Great Hunger is the site event for January.

The currencies for this month are the Leather Beetles and the Silver Beetles!
Leather Beetles and Silver Beetles are both found in Explore.
Silver Beetles can also be earned in various ways throughout the site, including playing games and selling items.

All biomes will have the Explore encounters!
Biome, karma, and level do not matter for events.

During January, users are working towards unlocking four tiers in one area, and three tiers in two areas.
The Food Pit is unlocked by donating carcasses.
The Carrion Shop is unlocked by defeating Carrion Eaters in Explore.
The Boneyard is unlocked by the combined bars of the other two areas.

All encounters this month show up in both Day and Night time.

A bunch of hyenas are roaming this part of land, trying to munch on any type of food.
Action	Result	Reward
Attack!	Initiates a fight with Scavenging Spotted Hyenas.	+1 to 3 Leather Beetles and +5 Carrion Eaters Points if battle is won.
Chase Away!	With a mighty roar, you rush at the hyenas, swiping your paws like you're rabid. All the food on this land is YOURS. They chuckle but run away, without enough strength to fight when they're so hungry.	+2% Impression +1 Carrion Eaters Point
NOTE: This encounter will have a greater chance of appearing after January 5th.

A few Marabou Storks scavenge a Giraffe carcass.
Action	Result	Reward
Pounce!	Initiates a fight with Marabou Storks.	+1 to 3 Leather Beetles and +1 Carrion Eaters Point if battle is won.
Charge!	You rush at the storks with a roar mighty enough to make them fly away in confusion, while you pick what you fancy.	+1 Leather Beetle +1 Decayed Giraffe Hide

A flock of Cape Vultures are nibbling on remains too consumed to be of use.
Action	Result	Reward
Attack!	Initiates a fight with Cape Vultures.	+1 to 3 Leather Beetles and +5 Carrion Eaters Points if battle is won.

A flock of Hooded Vultures is hanging out after eating a carcass to the bone.
Action	Result	Reward
Exterminate!	Initiates a fight with Hooded Vultures.	+1 to 3 Leather Beetles and +6 Carrion Eaters Points if battle is won.

A lion is slowly succumbing to death on your path. A Rueppell's griffon starts nibbling on his still breathing body.
Action	Result	Reward
Smack!	Even carrion eaters need to get some tact. You smack the vulture, killing it, and let the lion die with some dignity.	+2 Carrion Eaters Points +5 Karma
Kill The Lion!	It's too late for the lion anyway. You kill it, ending the pain fast. The vultures will eat the body anyway.	+2 Carrion Eaters Points -5 Karma

A rogue male passes by, clearly weak and starving.
Action	Result	Reward
Invite	You approach the male and offer him a dinner invitation. He hesitates but ultimately agrees, having gathered some strength from your generosity. He explains that he has a grave to visit and he cannot stay for long. After finishing the meal and leaving you a gift in return, the male departs.	+1 Leather Beetle +2 Karma +1 Wild Cat Skull
Roar	You let out a warning roar. No strangers should wander through your territory uninvited! The male leaves immediately, having suddenly decided to take a detour.	+1 Leather Beetle +1% Impression
Charge	The nerve of this intruder! You rush in for a fight, ready to defend your territory, but the opposing male is too weak to stand a chance. As soon as you strike him, he falls to the ground, practically torn apart by your paws.	+1 Leather Beetle -2 Karma +1 Lion Skull

A smell leads you towards a strange corpse hanging from a tree. Suspended on a hunting trap, a decaying Chacma Baboon has been eaten by animals and the remains are being cleaned by insects.
+2 Leather Beetles
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions, or press any buttons.

A swarm of insects is crawling on this rotting cow carcass. Lovely.
Action	Result	Reward
Scavenge!	There's really not a lot left to scavenge here.. but you did find:	+2 Leather Beetles
		+1 Leather Beetle +20 Silver Beetles

Hungry vultures are squabbling over a giraffe carcass.
Action	Result	Reward
Attack!	Initiates a fight with a Vulture Pack.	+2 Leather Beetles and +4 Carrion Eaters Points if battle is won.
Roar	You let out a deep, loud roar, causing the vultures to scatter away. You try to scrape off some valuable meat from the carcass before the swarming vultures return to heckle you away from their carrion with their sharp beaks and talons.	+2 Leather Beetles +1 Carrion Eaters Point +1 Decayed Giraffe Hide +1 Small Meat Chunk

Looks like this human died from hunger, too.
+1 Leather Beetle +1 Human Bones
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions, or press any buttons.

