points
Charge	You attack the humans, led by your stomach. The battle has left you weary, but you're victorious!	-5 to -6 Karma -5% Energy +5 Evil Points +3 Humans Killed +1 Human Leg +2 Medium Meat Chunk

A small herd of boars has stopped here to regain some energy for their further journey. They all look exhausted, and the heat doesn't make their rest refreshing at all. By their shallow breathing, you can tell that they are desperate to find something to drink.
Action	Result	Reward
Approach	You approach the surprised boars and tell them about a shadowy place where they might find some water. If there is anything left, of course. If the weather were less deadly, you would probably take the opportunity to have some delicious meal right here, but there's more good in it if these boars make it alive today. If they reproduce, there will be more for you and your cubs. That's the holistic approach your pride needs.	+2 Karma +2 Carrion Beetles +2 Good Points
	Your intentions were pure, but the survival instincts of the boars were stronger than anything. Before you could even open your mouth to tell them about a good place to rest, they all fled with an unexpected burst of fresh energy. You really hope they will make it. You want to make sure that your future food is nutritious. You check what they were digging for, hmm! Nice.	+2 Dry Bones +4 Carrion Beetles
Charge	There's no better moment than now. You charge at the boars, but it seems that they weren't on their last legs, after all. The air fills with loud squeals as they flee in all directions, distracting you completely and leaving you confused. Feeling a little humiliated, you promise to find them no matter what.	-2 Karma +2 Carrion Beetles +2 Evil Points
	You jump at the boars, fixing your gaze on the weakest one. To your surprise, they are all surprisingly fast, and you didn't expect creatures on the verge of death to be this focused. They run in all directions, confusing you, and manage to flee without a scratch. That was impressive, but you're still pissed off. You kick at the ground, uncovering interesting stuff.	+2 Dry Bones +4 Carrion Beetles
Observe	You decide to wait a little and see if the boars move anytime soon. You believe they will lead you to water, but they are certainly testing your patience. You find yourself sighing and yawning, and you don't even know how much time has passed. You feel something crawling over you.	+2 Dry Bones +2 Carrion Beetles
	You know that the boars will move eventually, and their dire condition will force them to look for somewhere safe. A place with shade and water, that is. You follow them in the distance, smiling when you notice a dried river in front of you after some time. The water is muddy and almost completely gone, but there's enough for you to take a few sips.	+4 Carrion Beetles -10% Thirst +2% Energy

A thirsty zebra is trying to catch a scent of water.
Action	Result	Reward
Ambush	You crouch down, shake your butt a little, jump and catch the weak animal in your claws!	+3 Evil Points +1 Zebra Carcass
Grunt	You approach it kindly, showing path to the nearest waterhole.	+3 Good Points

A weird fishy smell emanates from the ground. You dig a bit and unearth an unusual cocoon. As soon as you crack it open, it uncoils into a live mudfish! They must burrow underground, waiting for the next wet season.
+1 Mudfish
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

An antelope stumbles on weak, wobbly legs. Its nose is dry and cracked and its whole body trembles as if it's struggling to hold itself up. Hmm...
Action	Result	Reward
Finish it off	A meal's a meal in this dry, cruel world. There's not much to it, but at least it's something. Poor thing probably would have died anyway.	-1 to -2 Karma +1 Carrion Beetle +1 Evil Point +1 Kob Carcass
Nudge towards drying river	There's no honor in taking advantage of such a desperate creature. It looks healthy enough, aside from the dehydration. Maybe there's enough water in the nearby river to quench its thirst and give it the strength to continue on.	+1 to 2 Karma +1 Carrion Beetle +1 Good Point +1 Road Cone
Give Water Root *	You offer a root saturated with water and after a moment of hesitation, the antelope greedily crunches into it. It already looks like it feels better! With a grateful wag of its tail, it bounds away to find some shade.	+2 Carrion Beetles +1 Kob Horn -1 Water Root
* The option to "Give Water Root" only appears if you have the required asset on-hand and in your Hoard when coming across this encounter.

At first, you notice just the elephant calf exploring everything around with endless curiosity. Its mother walks slowly a little behind her child, ready to protect it at any moment.
Action	Result	Reward
Lead	It's best not to reveal yourself, as this would alarm the calf's mother and trigger her protective instincts. By making various sounds, you lure the calf towards a path leading to a waterhole. The elephants will regain some strength, and you will have your territory safe and clear again. You can be proud of yourself!	+2 Karma +2 Dry Bones +2 Carrion Beetles +2 Good Points
Roar	You know that if you let out a loud roar, the mother elephant won't risk staying here for too long. There is a small, natural waterhole nearby, and you know that your voice will lead them towards it. It's satisfying to observe both elephants find a place to quench their thirst. Hard times bring out the leader in you.	+1 Karma +5 Dry Bones +1% Impression +1 Good Point
Follow	You silently follow both elephants, careful not to make any noise. The mother is extra cautious, and it can end badly for you if you take a step too close. Eventually, they both reach a small, drying waterhole, but there seems to be enough water for all of you.	-5% Thirst +3 Carrion Beetles

Fire crackles and smoke fills the air from just over the hill. You hear lions calling out, and, fearing the worst, run to help. You slide to a stop as you come nose to nose with two lions who aren't remotely in trouble. Fire licks from their jaws and tail, and you realize that these two aren't avoiding the fires; they're starting them!
Action	Result	Reward
Stop them!	With a snarl you leap at them, demanding they stop. They just laugh and dart away, lighting the grass and nearby plants on fire as they go. You hurry after them and try to stomp out the fires as much as you can, but they just keep setting more as they get farther and farther away. You're forced to stop, gasping for breath. What has this world come to? Dried bones crack in the heat nearby like a bad omen.	+2 Dry Bones +1 Carrion Beetle +1% Impression
Snatch the stick	You lunge toward the one with the stick on fire in its mouth, determined to put an end to their nonsense. The lioness dodges while the other tackles you to the ground, stunning you long enough for them to get away before you can get to your paws. They laugh manically and begin to set the grass and brush next to you on fire, trapping you! You leap toward them, seeing an opening where they haven't yet set anything on fire and manage to barrel through it just in time. Their laughter echoes in your ears as they move away.	+2 Dry Bones +2 Gem: Fire Opal +1 Human Bones (High Chance)
	You lunge toward the one with the stick on fire in its mouth, determined to put an end to their nonsense. The lioness dodges while the other tackles you to the ground, stunning you long enough for them to get away before you can get to your paws. They laugh manically and begin to set the grass and brush next to you on fire, trapping you! Between the fire and the smoke, you struggle to find an opening, and spend far too long trying to escape. Eventually the fire dies down on one side and you escape, but just barely.	+2 Carrion Beetles +100% Thirst +50% Hunger (Low Chance)

Humans are burning their waste! Why here?! The fire is spreading to the grassland!
Action	Result	Reward
Attack	Initiates a battle with a Flaming Lion.	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if the battle is won. No Carrion Beetles, Dry Bones, or Good and Evil Points are awarded for this battle.

Humans are trying to block path of the fires!
Action	Result	Reward
Attack	Initiates a battle with Drought Humans.	-2 Karma, +1 to 2 Carrion Beetles, and +2 Evil Points if the battle is won.

In the scorching heat a Golden Jackal wanders among the dust, visibly exhausted.
Action	Result	Reward
Growl	You let out a warning growl. This little brat had better not drink any water from your territory!	+2 Evil Points
Approach	You approach it kindly, showing path to the nearest waterhole.	+2 Good Points

It looks like some humans are burning down a forest to make space for farmlands.
Action	Result	Reward
Observe	You sit down and observe them from a distance as the flames swallow the woodland you enjoyed using for shade. Before you walk away, you let out a roar of despair, which echoes off in the distance. At least you managed to find some cattle bones at the edge of the burning lands.	+4 Dry Bones +1% Impression

It's fresh enough to try and eat, something must have scared away the killer.
+1 Dry Bone +4 Carrion Beetles -10% Hunger
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

Looks like this crocodile didn’t make it after the nearby river dried out. You carefully check how decayed it is.
+3 Dry Bones +2 Carrion Beetles	+1 Carrion Beetle +1 Crocodile Carcass
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons. You will get one of two outcomes.

