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Talk:Kirru

2005-11-18T17:04:27Z

131.220.8.9: The Kirru Pouch

Is the kirru pouch eqiupped with mammary glands to feed the young kirru inside it? Or is this just a pocket to carry it (and other things) around? And if the first case, do both genders provide milk? --[[User:131.220.8.9|131.220.8.9]] 17:04, 18 Nov 2005 (UTC)

Clothing

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:'''''Note:''' This article is about [[zoomorphic]] and [[anthropomorphic]] [[character]]s, not [[furry fan]]s themselves.''

The question when, how much and which type of '''clothing''' a [[furry]] character will wear is treated in a variety of different ways by artists and authors. Some consider fur to be a fully sufficient substitute for clothing, except in extreme circumstances that require protective wear. On the other end of the spectrum, furries may wear everything that a [[human]] would wear, sometimes as a way to integrate better into a human-dominated society. Very common are reduced styles of clothing that still indicate the status of the wearer, but leave out items that would be impractical for furries.

Some furry societies accept public nudity, some regard it as a sign of poverty or a "feral" lifestyle, and in some it may be as much of a taboo as it is in most human societies.

When designing clothing for a furry, one will have to take into account that it will be comfortable to wear on fur, so it should not be too tight. As the body is already protected by a layer of fur, the amount of clothing required for warmth is not as much as it would be for a human.

The most notable difference in most species is certainly the [[tail]], and furry artists have found several ways to design [[Wikipedia:trousers|trousers]] suitable for tails, be it a simple hole, an additional tailsleeve or even a lowered waistband. [[Digitigrade]] legs pose another problem to the design of trousers. The legs will have to be rather wide so that they are not in the way, or at least have a considerably different shape to follow the shape of the legs. For these reasons, trousers are sometimes given up completely in favour of [[Wikipedia:Kilt|kilts]] or similar items.

As [[paw]]s and [[hoof|hooves]] come in a variety of shapes, most furries do without footwear or only wear [[shoe|shoes]] in extreme temperatures or hostile environments. While shoes similar to those of humans can be worn on [[plantigrade]] footpaws, it becomes more difficult for digitigrade paws or even hooves, though a few artists have designed shoes for those as well. But it's most common to leave the paws/hooves bare, just as the head and the tail. [[Equine]] furries sometimes wear horseshoes.

Flying species, such as [[bat]]s or [[avian]]s, have to take into account that the clothing does not inhibit the natural movement and function of the wings and that it doesn't create too much drag. Leather is often considered suitable for this, particularly with bats.

Those with horns or antlers, such as [[deer]], [[moose]] or [[goat]], cannot wear T-shirts or similar garments that need to be pulled over the head.

[[Wikipedia:Hat|Hats]] and [[Wikipedia:Helmet|helmets]] must be designed so that the [[ears]] are not restricted (but protected, if required). Horns and antlers pose additional problems here too.

Personal [[Wikipedia:Armour|armour]] has to be of a special design as well, for example helmets protecting ears and [[muzzle|snout]], and a protection for the tail. As such items would be expensive and restricting, furries may choose not to wear full armour, and participate in combat utilizing their inherited traits.

==See also==

* [[Furgonomics]]
* [[Free paws]]
* [[Shoe|Shoes]]

[[Category:Culture]]

Shoe

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'''Shoes''' are items of [[clothing]] to cover and protect the soles (and often more) of the feet (or [[paw|paws]]) an individual walks on. Similar protection coverings for the hands are called [[glove|gloves]]. Besides protection, shoes also function as an indication of social status, as they are expensive to manufacture and usually wear out fairly quickly.

[[Zoomorphic]] furries can often not wear shoes made for [[human|humans]] due to their differently shaped feet. The design of shoes for furries is a topic of [[furgonomics]]. As custom-made shoes are expensive and foot-covering of any kind will limit the use of natural features of the foot like [[claw|claws]], a significant number of furries will go barefoot (or [[Free paws|barepawed]], as it is called), unless environmental hazards unencountered in natural environments mandate a protection.

== See also ==

* [[Zoomorphic]]
* [[Clothing]]
* [[Furgonomics]]
* [[Free Paws]]

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Wildplanet

2005-11-18T16:30:25Z

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#REDIRECT [[Jalan]]

Jalan

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In the universe of the [[Furscape]] [[MUCK]], '''Jalan''' (also known as '''Wildplanet''') is an inhabited [[Wikipedia:Extrasolar planet|extrasolar planet]] in the system of the [[Wikipedia:star|star]] [[Felios]].