On your path, whining in pain, a Striped Hyena is fighting with the grasp of death. It's been crushed by an elephant, you're not sure why.
Action	Result	Reward
Suffocate!	Nevermind what tried to kill the hyena, you will end its life quick and easy. With your paw pushing on its throat, you feel the last heartbeat and then it's just silence.	+1 Carrion Eaters Point +1 Striped Hyena Skull -2 Karma
Drag Away!	You decide to drag the hyena into the bush - maybe it will survive. You notice a dead baby elephant and understand quickly why its mommy attacked the hyena.	+1 Carrion Eaters Point +1 Elephant Calf Carcass +2 Karma

Seeing so many White-Backed Vultures is always a scary sight. Are they here stalking you? To nibble on you when you lie down to rest?
Action	Result	Reward
Exterminate!	Initiates a fight with a White-Backed Vulture Pack.	+1 to 3 Leather Beetles and +6 Carrion Eaters Points if battle is won.

The corpse of a gerenuk antelope has been strung over the branches of an acacia tree. It seems to be the work of a leopard.
Action	Result	Reward
Investigate	You check out the corpse, but find that it's already mostly eaten and has dried out in the sun. It belongs to the worms now.	+1 Leather Beetle +1 Antelope Hoof

The first of many; a White-Headed Vulture is feeding greedily on a Bushbuck carcass.
Action	Result	Reward
Steal Food	You decide killing the vulture won't change a thing, the carcass is something way more important. You rush at the vulture, scaring it away and the meat is all yours!	+1 Carrion Eaters Point +1 Bushbuck Carcass +1 Karma
Kill!	Any dead vulture is progress towards less animals eating future carcasses. You rush at it, killing it swiftly with your mighty paw. Sounds evil, but hey, you only care about yourself.	+2 Carrion Eaters Points +1 Young Bushbuck Carcass -1 Karma

The smell of meat has led you to a rotting, bad looking carrion.
Action	Result	Reward
Scavenge!	You scrape what you can.	+1 Rib Bone +1 Small Meat Chunk

This lion's eyes are filled with hunger like no other. It reeks of lion meat and it looks at you like it's time for dinner! He looks absolutely vicious, his claws ready to rip into your flesh.
Action	Result	Reward
Run Away!	You decide fighting with a cannibalistic lion is not for you. Adrenaline pumps in your veins as you run away fast, only to find yourself ankles deep in a swamp. Welp!	+1 Leather Beetle
Kill!	Initiates a fight with a Cannibal Lion.	+1 Carrion Eaters Point, +1 Lion Skull, -2 Karma, and +1 Lion Meat if battle is won. The chance to receive this item is very low.

This lonely African Wild Dog is the last one from its pack to not starve to death yet.
Action	Result	Reward
End its Misery!	Initiates a fight with a Hungry AWD.	+1 to 3 Leather Beetles and +2 Carrion Eaters Points if battle is won.

This tree must have grown over an elephant skeleton and looks kind of scary but also incredibly awesome.
Action	Result	Reward
Scratch!	You sharpen your claws with a passion, disturbing some local insects. This might be your new favourite spot.	+1 Leather Beetle +10 Silver Beetles

This very hungry cheetah is too weak to even hunt anymore.
Action	Result	Reward
End its Misery!	Initiates a fight with a Starving Cheetah.	+1 to 3 Leather Beetles and +2 Carrion Eaters Points if battle is won.

This very hungry hyena is too weak to even hunt anymore.
Action	Result	Reward
End its Misery!	Initiates a fight with a Starving Brown Hyena.	+1 to 3 Leather Beetles and +2 Carrion Eaters Points if battle is won.

This very hungry hyena is too weak to even hunt anymore.
Action	Result	Reward
End its Misery!	Initiates a fight with a Starving Spotted Hyena.	+1 to 3 Leather Beetles and +2 Carrion Eaters Points if battle is won.

This very hungry jackal is too weak to even hunt anymore.
Action	Result	Reward
End its Misery!	Initiates a fight with a Starving Black-Backed Jackal.	+1 to 3 Leather Beetles and +2 Carrion Eaters Points if battle is won.

This very hungry leopard is too weak to even hunt anymore.
Action	Result	Reward
End its Misery!	Initiates a fight with a Starving Leopard.	+1 to 3 Leather Beetles and +2 Carrion Eaters Points if battle is won.