Lured by the sound of water, you travel down a slope to find a river. Eventually you find it, but... It's so polluted that you just cannot find a clear spot to drink from. You walk along the shore, getting frustrated as never-ending lines of trash litter the banks, essentially sentencing all animals to death. It's better to go somewhere else.
+5% Energy
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

Once full of water, this waterhole is nearly dried up except for a few measly puddles. The water swirls with mud and smells sour; not exactly your idea of a nice drink. It's better for mud wallowing than drinking.
Action	Result	Reward
Dig around in the mud	Beggars can't be choosers, and maybe there's something buried in the muck that will be useful. The mud sticks to your fur unpleasantly and the smell of rotten eggs fills the air. Gross! You're able to find some human rubbish and bones, which isn't terrible. Not your best prize but not your worst. You lap at the water before you go, but the taste is too overwhelming to drink much.	+6 Dry Bones -10% Thirst +1 Drowned Bike +2 Muddy Bone +1 Muddy Feather
Lap at the water	It's not much, but at least it will wet your dry mouth. The taste is horrid and you can't deal with more than a few sips. Sniffing the air, your nose leads you to two carcasses that have seen better days. They're swollen and look like they were carried by a flood not too long ago. Food is food. You turn back once more before heading on your way, keeping the details in your mind so that you can tell your pride to stay away.	+3 Carrion Beetles -5% Thirst +1 Drowned Buffalo +1 Drowned Gazelle +1 Drying Waterhole

Separated from the herd in this heat, this wildebeest is doomed. Or is it?
Action	Result	Reward
Yes	Yes. Yes it is.	+1 Evil Point +1 Wildebeest Carcass
No	Of course not. You need the herds to breed to ensure survival of your cubs! You roar at the antelope, leading it for some time into direction you saw the herd last.	+1 Good Point

Something smells good. You move closer to the burned carcass, investigating its condition. It's certainly not a scent and taste you're used to for meat. It's so... crispy and sweet! The bits where fat and skin shielded some chunks of meat from the fire are delicious! You could take some of this home, but you are only able to carry so much.
Action	Result	Reward
Meat	You take a few nibbles for yourself before tearing off a chunk or two.	+2 Large Meat Chunk
Bones	You take a few nibbles before pulling out some bones, hardened by the fire.	+4 Dry Bones

Stampede! You run with other animals, but get trampled.
-10% Energy
You got a [D] Great Fires Background.
+1 [D] Great Fires Background
You run away, scared of the raging inferno.
N/A
You try to cross the wall of fire and succeed!
+5% Impression
You try to cross the wall of fire, but get burned!
+20% Thirst
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons. The reward you receive is randomised.

The heat is relentless, and this little jackal looks like it's struggling. You're just as tired, hot, and thirsty as it is. It's rough out here. Maybe you can help it?
Action	Result	Reward
Help find shade	The relief on the little creature's face when you offer to help it find some shade is palpable. You pad side by side and it's not long before you find a few scraggly bushes that it can crawl under. With a happy yip it thanks you, and noses out some things that were discarded under the bush for you to take.	+3 Carrion Beetles +2 Cracked Egg +1 Decayed Giraffe Hide
Escort it back to its den	It's been trying to get back to its den for a while, but the heat has pushed it to the edge of exhaustion. You let it lean on you for support, and it gives you directions on where to go. You smell the den before you see it, and another little nose and a shiny pair of eyes peer at you from the dark interior. The jackal pauses at the entrance, sticking its head in as if searching for something, and brings you a reward it had stashed away for your help.	+2 Dry Bones +2 Pangolin Scale +1 Water Root

The scent of this carcass tingled your nose from quite a distance. It’s completely devoured by carrion eaters, but you salvage some remains.
+5 Dry Bones +2 Carrion Beetles
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

There are some scattered bones around, probably a victim of hyenas.
+5 Dry Bones
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

There’s a very muddy, trampled waterhole. You try and sip some of the yucky water.
-10% to 20% Thirst
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

There's nothing left of this carcass but bones, but these hyenas are desperate. They gnaw on the bones, trying to get every last piece off. As they squabble over scraps, they don't notice your approach.
Action	Result	Reward
Attack	They're starving anyway, so really you're doing them a kindness. You manage to kill the smallest but before you can get to the others, they scatter with yelps of dismay saying you can have what's left. Now that's more like it. At least they know their place in the food chain.	-2 Karma +5 Dry Bones +2 Carrion Beetles +2 Evil Points +3 Striped Hyena Skull
Chase away	It's a dog eat dog world out here--or lion eat hyena world if these smelly scavengers don't scram. They're far too weak for a fight, and they know it. They immediately back off and run away when you charge, leaving you to scavenge what's left of the carcass.	+2 Karma +3 Carrion Beetles +2 Good Points +1 Large Meat Chunk +2 Rib Bone

These lazy, drowsy Ankole cattle are loitering around in the sun near a big, man-made waterhole. You check out the area and notice humans watching the herd from afar. You pick up on the scent of dogs in the vicinity, as well.
Action	Result	Reward
Circle around	You take a longer walk, trying to spot a vulnerable calf, or even simply access to the water. You manage to find a route to the latter and quickly sip up some water, until something catches your attention out of the corner of your eye. You turn and spot a bunch of dead cows in a ditch nearby. Some of them must have been trampled by the rest of the herd. Well... Someone's trash is a lion's treasure.	+2 Carrion Beetles +2 Dry Bones -30% Thirst +1 Cow Skull +1 Drowned Cow

These ostriches are far too relaxed sitting out in the open like this. They eye you as if sizing you up. You're reminded of a band of young lions fresh out of the arena looking for a fight. Hmm...there may be an opportunity here.
Action	Result	Reward
Pounce	You don't expect to do any real damage; you simply want to be a troll. You pounce at the nearest one that's laying down, grabbing onto its downy feathers. With a squawk it leaps into the air, sending you flying. The birds look offended and stomp away, but you had fun. Plus, you got some feathers for your lionesses to place their bums on and call it a nest.	+5 Carrion Beetles +3 Ostrich Feather (High Chance)
	You don't expect to do any real damage; you simply want to be a troll. You pounce at the nearest one that's laying down, grabbing onto its downy feathers. With a squawk it leaps into the air, sending you flying. The birds look offended and stomp away, but you had fun. The looks on their faces and the resulting rewards are good enough for you.	+10 Carrion Beetles +2 Ostrich Fluff (Very Low Chance)
Challenge to a race	You're not going to win, but you're bored as hell and the heat has gotten to your head. They leave you in the dust, but one circles back and gives you a reward for trying, saying they have no use for this stuff anyway.	+5 Dry Bones +3 Dried Ferns (High Chance)
	You're not going to win, but you're bored as hell and the heat has gotten to your head. They leave you in the dust, but one circles back and gives you a reward for trying. Ah yes, a participation trophy. Good job lion, you did it.	+10 Dry Bones +2 Dry Palm Leaf (Very Low Chance)

This hippo has been dead for quite some time. It's dried out and smells of dust and sadness. No chance for any meat scraps from this beast.
Action	Result	Reward
Investigate	There may not be anything edible, but surely there's something of worth in here. You scavenge around, destroying the remains of a small den as you paw through the carcass eagerly. Oops. At least the skull is useful.	-1 to -2 Karma +2 Carrion Beetles +1 Evil Point +1 Hippo Skull
Play Inside	You notice some animals scurrying back and forth inside the carcass, climbing over the remains of bones and other debris. Time to play whack-a-creature! They squeak and run away, and you enjoy trying to get to them in between the small places of the carcass. It's a nice distraction from the heat.	+1 to 2 Karma +2 Carrion Beetles +1 Good Point +2 Ostrich Egg

This leopard is trying to feed on his preserved prey that fell from a dried up tree.
Action	Result	Reward
Chase Away	You roar at the leopard to chase it away. The food is scarce and this belongs to you now.	+2 Carrion Beetles +3 Evil Points +3 Small Meat Chunk
Be Patient	You decide to walk away for some time and come back later to pick up the scraps.	+3 Dry Bones +3 Carrion Beetles +2 Good Points

This waterhole is fed by a tiny stream, keeping the water fresh enough to attract many animals.
Action	Result	Reward
Drink	You quench your thirst.	-10% Thirst +3 Small Meat Chunk
Agitate Animals	Initiates a battle with one of the following random NPCs: Boerboel Pack Caracal Cheetah Hyena Leopard Lion Rhodesian Ridgeback Pack Serval Striped Hyena Wildebeest Bull	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if the battle is won. No Carrion Beetles, Dry Bones, or Good and Evil Points are awarded for this battle.

