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Rat

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[[File:Rat fursona.png|right|thumb|A rat [[fursona]]. Art by [[User:JSharp|JSharp]].]]
'''Rats''' are a species of long-[[tail]]ed [[rodent]]s.

Many members of other rodent families, such as [[wikipedia:Pouch rat|pouch rats]] and [[wikipedia:Pack rat|pack rats]], are called "rats" due to similar appearance, but are not true rats and do not belong to the genus ''Rattus''.<ref>Report: Rattus - Integrated Taxonomic Information System</ref>

The best-known rat species are the '''Black Rat''' (rattus rattus) and the '''Brown Rat''' (rattus norvegicus). Both are generally known as the Old World rats or true rats, and originated in Asia.<ref>Report: Rattus norvegicus - Integrated Taxonomic Information System</ref>

The common species are capable of surviving naturally, although they are often found living with and near humans. While it is possible for modern wild rats to carry diseases, it's not very common. Those living in good environments are typically healthy and robust animals, opposed to ones living in cities (who may have poor diets and and fall prey to [[wikipedia:parasitism|parasites]]) The normal lifespan of a rat ranges from two to five years, and is typically three years. Rats can be found on every continent on the planet, apart from Antarctica.

== Rats and furry ==

Rats are an averagely popular species choice for both [[original character]]s and [[fursonas]].

Several fictional species use rats for a base both for appearance and behavior. Examples include [[Final_Fantasy#Burmecians|Burmecians]] and [[Final_Fantasy#Burmecians|Cleyrans]] from [[Final Fantasy]] IX, and [[Ratonga]] from [[EverQuest II]]. Each are moderately prevalent in fan works (both by [[furry artists]] and non-furry fans).

==Rats in mainstream fiction==

* Templeton from ''[[Charlotte's Web]]''
* Splinter from ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]''
* Nicodemus, Justin, and others from ''[[Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH]]''
* Rémy from ''[[Ratatouille]]''
* Gary from ''[[Gary the Rat]]''
* Cluny The Scourge from [[Redwall (series)]]
* Roscuro from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tale_of_Despereaux The Tale of Despereaux]
* The intelligent rats featured in [http://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Pratchett Terry Pratchett's]: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amazing_Maurice_and_his_Educated_Rodents The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents]
*Professor Ratigan from ''[[The Great Mouse Detective]]''
*Munch Rat from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog]]''
*The Giant Rat from ''[[Rat Movie: Mystery of the Mayan Treasure]]''
*Angelina Mouseling from [[Angelina Ballerina]] And [[Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps]]

==See also==

* [[W:Rat|Rat]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* [[:Category:Rat characters|Rat characters]]

==References==
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Rhinoceros

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[[File:Vince OC by Kadath.jpg|thumb|200px|Example of a rhino character. Vincent Strong, character and art by [[Kadath]].]]
A '''[[wikipedia:Rhinoceros|rhinoceros]]''' (coming from the Greek ''rhino-'' for nose and ''keras'' for horn), or a '''rhino''', is any one of five living species from the family '''Rhinocerotidae''' (including the White, Black, Javan, Indian, and Sumatran rhinoceroses), found in Africa, southern Asia, and Indonesia. They are in the same order of animals as [[Horse|horses]] and [[wikipedia:Tapir|tapirs]]. They are most widely recognized for the one or two large [[Horn|horns]] found on the tip of their noses. These horns are used for defense, and are made of [[wikipedia:Keratin|keratin]], the same material that composes hair and nails. Unlike true horns, they lack a bony core and grow back if broken or cut off. Due to poaching for these horns by humans for the purpose of decoration and traditional medicine, all species of rhinoceros are considered at risk for extinction, with three species being critically endangered.

==Rhinos and furry==

Rhinos are one of the more rare mammals used in [[furry art]]. Notable rhino characters include the [[fursona|fursonas]] of artists [[Roary Pachyman]] and [[ZakRhyno]], and the character [[Vince]] owned by [[Kadath]]. Rhinos are also included in the comic strips [[Storyline of Kevin and Kell]], [[Européen Chateau]], [[Pluggers]], and [[Endtown]], as well as in the television show [[Street Sharks]]. Although, the most notable Rhino character most people would know would be Rocksteady from [https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/tmnt/images/2/27/Rocksteady_fw.png/revision/latest?cb=20130919124448 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles].

