Trade Animals and work Animals:PACHUAFamily: Reptilian/Amphibian
Ecological Niche: Small Shy Omnivore
Height: Body is low-slung; highest point on the shoulder is typically 1-2 inches
Length: 1ft
Weight: 1-2lbs domestic 3-4lbs
Lifespan: 20-30 years
Reproduction: Live litters of 1-2young in spring, cared for by the mother
Social Habits: Solitary animals usually only living in groups of 4 being the max.
Diet: Omnivorous; nuts, fruits, bugs, grubs, roots, leaves, fungi, small animals
Domestic Uses: Like what we would think of as a small house cat. They are pets and companion animals. Intelligent they can be taught simple tricks and the heat that their bodies give off make them excellent for heat therapy for those with stiff joints and limbs.
Description: Slender in a molted pattern skin, they look like tiny dragons without wings. They come in a multitude of pale and pastel colors usually greens, whites and blues; with a strip of fur running from the top of its head down to the tip of its tail where it ends in a tuff of fur.
Picture: http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/ ... dragon.jpgXIUHCOATL (or Xiu for short) Family: Reptilian
Ecological Niche: Medium to Large Enthusiastic Omnivores
Height: Stands (32"-34" in) in shoulder height.
Length: (41"-63" in) in length, the length of the head and body, measuring 29-50 cm (11-20 in) in length
Weight: 79lbs wild domestic 120lbs
Lifespan:7-10 years
Reproduction: Live litters of 4-7 young in spring, cared for by the mother and the rest of the pack.
Social Habits: Highly social animals traveling and patrolling their territory in pack of 10 to 15.
Diet: Omnivorous/Carnivore though; nuts, fruits, bugs, grubs, roots, leaves, fungi, animals, though they can eat just about anything their main source of food is Meat.
Domestic Uses: Guardians, protectors and companions. These are extremely loyal beasts that will do whatever it takes to protect those in their pack, regardless of the danger. They make excellent hunting companions as well; with their keen senses they can find and flush out just about any prey.
Description: Lean with tall strong legs giving the ability to travel great distances quickly. They are scaly though surprisingly soft to the touch, still fairly durable. They come in browns, blacks, creams, reds and blonds, with a strip of fur from the top of their head to the tip of their tails which ends in a tuff. They have sharp claws and teeth making them excellent hunters and protectors when the **** hits the fan.
Picture: http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/ ... anther.jpgRoc:
Family: Birds
Ecological Niche: Large Solitary Omnivore
Height: 6 feet at the shoulder
Length: 12 feet from beak to tail
Wingspan: 18 feet (the Roc is flightless, but it can glide short distances if it has a running start)
Weight: 800-1000 lbs.
Lifespan: 20 - 30 years
Reproduction: 1-3 large eggs laid every spring. Mating pairs stay together until the chicks hatch.
Social Habits: Females form small flocks which forage together and raise young; males are solitary except around breeding season when they temporarily join flocks, and then leave after the chicks hatch.
Diet: Omnivorous; nuts, seeds, fruit, roots, leaves, bark, bugs, small animals, carrion, occasionally large animals.
Domestic Uses: Single-person mounts for travel, combat, and hunting. Very limited use as a pack-animal. May be used after death to boil for glue, use beak and bones for weapon and arrow crafting, feathers for decoration, rarely eaten. Never raised for slaughter.
Description: Rocs are the equivalent of the horse. Rocs are prized for their intelligence, swiftness, loyalty, and personality, which makes them excellent mounts and traveling companions. There are many different breeds, each suited to a different region, occupation, or social class. They are bred and sold everywhere, and among the upper classes they are commonly given as gifts or used in trade and diplomacy. Their appearance is very impressive; they stand roughly six feet tall at the shoulder and weigh nearly half a ton. They stand on two sturdy, scaly legs that each end in a four-toed foot with sharp, straight claws (the fourth toe faces backwards, for stability). Their wingspan is roughly eighteen feet, and though they cannot fly, they are able sometimes to glide short distances over chasms and the like, if they jump after a running start. They have short, fan-like tails. Their heads are the most eagle-like part of their body, with fierce-looking forward-facing eyes that come in a number of colors, and a fan-like crest on the head. Their beak is large, sharp, and yellow, with only a very slight curve. Their feathers are small and downy, not designed for flight (except on the wings, tail, and crest), and cover their body like a coat of glossy fur that comes in almost any color (except yellow!) Their odd shape and bipedal design make them ill-suited as pack animals, which is why caravans are typically made up of creatures that are better-suited to pulling carts.
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