Two starving cubs lay mewling for mercy in your path, the stench of death thick on their fur. Their mother is nowhere to be seen.
Action	Result	Reward
Ignore the Cubs	You continue walking, hoping for the mother's quick return.	+1 Leather Beetle +1 Carrion Eaters Point
	You continue walking, hoping for the mother's quick return. It's only moments after that you hear a vulture swoop down and snatch a weightless cub from its sibling. It's too late to help now.	+1 Rüppell's Revenge The chance to receive this outcome is very low.
Protect	Their mother returns after several long hours, a piece of rotting zebra hide in her mouth. Perhaps the struggling family will survive.	+1 Leather Beetle +1 Carrion Eaters Point
	Their mother returns after several long hours, a piece of rotting zebra hide in her mouth. You offer to lighten her load and take one of the cubs as your own. With a sad and faraway gaze in her empty eyes, she nods.	+1 Starving Cub The chance to receive this outcome is very low.

You find a quite fresh zebra stashed for later by some animal.
Action	Result	Reward
Take!	N/A	+1 Zebra Carcass

You find a Warthog Den, hidden between dirt mounds! It's a rare find of food that does not migrate!
Action	Result	Reward
Dig!	You dig a bit, picking only males, and leaving females and babies alone. You'd rather see more food grow up later.	+3 Warthog Carcasses

You notice not so fresh Buffalo but you smell a herd in a close distance.
Action	Result	Reward
Scavenge!	You start to dig among the bones, but a snort startles you. You notice an agitated bull nearby and slowly back away, taking only a small pawful of bugs.	+2 Leather Beetles
Approach!	Slowly and close to the ground, you approach the carcass to grab something nice before you’re spotted.	+1 Leather Beetle +1 Large Meat Chunk

You run into a fallen tree, with a ransacked vulture nest. Probably a starving leopard stole all the eggs or chicks.
Action	Result	Reward
Sniff!	You sniff around, trying to see if there's anything left.	+1 Bird Eggs +1 Vulture Feather

You see a dying dog along your path, curled up and ready to succumb to death.
Action	Result	Reward
Kill the Dog	These human companions are a plague to the wildlife here. You kill the dog without pity.	+1 Leather Beetle +1 Carrion Eaters Point
		+1 Dead Ridgeback The chance to receive this outcome is very low.
Sniff Around	You search around, looking for food for the dog. Despite not having any luck, you're determined to help out any dog you see succumbing to the same fate.	+1 Leather Beetle +1 Carrion Eaters Point
	You search around and find its starving pup!	+1 Starving Puppy The chance to receive this outcome is very low.

You spot a leopard rotting on your path.
+1 Leather Beetle +1 Leopard Skull
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions, or press any buttons.

You stumble upon a small group of Hyena Cubs, playfully spending time while their parents are out scavenging.
Action	Result	Reward
Kill Every Little Cub!	Being a cruel lion you are, crushing the life out of every hyena cub is nothing new to you. You kill them swiftly, before they grow up and eat your food.	+4 Carrion Eaters Points -5 Karma
Give a Warning!	You walk silently over to them, like a cold shadow of fear giving them a chilly stare. You have never heard a yelp of fear that terrified as the cubs run in fear, away from this land. Hopefully, they won't find their pack back either.	+1 Carrion Eaters Point +1% Impression +5 Karma

Novel-Exclusive Encounters  

The following encounters are exclusive to January's storyline.

Chuckling hyenas are following you around!
Action	Result	Reward
Attack!	Initiates a fight with Chuckling Hyenas.	+10 Carrion Eaters Points if battle is won.
NOTE: This encounter appears in explore on and after January 5th.

It's Laharu! He's chilling with another striped hyena - maybe it's a buddy of his? They bro out together, bumping heads occasionally.
Action	Result	Reward
Roar	You let out a loud, deep roar, signifying a "hello". The unknown hyena puffs up, but Laharu seems excited to see you, indicated by him starting to yowl and chuckle. His buddy quickly gets the memo, cooling down and joining you in roars! It's a cacophony of bromelodies.	+2% Impression, +1 Karma
Ambush	You crouch down low to the ground and slowly creep closer, and closer, and closer… until you pounce on the very surprised and scared hyenas! They nibble at your legs furiously and whine loudly at your disregard for their weak, pitiful hearts.	2% Impression, -1 Karma
Headbutt	You run forward and join them, headbutting them both at once. Laharu chuckles and bites your ear, then asks if you have any spare food for his friend. The friend, shy at first, suggests that you three could go harass some spotted hyenas together. What a great idea! You spend some time together, all three of you amusing each other, until there were just too many spotted hyenas for it to still be fun.	1% Impression, +80 Experience, +1 Spotted Hyena Skull
NOTE: This encounter appears in explore on and after January 5th.