Due to their large stature, thick skin, and horns, rhinos are often portrayed as powerful, buff characters, and are rarely portrayed as females.

==See also==
*[[wikipedia:Rhinoceros|Rhinoceros]] at [[wikipedia:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]]
*[[:Category:Rhinoceros characters|Rhinoceros characters]]

==External links==
*[http://www.awf.org/content/wildlife/detail/rhinoceros Rhinos] at the African Wildlife Fund

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Foxcoon

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[[Image: RaffFoxcoonFursuit2009.jpg.jpg‎|right|thumb|'''Raff''' the Foxcoon]]
A '''foxcoon''' is a large [[canine]] native to [[W:Euroasia|Eurasia]] and [[W:North America|North America]].

These canines are the [[hybrid|hybridization]] of [[foxes]] and [[raccoon]]s. Foxes (Canidae) and raccoons (Procyonidae) cannot successfully interbreed in nature and thus this species cannot exist in the real world.

The Foxcoon exists primarily within the [[furry]] community as a mix of two popular species (fox and raccoon) to be used by some as a [[fursona]]. The foxcoon can be attributed with traits of both species, but the most commonly drawn form is that of a red fox with raccoon markings. The animal is occasionally given smaller ears to give a more mixed appearance.

Foxcoons are sometimes confused by non-furries as real animals. The most common misidentifications include [[Red Panda]]s, [[Tanuki]]s, and Swiper from Dora the Explorer.

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* [[:Category:Foxcoon characters|Foxcoon characters]]

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Chakat (species)

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[[File:LookingToTheFuture-small.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Chakat. Art by [[Goldfur]].]]
The '''chakat''' is a felinoid centauroid [[species]] once described as "Everybody's favourite over-perfected cat".{{fact}} They are the creations of [[Bernard Doove]], inspired by some ideas brought forward by other people for their own [[character]]s, most notably artists [[Mike Higgs]]' [[Kendarii]], [[Roy Pounds]]' [[Garetta]], [[Mary Lynn Skirvin]]'s [[snow cat]]s and other similar characters.

== Overview ==

Chakats are extremely social creatures, needing both physical and emotional contact regularly. Due to their empathic nature, this is frequently more intimate than most. It also means that they try to be friendly with everyone, but when crossed, can be dangerous enemies.

In the [[Chakona Space]] universe, chakats were [[genetic engineering|designed]] as first-landing colonizers and ideal organisms of high intellect and great physical capacity; in space, their extra limbs allow them extra maneuverability, and when their colony ships land, they can act as their own heavy equipment. In addition, being hermaphroditic allows their population to expand quicker than a normal colony.

==Physiology==

Chakats have the lower body of any of the big [[cat]]s, a [[humanoid]] torso, and anthro-feline faces. They have prehensile [[tail]]s, are all functional [[hermaphrodite]]s, and all have [[feminine]] [[breasts]]. All four [[paw]]s of their Taur half have retractable [[claw]]s and the front paws have elongated toes with the [[dewclaw]] modified into a semi-thumb. This does not interfere with walking or running, but it does enable them to grasp objects. Adult heights range from about 5' to 5' 8" (1.5 to 1.7 metres), while their weight is between 350 to 440 lbs (160 to 200 kilograms). Life-span is around 150 years.<ref>[http://www.chakatsden.com/chakat/Intro.html ''An Introduction To Chakats''] on the [http://www.chakatsden.com/ Chakat Den]. Retrieved ?.</ref> Their fur colors can also vary.

Though Chakats were designed to be "ideal organisms", Chakats have four major disadvantages. First, they are large, which means they are unwieldy in cramped areas. Second, they have increased life support requirements, including air, food, and water. Third, they are very sensitive to high temperatures making their inhabitable range more limited. Finally, they can suffer from mild [[W:atavism|atavism]].