This zebra is barely breathing, waiting for death in the heat.
Action	Result	Reward
Kill it	You got a Zebra Carcass.	+1 Good Point +1 Zebra Carcass
Wait	You sit down and wait till the animal dies, but a pack of hyenas arrive and steal the zebra!	N/A
	You sit down while the zebra dies, trying to fight heat yourself. You move quickly to snatch the carcass.	+2 Dry Bones +1 Carrion Beetle +1 Good Point

Watch out! A panicked, burning lion!
Action	Result	Reward
Attack	Initiates a battle with a Flaming Lion.	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if the battle is won. No Carrion Beetles, Dry Bones, or Good and Evil Points are awarded for this battle.

Watch out! A panicked female elephant!
Action	Result	Reward
Attack	Initiates a battle with a Female Elephant.	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if the battle is won. No Carrion Beetles, Dry Bones, or Good and Evil Points are awarded for this battle.

Wheezing from dust in air, the giraffe is too weak to stand up.
Action	Result	Reward
Kill it	You got a Giraffe Carcass.	-2 to -3 Karma +1 Evil Point +1 Giraffe Carcass
Hide	You decide to hide in a dried bush and wait till it dies on its own, without panic and fear. You come out much later to grab the remains.	+2 to 3 Karma +1 Good Point +1 Giraffe Carcass
Mark Scent	You mark the area secretly, only to come back later and grab the already half eaten remains.	+3 to 4 Karma +3 Dry Bones +3 Carrion Beetles +1 Good Point

When the sun is low on the horizon, a glistening shine on the surface of the water makes it easy to be noticed. You approach this man-made waterhole cautiously, taking in the obvious scent of danger, observing the surroundings before you dare to drink. Thankfully, this place appears to be a tourist attraction, and the humans are hidden among observation decks, quietly and harmlessly watching.
-100% Thirst	+1 Golden Water
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons. You will get one of two outcomes.

You approach a big, overgrown waterhole. Its water is clear and shaded by green foliage. It's refreshing just to be near this little pond! You spot another lion drinking at the edge and carefully observing the slightest ripple. This makes you uneasy. You ask the other lion what's wrong, and he exclaims there may be a crocodile below the surface.
Action	Result	Reward
Roar	You stand at the edge of the waterhole and let out a deep, scary roar, shaking the surface and ground beneath your paws. Ripples within the water move away from where you're standing. Whatever was lurking under the water, you scared it away! You can drink peacefully, and your temporary buddy can relax as well.	-100% Thirst +1% Impression
Check the water	You jump into the water once you see ripples disturbing the calm surface, but it turns out to be an innocent fish. You laugh with the other lion, relieved it was just a small snack lurking beneath that made you both nervous.	+1 Dry Bone -70% Thirst +1 Nommable Fish
	You pounce into the water and quickly discover that the other lion was right! You manage to pin the crocodile down and wrestle with it, splashing water everywhere. Thankfully, the crocodile was relatively small. You emerge from the water victorious, and notice the other lion scurried off in fear. Oh well, his loss!	+2 Carrion Beetles -50% Thirst +1 Crocodile Carcass

You approach an area that has been dried out by the scorching sun. There used to be a waterhole here, but it appears to be long gone now. Some animals seemed to have spent the last minutes of their lives here. They were just too weak to carry on.
Action	Result	Reward
Dig	You use your big paws to dig deeper into the bottom of the dried out waterhole. Muddy water seeps into the hole you've just dug out. You lap up a bit of it. It's not the cleanest, but it's cold!	+2 Dry Bones -10% Thirst +5% Energy
Scavenge	You check out a perished animal. It's fresh enough to eat!	+3 Carrion Beetles +1 Dorcas Gazelle Carcass

You come across a large pond that's suspiciously full of water. Maybe the drought hasn't taken this water source away just yet. Best to be on your guard.
Action	Result	Reward
Explore the north side	Your nose leads you to the north side of the pond, where two carcasses float just under the water. They have been here for a bit, it seems, but not as long as you'd expect. What happened to them? You collect what you can, and fill your thirsty belly. The water is fresh, if a bit earthy tasting. Strange. Maybe a flood?	+5 Dry Bones -100% Thirst +1 Drowned Rhino +1 Hippo Skull
Explore the south side	Your paws take you to the south side of the pond where the shore is littered with odd bits and bobs. Some bones, rocks, and beetles. Useful, sure, but why are they scattered about like this? They're still damp, too, so they haven't been here long. Perhaps they were washed ashore with a flood? When you lap eagerly at the water, it definitely tastes earthy. Perhaps the rains got too heavy for the earth to absorb all of the water.	+3 Dry Bones +2 Carrion Beetles -100% Thirst +2 Pet Rock
Make a lap around	No use sitting around when luck has crossed your path. You investigate all along the shore and stumble upon a fairly fresh wildebeest and zebra soaked to the bone. It's as strange as the presence of the pond itself. The water tastes earthy, and you wonder if perhaps there was a flash flood and these poor souls were unlucky to get caught in it. Unlucky for them, that is. Your belly and pride will be happy.	+2 Carrion Beetles -100% Thirst +1 Drowned Wildebeest +1 Drowned Zebra

You find a big herd of Nguni cattle wandering through the dried grasslands, led by several humans. There are a few animals dragging behind.
Action	Result	Reward
Attack!	You approach the cows, but the humans notice you and throw some objects at you. Ouch!	+1 Bottle
	You manage to take down a big cow!	+1 Carrion Beetle +1 Cow Carcass

You find a cacti with juicy pulp! After some witty manipulations with a stick in your mouth, you manage get a lot of needles squished!
+1 to 2 Stripped Cacti
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

You find an African Cucumber! It’s a little spiky, but this pulp can do.
+1 African Cucumber
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

You find an aloe leaf! It's full of watery juice.
+1 to 2 Aloe Leaf
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

You find some humans doing weird stuff to the dirt with their weird tools.
Action	Result	Reward
Charge	You launch an attack for human prey. They can't even defend themselves.	-4 to -5 Karma +4 Evil Points +5 Humans Killed +2 Human Leg +2 Medium Meat Chunk
Wait	You hide in the shade of the tree, observing their doings. Turns out they were planting some pipes and dug out some stuff from the ground.	+2 to 3 Karma +3 Dry Bones +2 Good Points

You hear gentle wheezing. When you look around to find the source, you find a weakened lioness. She seems to be from lands far away with a thick accent and unusual attire. She asks for something to drink.
Action	Result	Reward
Give Water Root *	The lioness gasps and squishes quite a few gulps of water from this massive root! She thanks you a thousand times and showers you with everything she has. She'll have energy to continue her journey now!	+5 Dry Bones +5 Carrion Beetles +1 Bohor Reedbuck Carcass +1 Monitor Lizard Carcass -1 Water Root
Give Aloe Leaf *	The lioness squishes some moisture out of your gift. She is grateful, but still weak, so you show her your nearby shade spot, usually used between patrols. She gives you a small token of appreciation.	+1 Dry Bone +1 Carrion Beetle +1 Bird Eggs -1 Aloe Leaf
Give Stripped Cacti *	The lioness chews on the cacti excitedly and immediately repays the kind gesture! She has enough energy to find a waterhole thanks to you!	+3 Dry Bones +3 Carrion Beetles +1 Puku Carcass -1 Stripped Cacti
Give African Cucumber *	The lioness smiles and consumes the fruit quickly. It's not much, but it helps. You lead her to some shade and leave with a small token of gratitude afterwards.	+1 Dry Bone +1 Carrion Beetle +1 Jerboa Carcass -1 African Cucumber
Refuse *	You don't have anything to offer. The lioness coughs, gets up, and apologizes for intruding. You watch her walk away.	N/A
* The options to "Give Water Root", "Give Aloe Leaf", "Give Stripped Cacti", and "Give African Cucumber" only appear if you have the required assets on-hand and in your Hoard when coming across this encounter. If you do not have any of those items when you find this encounter, then the option to "Refuse" appears.

