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Kirru

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'''Kirrus''' (meaning "curr") were first mentioned by [[unci]] as living on the fictional planet [[Jalan]] (also named [[Wildplanet]]). They are one of the [[:Category:Alien species|alien]] furry [[species]] in the [[Furscape]] [[MUCK]].
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== Key facts ==
*'''Body size''' (standing): ca. 1500 mm
*'''Weight''': ca. 40 kg
*'''Origin''': [[Kirronia]]
*'''Systematics''': [[vertebrate]], [[mammal]]s (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 ==
[[Image:kirru.jpg|thumb|200px|Portrait of a kirru]]
Kirrus vaguely resemble a large [[squirrel (species)|squirrel]], with pointed snout, large bushy [[tail]] and tufted [[ears]]. They have soft [[fur]], ranging in colour from grey to green, with light grey or white accents. The large green eyes 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. They can use all four paws as "hands" if needed, but are capable of [[bipedal]] walking as well. [[Whiskers]] are present near the [[nose|nose-tip]] and above the eyes. With this body shape, they are best adapted to an arboreal environment.

Chemical [[Wikipedia:Chemosensor|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.

Both genders have a [[marsupial|pouch]] in the lower abdominal region, used to carry their children until they are about a year old. The pouch is sometimes also used for carrying other objects.

== Diet ==
[[omnivore|Omnivores]] by their [[Wikipedia:Teeth|teeth]] and digestive system, most Kirrus are [[herbivore|vegetarians]]. They eat wild plants, as well as ones grown on their [[Wikipedia:farm|farms]]. They are well adapted to the plants growing on [[Jalan]] and have developed a refined cuisine, their meals mostly consist of salads with fruit juices and wild spices and are usually not cooked. Kirru recipes are known as exotic delicacies among [[recoms]] and can be found at other planets as well, though they depend a lot on ingredients growing in the wilderness of [[Jalan]], which are only exported in small quantities.

== Society ==
Kirrus are social beings, forming families and living in groups of at least 20 members in small villages, to large cities. As a logical consequence of their natural adaptations, they prefer living in forests, and their villages and cities are usually a dense forest with treehouses that are hard to reach for non-arboreal species.

The small communities at least are very egalitarian societies. On their home planet [[Kirronia]], a very high level of social structure, science and technology was archived, even though their organization may appear chaotic to outsiders, 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. A good number of trees and other plants were modified by Kirru breeders, to provide better strength for treehouses (their preferred living environment), or for food and medicine purposes.

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 almost always remain uncovered, unless protection from hazards is required, and the pouch normally remains accessible. Wearing [[nudity|no clothes]] at all is not generally considered inappropriate. Clothing is primarily worn for ceremonial purposes and some practical functions such as protection against rain or having pockets.

== Language ==
Kirrus living at Jalan have a common language, consisting of melodious chirping sounds and hard consonants. Each type of word has a specific ending - for example, male names end by "-ar", "-or" or "-ur", female names by "-ra", "-re" or "-ri". Kirru children learn the language to its full extent in less than a year.

Kirrus are usually good at learning other languages, but due to the differences in their voice apparatus, will always speak with a characteristic accent. A few recoms have been able to learn understanding the Kirru language, but pronouncing it is very difficult for other species.

== History ==
Kirrus are the most advanced of the species of 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, unnoticed by humans, with the spaceship [[Queckshiaulriaul]] 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]]s. All these species were able to survive on Jalan, and integrated surprisingly well with the local ecosystem.

One result of genetic experiments of early Kirru scientists is the [[irbis]] species, closely related to snow leopards, but capable of speech and upright walking.

== References ==

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

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Kilinji

2023-07-27T10:53:18Z

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The '''Kilinji''' are fictional [[species]] of [[equine]] akin to the [[unicorn]]. They are one of the [[alien]] races featured in [[Tales of the Tai-Pan Universe]]. The '''Kilinji''' have five-fingered hands, single [[hoof|hooved]] feet and a double [[horn]] sprouting from the forehead. '''Kilinji''' society is considered very rigid and formal by terran standards.

==External link==
* [http://www.taipanproject.org/ All information on the alien species can be found via the Contributor information link]

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Folkmanis

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'''Folkmanis''' is a leading producer of plush [[puppet]]s, and is the most popular and recognized commercial brand of puppet used by furry fans. Many of the puppets featured on the [[Funday Pawpet Show]] are Folkmanis puppets. It was founded in 1976.

Folkmanis, Inc. is a family business owned and operated by Judy and Atis Folkmanis, based in [[wikipedia:Emeryville, California|Emeryville, California]].

==External links==
*[http://www.folkmanis.com/ Folkmanis Website]
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NewFolkmanics NewFolkmanics] Yahoo! Group
*[http://www.folkmanishandpuppets.com FolkmanisHandPuppets.com] Retailer of Folkmanis

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Folkmanis

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'''Folkmanis''' is a leading producer of plush [[puppet]]s, and is the most popular and recognized commercial brand of puppet used by furry fans. Many of the puppets featured on the [[Funday Pawpet Show]] are Folkmanis puppets.

Folkmanis, Inc. is a family business owned and operated by Judy and Atis Folkmanis, based in [[wikipedia:Emeryville, California|Emeryville, California]].

==External links==
*[http://www.folkmanis.com/ Folkmanis Website]
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NewFolkmanics NewFolkmanics] Yahoo! Group
*[http://www.folkmanishandpuppets.com FolkmanisHandPuppets.com] Retailer of Folkmanis

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Mika

2023-07-27T10:44:01Z

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[[File:Mika.jpg|right|thumb|Mika SaéSucasa]]
[[File:Pawpetshow.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Mika at the [[Eurofurence 12]] Pawpet Show]]
'''Mika SaéSucasa''' is the tough [[snow leopard]] [[pawpet]] girl from [[Eurofurence]]'s [[pawpet]] show, [[DoPE]] (Department of Pawpetry Entertainment). She is very hot blooded and very known for her rage attacks - and you better take her favorite sentence serious: "Nobody messes with Mika" else you meet with her frying pan. Her boyfriend is [[Lionel]], the lion.

Mika first appeared at the [[Eurofurence 9]] pawpet show in 2003. She is voiced and played by [[TaniDaReal]].

Like her three main companions [[Poke]] the [[ferret]], [[Lori]] the [[fox|vixen]] and [[Lionel]] the [[lion]], she is a [[Folkmanis]] puppet.

=== History ===
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As told in [[DoPE_Show_10|Dope pawpet show 10: Operation Desert Snow]] a new side of Mika is shown. As she was contracted as a bodyguard she fell in love with a client named Rashid. Later as this forgotten friends asks her for help. She is quick to take flight and rush to his aid, having a very jealous and concerned Lionel trying to catch up with her.

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