Almicia Fauna: Grinner

Grinners are mammal-like reptiles that live in forested areas (primarily deciduous though some have been seen in sub-tropical rainforests).
Exclusively carnivorous, their mouths contain two sets of teeth. The first set is what is normally seen that gives them a ‘grinning’ appearance and is used help hold onto prey partially (two longer canines in this set) and rip flesh. The second set is an inner row of sharp teeth used exclusively to hold onto prey.
The horns are also considered teeth as they originate from within the jaw, behind the primary and secondary teeth. They serve to also keep prey in place as they did into the flesh and keep it there while the beast begins tearing away. They are also a defensive weapon against foes.
Though they live in forests they are not arboreal and cannot climb trees without much difficulty due to their short claws. They are also not very good runners and rely solely on ambush tactics to take down prey.
Grinners grow to be approx. 8 feet in length and 2 - 3 feet tall at the shoulder.
Coloration on males is generally duller browns and reds while females are adorned with brighter hues and striking patterns (depicted above). The spines vary from individual to individual and are thought to be indicative of age (shorter spines on younger Grinners, longer spines on older).