You hide behind some rather big boulders and observe humans engaging in odd activities with an object. After catching a familiar scent, you realise this object is releasing water into their pouches! It sure looks fresh and cold, so unlike the stagnant, animal-trampled water you've been drinking. Do you dare risk it...?
Action	Result	Reward
Crawl closer	You fake a weak noise and crawl close to the humans, your head hanging low. Some of them tense up and aim their weapons at you, but another part of the group fills a big bowl, places it near you, and slowly backs off. You creep up to the bowl and drink the amazing, crystal clear water contained within. So refreshing! These humans are nice - they even took some pictures of you!	-100% Thirst +10% Energy +2 Good Points
	You lower your head and slowly crawl out from behind the boulders, intending to plead for some water. The humans seem to be very frightened! You must have really surprised them, or perhaps you just aren't that good at pretending to be weak. The humans shout at you and make threatening gestures with their weapons. Huff! Fine. You tell yourself that maybe these humans had some bad experiences with other lions. While you're backing away, you step into something.	+1 Dry Bone +1 Carrion Beetle
Growl	You walk out, growling and roaring! The humans shout and gesture, but they quickly step back and hide behind some machines. You aren't completely alone, though you feel safe enough to approach the well and drink out of their partially-filled bowls. The water tastes amazing! It's crystal clear and very cold. Like the big cat you are, you sniff all around the well, paw at their items, and break some things, until you find some scattered trash. Score! Time to leave!	+2 Dry Bones -30% Thirst +1 Evil Point

You notice a couple of Red Fulani cows nearby, but they seem disturbed by something. When you take a closer look, you spot a crocodile that's apparently trying its chances to catch the young calf running by the side of its parents.
Action	Result	Reward
Catch the calf	It's the easiest prey, but this is not a time to show off, especially when no one is watching. All the cattle are weakened, and you can really feel the lack of resistance when you finally catch the calf. As soon as it stopped moving, you dragged it to the side, making sure that the crocodile could see it well.	-2 Karma +3 Carrion Beetles +2 Evil Points +1 Cow Carcass
Catch the adult cow	While catching the calf seems easy and a guaranteed success, the bigger cow will keep you and your pride full for longer. You jump successfully, managing to sink your fangs into the soft flesh. However, a sudden, sharp kick forces you to loosen your grip. The heatwave has taken its toll, and you can feel that you are not as strong as usual. With a sigh, you decide to rest a couple of steps away, and you notice a cow skull staring at you with its empty eye sockets, as if it were mocking you.	+6 Dry Bones +1 Carrion Beetle +1 Cow Skull
Catch the crocodile	With a loud growl, you run after the bovines for a while, only to jump at the surprised crocodile. The cows slow down at once, letting their calf rest a little and looking at you in silence. While they don't say anything, their big eyes look grateful.	+2 Karma +3 Carrion Beetles +2 Good Points +1 Crocodile Carcass

You notice a group of humans doing something to unconscious cheetahs.
Action	Result	Reward
Stalk	You decide to stalk them from afar, and notice they let the cheetah wake up and run away. You show yourself, roaring with a warning, and they leave a treat for you before leaving!	+4 to 5 Karma +3 Dry Bones +4 Good Points +2 Medium Meat Chunk
Ambush	You prowl in the bush only to jump at them and kill as many as you can, including the cheetah! The unhurt ones fire their guns at you and you run away, only to collect your trophies an hour later.	-4 to -5 Karma +5 Carrion Beetles +5 Evil Points +4 Humans Killed +1 Cheetah Skull +2 Medium Meat Chunk

You notice a lonely, dying lioness, and a small cub next to her, kneading her belly to get milk, but there’s nothing for it to feed on.
Action	Result	Reward
Kill Both	You decide to spare them the suffering.	-3 to -4 Karma +3 Dry Bones +2 Evil Points +1 Lion Skull
Embrace	You sit next to them, showing that you'll provide comfort until they die. Both lions wither away eventually, snuggled into your side.	+3 to 4 Karma +2 Dry Bones +2 Carrion Beetles +2 Good Points
Take In	You grab the cub and walk away, hoping your pride will take it in. Unfortunately it dies from hunger and shock on the way back.	+4 Dry Bones +1 Good Point

You notice a man-made waterhole. You feel uneasy.
Action	Result	Reward
Drink	You quench your thirst.	-20% Thirst
Ambush	Initiates a battle with Drought Humans.	-2 Karma, +1 to 2 Carrion Beetles, and +2 Evil Points if the battle is won.

You notice a small waterhole drying up, but it's enough to sip from.
-10% to 20% Thirst
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

You notice an Elephant drinking from a baobab's tree hollowed trunk.
Action	Result	Reward
Wait to Drink	You wait until the elephant leaves to catch a sip from this inventive spot.	-5% Thirst
Attack	Initiates a battle with a Female Elephant.	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if the battle is won. No Carrion Beetles, Dry Bones, or Good and Evil Points are awarded for this battle.

You notice some deadly scorpions gathering here. You also smell some humans around.
Action	Result	Reward
Back Away	You slowly back away, roaring, to scare away any animals and humans from this place. Too dangerous!	+2 to 3 Karma +2 Good Points
Wangle	You trample and kick the ground to scare the scorpions in a nearby human's direction, hoping to find their remains to eat on in a day or two.	-2 to -3 Karma +3 Evil Points +1 Human Killed

You recognize these peculiar bovines at once. Their massive horns of Kuri Cattle are unique, and their sight is a sign of two things: humans and water. Humans won't bring their animals without making sure that they have something to drink. Even if there was no natural water source nearby, humans could create one. You must be extra careful now.
Action	Result	Reward
Approach calmly	Even if domesticated, these cows can still have some natural instincts, so you move slowly, trying to look harmless. This seems to work, as the cows let you come close without panicking. As you had predicted, the human-made water source is there waiting for you. After a few sips, you notice the shocked gaze of the cows looking at you as if they are frozen. Is it their first time encountering a lion? You puff out your chest and try to drink as elegantly as possible. Let them remember what the king looks like.	+1 Karma -100% Thirst +1% Impression +1 Good Point
	Keeping your hunting instincts at bay, you walk smoothly, as if you own the place. As you had predicted, the human-made waterhole is there and, in contrast to all the dried-up lakes and rivers, it is full and deliciously fresh. You send your most charming smile to the cows, promising to be gentle today. You actually plan to keep your word and show your softer side. Humans can find you at any moment, so it's better not to stay too long.	+1 Karma +2 Carrion Beetles -20% Thirst +1 Good Point
Rush	The presence of humans ruins the place completely, as you know that you cannot spend much time here. As soon as you spot the human-made waterhole nearby, you run there as if your life depended on it. The cows stare at you in shock, probably seeing a lion for the first time. You wouldn't be yourself if you didn't check whether they recognize your strength and power, even if you don't plan to eat them now.	-2 Karma +2 Carrion Beetles -50% Thirst +1% Impression
	You must act quickly before humans discover you here. There is no time to spare, so the cows can feel safe for now. You rush to the water as soon as you confirm that the humans have taken care of their cattle and made them a place to drink. If they can bring water from nowhere just like that, they probably won't even notice that you've been here.	+2 Dry Bones +3 Carrion Beetles
Hunt	If you can have a meal and a drink at the same time, you will. You know that it's very risky, as humans can find you here at any moment, but you trust your skills. You swiftly catch the calf and drag it to the waterhole to finish your job faster. Pulling the carcass out is much harder, but you don't regret it for a second.	-1 Karma -100% Thirst +1 Evil Point +1 Drowned Cow
	You planned to have a royal dinner in the human-made waterhole, but when you missed the calf and noticed that the cows started to be louder, you had to abandon your plan in fear of being discovered. Fuming with anger, you take a few sips before fleeing the place. At least, no one found you here, and perhaps there will be a chance to come back.	-1 Karma +2 Carrion Beetles -20% Thirst +1 Evil Point

You remember that there used to be a forest here, but it's since been cut down by humans. The land is now dry and a dune appears to be overtaking the waterhole. You take a sip from what's left.
-50% Thirst
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

You smell something under the ground. You dig with your mighty paws to find a plant storing water!
+1 to 2 Water Root
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

