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''Morolaath'' are predatory carnivores which hunt in small packs led by an [[Wikipedia:Alpha (ethology)|alpha]].{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD12}}{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD9}} While hunting they have been observed slowly striding toward potential prey with their heads low to the ground, sweeping them from side to side like [[Wikipedia:Conning tower|conning tower]]s. When noise signals the presence of a target they may bolt toward it, only to slow up with confusion or irritation should it move silently away in time. This change in emotional state manifests itself through random snapping of their teeth in the air or howling.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD9}} When speeding in for an attack ''morolaath'' may clack their jaws together.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD10}} | ''Morolaath'' are predatory carnivores which hunt in small packs led by an [[Wikipedia:Alpha (ethology)|alpha]].{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD12}}{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD9}} While hunting they have been observed slowly striding toward potential prey with their heads low to the ground, sweeping them from side to side like [[Wikipedia:Conning tower|conning tower]]s. When noise signals the presence of a target they may bolt toward it, only to slow up with confusion or irritation should it move silently away in time. This change in emotional state manifests itself through random snapping of their teeth in the air or howling.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD9}} When speeding in for an attack ''morolaath'' may clack their jaws together.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD10}} | ||
''Morolaath'' can be readily keyed to specific hunting ranges, and their acute senses make them well-suited as a "tripwire species" for detecting early [[Flood]] infestation and incursions by unauthorized sapient parties.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P363}} While multiple variations of ''morolaath'' have been encountered, they are all territorial apex predators that closely guard areas important to them, such as riverbanks they | ''Morolaath'' can be readily keyed to specific hunting ranges, and their acute senses make them well-suited as a "tripwire species" for detecting early [[Flood]] infestation and incursions by unauthorized sapient parties.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P363}} While multiple variations of ''morolaath'' have been encountered, they are all territorial apex predators that closely guard areas important to them, such as riverbanks they need to drink from.<ref name="HHITD18">''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'', ''Chapter 18''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P363}} Those that encroach on these locales may find themselves set upon by the pack which claims it.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD18}} Those on Installation 00 that were bred by [[000 Tragic Solitude]] were especially imbued with a genetic predisposition to attack others while the [[monitor]] was in control.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD18}} The pack mentality of ''morolaath'' can be overridden by fear, in which case a larger or more intimidating creature can cause a pack to retreat and slink away rather than engage it.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD10}} Prolonged gunfire is especially like to upset them, leaving them disoriented as they scramble about to locate targets amidst the cacophony while also being shot.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD10}} | ||
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