Fallout: A Deep Dive Into Deathclaws' Lore

"Deathclaws are known as one of the most terrifying enemies in the universe of Fallout. Developed by the military, these creatures were meant to replace soldiers in missions that required close combat and complete destruction. They were created based on Jackson's chameleons, which are native to East Africa, but after the Great War happened these aggressive creatures escaped their military confines and live as apex predators in the United States." - click image for article