You spot a farmer fixing the fence of his plantation.
Action	Result	Reward
Mark Territory	Hiding in the dry foliage, you mark the territory as unsafe.	+1 to 2 Karma +1 Good Point
Attack	You kill the defenseless human, gathering some meat from his body.	-3 to -4 Karma +3 Evil Points +1 Human Killed +1 Human Leg +2 Medium Meat Chunk

You spot two mysterious lions dressed in suspicious attire. You sneak closer to listen to their conversation. Hmmm, sounds like they have plans to distribute some rare things to lucky lions... maybe you could hear WHERE exactly?
Action	Result	Reward
Eavesdrop	You drop down to the ground and try to seem very inconspicuous. Hmmm, looks like they have a very whimsical path that you can't really interrupt even with enough planning. When they leave, you check out the area. Seems like they had dinner here!	+10 Dry Bones +2 Carrion Beetles +2 Medium Meat Chunk
Approach	You decide to gather your courage and approach them - maybe they'll offer you a rare item RIGHT NOW? They look at you, unimpressed, not even granting you a greeting. The lioness takes a step towards you and places an object in front of you, growling for you to leave them alone. Alright, alright... sheesh. You're outnumbered anyway.	+1 Lucky Foot (Moderate Chance)
		+1 Human Liver (Moderate Chance)
		+1 Fermented Marula Fruit (Low Chance)
		+1 Egg Yolk (Very Low Chance)
		+1 Mushroom Brew (Very Low Chance)

You stumble upon a rotting hippo carcass.
+3 Dry Bones +4 Carrion Beetles
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

You stumble upon dried remains of an antelope. There's nothing to scavenge except some dried bones.
+4 Dry Bones
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

Your weary feelings evaporate into excitement when you finally reach a massive waterhole. It's a very busy spot, crowded, loud, and full of gossip. Most of the animals ignore you, clearly thirsty enough that they've thrown their caution to the wind.
Action	Result	Reward
Hunt	You approach the most crowded spot, faking a few sips to avoid arousing suspicion. With your target acquired, you confidently pounce and drag a big buffalo into the water! You manage to drown it without losing much energy. Sadly, your hunt ends there - the other animals are so agitated, they force you out of the waterhole.	+2 Dry Bones -25% Thirst +1 Drowned Buffalo
Drink	You decide to enjoy this peaceful moment and drink until your belly cannot take any more!	+1 Carrion Beetle -100% Thirst +5% Energy

You see Shamash, a protective lioness, offering rewards for good deeds.

"Humans are sacrificing their lives to help animals survive these droughts. Those who succumb to cruelty aren’t worth fighting for."

The Preservers is one of three event shops for August. This shop is opened by committing enough Good actions to fill the "Good Karma" bar. Everything in this shop costs Carrion Beetles.

Beetle Nemesis: Elliptorhina chopardi

12 CB

Beetle Nemesis: Pelinobius muticus

12 CB

Event Beetle: Stenocara gracilipes

12 CB

Dark Ash

20 CB

Moorish Gecko

20 CB

Expression: Panting [Cream Chin]

25 CB

Expression: Panting [Saffron Chin]

25 CB

Expression: Panting [White Chin]

25 CB

Fat Sand Rat

26 CB

Sand Traveler Rumpwear [Dark]

30 CB

Sand Traveler Rumpwear [Desert]

30 CB

Sand Traveler Rumpwear [Light]

30 CB

Sinai Agama

30 CB

Elephant Ear Umbrella

35 CB

Saharan Spiny-Tailed Lizard

35 CB

Springhare

35 CB

Frog-Eyed Gecko

36 CB

Ground Agama

36 CB

Namib Rock Agama

36 CB

Petrified Wood Chunks

37 CB

Desert Hedgehog

38 CB

Coiled Herald Snake

40 CB

Dried Bird Talon Bracelet

40 CB

Egyptian Mastigure

40 CB

Egyptian Weasel

40 CB

Greater Kestrel

40 CB

Nightingale

40 CB

Sand Traveler Headwear [Dark]

40 CB

Sand Traveler Headwear [Desert]

40 CB

Sand Traveler Headwear [Light]

40 CB

Western Sandveld Lizard

40 CB

African Wildcat

45 CB

Helmeted Gecko

45 CB

Syrian Hamster

45 CB

Petrified Wood

47 CB

Pencil Cactus

48 CB

Candelabra Tree

50 CB

Lesser Egyptian Jerboa

50 CB

Pain Bush

50 CB

Sand Gerbil

50 CB

Javelin Sand Boa

51 CB

Desert Rose Bracelets

55 CB

Desert Rose Tailband

55 CB

Egyptian Mongoose

55 CB

Sahara Mastigure

55 CB

African Spurred Tortoise

60 CB

Cute Ethiopian Wolf Pup

60 CB

Cute Sudan Cheetah Cub

60 CB

Desert Tawny Owl

60 CB

Klipspringer Calf

60 CB

Lesser Kudu Calf

60 CB

Nubian Ibex Calf

60 CB

Oryx Calf

60 CB

Sand Traveler Chestwear [Dark]

60 CB

Sand Traveler Chestwear [Desert]

60 CB

Sand Traveler Chestwear [Light]

60 CB

Bearded Vulture Headwear [Pure]

62 CB

Bearded Vulture Headwear [Red]

62 CB

Fluffy Cheeks [Black]

62 CB

Fluffy Cheeks [Brown]

62 CB

Fluffy Cheeks [Cream]

62 CB

Fluffy Cheeks [Dark Brown]

62 CB

Fluffy Cheeks [Onyx]

62 CB

Fluffy Cheeks [White]

62 CB

Stolen Masai Dagger

65 CB

Stolen Masai Shield

65 CB

African Milk Barrel

68 CB

Namib Tiger Snake

68 CB

Sooty Falcon

68 CB

Arabian Scops Owl

70 CB

Bat-Eared Fox

70 CB

Camel Calf

70 CB

Cape Fox

70 CB

North African Boar

70 CB

Black-Bellied Bustard

75 CB

Dried Roots Neckpiece

80 CB

Maned Elbows [Black]

80 CB

Maned Elbows [Brown]

80 CB

Maned Elbows [Cream]

80 CB

Maned Elbows [Dark Brown]

80 CB

Maned Elbows [Onyx]

80 CB

Maned Elbows [White]

80 CB

Sand Cat

80 CB

Zebra Foal

80 CB

Glorious Mane [Dark]

85 CB

Glorious Mane [Forest]

85 CB

Glorious Mane [Forsaken Shade]

85 CB

Glorious Mane [Light]

85 CB

Glorious Mane [Red Desert]

85 CB

Glorious Mane [Red Streaks]

85 CB

Glorious Mane [Steppe]

85 CB

Addax Antelope

90 CB

Dama Gazelle

90 CB

Dorcas Gazelle

90 CB

Fennec Fox

90 CB

Pale Fox Cub

90 CB

Rhim Gazelle

90 CB

Scimitar Oryx

90 CB

Tsamma Melon

90 CB

Bearded Vulture Bodywear [Pure]

92 CB

Bearded Vulture Bodywear [Red]

92 CB

Litham [Dark]

95 CB

Litham [Indigo]

95 CB

Litham [Light]

95 CB

African Wild Ass Foal

100 CB

Golden Jackal

100 CB

Pale Fox

100 CB

Gay Acacia

120 CB

Kewel

120 CB

Saharan Cypress

120 CB

Giraffe Legs

130 CB

Ankole Horns

150 CB

Ear Tufts [Black]

150 CB

Ear Tufts [Brown]

150 CB

Ear Tufts [Cream]

150 CB

Ear Tufts [Dark Brown]

150 CB

Ear Tufts [Onyx]

150 CB

Ear Tufts [White]

150 CB

Long Ear Tufts [Blue]

150 CB

Long Ear Tufts [Brown]

150 CB

Long Ear Tufts [Cream]

150 CB

Long Ear Tufts [Dark Brown]

150 CB

Long Ear Tufts [Gold]

150 CB

Long Ear Tufts [Gray]

150 CB

Long Ear Tufts [Henna]

150 CB

Long Ear Tufts [Lilac]

150 CB

Long Ear Tufts [Noctis]

150 CB

Long Ear Tufts [Onyx]

150 CB

Long Ear Tufts [White]

150 CB

Desert Elephant Matron

200 CB

Dried Bones

200 CB

Eye Applicator: Fierce Green

300 CB

Eye Applicator: Intense Gold

300 CB

Eye Applicator: Intense Salt

300 CB

[D] Ol Doinyo Lengai

400 CB

Acacus Mountains

400 CB

Amazon Fire

400 CB

Chott El Djerid

400 CB

Dried Up Waterholes

400 CB

Dry Waterhole

400 CB

Drying Water

400 CB

Dust Storm

400 CB

Dying Crops

400 CB

Endless Heatwave

400 CB

Ennedi Plateau

400 CB

Ewasi Ngiro River

400 CB

Fairy Circles of Namib

400 CB

Guelta Darchei

400 CB

Lake Bogoria

400 CB

Lake Karum

400 CB

Maadi Petrified Forest

400 CB

Maalgat

400 CB

Muddy Dry Wasteland

400 CB

Namib Erosion

400 CB

Oasis Spring

400 CB

Red Lake Natron

400 CB

Sahel Half Moons

400 CB

Salt Lake Natron

400 CB

Sof Omar

400 CB

Sudan Drought

400 CB

Vanishing River

400 CB

You see Gaunab, a scarred man-eating lion, offering rewards for naughty deeds.