== Orbital characteristics ==
* '''Location''': second [[Wikipedia:planet|planet]] orbiting star [[Felios]]
* '''Semi-major axis''': 149597887.5 km
* '''Period''': ?
* '''Inclination''': ?
* Furscape '''space grid coordinates''': x=1367, y=-669, z=60.

== Planetary characteristics ==
* '''Mean radius''': 5567.274 km
* '''Mass''': 3.9824×10^24 kg
* '''Axial tilt''': 7.5°
* '''Rotation period''': 24 h
* '''Natural satellites''': two [[Wikipedia:moon|moons]]

Jalan is very similar to [[Earth]], including the atmosphere. The planet has a hot centre beneath a hard surface of tectonic plates, with several [[Wikipedia:volcano|volcanoes]] and sources of [[Wikipedia:helium|helium]]. The [[Wikipedia:rock (geology)|rocks]] are often colourful. The surface is of uneven height. The lower parts, about 50% of the total surface, are water-covered forming an [[Wikipedia:ocean|ocean]]. The higher parts are divided in three large [[Wikipedia:continent|continents]] and several smaller [[Wikipedia:island|islands]]. Both continents and islands feature high mountains (up to 10000 m above the ocean level). There are [[Wikipedia:climate|climate zones]] like on Earth.

== Biology ==
Jalan has a species-rich native flora and fauna, resulting from many million years of [[Wikipedia:evolution|evolution]]. Due to the similarities with Earth, many examples of convergent evolution can be found, such as plants using the light from [[Felios]] by [[Wikipedia:photosynthesis|photosynthesis]] as energy source.

Notable are the many flight-capable species, such as the [[marsupial]] [[Flavians]].

Many [[animal ]] species can speak, facilitating intra- and inter-species communication, sharing of thoughts and propagation of culture and ethical values.

[[Hybrid|Interbreeding]] is possible between individuals of quite different appearence, due to the low genetic variability. The term ''species'' is thus not applied in the strict meaning for Earth. Even more different forms can have offspring, but infertile or fertile with other [[hybrid|cross-breeds]] of the same parent species.

Besides the native species, some [[:Category:Alien species|alien species]] have settled on Jalan, like the [[Kirru|Kirrus]] from [[Kirronia]] and the [[Snow Leopard|snow leopards]] from Earth.

== Sociology ==
The ability to talk with other individuals has led to the establishment of a complex set of ethical values and habits. The fundamental idea of this philosophy is the acceptance of being part of a larger whole (the planet's ecosystem) instead of superiority of a single species over others. The rules of society are derived from this, covering inter-species relationships, including predatory behaviour, and limiting the impact on [[nature]] (both plants and fellow animals) by ones behaviour.

As a result of this, the use of artificial, purpose-built [[weapon|weapons]] is banned, and indeed, the thought of ever making or using such a device is far from Jalan's individuals, even in hunting situations. As [[carnivore|predatory species]] are well-equipped with inherited abilities to kill the prey, there is little need for artificial weapons.

Even the most-advanced species live in conditions that seem primitive to a visitor from Earth, due to the restrictions. Metalworking is almost unknown, for example. Not many species possess the ability to use their front [[paw|paws]] for such kind of work, anyway. [[Wikipedia:pollution|Pollution]] of the environment is thus almost unknown.

According to their habits, the individuals of some species live alone, or together in families or groups of various sizes. There is no larger governing body or organisation above these groups.

Out of respect for nature and the inherited traits (like [[fur]]), [[clothing]] is deemed superfluous and is not worn by most individuals. It is considered respectful to walk [[Free paws|barepawed]] on the unpaved trails of the continents, instead of distancing oneself from nature by wearing [[shoe|shoes]].

Any visitor to the planet is expected to follow the rules and lifestyle on the planet, and not acting in any way to desturb the planet life in a non-recoverable way. The introduction of new species can be seen as such a behaviour, and the appearence of the Kirrus and others are only acceptable because it did not topple the ecosystem (as observed in the centuries since).

== External History ==
Jalan was designed for Furscape by [[unci]] with help of the [[Terraform]] software. It can be visited in Furscape by teleporting to the planetary spaceport with ''@tel #3087''. Visitors are asked to adhere to the rules lined out on the [http://www.unci.de/wildplanet/ Jalan (Wildplanet) Webpage].

