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Gryphon

2019-09-03T02:17:24Z

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[[File:Gryphon.jpg |right|frame|Gryphon art by [[Dustmeat]]]]
A '''Gryphon''', also known as '''Gryffin,''' '''Gryphen,''' '''Griffin,''' '''Griffon,''' or '''Gryphin''', is a [[W:legendary creature|legendary creature]]. Traditionally, it is a combination of an [[eagle]] and a [[lion]]. However, many different [[bird]]-[[mammal]] combinations are recognized in the [[furry fandom]], as well as more unusual variations.

==Griffie==

A dual meaning term, it is both a [[W:Cuteness|cute]] variant to describe a griffin and a demeaning [[Anti-furry]] label for any [[furry fan]] and/or artist fond of such creatures.{{cn}}

==Anatomy==

A typical gryphon has the head, fore half, front legs and [[wing]]s of an eagle, and the hind legs and rear half of a lion. The wings are attached at the shoulders and typically fold against the gryphon's back or sides when not in use. The [[avian]] and mammalian parts are scaled to compatible proportions. Being winged, gryphons are generally capable of flight, although like [[dragon]]s, they may be too heavy to be physically able to fly and may use magical means.

A common feature of gryphons in the [[furry fandom]] is to have lion-like [[ear]]s (matching the gryphon's half species) rather than the avian ears, which are hidden under the feathers. Gryphon genitalia corresponds to that on mammals.

Gryphon [[tail]]s often lie on the boundary between eagle and lion and are subject to interpretation. Different variations include:

* Fully avian tail
* Fully mammalian tail
* Mammalian-avian hybrid tail (generally a mammalian tail ending in a fan of feathers)
* Feathered dinosaur tail (a thick, meaty tail with a fan of feathers down part of its length)
* Two tails, avian and mammalian
* Rarely, the Gryphon may have a snake for a tail

==See also==

* [[Gryphon's Guild]]
* [[:Category:Gryphon characters|Gryphon characters]]
* [[W:Griffin|Griffin]] on [[Wikipedia]]

==External links==

*[http://furry.de/miavir/stories/key.griffin.html Stories with "Griffin" species keyword] at [[Mia's Index of Anthro' Stories]]
*[http://gryphguild.org The Gryphon's Guild] - gathering place on the net for Gryph fans
*[http://www.gryphonpages.com The Gryphon Pages] - all that you ever wanted to know about gryphons

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[[Category:Avian species]]
[[Category:Hybrid species]]

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Reptile

2019-09-03T02:08:30Z

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[[File:Lizard.jpg|right|thumb|A lizard, a type of '''reptile''']]
'''Reptiles''' are a cold-blooded class of [[animal]]s, typically identified by being covered in [[scale]]s.

The most typical reptile is probably the [[lizard]], of which there are many kinds. More specialised reptiles include [[snake]]s (which lack legs), [[tortoise]]s (which are protected by a thick shell), and [[crocodile]]s (which have bony plates under their scales).

[[Dragon]]s often have reptilian features.

Reptiles are one of the oldest forms of animal life on Earth coming from [[dinosaur]]s, meaning "terrible lizards".

== Reptiles and furry ==
[[File:Spitfire.jpg|Right|thumb|[[Spitfire]], a fictional character in [[Extinctioners]]]]
Probably second only to [[mammal]]s, reptiles (also known as [[scalie]]s) are quite a common sight in the [[furry fandom]].

==Reptiles in popular media==

Reptiles are most often seen in computer games, but cartoon appearances (especially [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]) are also well-known.

