Griffins (my understanding about them anyway)

Griffins have to be my second favourite mythical creatures after dragons. Typically, they are lion-birds basically, with the back legs and body of a lion but and eagle head, eagle wings, and eagle front legs. But they are sometimes part tiger instead of lion or snowy owl instead of eagle, or something else. They are normally big and they can be any different colour even black or white. Normally, they eat meat but can eat fruits depending on what habitat they live in.

Griffins, like most creatures, adapt to their environment. Below are a few examples of adaptations.

Grassland griffins have stronger legs and can run long distances. They are able to go a long time without water or food.

Desert griffins are part cheetah instead of lion and have a small pouch of fur under their necks that they can keep infinite amounts of water in.

Tundra griffins have thick fur and black backs in order to absorb heat for the long winter months they are able to store heat over a long period of time and they have webbed paws that let them swim faster. their talons are sharper so they can grip the ice.

Forest griffins have strong beaks to find and crack open fruits and small wings so they are faster in the cramped areas between trees. they have mossy fur to bend in with their environment and can live in any type of forest, even rainforests.

Mountain griffins have bigger lungs to deal with the lack of oxygen, and bigger wings and stronger talons to deal with the rugged terrain.

(looking for some art for these I need help)