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Panda

2023-08-05T13:23:40Z

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[[File:Grosser Panda.JPG|thumb|right|A giant panda.]]
[[File:Uniform Design Pandamonium.jpg|right|thumb|[[Pandamonium]], a fictional '''panda''' from ''[[Extinctioners]].'']]
[[File:PO2.JPG|thumb|right|[[Po Ping|Po]], a fictional anthropomorphic giant panda from ''[[Kung Fu Panda]]''.]]
The '''Panda''', full '''Giant Panda''' or '''Panda bear''' ('''Ailuropoda melanoleuca''), is a [[mammal]] of the [[Bear (species)|bear]] family (''Ursidae''), that is native to central China's mountainous regions, like [[W:Sichuan|Sichuan]] and [[W:Tibet|Tibet]].

== Overview ==

Easily recognizable through its large, distinctive black patches on the eyes, ears, and on its rotund body, the panda is considered a "vulnerable" [[species]], with an estimated 1800-2060 pandas living in the wild, according to a 2018 census.

Despite being [[taxonomically]] a [[carnivore]], their diet is overwhelmingly [[herbivorous]]. The panda eats shoots and leaves, living almost entirely on bamboo. Pandas are also [[omnivores]], as they are known to eat eggs and some insects along with their bamboo diet. These are necessary sources of protein.

For many decades the precise taxonomic classification of the panda was under debate as both the giant panda and the distantly related [[red panda]] share characteristics of both bears and [[raccoon]]s. However, genetic testing has revealed that giant pandas are true bears and part of the ''Ursidae'' family, though it differentiated earlier in history than most ursines and could be considered a [[wikipedia:Living fossil|living fossil]]. Its closest extant relative is the [[wikipedia:Andean bear|Andean bear]].

The giant panda has an unusual paw, with a "thumb" and five fingers; the "thumb" is actually a modified wrist bone. The giant panda has a short tail, approximately 15 cm long.

== Panda and furry ==

Giant pandas are a common selection when someone is looking for a [[character]] or [[fursona]] from the Far East.

== See also ==

* [[W:Giant panda|Panda]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* [[:Category:Panda characters|Panda characters]]

== External links ==

* [https://www.deviantart.com/tag/panda Panda] search results in [[DeviantArt]]
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/search/?q=panda Panda] search results in [[Fur Affinity]]

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Orca (species)

2023-08-05T12:46:04Z

2601:18D:4701:F00:551F:EE6F:BD26:B6C5: /* Fictional orca characters */

[[File:Andoronzon Unit Sachi.jpg|right|thumb|[[Sachi]], a fictional character in Andoronzon as well as in ''[[Extinctioners]]''.]]

The '''killer whale''' (''Orcinus orca''), also called by some by the Latin word '''orca''', is the largest member of the [[dolphin]] family [[Wikipedia:delphinadae|''Delphinadae'']]. Their coloration is a striking pattern of black and white: they are black except on their undersides, a large white patch above each eye, a white swoop from their belly to the middle of their sides, white underside on their tail flukes, and a pale grey "saddle patch" behind the dorsal fin.

The name "Orca" was derived from the Latin name ''orcinus orca'', which was assigned to the species at a time when the species was considered a menace and a danger to [[human|man]], and was often shot by fishermen. ''Orcinus orca'', loosely translated, means ''a kind of whale of or belonging to the realms of the dead'', but some have stated the translation to be closer to ''devil whale''. Researchers seldom use the term Orca and some have even been reported to have corrected people from using the name due to its origin.

In the area around Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada, studies of the killer whale populations began in 1973. These studies include the important technique of photo-identifying individual whales by means of distinctive physical characteristics of the animal's dorsal fin and saddle patch area such as an oddly-shaped dorsal fin, markings or scars (Ford ''et al'', 29-30). Current understanding is of three distinct populations: residents, transients, and offshores, which have different ranges, typical behaviour, and to some extent physical characteristics.

== References ==

*Ford, John K. B., Graeme M. Ellis and Kenneth C. Balcomb. ''Killer Whales: The Natural History and Genealogy of'' Orcinus orca ''in British Columbia and Washington State.'' Vancouver, B.C.: University of British Columbia Press, 1994.
==Fictional orca characters==
*Sachi (''[[Extinctioners]]'')
*Spot (''The Little Mermaid'')
*Moby Lick (''[[Street Sharks]]'')
*Akhlut the Orca (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog]]'')

== See also ==

* [[:Category:Orca characters|Orca characters]]

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Felinar

2023-08-05T11:20:22Z

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#REDIRECT [[Mrlemur]]

Worgen

2023-08-05T11:00:58Z

2601:18D:4701:F00:551F:EE6F:BD26:B6C5: /* Overview */

[[File:WorgenGen.jpg|thumb|350px|Worgen character generation screen]]
The '''Worgen''' are a race of [[werewolves]] from the [[W:MMORPG|MMORPG]] ''[[World of Warcraft]]''.

