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Some animals are seen around fairly often -- or at least some other creature much like them is spotted now and then.  Others are rumoured to have been [[Former Animals of Albuquerque|seen in the past]], although the trustworthiness of those stories varies...
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{{pad|3em}}''The ''Boots is roughly half the size of a normal house cat. His long slim body is golden fured and covered with black strips and rosets. His tail is fluffy and round like a bristle brush made of silk[;] long and thick. His legs are incredably long with big paws that this kit hasnt quite grown into. His face is painted with a mask ready for mischeif, trangle shaped with huge slanted eyes of gold and orange. His ears are canted forward for play and like giant trangular dishes are biger then his head as if like his paws he hasnt quite grown into his ears either. His face shows dispite his size that he is still very young for it is a kittens face all adorable and trouble at once.''<br />
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{{pad|3em}}'' Leptailurus serval, is a medium-sized African wild cat. Modern molecular DNA analysis indicates that servals maintain their own unique lineage descending from the same Felid ancestor as the lion, and though the serval shares common traits with the cheetah, it is the cheetah which is thought to have descended from ancient servals. Similar DNA studies have shown the African golden cat and the caracal are closely related to the serval.''
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{{pad|3em}}''The Common Raven (Corvus corax), also known as the Northern Raven, is a large, all-black passerine bird in the crow family. Found across the northern hemisphere, it is the most widely distributed of all corvids. There are eight known subspecies with little variation in appearance although recent research has demonstrated significant genetic differences among populations from various regions. It is one of the two largest corvids, alongside the Thick-billed Raven, and is possibly the heaviest passerine bird; at maturity, the Common Raven is between 56 and 69 cm (22 to 27 inches) in length, with recorded weights ranging from 0.69 to 1.63 kg (1.5 to 3.6 pounds). Common Ravens typically live about 10 to 15 years in the wild, although lifespans of up to 40 years have been recorded.''<br />
 
{{pad|3em}}''The Common Raven (Corvus corax), also known as the Northern Raven, is a large, all-black passerine bird in the crow family. Found across the northern hemisphere, it is the most widely distributed of all corvids. There are eight known subspecies with little variation in appearance although recent research has demonstrated significant genetic differences among populations from various regions. It is one of the two largest corvids, alongside the Thick-billed Raven, and is possibly the heaviest passerine bird; at maturity, the Common Raven is between 56 and 69 cm (22 to 27 inches) in length, with recorded weights ranging from 0.69 to 1.63 kg (1.5 to 3.6 pounds). Common Ravens typically live about 10 to 15 years in the wild, although lifespans of up to 40 years have been recorded.''<br />
 
{{pad|3em}}''In other words, it's another damn bird.''
 
{{pad|3em}}''In other words, it's another damn bird.''
 
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{{pad|3em}}''This wolf is large for its size, but not too large, with a dark brown coat that goes almost black in places. The yellowish eyes have a hint of green or blue or brown in them, its snout is long and thin, a bit fluffy around the shoulders. It often shows its large fangs without thinking much of the consequences, the rest of it is slung low, an animal used to creeping about, head low.''
 
{{pad|3em}}''This wolf is large for its size, but not too large, with a dark brown coat that goes almost black in places. The yellowish eyes have a hint of green or blue or brown in them, its snout is long and thin, a bit fluffy around the shoulders. It often shows its large fangs without thinking much of the consequences, the rest of it is slung low, an animal used to creeping about, head low.''
 
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{{pad|3em}}''A small wolf around the size of a german shepherd, this beast is a typical example of Canis Lupus Baileyi, or the Mexican Wolf. Thick fur runs in striations of dark brown along the back, beige along the sides and face, and off-white along the chin and belly, while her tail is long and proudly plumed, tipped in black. She looks to be in good health, eyes bright and intelligent, nose wet and ears perked.''
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{{pad|3em}}''This large male cheetah stands a little over three feet tall at the shoulder and weighs just shy of 150 pounds. It's much lighter colored than the typical cheetah, with short and coarse, cream colored fur that's tan spotted, and a white belly. Its chest is deep, for an oversized heart muscle and lungs made for gulping air, its waist narrow to aid in folding its body while running at incredible speeds. The cat's muzzle is very short but filled with sharp teeth meant to tear meat. White claws are only semi retractable, remaining visible at all times and providing superior grip while running, and its long, thick, spotted tail is tipped with tan rings. A long haired, cream colored and tan spotted crest runs between its shoulders, tapering to an end at its mid-back, protective as well as able to display levels of aggression.''<br />
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{{pad|3em}}''Spiders. They're everywhere - there are some forty thousand species of spiders on the planet, inhabiting every continent save Antarctica; they've established themselves in deserts, forests, swamps, grasslands, and absolutely everwhere else save possibly underwater. Any given acre of land is virtually guaranteed to have thousands if not hundreds of thousands of spiders. You might only see one or two, or even none at all, but rest assured: the one constant in life is that you are surrounded by spiders. ''<br />
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{{pad|3em}}''This cheetah is lean and leggy. She is a light smokey grey with a liberal speckling of small dark charcoal spots covering her body. Hear ears perch on each side of her broad head and dark charcoal tearstains trail down the sides of her muzzle from the inside corners of her eyes. Her whiskers are thick, a lovely shade of charcoal grey as well. Her body is slender, long and lanky, built for running. She has a long, thick tail that is also heavily speckled with spots down three-quarters of its length. The last quarter is thickly banded with charcoal grey bands of color.''<br />
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{{pad|3em}}''This large male cheetah stands a little over three feet tall at the shoulder and weighs just shy of 150 pounds. It's much lighter colored than the typical cheetah, with short and coarse, cream colored fur that's tan spotted, and a white belly. Its chest is deep, for an oversized heart muscle and lungs made for gulping air, its waist narrow to aid in folding its body while running at incredible speeds. The cat's muzzle is very short but filled with sharp teeth meant to tear meat. White claws are only semi retractable, remaining visible at all times and providing superior grip while running, and its long, thick, spotted tail is tipped with tan rings. A long haired, cream colored and tan spotted crest runs between its shoulders, tapering to an end at its mid-back, protective as well as able to display levels of aggression.''<br />
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[[Category: Miscellaneous]]