You find Laharu, and he's… hunting! Wow. It's surprising to see him moving his lazy ass for once. You've never seen a striped hyena hunt before, so you decide to watch curiously as he goes through his routine… which includes biting off a warthog's scrotum. Oh.
Action	Result	Reward
Yikes	You let out a small yelp and squirm a little as the big pig shrieks and tumbles around. Laharu enjoys his dessert first, then begins his feast. He waves over at you, indicating that he's willing to share his victory. A small portion. Actually, maybe just the snout. No, wait, maybe this leg. You know… the carcass is just soooo stringy, a lion wouldn't get that much out of it. Have this instead!	+2 Leather Beetles
NOTE: This encounter appears in explore on and after January 5th.

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You hear loud cracking noises off in the near distance. The sounds could be a near-perfect loop, if not for the occasional interjection of obnoxious belches. Curiosity piqued, you investigate, only to find Laharu gnawing on some animal bones. Is he really that hungry?
Action	Result	Reward
What are you doing?	Laharu lazily lifts his head up to look at you while still gnawing on the bones. Small streams of drool drip down from his mouth, mixing in with the dirt beneath him. "Eating, of course! Bones are great. So great! Still juicy! You know what? I can't eat the skull, so you can have it!" Oh boy, a skull coated in smelly hyena drool. Your favourite.	+2 Leather Beetles, +1 Cow Skull, +1 Karma
Give it to me!	You charge at Laharu, huffing and puffing that this is YOUR land - he can find some other place to beg for food! He whimpers softly, but chooses to walk away, not seeming too bothered. After all, he surely understands that when it comes to food, every decision is justified, and you can never be too cruel.	+1 Leather Beetle, +1 Carrion Eaters Point, +1 Sable Horns, -1% Hunger, -1 Karma
NOTE: This encounter appears in explore on and after January 5th.

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You spot two carnivores on the path ahead. You squint heavily, just barely able to make out their shapes in the darkness. It's Laharu, and he's traveling with a golden wolf! They're walking together, chattering about things you can't quite hear.
Action	Result	Reward
Follow	You decide to follow them, as you're curious about their alliance. The pair leads you to a nearby waterhole, where a big, mostly-eaten carcass is rotting away. You watch them devour what's left, then investigate it once you are alone.	+2 Leather Beetles, +4 Rib Bone
Join	You trot forward, choosing to forcefully inject yourself between them. After exchanging pleasantries, your group decides to raid a nearby carcass swarming with vultures. What a rush!	+2 Carrion Eaters Points, +2 Medium Meat Chunks, +1% Impression
NOTE: This is a night-only encounter. You will only come across it when it is night time on Lioden. This encounter appears in explore on and after January 5th.

A Large Hyena Clan is roaming here!
Action	Result	Reward
Attack!	Initiates a fight with a Large Hyena Clan.	+10 Carrion Eaters Points if battle is won.
NOTE: This encounter appears in explore on and after January 10th.

Click the image to go to the Storyline Information!

Welcome to the Food Pile.. This area is a special place where you may feed once a day per lion and lose hunger! The current hunger taken is X% per lion. This will increase if you unlock this area at the next level!

The Food Pit is opened with Carrion Points, which are gained from Explore Encounters.

First Tier fills 20% hunger
Second Tier fills 40% hunger
Third Tier fills 60% hunger

Donating carcasses is by use, so it will increase 1 point for each use the item has towards unlocking the area or the next goal. The item will disappear after it is deposited.

To donate food, go to your Hoard to select a carcass and there will be a button to donate as shown below.

"A big group counting over hundred of chimps is gathering all food possible to spread among starving animals. “The herds are migrating, the times are harsh. You’re the best carnivore in Africa, by donating to our cause, we’ll give you something in return!”

This shop is opened by earning Carrion Eater Points.
Everything in this shop costs Silver Beetles

Tier One

Tier Two

Tier Three

Tier Four

Barren and dark with dried bones scattered around, the Boneyard gives you a chill as you step onto the dead earth. You spot a male lion digging around in a corner, surrounded by bones. Another male arrives behind you, carrying a skull in his enormous teeth. You've come to see what this new place has to offer.. perhaps you'll find something worth your time here.

