![]() ![]() Unlike most Pandoran creatures they aren't hexapodal, and are hence assumed to have lost one of the rear limb pairs. Banshees are bluish-green, long-necked creatures with membranous wings and a pair of hindlimbs that also sport flaring membranes (there are two kinds of banshee, but we only really get to know Mountain banshee in the movie). Without doubt, the coolest creatures in the movie are the flying beasts: the dragonesque Banshee and the awesome, gigantic Great leonopteryx. Turn back now if you haven't seen the movie. Would be interested in your take on them too! Without further ado, here are my assorted musings on Pandora's creatures. In part, I'd say that this was a success: a lot of people (even many not that interested in the natural world) have been very much taken in by the movie's xenobiology - if only this inspired them to become interested in, and passionate about, the biology and ecology of the real world. A lot of thought and time obviously went into the design of Pandora's ecosystem and creatures. But I'm not here to talk about storylines and plot devices. I mostly liked it, though did think it was a bit clichéd and predictable. I've been reading up on the movie for months and was really looking forward to seeing it. ![]()
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