Noctilucent Unicorn

Trivia

Rather withdrawn as a species and rarely seen or reported.

Voluntarily luminescent. Light may be used in dim surroundings for mobility or defensive purposes.

Diet is primarily based in vegetation, although insect species may be consumed on occasion. This can include flies and other pest species, which may serve varied ecological basis.

The frontal horn is not typically utilised in conflict or in spearing threats or prey. It primarily appears to be a means of navigation and otherwise to attract insects.

Attracting insects has evident multiple purposes.

Insects that feed off of larger organisms may be drawn to the unicorn, the individual in turn dispatching an irritant.

Aside from insects serving as an occasional source of nutrients, related organisms can attract birds and cause pollination of plant species.

Larger swarms may also be a deterrent to some predators, if not aiding in escape due to focus on a predator.

Stomps or scrapes at the ground when agitated, evidently to deter threats.

Departure is frequent by most individuals if becoming startled, disturbed, or neared too closely.

Individuals appear to use the tail for communication and as an emotional indicator, often flicking it when angry or nervous.

Conflict between individuals is rare but occurs during certain seasonal time frames, evidently to compete over territory or other factors.

Rarely hostile, conflict typically only occurring when cornered.

The hooves and teeth are primarily used in conflict. Threats are pierced and may have bones broken by hooves.