* [[Wikipedia:Kaa|Kaa]] from [[Jungle Book]]
* Riptor from [[Wikipedia:Killer Instinct|Killer Instinct]]
* Reptile from Mortal Kombat
* [[Wikipedia:Aeon Calcos|Aeon Calcos]] (Lizard Man) from [[Wikipedia:soul calibur|Soul Calibur]]
* Ninja Turtles from [[TMNT]]
* [[Wikipedia:Leon Powalski|Leon Polwalski]] from [[Star Fox|Star Fox Series]]
* [[Gex]] from the [[Wikipedia:Gex (video game series)|Gex Series]]
* [[Sir Hiss]] from [[Robin Hood]]
* The Lizard from Spiderman

== See also ==

* [[:Category:Reptile characters|Reptile characters]]
* [[Wikipedia:Reptile|Reptile]] on [[Wikipedia]]

[[Category:Reptile species]]

[[es:Reptil]]
[[ru:Рептилии]]

Reptile

2019-09-03T02:06:38Z

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[[File:Lizard.jpg|right|thumb|A lizard, a type of '''reptile''']]
'''Reptiles''' are a cold-blooded class of [[animal]]s, typically identified by being covered in [[scale]]s.

The most typical reptile is probably the [[lizard]], of which there are many kinds. More specialised reptiles include [[snake]]s (which lack legs), [[tortoise]]s (which are protected by a thick shell), and [[crocodile]]s (which have bony plates under their scales).

[[Dragon]]s often have reptilian features.

Reptiles are one of the oldest forms of animal life on Earth coming from [[Dinosaur]]s, meaning "terrible lizards".

== Reptiles and furry ==
[[File:Spitfire.jpg|Right|thumb|[[Spitfire]], a fictional character in [[Extinctioners]]]]
Probably second only to [[mammal]]s, reptiles (also known as [[scalie]]s) are quite a common sight in the [[furry fandom]].

==Reptiles in popular media==

Reptiles are most often seen in computer games, but cartoon appearances (especially [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]) are also well-known.

* [[Wikipedia:Kaa|Kaa]] from [[Jungle Book]]
* Riptor from [[Wikipedia:Killer Instinct|Killer Instinct]]
* Reptile from Mortal Kombat
* [[Wikipedia:Aeon Calcos|Aeon Calcos]] (Lizard Man) from [[Wikipedia:soul calibur|Soul Calibur]]
* Ninja Turtles from [[TMNT]]
* [[Wikipedia:Leon Powalski|Leon Polwalski]] from [[Star Fox|Star Fox Series]]
* [[Gex]] from the [[Wikipedia:Gex (video game series)|Gex Series]]
* [[Sir Hiss]] from [[Robin Hood]]
* The Lizard from Spiderman

== See also ==

* [[:Category:Reptile characters|Reptile characters]]
* [[Wikipedia:Reptile|Reptile]] on [[Wikipedia]]

[[Category:Reptile species]]

[[es:Reptil]]
[[ru:Рептилии]]

Primate

2019-09-03T01:51:21Z

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[[Image:Extinctioners Uniform Eve.jpg|right|thumb|[[Eve Mahn]], a fictional vervet monkey character in [[Extinctioners]]]]
A '''primate''' is any member of the biological order Primate, the group that contains all the species commonly related to the lemurs, monkeys, and apes, with the latter category including '''[[human]]s'''.

==Appearance==
Primates are generally characterized as having five fingers, a generalized dental pattern, and a primitive (unspecialized) body plan. Another distinguishing feature of primates is fingernails. Opposing thumbs are also a characteristic primate feature.

==Monkeys==
'''Monkeys''' are known for their long prehensile [[tail]]s and extreme agility. In captivity, they have a habit of imitating the movements of people watching them, which gave rise to the term "ape", meaning to mimic. Monkeys are usually characterized as mischievous and rude. The monkey is a sign of the Chinese zodiac.

==Apes==
'''Apes''' include [[orangutan]]s, [[gorilla]]s, [[chimpanzee]]s, and [[human]]s. A few other primates have the word "ape" in their common names, but they are not regarded as true apes by most authorities.

Except for gorillas and humans, all true apes are agile climbers of trees. They are best described as omnivorous, their diet consisting of fruit, grass seeds, and in most cases some quantities of meat and invertebrates—either hunted or scavenged—along with anything else available and easily digested. They are native to Africa and Asia, although humans have spread to all parts of the world.