Once you dig or donate and items are shown to you for purchase, they will be available until you dig or donate again to change them.

The Boneyard has 3 tiers. These are unlocked by unlocking both the Carrion Shop Bar and the Food Pit Bar to the next tier. Tier 1 of both the Carrion Shop and the Food Pit will open tier 1 of The Boneyard, and so on. The only difference is more items will be added to the rotation each tier. Some items will appear from the start and are not dependent on tiers, while others only show up when that certain tier is unlocked!

Tier Zero
The following items are always available and are not dependent upon a tier opening.

Digging or Donating Skulls in the Boneyard will reveal a random selection of three of the following items.

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Tier One

Digging or Donating Skulls in the Boneyard will reveal a random selection of three of the following items.

Tier One Items Exclusive to Digging

These items will only appear if you dig in the Boneyard.

Tier One Items Exclusive to Donating Skulls

These items will only appear if you donate skulls to the Boneyard.

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Tier Two

Digging or Donating Skulls in the Boneyard will reveal a random selection of three of the following items.

Tier Two Items Exclusive to Digging

These items will only appear if you dig in the Boneyard.

Tier Two Items Exclusive to Donating Skulls

These items will only appear if you donate skulls to the Boneyard.

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Tier Three

Digging or Donating Skulls in the Boneyard will reveal a random selection of three of the following items.

Tier Three Items Exclusive to Digging

These items will only appear if you dig in the Boneyard.

Tier Three Items Exclusive to Donating Skulls

These items will only appear if you donate skulls to the Boneyard.

Bases  

Hyena Base
Base Genetics: Golden Dark Countershaded Special
Applied with The Hyena (base).
The Hyena is a reward for completing January's storyline.

Markings  

Carrion Shop  

These can be applied with the applicators sold in the Carrion Shop.

Applicator: Feline 7 White

Feline 7 White

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Applicator: Hyena Unders

Cream Hyena Unders Fiery Hyena Unders Saffron Hyena Unders White Hyena Unders

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Applicator: Lilac Lace

Lilac Lace

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Applicator: Mottled Fissures

Cream Mottled Fissures Doubloon Mottled Fissures Fiery Mottled Fissures White Mottled Fissures

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Applicator: Onyx Lace

Onyx Lace

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Applicator: Onyx Vitiligo

Onyx Vitiligo

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Applicator: Red Inverted Zebra

Red Inverted Zebra

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Applicator: White Panther

White Panther

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Storyline Rewards  

These can be applied with the applicators awarded from completing the storyline.

Applicator: Hyena Blots Heavy

Hyena Blots Heavy Cream Hyena Blots Heavy Dark Brown Hyena Blots Heavy Ebony Hyena Blots Heavy Ginger Hyena Blots Heavy Noctis Hyena Blots Heavy Onyx Hyena Blots Heavy White

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Applicator: Hyena Blots Scarce

Hyena Blots Scarce Cream Hyena Blots Scarce Dark Brown Hyena Blots Scarce Ebony Hyena Blots Scarce Ginger Hyena Blots Scarce Noctis Hyena Blots Scarce Onyx Hyena Blots Scarce White

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Applicator: Hyena Spots Heavy

Hyena Spots Heavy Cream Hyena Spots Heavy Dark Brown Hyena Spots Heavy Ebony Hyena Spots Heavy Ginger Hyena Spots Heavy Noctis Hyena Spots Heavy Onyx Hyena Spots Heavy White

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Applicator: Hyena Spots Scarce

Hyena Spots Scarce Cream Hyena Spots Scarce Dark Brown Hyena Spots Scarce Ebony Hyena Spots Scarce Ginger Hyena Spots Scarce Noctis Hyena Spots Scarce Onyx Hyena Spots Scarce White

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Applicator: Hyena Stripes Heavy

Hyena Stripes Heavy Black Hyena Stripes Heavy Brown Hyena Stripes Heavy Cream Hyena Stripes Heavy Dark Brown Hyena Stripes Heavy Noctis Hyena Stripes Heavy Onyx Hyena Stripes Heavy White

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Applicator: Hyena Stripes Scarce

Hyena Stripes Scarce Black Hyena Stripes Scarce Brown Hyena Stripes Scarce Cream Hyena Stripes Scarce Dark Brown Hyena Stripes Scarce Noctis Hyena Stripes Scarce Onyx Hyena Stripes Scarce White