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The zulanir is a flightless bird, found on {{WorldS|Granporr|Massilia|3035}}, that is much prized for the oil that can be processed from its flesh. Researchers have recently found that zulanir oil also contains certain enzymes and hormones critical to the manufacture of [[Anagathics|anagathic]] medications. Fortunately, the hunting of these birds has not yet seriously depleted their numbers, as they are extremely prolific. However, efforts are being made to settle the birds on other planets in locations similar to their natural habitat on Granporr.
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The zulanir is a large, flightless bird, found on {{WorldS|Granporr|Massilia|3035}}, that is much prized for the oil that can be processed from its flesh.  
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Researchers have recently found that zulanir oil also contains certain enzymes and hormones critical to the manufacture of [[Anagathics|anagathic]] medications.  
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Fortunately, the hunting of these birds has not yet seriously depleted their numbers, as they are extremely prolific. However, efforts are being made to settle the birds on other planets in locations similar to their natural habitat on Granporr.
  
 
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Revision as of 14:16, 31 December 2014

Zulanir

Status Animal
Classification Herbivore
Size 2.5 m
Weight 50kg-75kg
Homeworld Granporr
Multi-world No
Canon Yes
Extinct {{{extinct}}}
Reference Travellers' Digest No. 11

The zulanir is a large, flightless bird, found on Granporr (Massilia 3035), that is much prized for the oil that can be processed from its flesh.

Researchers have recently found that zulanir oil also contains certain enzymes and hormones critical to the manufacture of anagathic medications.

Fortunately, the hunting of these birds has not yet seriously depleted their numbers, as they are extremely prolific. However, efforts are being made to settle the birds on other planets in locations similar to their natural habitat on Granporr.

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