==Family life==

Chakats enjoy a very open and active [[polyamorous]] lifestyle, with each member of the family supporting each other in the upkeep of the family as a whole, whether it is by providing or helping to raise the cubs.

Chakats have a complex [[mate|mating]] system, including (in ascending order):
* ''Companions'' - somewhere between best friend and lover
* ''Denmates'' - those one formally brings into the family
* ''Lifemates'' - those one wants to live with, grow old with, and die with

Additionally, a ''[[mate]]ship of the heart'' denotes an unconsummated mateship, based on emotions entirely without any physical drive behind them.

==Other==

* "[[Tail High!]]" is a chakat version of "goodbye"; it means "Be happy!". This phrase was borrowed from the [[Lensman universe]] of [[Edward E. Smith]], PhD. (E. E. "Doc" Smith). It is a the war cry of a felinoid race known as '''Vegians''', who are found in the book titled ''[[The Vortex Blaster]]'', later ''[[Masters of the Vortex]]''.{{fact}}
* Chakats are main characters in the comic ''[[Apollo 9]]''. In this variant universe, chakats naturally evolved in Australia, Earth.

== See also ==
* [[Wemic]]
* [[Felitaur]]
* [[Chakasa]]
* [[Skunktaur (Chakat-kin)|Skunktaur]]
* [[:Category:Chakat characters|Chakat characters]]

==References==
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== External links ==

*[http://www.chakatsden.com/chakat/ ''The Chakat's Den''] - Official webpage of all things Chakat
*[http://furry.de/miavir/stories/key.chakat.html Stories with "Chakat" keyword] at [[Mia's Index of Anthro' Stories]]
*[https://www.reddit.com/r/chakat/ Chakat subreddit] on [[Wikipedia:Reddit|Reddit]]

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Deer

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[[File:White-tailed deer USDA.jpg|right|thumb|US White-tailed deer]]
[[File:Ninevah (Dustmeat).jpg|right|thumb|'''Ninevah''', a [[female]] deer. Art by [[Dustmeat]].]]
A '''deer''' is a [[herbivorous]] [[ungulate]] [[mammal]] of the [[W:family (biology)|family]] '''Cervidae'''. Most common known cervine include the [[W:White-tailed deer|white-tailed deer]], [[W:Reindeer|reindeer]] ('''caribou'''), [[W:mule deer|mule deer]], [[W:elk|elk]], and [[moose]], among others.

[[Male]] deer of all species (except the Chinese water deer), [[female]] reindeer, and some (prominently white-tailed) does (due to [[W:Hormonal imbalance|hormonal imbalance]]), grow and shed new [[antler]]s each year.

== Terminology ==
*Males
** '''Buck'''
** '''Stag'''/'''Bull''' - The larger bucks in certain cervine species
** '''Havier''' - Castrated or neutered buck
*Females
** '''Doe'''
** '''Hind'''/'''Cow''' - The larger does in certain cervine species
*Younglings
** '''Fawn''' (independent of sex)
** '''Kid''' - Small fawn
** '''Calf''' - Larger fawn, or a name proper for the larger cervine species
* '''Herd''' - A group of deer

== Deer characters ==

* [[Bambi]]
* [[A Doemain of Our Own]], a webcomic by [[SusanDeer]]
* Elliot
* [[W:Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer|Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer]]

== See also ==
* [[W:Deer|Deer]] on [[Wikipedia]]
*[[:Category:Deer characters]]
* [[The Divine Cervine]]
* [[The Endless Forest]]

== External links ==
*[http://bambi-addicts.deviantart.com/ - The "Bambi Addicts" Group] on [[deviantART]]
*[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/cifa "Cervines International"] on [[Furaffinity]] (CIFA)

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Taur

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[[File:P'Tar the Catarian.jpg|right|thumb|[[P'Tar the Catarian]], a fictional type of taur character in [[Extinctioners]]]]
[[File:Mousetaur dustmeat.jpg|right|thumb|A mousetaur. Art by [[Dustmeat]].]]
A '''taur''', also known as a '''quad''', is a [[furspeech]] word for the mainstream term [[centaur]] (Ancient Greek ''Κένταυροι'' – "Kéntauroi"), which refers to any [[creature]] with an [[anthro]]/[[furry]] [[humanoid]] upper body with a [[non-anthropomorphic]] [[animal]] body, in the same style as the centaur's [[human]] and [[horse]] body structure.

