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Baku (Japanese mythology)

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'''''Baku''''' is a famous tapir-like hybrid beast from [[Japanese mythology]], combining the head, trunk and tusks of an [[elephant]], the ears of a [[rhinoceros]], the tail of a [[cow]], the body of a [[bear]], the mane of a [[lion]], the legs of a [[tiger]], and the body and tail of a [[horse]]. Baku are known for devouring nightmares, such as those brought by the [[Nue]]. References to the Baku in popular culture include Drowzee and Hypno from [[Pokemon]].

==See also==
*[[Wikipedia:Baku (mythology)|Baku]] on [[Wikipedia]]

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[[Category:Japan]]

Kelpie

2023-11-03T18:35:26Z

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A '''Kelpie''', also known as a '''water kelpie''', is a creature in Irish and Scottish folklore.

==Etymology==
The etymology of the [[W:Scots language|Scots]] word ''kelpie'' is uncertain, but it may be derived from the [[W:Scottish Gaelic|Gaelic]] ''calpa'', ''colpach'' or ''cailpeach'', meaning "heifer" or "colt". The first recorded use of the term to describe a mythological creature, then spelled ''kaelpie'', appears in the manuscript of an ode by [[W:William Collins (poet)|William Collins]], composed some time before 1759 and reproduced in the ransactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh of 1788.

==History and description==
The origins of the kelpie are believed to be rooted in human sacrifices to the water gods however this concept eventually died out and the story of the kelpie was then used to keep children from playing too near to lochs and dangerous rivers. It also encouraged women to be wary of good looking strangers. It is usually described as a [[horse]]-like creature, that is able to adopt a human form. Some accounts state that the kelpie retains its hooves when appearing as a human, leading to its association with the Christian idea of Satan as alluded to by Robert Burns in his 1786 poem "Address to the Devil".

==See also==
*[[W:Kelpie|Kelpie]] on [[Wikipedia]]

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[[Category:Mythological species]]
[[Category:Equine species]]

Kelpie

2023-11-03T18:34:36Z

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a '''Kelpie''', also known as a '''water kelpie''', is a creature in Irish and Scottish folklore.

==Etymology==
The etymology of the [[W:Scots language|Scots]] word ''kelpie'' is uncertain, but it may be derived from the [[W:Scottish Gaelic|Gaelic]] ''calpa'', ''colpach'' or ''cailpeach'', meaning "heifer" or "colt". The first recorded use of the term to describe a mythological creature, then spelled ''kaelpie'', appears in the manuscript of an ode by [[W:William Collins (poet)|William Collins]], composed some time before 1759 and reproduced in the [ransactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh]] of 1788.

==History and description==
The origins of the kelpie are believed to be rooted in human sacrifices to the water gods however this concept eventually died out and the story of the kelpie was then used to keep children from playing too near to lochs and dangerous rivers. It also encouraged women to be wary of good looking strangers. It is usually described as a [[horse]]-like creature, that is able to adopt a human form. Some accounts state that the kelpie retains its hooves when appearing as a human, leading to its association with the Christian idea of Satan as alluded to by Robert Burns in his 1786 poem "Address to the Devil".

==See also==
*[[W:Kelpie|Kelpie]] on [[Wikipedia]]

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[[Category:Mythological species]]
[[Category:Equine species]]

Baku (Japanese mythology)

2023-11-03T18:32:07Z

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'''''Baku''''' is a famous tapir-like hybrid beast from [[Japanese mythology]], combining the head of an [[elephant]], the mane of a [[lion]], the legs of a [[tiger]], and the body and tail of a [[horse]]. Baku are known for devouring nightmares, such as those brought by the [[Nue]]. References to the Baku in popular culture include Drowzee and Hypno from [[Pokemon]].

==See also==
*[[Wikipedia:Baku (mythology)|Baku]] on [[Wikipedia]]

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Baku (Japanese mythology)

2023-11-03T18:31:32Z

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Baku (Japanese mythology)

2023-11-03T18:31:13Z

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'''''Baku''''' is a famous tapir-like hybrid beast from [[Japanese mythology]], combining the head of an [[elephant]], the mane of a [[lion]], the legs of a [[tiger]], and the body and tail of a [[horse]]. Baku are known for devouring nightmares, such as those brought by the [[Nue]]. References to the Baku in popular culture include Drowzee and Hypno from [[Pokemon]].

==See also==
*[[Wikipedia|Baku (mythology)|Baku]] on [[Wikipedia]]

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[[Category: Mythological species]]
[[Category:Japan]]

Gargoyle

2023-11-03T18:27:01Z

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'''Gargoyles''' are [[fantasy|fantastical]] beings derived from representations of creatures constructed as water spouts on buildings throughout the ages, particularly medieval cathedrals. The term is derived from the French word ''gargouille'' for throat or gullet, but has since been applied to purely [[art]]istic decorations. Gargoyles have been found in multiple forms since antiquity and usually take the form of grotesque [[animal]]s or [[demon]]ic figures, [[wing]]ed or otherwise, their presence was also thought to ward off evil spirits.

