Howler (Animorphs) - Biology

Biology

Howlers possess cracked black skin that resembles hardened lava; beneath the black, in the cracks and creases of the flesh, are bright, red lines. Humanoid in appearance, their bodies are split in two at the waist, and the two halves tethered together by elastic skin; this bearing allows them to turn their upper body all the way around and keep themselves in the fight permanently, even when thrown away. They have large, expressionless, robin's-egg-blue eyes that have the ability to make out major organs within their prey. The Howlers are fast learners and can easily adapt; when the Animorphs escape them using insect morphs, they counter by releasing insect poison into the room during a subsequent attack.

Their most fearsome weapon is the howl that gives them their name. The howl is modulated to affect the complex, intelligent brains of sentient beings, and will almost instantly disorient and cripple those who hear it. Howlers are very fast, extremely resilient and highly talented at combat. In The Attack, a single Howler was capable of fighting all six of the Animorphs in their primary battle morphs to a stalemate. Their super-fast regenerative abilities allow them to quickly overcome even the worst physical damage. The Howlers operate as a hive-mind; the experiences of any one Howler are shared amongst all of them, so that every single one may become the best possible combatant.