x 
Ammits and Kordaetis Elephants are familiar with each other in the way of predators and prey, so a hybrid of them both requires paitence, magic, and seperation at the earliest opportunity. The Gajasimha is an awkward-looking creature, with the sleek feline body of the ammit but the head and long trunk of the elephant. It tends to carry its trunk by holding it aloft, lest it trip over itself, making it look like its in a state of constant terror.
It varies in appearance, from a plain tan coat to a spotted one, depending on the ammit parentage, with exotic plumage adorning its ears, legs and tail. Even more bird-like then the kordaetis, Gajasimha carry behind them a peacock-like tail, which can look dazzling in the right light, but also adds another thing for the poor beast to trip over. Males carry a mane like the ammit, but made of the same exotic bird feathers instead of fur.
Gajasimha are intelligent, but shy. They tend to be shunned by ammit or hunted by them, so the hybrids tend to be more comfortable alone or among the elephants instead.
Egg: The shells are pale tan and adorned by feathers.
Hatchlings: The legs of the Gajasimha seem to be the last thing to grow, as a result, they are even more clumsy then as adults. They tend to keep to one spot, or carefully moving one step at a time. They are vain, preening themselves often, and a strong desire to see their own reflection often results in a careful little hatchling navigating their stubby legs carefully to the nearest pond, which will inevitably result in them tripping over their tail and falling into it, and thus another few hours of re-preening.
Adult: Although they retain a similar size of an ammit, Gajasimha nevertheless grow much faster, and are
voracious eaters of pretty much anything. They tend to browse on fruit, as they lack any fangs, but will quite happily eat meat if one takes the time to cut it up for them. They are quiet, careful, and steadfast companions, if a magi can deal with the over-the-top vanity, or the subsequent mood swings when a Gajasimha becomes unhappy with a particular tail feather.
Place a mirror close to where they sit, lest your workshop fall to pieces when the Gajasimha desires to look upon its reflection in your telescope, on the other side of the room. Unlike the elephants, the Gajasimha will happily part with its gorgeous feathers, but only if it can choose which ones.
Do ask your creature early in the morning, for it will take all day for the hybrid to decide which
feather looks the most displeasing on its tail.