Metkayina animals

Toruk, the Na’vi name for this creature, translates as “last shadow,” reflecting the belief that if this magnificent flying carnivore casts its shadow over you, that shadow will be the last you ever see. The Na’vi regard the toruk as one of Eywa’s greatest creations. The animal is honored in the Hometree of the Omatikaya clan by a totem built around a toruk skull. Ceremonial dances and songs endow the toruk with mythic power and significance and reflect the Na’vi’s fear and respect for the…

Tulkun are a large marine whale-like species native to the oceans of Pandora. These sea animals are highly intelligent and bond with the Metkayina clan. Tulkun are highly intelligent creatures with their own unique philosophy. Ian Garvin mentions they are likely smarter than humans, as well as being more "spiritual" and "emotional". However, this intelligence can only be expressed in its own unique way, similar to whales.[2] This intelligence has allowed the tulkun to form a culture among…