"Human meat is just as tasty as a zebra's. Only fools skip such easy meal in these rough times. Eat man, and let beasts repopulate!"

The Destroyers is one of three event shops for August. This shop is opened by committing enough Evil actions to fill the "Evil Karma" bar. Everything in this shop costs Carrion Beetles.

Beetle Nemesis: Euborellia annulipes

12 CB

Beetle Nemesis: Galeodes arabs

12 CB

Beetle Nemesis: Parabuthus transvaalicus

12 CB

Black Spitting Thicktail Scorpion

15 CB

Expression: Doubt [Black Eyelids]

15 CB

Expression: Doubt [Brown Eyelids]

15 CB

Expression: Doubt [Cream Eyelids]

15 CB

Expression: Doubt [Dark Brown Eyelids]

15 CB

Expression: Doubt [Onyx Eyelids]

15 CB

Expression: Doubt [White Eyelids]

15 CB

Burning Branch

16 CB

Swirling Embers

20 CB

Lesser Mouse-Tailed Bats

30 CB

Scattered Bones [Front]

30 CB

Charred Branches

35 CB

Charred Rocks

35 CB

Licking Flames [Left]

35 CB

Licking Flames [Right]

35 CB

Scorpion Earrings [Black]

35 CB

Scorpion Earrings [Yellow]

35 CB

Stray Flames

35 CB

Camel Spider

40 CB

Dead Klipspringer Calf

40 CB

Dead Kudu Calf

40 CB

Dead Oryx Calf

40 CB

Egyptian Saw-Scaled Viper

40 CB

False Cobra

40 CB

Horned Desert Viper

40 CB

Painted Carpet Viper

40 CB

Pallid Harrier

40 CB

Petrified Pigeon

40 CB

Scattered Bones [Behind]

40 CB

Charred Claws

42 CB

Charred Eyes

42 CB

Bone Fire [Behind]

45 CB

Bone Fire [Front]

45 CB

Scorched Stones

45 CB

Scorched Earth

46 CB

Tail Fur Extensions [Dark]

48 CB

Tail Fur Extensions [Desert]

48 CB

Tail Fur Extensions [Forest]

48 CB

Tail Fur Extensions [Forsaken]

48 CB

Tail Fur Extensions [Light]

48 CB

Tail Fur Extensions [Steppe]

48 CB

Tail Fur Extensions [Striped]

48 CB

Dorsal Crest [Blue]

49 CB

Dorsal Crest [Brown]

49 CB

Dorsal Crest [Cream]

49 CB

Dorsal Crest [Golden]

49 CB

Dorsal Crest [Maltese]

49 CB

Dorsal Crest [Noctis]

49 CB

Dorsal Crest [White]

49 CB

Desert Dust

50 CB

Petrified Hyena Cub

50 CB

Scorpion Tail Necklace

55 CB

Antelope Skeleton

60 CB

Burnt Lion Cub

60 CB

Palm Nut Vulture

60 CB

Charred Arms

67 CB

Charred Body

67 CB

Charred Horns

67 CB

Charred Rump

67 CB

Cinereous Vulture

70 CB

Burned Destroyers Bodywear

80 CB

Dried Skin and Burned Bones Ornaments

80 CB

Embers

80 CB

Black Harrier, the Fire Carrier

85 CB

Bristled Mane [Auburn]

85 CB

Bristled Mane [Cloudburst]

85 CB

Bristled Mane [Dandelion]

85 CB

Bristled Mane [Dark]

85 CB

Bristled Mane [Orchid]

85 CB

Bristled Mane [Ruffian]

85 CB

Bristled Mane [Ukame]

85 CB

Bristled Mane [White]

85 CB

Faux Tsavo Mane [Chilled]

85 CB

Faux Tsavo Mane [Cream]

85 CB

Faux Tsavo Mane [Dark]

85 CB

Faux Tsavo Mane [Fiery]

85 CB

Faux Tsavo Mane [Forest]

85 CB

Faux Tsavo Mane [Forsaken]

85 CB

Faux Tsavo Mane [Steppe]

85 CB

Faux Zephyr Mane [Brown]

85 CB

Faux Zephyr Mane [Cream]

85 CB

Faux Zephyr Mane [Onyx]

85 CB

Faux Zephyr Mane [Tuxedo]

85 CB

Faux Zephyr Mane [White]

85 CB

Lavish Mane [Auburn]

85 CB

Lavish Mane [Doubloon]

85 CB

Lavish Mane [Madgascar]

85 CB

Lavish Mane [Maltese]

85 CB

Lavish Mane [Onyx]

85 CB

Lavish Mane [Sunset]

85 CB

Lavish Mane [White]

85 CB

Maneater Mane [Brown]

85 CB

Maneater Mane [Chilled]

85 CB

Maneater Mane [Classic]

85 CB

Maneater Mane [Dark]

85 CB

Maneater Mane [Forsaken]

85 CB

Maneater Mane [Golden]

85 CB

Maneater Mane [Rust]

85 CB

Maneater Mane [Soft]

85 CB

Rugged Mane [Auburn]

85 CB

Rugged Mane [Cloudburst]

85 CB

Rugged Mane [Golden]

85 CB

Rugged Mane [Onyx]

85 CB

Rugged Mane [Ruffian]

85 CB

Rugged Mane [Scoundrel]

85 CB

Rugged Mane [Ukame]

85 CB

Destroyer Crown

90 CB

Emperor Scorpion

90 CB

Fattail Scorpion

90 CB

Red Devil Scorpion

90 CB

Smoke

90 CB

Smoking Tail

90 CB

Human Skull

100 CB

Petrified Critters

100 CB

Petrified Hyena

100 CB

Human Remains

110 CB

Ash-Covered Scorched Forest

115 CB

Charred Tree

120 CB

Petrified Tree

120 CB

Hyena on Fire

130 CB

Flaming Mane

145 CB

Flaming Tail

145 CB

Smoking Mane

145 CB

Ankole Skirt Skin Wraps

150 CB

Deathly Headwear

150 CB

Event Scar: Burnt Fur

150 CB

Event Scar: Burnt Paws

150 CB

Event Scar: Emaciated

150 CB

Event Scar: Face Swipe

150 CB

Event Scar: Freshly Bleeding Cut

150 CB

Event Scar: Outcast

150 CB

Event Scar: Scorched Back

150 CB

Event Scar: Turbulent

150 CB

Event Scar: Worn Eyes

150 CB

Hanging Human Skeleton

160 CB

Dead Tree

200 CB

Eye Applicator: Fierce Red

300 CB

Eye Applicator: Intense Blood

300 CB

Eye Applicator: Intense Heat

300 CB

Ashlands

400 CB

Burning Plains

400 CB

Burning Sahel

400 CB

Burning Veld

400 CB

Charred Lands

400 CB

Dead Forest

400 CB

Emi Koussi Volcano

400 CB

Engulfed Grasslands

400 CB

Flaming Ashlands

400 CB

Harmattan

400 CB

Lake Arco

400 CB

Lake Assal

400 CB

Nyamuragira

400 CB

Nyiragongo Volcano

400 CB

Pillaged Camp

400 CB

Savanna Wildfire

400 CB

Sibera Fire

400 CB

Smoke on the Water

400 CB

Tibesti Mountains

400 CB

Tin Ghalega

400 CB

In these harsh times my kind can live on bone marrow only. In exchange for those bones you find around, we offer some items we scavenge when soaring above the dried lands.