==Primates and furry==

====Monkeys====
*In the film adaptations of ''[[The Jungle Book]]'', King Louie's minions were monkeys.
*Monkeyshine Productions/Epoch Ink's ''Captain Simian and the Space Monkeys'' was a noteworthy attempt to explore monkeys as characters.
*Crossgen Comics' ''Way of the Rat'' also features a wise yet flippant talking monkey named Po Po.
*The Forbidden Kingdom features "The Monkey King" (Jet Li) a god-like character with monkey features and playful mannerism that mimic a monkey.
*[[Wikipedia:Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!|Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!]] is an animated television series following the story of five robotic monkeys and a human boy named Chiro as they struggle against the evil forces of the Skeleton King, their nemesis.
*Son Goku/Wukong a.k.a. The Monkey King from Chinese folk tales is often portrayed as half-way between monkey and human in most modern adaptations and homages of the story.
**Two modern Gokus include the one from Koei's Saiyuki strategy game on PS1 and as a character in Warriors Orochi 2.
**Son Son from the game of the same name is another example of this character. His granddaughter, also named Son Son, appears in Marvel vs Capcom 2.
**The budget shooter The Monkey King on Wii features two in the form of Wukong (Michael in Japan) and Mei Mei, a female monkey with hair buns in a chinese dress.

====Apes====
*The most famous human who thinks he's a non-human ape is Tarzan, Lord of the Apes. Tarzan was an infant, reared by a family of gorillas and believes he too is a gorilla until he meets others like him. This story has been parodied as well in George of the Jungle.
*A fictional race of [[anthropomorphic]] highly intelligent gorillas exist in the DC Comics universe in a secret city of gorillas, including a Flash villain named Gorilla Grodd.
*The giant gorilla is a recurring theme in film, especially in the various incarnations of ''[[King Kong]]'' and ''[[Mighty Joe Young]]''.
In the British sitcom ''[[The Mighty Boosh]]'', one of the regular characters is [[Bollo]], the world's oldest gorilla and assistant to Naboo the shaman.
*Fester Bestertester, the protagonist of Don Martin's ''Mad Magazine'' strip "National Gorilla-Suit Day" is beset by gorillas (or persons dressed as gorillas). "National Gorilla-Suit Day" is celebrated every year on January 31st. Writer [[Mark Evanier]] promotes this holiday on his web site [http://www.newsfromme.com], [http://www.povonline.com/National%20Gorilla%20Suit%20Day.htm].
*Gorillas are often used as [[mascot]]s for schools and sports team.
**Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas, is the only public college in the United States to have a gorilla as mascot.
**The Phillips Academy boarding school in Andover, Massachusetts has a gorilla as an informal mascot.
**The Phoenix Suns mascot is called The Gorilla.
*The Kong family from Donkey Kong Country consists primarily of apes (Diddy Kong is the sole exception). Candy Kong and the recent redesign of Tiny Kong being the most anthropomorphic of the bunch.

==See also==
*[[Human]]
* [[:Category:Primate characters|Primate characters]]
*[[Wikipedia:Primate|Primates]] on [[Wikipedia]]

[[Category:Primate species]]
[[ru:Приматы]]
[[it:Primates]]

Primate

2019-09-03T01:46:04Z

2601:283:C201:78D0:0:0:0:5EF9: /* Apes */

{{unref}}
[[Image:Extinctioners Uniform Eve.jpg|right|thumb|[[Eve Mahn]], a fictional vervet monkey character in [[Extinctioners]]]]
A '''primate''' is any member of the biological order Primate, the group that contains all the species commonly related to the lemurs, monkeys, and apes, with the latter category including '''[[human]]s'''.

==Appearance==
Primates are generally characterized as having five fingers, a generalized dental pattern, and a primitive (unspecialized) body plan. Another distinguishing feature of primates is fingernails. Opposing thumbs are also a characteristic primate feature.

==Monkeys==
'''Monkeys''' are known for their long prehensile [[tail]]s and extreme agility. In captivity, they have a habit of imitating the movements of people watching them, which gave rise to the term "ape", meaning to mimic. Monkeys are usually characterized as mischievous and rude. The monkey is a sign of the Chinese zodiac.

==Apes==
'''Apes''' include orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans. A few other primates have the word "ape" in their common names, but they are not regarded as true apes by most authorities.