== See also ==
* [[Furscape]]
* [[Kirru]]

== References ==
* [http://www.furscape.com/ Furscape Webpage]
* [http://www.unci.de/wildplanet/ Jalan (Wildplanet) Webpage], by [[unci]]

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Kirronia

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The fictional [[Wikipedia:Extrasolar planet|extrasolar planet]] '''Kirronia''' is the home of the [[Kirru]] species within the universe of the [[MUCK]] [[Furscape]]. It is not an accessible location in the MUCK, however, some of the Kirrus having made their home on [[Jalan]] instead.

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Kirru

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'''Kirrus''' are one of the [[:Category:Alien species|alien]] furry [[species]] in the [[Furscape]] [[MUCK]].

== Key Facts ==
*'''Body size''' (standing): ca. 1500 mm
*'''Weight''': ca. 40 kg
*'''Origin''': [[Kirronia]]
*'''Systematics''': [[vertebrate|vertebrates]], [[mammal|mammals]] (not related to any species on [[Earth]])
*'''Extremities''': four (two arms, two legs)
*'''Walking mode''': bipedal, upright
*'''Fur colour''': predominantly green
*'''Life span''': ca. 60 years

== Physical Description ==
Kirrus look similar to a large [[squirrel]], with pointed snout, large bushy [[tail]] and tufted [[ear|ears]]. They have soft [[fur]], ranging in colour from grey to green, with light grey or white accents. The large green [[eye]]s are of an [[:Category:Alien species|alien]] shape. Hands and feet have five [[finger|fingers]] each, with the first and fifth opposable, facilitating both climbing in trees and doing precision work. [[Whiskers]] are present near the [[nose|nose-tip]] and above the eyes.

Chemical [[Wikipedia:receptor|receptors]] embedded in the skin of the insides of hands and feet enable the Kirrus to sense substances present in and on the ground.

Taking breath is done via the nose only, and exhaling via the mouth only.

== Diet ==
[[omnivore|Omnivores]] by their [[teeth]] and digestive system, most Kirrus are [[herbivore|vegetarians]]. They eat wild plants, as well as ones grown on their [[Wikipedia:farm|farms]].

== Society ==
Kirrus are social beings, forming families and living in groups of at least 20 members in small villages, to large cities. The small communites at least are very egalitarian societies. On their home planet [[Kirronia]] a very high level of social structure, science and technology was archived, but Kirrus are also capable to live in less advanced conditions on other planets. Their curiosity prepares them to be good scientists, and to learn about and from other species. Both science and crafts are valued among the Kirru.

Living in [[Wikipedia:serial monogamy|serial monogamy]], Kirru parents raise their child (or children, up to three) together, until the young reach the age of ten. With ten years, Kirrus are full-grown and considered adults.

Despite being covered with [[fur]], Kirrus wear [[clothing|clothes]], notably trousers (with opening for the [[tail]]) and protective clothing. Heads, hands, feet and tail remain almost always uncovered, unless protection from hazards is required. Wearing [[nakedness|no clothes]] at all is not generally considered inappropriate.

== History ==
Kirrus are the most advanced of the species of their home [[Wikipedia:planet|planet]] [[Kirronia]], and were the first to develop and build spaceships capable of [[Wikipedia:interstellar|interstellar]] spaceflight there. Scientists started research flights to other planets, including [[Earth]]. Kirru biologists arrived on Earth in the year 1400 CE, unnoticed by humans, and took some samples of the [[Wikipedia:Himalaya|himalayan]] flora and fauna with them.

At the same time, an anti-science religious movement came to power on Kirronia, forcing many excellent scientists (among other dissenters) to leave the planet by spaceships, and settle elsewhere. The Earth expedition was diverted to planet [[Jalan]]. A defect in the spaceship forced the crew to stay on the planet, where their descendants have lived for centuries since.

== Ecological Influence ==
The Kirrus not only managed to bring themselves to [[Jalan]], but let free the animals they took from Earth there, most notably [[snow leopard|snow leopards]]. All these species were able to survive on Jalan, and integrated surprisingly well with the local ecosystem.

== External History ==
Kirrus were first mentioned by [[unci]] as a species living on the fictional planet [[Jalan]] (also named [[Wildplanet]]) for the universe of the [[Furscape]] [[MUCK]].

== See also ==
* [[Furscape]]

* [[Kirronia]]
* [[Jalan]]
* [[Snow Leopard]]

== References ==
* [http://www.unci.de/wildplanet/ Jalan (Wildplanet) Webpage], by [[unci]]

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