The Peddler is one of three event shops for August. This shop is unlocked by a community effort to collect as many Dry Bones as possible in Explore. Everything in this shop costs Dry Bones.

As of 2018, when The Peddler has been unlocked, you will receive the "Bone Collector" title as well as the "Bone Collector" achievement the first time you visit this page. You can only unlock the title and achievement once per account.

Monitor Lizard Carcass

5 DB

Rat Guide

8 DB

Bohor Reedbuck Carcass

10 DB

Camel Carcass

12 DB

Beetle Nemesis: Anoplocnemis curvipes

15 DB

Vulture Egg

20 DB

Broken Drone

25 DB

Lucky Foot

30 DB

Elephant Carcass

40 DB

Grain of Paradise

300 DB

Buffalo Scrotum

600 DB

Vulture Chase  

The vultures are circling overhead, looking as though they're ready to land and feast on some poor creature who is struggling to survive the heat. Maybe you could send one of your adolescents to practice their hunting skills?

For a fee of 5 Dry Bones, you can send your adolescent females out to Vulture Chase, a small extension of The Peddler. Each adolescent can chase vultures once per rollover, and each chasing session will last 60 minutes. You can only send out one adolescent per session, so prioritise which one you want to send out first!

At the end of the session, your chosen adolescent will earn 50 Experience and 2 to 5 random stats.

Tracking Herds  

Some of the vultures that your adolescents were chasing have come to you. In your brilliance, you decide it would be a good idea to use them to keep track of the herd migrations near your pride, and gather other useful information.

For a fee of 50 Dry Bones, your pride leader can track herds to receive Experience once per rollover! The Experience that they receive is equal to (LVL x 30). A level 5 lion would earn 150 Experience, while a level 20 lion would receive 600 Experience.

Savage Males (also referred to as "August Studs", "Maneater Studs", and "Savage Studs") are unlocked by a personal, account-bound effort to kill as many humans as possible in Explore. The Studs will unlock as soon as you reach 50 Humans Killed Points, and not sooner than August 5th. The progress for this bar is counted from the very first day of the event, though!

Savage Males are male NPCs that you can stud your lionesses to for a fee of 200 Dry Bones or 600 Carrion Beetles per one stud. They are not player-owned, so no need to wait for them to accept your stud request! The main purpose of the Savage Male area is to release new, exclusive bases, mane shapes, and markings that can only be passed down from breeding to a Savage Male. It is important to remember that breeding to a Savage Male does not guarantee that offspring will inherit the stud's base, mane shape, and/or markings.

You also cannot use breeding items on Savage Males. They are not owned by other players and operate simply as NPCs, so there is no way to send any male breeding items to a Savage Male. This includes Grains of Paradise and Buffalo Scrotums. There is a workaround with cub guarantee items; however, it requires you to own a Double Uterus lioness. You can use a cub guarantee item on your stud, breed to your Double Uterus, then breed her to a Savage Male. This will overwrite half of her cubs' genetics with the Savage Male's genetics.

The Savage Stud breedings are guaranteed to give you at least 2 cubs per breeding, as of August 2025.

At 2:05 am Lioden time, the available stud will switch out and cycle to the next one that is lined up. Once the last unique stud has been displayed, it will cycle back around to the first stud released and loop through them until August ends.

You can breed any of your lionesses with any of the studs, provided she is in heat, she is Very Low (1%) fertility or higher, she is between the ages of 2 years and 14 years, and you have enough currency to cover the cost.

As of 2018, when the Savage Males area has been unlocked, you will receive the "Maneater" title as well as the "Maneater" achievement the first time you visit this page. You can only unlock the title and achievement once per account.

Current Males  

All Savage Males come with 180 total stats, with each stat category containing 30 stats.
All Savage Males have Evil personalities, and cubs bred to them can be generated with personalities in that category.

Strength	30	Speed	30
Stamina	30	Smarts	30
Agility	30	Skill	30

August 5th, August 15th & August 25th  

Base

Heatstroke (Peach Skin)

Genetics

Golden Medium Countershaded Special

Eyes

Gazania

Mane

Savage Ukame

Slot 1

Goridhe Indri (86%)

Slot 2

Briar Frosty Roan (90%)

Slot 3

Ukame Polecat (45%)

Slot 4

Cream Cervicapra (73%)

Slot 5

Heatstroke Siamese (90%)

Slot 6

Briar Burmese (45%)

Slot 7

White Foreshadow (81%)

Slot 8

Briar Freckles 1 (100%)

Slot 9

Ukame Mhorr (57%)

Slot 10

Goridhe Maracaja (93%)

Slot 11

Gold Panther (85%)

Slot 12

White Freckles 3 (58%)

Wardrobe

No Decors | As Male

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August 6th, August 16th & August 26th  

Base

Ruffian (Ruffian Skin)

Genetics

Cream Medium Solid Special

Eyes

Vicious

Mane

Savage Vagabond

Slot 1

Outlaw Mhorr (60%)

Slot 2

Nomad Mottled Vents (100%)

Slot 3

Ruffian Polecat (100%)

Slot 4

Black Merle Thick (40%)

Slot 5

Outlaw Rogue (80%)

Slot 6

Outlaw Ictonyx (70%)

Slot 7

Vagabond Mirage (40%)

Slot 8

White Cervicapra (80%)

Slot 9

White Dorsal Line (100%)

Slot 10

Ruffian Aardwolf Streaks (50%)

Slot 11

White Balbok (80%)

Slot 12

White Thrashed Unders (90%)

Wardrobe

No Decors

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August 7th, August 17th & August 27th  

Base

Vagabond (Ruffian Skin)

Genetics

Cream Dark Countershaded Special

Eyes

Maneater

Mane

Tsavo Outlaw

Slot 1

Ebony Mhorr (70%)

Slot 2

Outlaw Rogue (40%)

Slot 3

Latte Underfelt (100%)

Slot 4

Nomad Aardwolf Streaks (50%)

Slot 5

Latte Ictonyx (80%)

Slot 6

Outlaw Mottled Fissures (60%)

Slot 7

Vagabond Aardwolf Streaks (100%)

Slot 8

Latte Inverted Zebra (100%)

Slot 9

Vagabond Mirage (100%)

Slot 10

Nomad Cervicapra (40%)

Slot 11

Bone Bottom (90%)

Slot 12

Bone Facial 1 (90%)

Wardrobe

No Decors | As Male

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August 8th, August 18th & August 28th  

Base

Heatstroke (Ruffian Skin)

Genetics

Golden Medium Countershaded Special

Eyes

Flame

Mane

Pariah Heatstroke

Slot 1

Feline 4 Fiery (100%)

Slot 2

Ginger Mhorr (50%)

Slot 3

Fiery Aardwolf Streaks (80%)

Slot 4

Nomad Shepherd (40%)

Slot 5

Gold Polecat (60%)

Slot 6

Heatstroke Feline (100%)

Slot 7

Appaloosa 1 Goridhe (100%)

Slot 8

Shaded Henna (40%)

Slot 9

Fiery Cervicapra (80%)

Slot 10

Saffron Underfelt (100%)

Slot 11

Noctis Upendezi (90%)

Slot 12

Onyx Rugged Rump (90%)

Slot 13

Bone Undertone (80%)

Wardrobe

No Decors | As Male

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August 9th, August 19th & August 29th  

Base

Scoundrel (Greige Skin)

Genetics

Red Medium Countershaded Special

Eyes

Hetero Earth & Intense Gold

Mane

Pariah Scoundrel

Slot 1

Blue Burmese (82%)

Slot 2

Feline 2 Gold (93%)

Slot 3

Heatstroke Cervicapra (72%)

Slot 4

Almond Polecat (87%)

Slot 5

Blue Indri (73%)

Slot 6

Scoundrel Aardwolf Streaks (92%)

Slot 7

Bandit Ictonyx (67%)

Slot 8

Heatstroke Feline (82%)

Slot 9

Red Dorsal Line (61%)

Slot 10

White Hyena Unders (64%)

Slot 11

White Balbok (73%)

Wardrobe

No Decors

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August 10th, August 20th & August 30th  

To be posted in once stud is released!

