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Jiralhanae are known to descend into a highly aggressive berserk-like rage when all their pack mates have been killed. Their incredible physical strength coupled with a dogged self determination to kill their target makes a berserk Jiralhanae a force to be reckoned with, being powerful enough to even kill a [[Mgalekgolo]].<ref name="gravemind">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> Before Jiralhanae reach full maturity, they naturally release pheromones. Other Jiralhanae can smell these pheromones and tell how others are feeling by the scent. When they do reach maturity, they learn to control the releases of their pheromones and most likely stop them all together.<ref name="ch203">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 203''</ref>
Jiralhanae are known to descend into a highly aggressive berserk-like rage when all their pack mates have been killed. Their incredible physical strength coupled with a dogged self determination to kill their target makes a berserk Jiralhanae a force to be reckoned with, being powerful enough to even kill a [[Mgalekgolo]].<ref name="gravemind">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> Before Jiralhanae reach full maturity, they naturally release pheromones. Other Jiralhanae can smell these pheromones and tell how others are feeling by the scent. When they do reach maturity, they learn to control the releases of their pheromones and most likely stop them all together.<ref name="ch203">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 203''</ref>
Jiralhanae are known to interpret any kind of eye contact as a direct challenge. They have been known to brutally beat to death humans that have boldly dared to stare at them. <ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', ''page 59''</ref>


The [[blood]] of a Jiralhanae is typically a dark purple color, however some exhibit a thick, purplish-red blood.<ref name="H2"/><ref name="H3"/> Jiralhanae resemble a cross between an ape and a rhinoceros, being taller and more muscular than [[humans]] and even [[Sangheili]]. Their heavy muscles gives them at least enough strength to be able to snap a human Marine's neck in one punch.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Sierra 117]]''</ref>
The [[blood]] of a Jiralhanae is typically a dark purple color, however some exhibit a thick, purplish-red blood.<ref name="H2"/><ref name="H3"/> Jiralhanae resemble a cross between an ape and a rhinoceros, being taller and more muscular than [[humans]] and even [[Sangheili]]. Their heavy muscles gives them at least enough strength to be able to snap a human Marine's neck in one punch.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Sierra 117]]''</ref>