I too would like to know, do the pets drop at the end of the expedition? Or is it looted off a body? If you receive a pet from an Island Expedition win OR loss, it will come at the very end. It will be deposited directly into your bags, and it should also appear on your "Victory!" (or loss) window....

I too would like to know, do the pets drop at the end of the expedition? Or is it looted off a body?

I was in the same boat, after coming back to the game after a hiatus, and the Terrokar's abilities now being changed. I tried every recommended pairing and had no luck. I finally had success today using the Fen Crab (P/P)(Rip,Shell Shield,Blood in the Water) and the Emperor Crab (P/P) (Snap,Healing ...