== Overview ==

Worgen became playable [[character]]s inworld on December 7, 2010, with the release of the ''[[Cataclysm]]'' expansion. Playable Worgen are natives of the until-recently isolated nation of '''Gilneas''' who were infected by a form of [[lycanthropy]] caused by an ancient [[druid]]ic curse (called '''the worgen curse''', '''the curse of the worgen''', or simply, '''the Curse''')<ref>[https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Worgen_curse ''Worgen curse''] on [[W:Wowpedia|Wowpedia]] Retrieved July 5, 2023.</ref> that can be passed to humans and night elves.

They are now members of the [[Alliance]]. When out of combat, Worgen can switch between [[human]] and [[anthropomorphic]] [[wolf]] forms. As with the werewolf, they do not have tails. Worgens not only have yellow eyes, but can also come in other colors such as blue. The [[male]]s are more muscular than the [[female]]s and have four fingers and three toes with [[dewclaw]]s.

== History ==

Pre-Cataclysm, Worgen were [[monster]]s hostile to both the Alliance and the [[Horde]]. They were believed to come from a horrible parallel dimension. Worgens were summoned on several occasions to fight invaders, but in all instances, they managed to break free of control. By transmitting the "Worgen's curse" via bite they were able to greatly expand their numbers.

The human nation of Gilneas was self-isolated from the world by a giant wall, but they had no protection from the Worgen plague. By the time of the Cataclysm, most citizens of Gilneas were infected by the curse. A special treatment allowed them to retain their human personality and to [[shapeshifting|shapechange]] into human form.

When the Cataclysm struck, Gilneas became vulnerable to the [[Forsaken]]'s attack. The undead were relentless in their search for the [[Scythe of Elune]], the artifact that Gilneas swore to protect. Soon the nation had to evacuate from their ancient homelands to [[Night Elve]]s' hospitality. Elves revealed that the Worgen descended from ancient Elven druids who followed [[the way of the Wolf]]. The wolf-druids became too close to the bestial side and had to be contained in the [[Emerald Dream]], a mystical parallel dimension.

'''[[Template:Did you know|Did you know?]]''': Worgen directly reference the [[furry fandom]] in one of their in-game jokes (played after entering the ''/silly'' command): ''"Are you into... [[furries]]??"''.

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [http://www.wowpedia.org/Worgen Worgen] on [[W:Wowpedia|Wowpedia]]

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OrionMckracken

2023-08-05T10:45:27Z

2601:18D:4701:F00:551F:EE6F:BD26:B6C5: /* External links */

'''OrionMckracken''' is a furry fan who lives in California, and is in relationship with [[Explicital]]. <ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/orionmckracken Orion Mckracken's profile] on [[Fur Affinity]]. Retrieved August 5, 2023.</ref>

== Fandom involvement ==

=== Fursona ===
OrionMckracken's [[fursona]] is a white [[lion]].

=== Convention attendance ===
*[[Califur]] - 2014
*[[AC]] - 2014
*[[FC]] - 2015
*[[FWA]] - 2015, 2016
*[[RMFC]] - 2015
*[[BLFC]] - 2016, 2017

== References ==
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== External links ==
*[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/orionmckracken OrionMckracken] on [[Fur Affinity]]
*[https://www.twitter.com/@OrionMckracken Orion Mckracken] on [[Twitter]]

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[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Lion characters]]
[[Category:California]]

OrionMckracken

2023-08-05T10:44:59Z

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'''OrionMckracken''' is a furry fan who lives in California, and is in relationship with [[Explicital]]. <ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/orionmckracken Orion Mckracken's profile] on [[Fur Affinity]]. Retrieved August 5, 2023.</ref>

== Fandom involvement ==

=== Fursona ===
OrionMckracken's [[fursona]] is a white [[lion]].

=== Convention attendance ===
*[[Califur]] - 2014
*[[AC]] - 2014
*[[FC]] - 2015
*[[FWA]] - 2015, 2016
*[[RMFC]] - 2015
*[[BLFC]] - 2016, 2017

== References ==
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== External links ==
*[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/orionmckracken OrionMckracken] on [[Fur Affiniry]]
*[https://www.twitter.com/@OrionMckracken Orion Mckracken] on [[Twitter]]

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OrionMckracken

2023-08-05T10:44:27Z

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'''OrionMckracken''' is a furry fan who lives in California, and is in relationship with [[Explicital]]. <ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/orionmckracken Orion Mckracken's profile] on [[Fur Affinity]]. Retrieved August 5, 2023.</ref>

== Fandom involvement ==

=== Fursona ===
OrionMckracken's [[fursona]] is a white [[lion]].