== Taurs in mainstream ==

In addition to the classical centaurs found in [[W:Greek mythology|Greek]] and [[W:Roman mythology|Roman]] [[W:Myth#Mythology|mythology]], one finds many instances of taurs in [[fantasy]] and [[science fiction]] literature such as:

* [[W:Poul Anderson|Poul Anderson]]'s [[David Falkayne]] [[stories]] of the [[Polesotechnic League]] features '''Wodenites''', which are [[saurian]]-based quadrupeds with upright torsos. He also created the [[sapient]] life-form of '''Ishtar''', depicted in ''[[Fire Time]]'', as a vaguely [[feline|felinoid]] race.
* [[W:Jack L. Chalker|Jack L. Chalker]] wrote a long series of stories called ''[[W:Well World|Well World]]'' featuring centaurs called '''Dillians'''.
* [[Thomas Burnett Swan]]'s ''[[Day of the Minotaur]]''.
* A race of [[Cat]]-centaurs appear in [[W:Steven Brust|Steven Brust]]'s ''[[W:Vlad Taltos|Vlad Taltos]]'' series.
* In [[W:Iain Banks|Iain M. Banks]]'s ''[[W:Look to Windward|Look to Windward]]'', some of the main [[character]]s are '''Chelgrian''', a race of [[cougar]]taur-like creatures. Evolution has caused the Chelgrian middle pair of digits to have fused into a single wide digit.
* Book four of [[W:Tanya Huff|Tanya Huff]]'s ''[[W:Tanya Huff bibliography|Valor Confederation]]'' series includes a quadruped alien [[species]] called the '''Polina''', with upright torsos whose lower halves are similar to large cats.

== Taurs in furry ==

There are many taur species in the [[furry fandom]], many of which are single instances such as a [[Sorien|cervitaur]] (a [[cervine]] or [[deer]]-like taur). Other variants comprise well-known species group such as:

* [[Equitaur]]s
* [[Wemic]]s
* [[Felitaur]]s
* [[Chakat]]s
* [[Skunktaur]]'s [[Skunktaur (Chakat-kin)|(Chakat-kin)]]
* [[Kendarii]]
* [[Dogtaur]]

Most taur forms walk on four legs ([[quadruped]]s), but some have more, such as '''hextaurs''', a taur with six legs. They may have three pairs of legs on one lower [[feral]] torso, or across it and the humanoid one (they may be also considered [[multifurry]]).

== See also ==

* [[W:Taur|Taur]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* [[:Category:Taur characters|Taur characters]]
* [[:Category:Taur species]]

== External links ==

* [http://www.chakatsden.com/chakat/Visions1.html Taur] art depository on the [http://www.chakatsden.com/chakat/Visions.html Chakona Visions' website]

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Foxcoon

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[[Image: RaffFoxcoonFursuit2009.jpg.jpg‎|right|thumb|'''Raff''' the Foxcoon]]
'''Foxcoons''' are the [[hybrid|hybridization]] of [[foxes]] and [[raccoon]]s belonging to the order Carnivora. Foxes (Canidae) and raccoons (Procyonidae) cannot successfully interbreed in nature and thus this species cannot exist in the real world.

The Foxcoon exists primarily within the [[furry]] community as a mix of two popular species (fox and raccoon) to be used by some as a [[fursona]]. The foxcoon can be attributed with traits of both species, but the most commonly drawn form is that of a red fox with raccoon markings. The animal is occasionally given smaller ears to give a more mixed appearance.

Foxcoons are sometimes confused by non-furries as real animals. The most common misidentifications include [[Red Panda]]s, [[Tanuki]]s, and Swiper from Dora the Explorer.

==See also==
* [[:Category:Foxcoon characters|Foxcoon characters]]

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