Hyaenodon
Creature Guide
MammalsOverview
The Hyaenodon is a small, vicious carnivorous mammal in ARK: Survival Evolved. Found in packs of 3-6 across mountains and tundras, these intelligent predators are known for their unique taming method - you must crouch and pet them repeatedly to gain their trust. While too small to ride, tamed Hyaenodons make excellent guard dogs, hunting companions, and with their special Meatpack saddle bag, serve as portable refrigerators.
Dossier
Wild
Among the Island
Domesticated
Despite being too small to ride, Hyaenodon are still popular pets. Their intelligence means they train well, and their natural pack mentality makes them excellent hunting dogs. Their ability to quickly recover health by consuming raw flesh off the bone ensures they can take punishment yet continue to fight, and they can efficiently preserve meat in specially-crafted saddle-bags.
Behavior
- Opportunistic predator - evaluates if prey is worth the risk
- Normally skittish when alone, aggressive in packs of 3+
- Attacks injured creatures on sight
- Determines aggression based on target
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Notes
- Dossier revealed on December 1, 2015
- Scientific name Hyaenodon dirus means
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