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The Ohio Grassman is a categorization of skunk ape; there are two distinct species in the state, one smaller and friendlier.
Ohio Grassman
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Ohio Grassman
Names: the Ohio Skunk Ape, Kenmore Grassman
Habitat: grasslands, highly vegetated woodlands with sparse tree growth
Size: 5 to 6 feet tall, rarely up to 7 feet tall; walks hunched
Diet: omnivorous; leafy greens, fruits, nuts/seeds, flowers, grasses, bark, insects, frogs, lizards, fish, and other wild game
Reproduction: anisogamous species; performs courtship ritual
Society: 1 - 4 members
Grassmen are not as combative as other species of Skunk Ape and can develop simple, stone tools. Their favorite treat may be the dandelion root (which is a plant introduced to the area by early pioneers); they have been observed soaking the plant in water overnight (or over the course of a day), drinking and eating afterward. Unlike bigfeet, Grassmen have only three members on each hand and foot.
Grassmen belong to a category of large primates known as "Skunk Apes" (similar to bigfeet). Two distinct species can be found in the state of Ohio: one nocturnal and aggressive, the other smaller and diurnal. As their name suggests, Grassmen can be found foraging in wild fields or…