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Some animals are seen around fairly often -- or at least some other creature much like them is spotted now and then. Others are rumoured to have been seen in the past, although the trustworthiness of those stories varies...

A Common Raven
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Sex: Female

Age: Adult

Breed: Corvus corax

 The Common Raven (Corvus corax), also known as the Northern Raven, is a large, all-black passerine bird in the crow family. Found across the northern hemisphere, it is the most widely distributed of all corvids. There are eight known subspecies with little variation in appearance although recent research has demonstrated significant genetic differences among populations from various regions. It is one of the two largest corvids, alongside the Thick-billed Raven, and is possibly the heaviest passerine bird; at maturity, the Common Raven is between 56 and 69 cm (22 to 27 inches) in length, with recorded weights ranging from 0.69 to 1.63 kg (1.5 to 3.6 pounds). Common Ravens typically live about 10 to 15 years in the wild, although lifespans of up to 40 years have been recorded.
 In other words, it's another damn bird.

A Large Raven
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Sex: Male

Age: Who can tell?

Breed: Corvus corax

 A rather large black raven, with glossy feathers and a bright, intelligent glint in its eyes.

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Black Wolf
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Sex: Male

Age: Adolescent

Breed: Unknown

 This wolf is large for its size, but not too large, with a dark brown coat that goes almost black in places. The yellowish eyes have a hint of green or blue or brown in them, its snout is long and thin, a bit fluffy around the shoulders. It often shows its large fangs without thinking much of the consequences, the rest of it is slung low, an animal used to creeping about, head low.

Pale Cheetah
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Sex: Male

Age: Adult

Breed: Isabelline Cheetah

 This large male cheetah stands a little over three feet tall at the shoulder and weighs just shy of 150 pounds. It's much lighter colored than the typical cheetah, with short and coarse, cream colored fur that's tan spotted, and a white belly. Its chest is deep, for an oversized heart muscle and lungs made for gulping air, its waist narrow to aid in folding its body while running at incredible speeds. The cat's muzzle is very short but filled with sharp teeth meant to tear meat. White claws are only semi retractable, remaining visible at all times and providing superior grip while running, and its long, thick, spotted tail is tipped with tan rings. A long haired, cream colored and tan spotted crest runs between its shoulders, tapering to an end at its mid-back, protective as well as able to display levels of aggression.

 The cat's most distinctive feature is the tear-like tan streaks running from the inside corners of its golden eyes and down its nose to frame its white whiskered mouth. Tan spots run down its cheeks from the outside corners of its eyes, helping to give the cat the appearance of crying muddy tears. Its nostrils are wide for increased oxygen intake, and its pointed ears swivel to catch sounds. Thin bodied and quite slim, while it is well muscled as an active animal, its legs appear very thin and even somewhat delicate.

  • DUR HUR!

  • Being stupidly cute.

  • Pouncing prey!

  • I can has kiss?

  • Cheetah are notorious car thieves.

Smokey Cheetah
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Sex: Female

Age: Young Adult

Breed: Maltese Cheetah

 This cheetah is lean and leggy. She is a light smokey grey with a liberal speckling of small dark charcoal spots covering her body. Hear ears perch on each side of her broad head and dark charcoal tearstains trail down the sides of her muzzle from the inside corners of her eyes. Her whiskers are thick, a lovely shade of charcoal grey as well. Her body is slender, long and lanky, built for running. She has a long, thick tail that is also heavily speckled with spots down three-quarters of its length. The last quarter is thickly banded with charcoal grey bands of color.

Timber Wolf
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Sex: Male

Age: Adult

Breed: Canis lupus occidentalis

 This appears to be a very healthy adult male timber wolf. The creature could be found on the cover of National Geographic, he's such a fine example of the species. His coat is a thick grey and white with black highlights (lowlights?) about his face and back. The animal has piercing grey eyes that have the spark of alertness and intelligence. The animal is long and lean, though seems very healthy and rippling with muscle under the thick coat. The long legs give him a loping gait when on the move. What, exactly, a timber wolf is doing in this part of the world is anyone's guess, but there it is.

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