=== Convention attendance ==
*[[Califur]] - 2014
*[[AC]] - 2014
*[[FC]] - 2015
*[[FWA]] - 2015, 2016
*[[RMFC]] - 2015
*[[BLFC]] - 2016, 2017

== References ==
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== External links ==
*[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/orionmckracken OrionMckracken] on [[Fur Affiniry]]
*[https://www.twitter.com/@OrionMckracken Orion Mckracken] on [[Twitter]]

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[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Lion characters]]
[[Category:California]]

OrionMckracken

2023-08-05T10:40:02Z

2601:18D:4701:F00:551F:EE6F:BD26:B6C5: Created page with ''''OrionMckracken''' is a furry fan who lives in California, and is in relationship with Explicital. <ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/orionmckracken Orion Mckracken's...'

'''OrionMckracken''' is a furry fan who lives in California, and is in relationship with [[Explicital]]. <ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/orionmckracken Orion Mckracken's profile] on [[Fur Affinity]]. Retrieved August 5, 2023.</ref>

== Fursona ==
OrionMckracken's [[fursona]] is a white [[lion]].

== References ==
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== External links ==
*[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/orionmckracken OrionMckracken] on [[Fur Affiniry]]
*[https://www.twitter.com/@OrionMckracken Orion Mckracken] on [[Twitter]]

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Rhinoceros

2023-08-05T10:32:13Z

2601:18D:4701:F00:551F:EE6F:BD26:B6C5: /* Overview */

[[File:WhiteRhinosAfrique.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Two African white rhinos]]
[[File:Wreck-It Ralph Neff.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Neff, pencil concept (Disney's '''''Wreck-It Ralph''''')]]
[[File:Horned characters schirm casusbelli.png|right|thumb|250px|A curved horned [[gazelle]] and a horned rhinoceros. Art by [[Schirm|Marc "Schirm" Schirmeister]].]]
[[W:Rhinoceros|Rhinoceros]] (Greek '''''rhino-''''' for nose and '''''keras''''' for [[horn]]), full '''rhinoceroses''', also known as just '''rhinos''', are any one of five living [[species]] from the [[W:family (biology)|family]] [[W:Rhinocerotidae|Rhinocerotidae]] (including the '''White''', '''Black''', '''Javan''', '''Indian''', and '''Sumatran rhinoceroses'''), found in Africa, southern Asia, and Indonesia. They are in the same order of [[animal]]s as [[Horse|horses]] and [[W:Tapir|tapirs]].

== Overview ==

Rhinoceros are most widely recognized for the one or two large horns (depending on the species) found on the tip of their noses. These horns are used for defense and are made of [[W: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 the poaching of these horns by [[human]]s for the purpose of decoration and an ingredient for traditional medicine, all species of rhinoceros are considered at risk for extinction, with one species classified as near threatened and one vulnerable, with the black, Javan, and Sumatran rhinos critically endangered. The northern rhino subspecies was functionally extinct on March 19, 2018, after the last [[male]], Sudan died, and there are only two known rhinos of this subspecies left, named Najin and Fatu.

== Rhinoceros in mainstream culture/religion ==

Rhinos are found on such mainstream [[comic strip]]s as ''[[Storyline of Kevin and Kell]]'', ''[[Européen Chateau]]'', ''[[Pluggers]]'', and ''[[Endtown]]'', as well as in the television show ''[[Street Sharks]]''.

* [[Lord Rataxes]] (''[[Babar]]'')
* [[Rocksteady]] (''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'')
* [[Neff]] ([[Disney]]'s ''[[W:Wreck-It Ralph|Wreck-It Ralph]]'')

==Rhinos and furry==

Rhinos are one of the rare mammals found in the [[furry fandom]]. Due to their large stature, thick skin, and horns, rhinos are often portrayed as powerful, buff characters, and are rarely portrayed as [[female]]s.

== See also ==

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

==External links==

* [https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/rhino Rhinoceros] on the [[W:World Wide Fund for Nature|WWF]] website
* [https://www.deviantart.com/tag/Rhinoceros Rhinoceros]/[https://www.deviantart.com/tag/Rhino Rhino] search results in [[DeviantArt]]
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/search/?q=Rhinoceros Rhinoceros]/[https://www.furaffinity.net/search/?q=Rhino Rhino] search results in [[Fur Affinity]]

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