Ekaltadeta

Ekaltadeta is a species of kangaroo that, unlike its cousins, is a predator.

Originally Posted by Raptorial of the Wizards Community forums.

On this Thread

The Ekaltadeta is a giant, meat-eating rat- kangaroo 

It hunts snakes, lizards, small mammals, and even dromornis chicks (when the parent isn’t looking). Its pelt is tan with black stripes down its neck and back. Ekaltadeta are less social than their cousins.

---

Ekaltadeta
Medium animal
Hit Dice	1d8+6 (10 hp)
Initiative	+3 (+3 Dexterity)
Speed	35 ft. (7 squares)
Armor Class	14 (+3 Dexterity, +1 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 11
Base Attack/Grapple	0/+5
Attack	Bite +5 melee (1d4 +5)
Full Attack	Bite +5 melee (1d4 +5) and kick +0 melee (1d6 +2)
Space/Reach	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks	Pounce
Special Qualities	Low-Light Vision
Saves	Fort +8, Ref +5, Will +0
Abilities	Strength 20, Dexterity 16, Constitution 23, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 11, Charisma 6
Skills	Jump +6, Listen 0, Move Silently +4, Spot +2
Feats	Run
Environment	Warm jungles
Organization	Solitary, or Gang (2-5)
Challenge Rating	1
Treasure	None
Alignment	Always neutral
Advancement	2 HD (Medium); 3 HD (Large)
Level Adjustment	–

Combat

Ekaltadeta relies on its jaws and (to a lesser extent) legs during combat

Pounce (Ex) When an ekaltadeta makes a charge, it can follow with a full attack.