Except for gorillas and humans, all true apes are agile climbers of trees. They are best described as omnivorous, their diet consisting of fruit, grass seeds, and in most cases some quantities of meat and invertebrates—either hunted or scavenged—along with anything else available and easily digested. They are native to Africa and Asia, although humans have spread to all parts of the world.

==Primates and furry==

====Monkeys====
*In the film adaptations of ''[[The Jungle Book]]'', King Louie's minions were monkeys.
*Monkeyshine Productions/Epoch Ink's ''Captain Simian and the Space Monkeys'' was a noteworthy attempt to explore monkeys as characters.
*Crossgen Comics' ''Way of the Rat'' also features a wise yet flippant talking monkey named Po Po.
*The Forbidden Kingdom features "The Monkey King" (Jet Li) a god-like character with monkey features and playful mannerism that mimic a monkey.
*[[Wikipedia:Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!|Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!]] is an animated television series following the story of five robotic monkeys and a human boy named Chiro as they struggle against the evil forces of the Skeleton King, their nemesis.
*Son Goku/Wukong a.k.a. The Monkey King from Chinese folk tales is often portrayed as half-way between monkey and human in most modern adaptations and homages of the story.
**Two modern Gokus include the one from Koei's Saiyuki strategy game on PS1 and as a character in Warriors Orochi 2.
**Son Son from the game of the same name is another example of this character. His granddaughter, also named Son Son, appears in Marvel vs Capcom 2.
**The budget shooter The Monkey King on Wii features two in the form of Wukong (Michael in Japan) and Mei Mei, a female monkey with hair buns in a chinese dress.

====Apes====
*The most famous human who thinks he's a non-human ape is Tarzan, Lord of the Apes. Tarzan was an infant, reared by a family of gorillas and believes he too is a gorilla until he meets others like him. This story has been parodied as well in George of the Jungle.
*A fictional race of [[anthropomorphic]] highly intelligent gorillas exist in the DC Comics universe in a secret city of gorillas, including a Flash villain named Gorilla Grodd.
*The giant gorilla is a recurring theme in film, especially in the various incarnations of ''[[King Kong]]'' and ''[[Mighty Joe Young]]''.
In the British sitcom ''[[The Mighty Boosh]]'', one of the regular characters is [[Bollo]], the world's oldest gorilla and assistant to Naboo the shaman.
*Fester Bestertester, the protagonist of Don Martin's ''Mad Magazine'' strip "National Gorilla-Suit Day" is beset by gorillas (or persons dressed as gorillas). "National Gorilla-Suit Day" is celebrated every year on January 31st. Writer [[Mark Evanier]] promotes this holiday on his web site [http://www.newsfromme.com], [http://www.povonline.com/National%20Gorilla%20Suit%20Day.htm].
*Gorillas are often used as [[mascot]]s for schools and sports team.
**Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas, is the only public college in the United States to have a gorilla as mascot.
**The Phillips Academy boarding school in Andover, Massachusetts has a gorilla as an informal mascot.
**The Phoenix Suns mascot is called The Gorilla.
*The Kong family from Donkey Kong Country consists primarily of apes (Diddy Kong is the sole exception). Candy Kong and the recent redesign of Tiny Kong being the most anthropomorphic of the bunch.

==See also==
*[[Human]]
* [[:Category:Primate characters|Primate characters]]
*[[Wikipedia:Primate|Primates]] on [[Wikipedia]]

[[Category:Primate species]]
[[ru:Приматы]]
[[it:Primates]]

Animal

2019-09-03T01:44:33Z

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'''Animals''' are a group of organisms, classified as the kingdom [[Wikipedia:Animalia|Animalia]] or [[Wikipedia:Metazoa|Metazoa]]. In general they are multicellular, capable of locomotion and responsive to their environment, and feed by consuming other organisms. Their body plan becomes fixed as they develop, usually early on in their development as embryos, although some undergo a process of metamorphosis later on.

Biologically, [[human]]s fall under the animal kingdom, and are in this sense animals. However, sometimes confusion arises because the word is also used ''contrastively'' with human-- that is, to indicate non-human animals.

==See also==
* [[:Category:Species|Species of animals common in the furry fandom]]

[[Category: Terms]]

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