The Pottimouth
The Pottimouth was a small, scruffy parrot-like creature that lived in port and harbour towns across the world up until the late 1800s. Unfortunately for the Pottimouth, it was an excellent mimic and, being exposed constantly to sailors and dockworkers, it picked up all the worst of language. Soon the Pottimouth became a bye-word for bad language and during the prudish Victorian era, to save ladies’ blushes, the poor creature was hunted to extinction.
Story Role
The Pottimouth brings chaos and humour to Infinity. It also reflects how parrots and other birds can mimic sounds without fully understanding them. On Infinity, however, the Pottimouth has found its true calling, encouraging The Giant Sloth as it makes its long journey up the beach to the entrance arches. Only a creature with such flowery language can keep him moving.
Cause of Extinction
Did You Know?
Parrots are intelligent mimics. Many parrots can copy human words and sounds.
Some birds solve puzzles. Crows and parrots are among the smartest birds on Earth.
Feathers require constant care. Birds spend large amounts of time cleaning and arranging feathers.