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August 11th, August 21st & August 31st  

To be posted in once stud is released!

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August 12th & August 22nd  

To be posted in once stud is released!

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August 13th & August 23rd  

To be posted in once stud is released!

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August 14th & August 24th  

To be posted in once stud is released!

Monkey Business Crafting  

These recipes can only be crafted during the month of August within Monkey Business's Crafting area! Their components can be found year-round.

Components

African Cucumber

Afrovenator Fossil

Aloe Leaf

Herb: Marula Fruit

Large Leaves

Large Rock

Pet Rock

Small Rock

Stripped Cacti

Water Root

Recipes

Backgrounds  

Lakes of Ounianga

• 5 x Aloe Leaf
• 15 x Large Leaves
• 20 x Large Rock
• 15 x Stripped Cacti

Tasili n Ajjer

• 10 x African Cucumber
• 1 x Afrovenator Fossil
• 25 x Large Rock
• 5 x Pet Rock
• 10 x Small Rock

Decors  

Lush Oasis Foliage

• 15 x African Cucumber
• 15 x Aloe Leaf
• 10 x Large Leaves
• 15 x Stripped Cacti

Miscellaneous  

Korobela

• 25 x African Cucumber
• 20 x Aloe Leaf
• 15 x Stripped Cacti
• 10 x Water Root
• 5 x Herb: Marula Fruit

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Bases  

Applicator  

Solaris Base
Base Genetics: Cream Light Solid Special
Applied with Solaris.
Solaris is a rare Explore drop during August.

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Breed Only  

Bandit Base
Base Genetics: Red Light Countershaded Special
Achieved by breeding a lioness to a Bandit-based Savage Male.

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Heatstroke Base
Base Genetics: Golden Medium Countershaded Special
Achieved by breeding a lioness to a Heatstroke-based Savage Male.

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Nomad Base
Base Genetics: Cream Dark Countershaded Special
Achieved by breeding a lioness to a Nomad-based Savage Male.

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Outlaw Base
Base Genetics: Cream Dark Countershaded Special
Achieved by breeding a lioness to an Outlaw-based Savage Male.

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Ruffian Base
Base Genetics: Cream Medium Solid Special
Achieved by breeding a lioness to a Ruffian-based Savage Male.

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Scoundrel Base
Base Genetics: Red Medium Countershaded Special
Achieved by breeding a lioness to a Scoundrel-based Savage Male.

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Ukame Base
Base Genetics: Golden Light Solid Special
Achieved by breeding a lioness to an Ukame-based Savage Male.

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Vagabond Base
Base Genetics: Cream Dark Countershaded Special
Achieved by breeding a lioness to a Vagabond-based Savage Male.

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Eyes  

Applicator  

Fierce Green

Emerald

5%

Fierce Green

55%

Green

20%

Jade

5%

Yellow

15%

Eye Applicator: Fierce Green

Fierce Red

Brown

10%

Crimson

15%

Fierce Red

55%

Red

20%

Eye Applicator: Fierce Red

Intense Blood

Black

10%

Crimson

10%

Fierce Red

2%

Intense Blood

50%

Jet

8%

Red

20%

Eye Applicator: Intense Blood

Intense Gold

Amber

10%

Intense Gold

55%

Saffron

20%

Yellow

15%

Eye Applicator: Intense Gold

Intense Heat

Earth

20%

Intense Heat

50%

Tan

10%

White

10%

Yellow

10%

Eye Applicator: Intense Heat

Intense Salt

Amber

10%

Earth

10%

Hazel

8%

Intense Gold

2%

Intense Salt

50%

White

20%

Eye Applicator: Intense Salt

Explore Previews

Fierce Green

Fierce Red

Intense Blood

Intense Gold

Intense Heat

Intense Salt

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Breed Only  

These eye colours can only be bred down from a lion that has one of the following eye colours.

Flame

Amber

7%

Crimson

13%

Flame

50%

Intense Blood

4%

Intense Gold

4%

Maneater

8%

Red

7%

Yellow

7%

Maneater

Maneater

50%

Red

10%

Saffron

10%

Tyrian

20%

Yellow

10%

Vicious

Amber

5%

Grey

25%

Maneater

5%

Red

10%

Vicious

50%

Yellow

5%

Explore Previews

Flame

Maneater

Vicious

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Manes  

Mane Colours  

These mane colours can only be bred down from a lion that has one of the following mane colours.

Bandit Heatstroke Nomad Outlaw Ruffian Scoundrel Ukame Vagabond

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Mane Shapes  

Pariah Mane Shape
Achieved by breeding a lioness to a Pariah-maned Savage Male.

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Savage Mane Shape
Achieved by breeding a lioness to a Savage-maned Savage Male.

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Tsavo Mane Shape
Achieved by breeding a lioness to a Tsavo-maned Savage Male.

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Markings  

Aardwolf Streaks Markings
Originally released by Savage Males in 2025.

Auburn Aardwolf Streaks Fiery Aardwolf Streaks Ginger Aardwolf Streaks Noctis Aardwolf Streaks Nomad Aardwolf Streaks Onyx Aardwolf Streaks Outlaw Aardwolf Streaks Ruffian Aardwolf Streaks Scoundrel Aardwolf Streaks Vagabond Aardwolf Streaks

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Bandit Markings
Originally released by Savage Males in 2021.

Bandit Cloud Bandit Feline Bandit Mirage Bandit Unders

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Cervicapra Markings
Originally released by Savage Males in 2026.

Bandit Cervicapra Cream Cervicapra Fiery Cervicapra Nomad Cervicapra Scoundrel Cervicapra Ukame Cervicapra White Cervicapra

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Ictonyx Markings
Originally released by Savage Males in 2026.

Bandit Ictonyx Latte Ictonyx Outlaw Ictonyx Ruffian Ictonyx Ukame Ictonyx Vagabond Ictonyx White Ictonyx

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Heatstroke Markings
Originally released by Savage Males in 2026.

Heatstroke Feline Heatstroke Siamese

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Mhorr Markings
Originally released by Savage Males in 2025.

Bandit Mhorr Ebony Mhorr Ginger Mhorr Noctis Mhorr Nomad Mhorr Outlaw Mhorr Ruffian Mhorr Scoundrel Mhorr Ukame Mhorr Vagabond Mhorr

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Nomad Markings
Originally released by Savage Males in 2024.

Nomad Feline Nomad Mottled Vents Nomad Rogue Nomad Shepherd

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Outlaw Markings
Originally released by Savage Males in 2023.

Outlaw Cheetah Outlaw Feline Outlaw Mottled Fissures Outlaw Rogue

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Polecat Markings
Originally released by Savage Males in 2025.

Almond Polecat Bandit Polecat Cream Polecat Gold Polecat Nomad Polecat Royal Polecat Ruffian Polecat Saffron Polecat Ukame Polecat White Polecat

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Ruffian Markings
Originally released by Savage Males in 2018.

Ruffian Feline Ruffian Panther Ruffian Siamese Ruffian Soft Unders

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Scoundrel Markings
Originally released by Savage Males in 2019.

Scoundrel Feline Scoundrel Inverted Brawl Scoundrel Pelage Scoundrel Undersides

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Ukame Markings
Originally released by Savage Males in 2020.

Ukame Feralis Ukame Marble Ukame Rugged Unders Ukame Undercover

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Vagabond Markings
Originally released by Savage Males in 2022.

Vagabond Mirage Vagabond Mottled Fissures Vagabond Nuzzle Vagabond Reverse Indri

Skins  

These skins can only be bred down from a lion that has one of the following skins.

Badawi Ruffian

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Explore Biomes  

Unlike other monthly events, August's event changes the explore biome backgrounds to reflect the scorching, dry heat your lion has to endure! Biome backgrounds in August will be brighter and some will have a brownish tint, which they do not carry throughout the rest of the year.

Arid Desert  

Day

Night

Dry Savannah  

Day

Night

Marshlands  

Day

Night

Rocky Hills  

Day

Night

Shrubland  

Day

Night

Temperate Savannah  

Day

Night

Tropical Forest  

Day

Night

Waterhole  

Day

Night