==Disney's ''Gargoyles''==
Gargoyles also obtained fame in the [[Disney]] series ''[[Wikipedia:Gargoyles (TV series)|Gargoyles]]'', created by [[Wikipedia:Greg Weisman|Greg Weisman]] and aired from October 24, 1994 to February 15, 1997. This series featured a number of gargoyle characters and was targeted at an older audience than usual Disney productions, gaining much critical acclaim and attracting a number of big names for voice acting of the series. A following has arisen around this television series and [[fan art]] and [[fan fiction]] is not uncommon. An annual convention, [[Gathering of the Gargoyles]], celebrates this series and is a popular event with some [[furry fan]]s. Many members of this fandom have in turn crossed over to the [[furry fandom]], sometimes with gargoyle [[fursona]]s.

==Gargoyle fursonas==
[[Image:NWS-Gargoyle-SL-group.jpg|right|thumb|A group of [[Ninja Weasel Studios|NWS]] gargoyles in [[Second Life]]]]
Gargoyles in the [[anthropomorphic]] fandom are relatively rare, but some do exist both online and off. Korul Al-Wassar is a gargoyle [[fursuit]] created by [[Andrew Pidcock]], and on [[Second Life]], the [[avatar]] creator [[Whinge Languish]] has popularized a gargoyle form so that gargoyle fursonas may exist there.

==See also==
* [[:Category:Gargoyle characters]]
* [[Wikipedia:Gargoyle|Gargoyle]] and ''[[Wikipedia:Gargoyles (TV series)|Gargoyles]]'' at Wikipedia

==External links==
* [http://www.gargoyles-fans.org/ Gargoles Fans]
* [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/ Station 8's Gargoyles Fan Site]
* [http://gargwiki.net/Main_Page GargWiki]

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Chimera (mythical beast)

2023-11-03T18:26:04Z

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A '''Chimera''' is a fire-breathing beast from [[Greek mythology]], traditionally considered to have the body and the head of a [[lion]], the other head of a [[goat]] and a snake for tail. Mythologically, it was one of the offspring of Typhon and Echidna.

In biology, the term is sometimes used to describe a single organism with genetically distinct cells from two different species. Theoretically, [[furries]] can be considered chimeric with their combination of [[animal]] and [[human]] traits that could come from different species, although this would depend on the origin stories of particular characters: for example, a species that evolved on some other world would not be a chimera, nor might one created by magic. [[Recom]]s are inarguably biological chimeras.

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Chimera (creature)]] and [[Wikipedia:Chimera]] at Wikipedia

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[[Category:Hybrid species]]

Sphinx

2023-11-03T18:24:50Z

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[[Image:Sphinx.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A portrait of a sphinx by [[Arania]]]]A '''Sphinx''' is a mythological [[chimera]] creature that is usually depicted as a [[lion]] with the head of a woman. While the most famous example comes from [[Egyptian mythology]], sphinxes have also appeared in [[Greek mythology]]. Sphinxes are commonly found in some areas of the fandom, especially in [[taur]] and [[nonmorphic]] [[furry artist]]s, such as [[Roy D. Pounds II]] and [[Arania]].

==History==
===Egyptian sphinx===
The sphinxes of Egypt are mythical creatures, often depicted as guardians. They often have varying heads of animals, such as rams and falcons. The largest and most famous sphinx is the [[Wikipedia:Great Sphinx of Giza|Great Sphinx of Giza]] in Egypt. While the sphinx has origins in Egypt, the name itself is Greek.

===Greek sphinx===
Sphinxes only appear once in Greek mythology. The Sphinx was a daughter of [[Wikipedia:Echidna (mythology)|Echidna]] and of [[Wikipedia:Typhon|Typhon]]
She sat in front of the city [[Wikipedia:Thebes (Greece)|Thebes]] where she would ask each passerby history's most famous riddle:

{{q|Which creature in the morning goes on four feet, at noon on two, and in the evening upon three?}}

If anyone failed to answer, she would strangle them. The word "sphinx" comes from the Greek word sphigx meaning "to strangle." The famous [[Wikipedia:Oedipus|Oedipus]] solved the riddle: man who crawls on all fours as a baby, then walks on two feet as an adult, and walks with a cane in old age.
The Sphinx, defeated, threw herself from her rock in fury and died.

=== Asian sphinx ===
Sphinxes by other names have appeared in many other cultures, including the Shri Narasimha, an avatar of [[Wikipedia:Vishnu|Lord Vishnu]], a Hindu deity whose purpose is to destroy evil on earth.
Early artistic depictions of "sphinxes" from the South Asian subcontinent often show Greek influence. However, in far eastern Asia, there are sphinxes that show independent development.

==See also==
*[[Wikipedia:Sphinx|Sphinx]] on [[Wikipedia]]

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[[Category:Egypt]]
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Sphinx

2023-11-03T18:24:25Z

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[[Image:Sphinx.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A portrait of a sphinx by [[Arania]]]]A '''Sphinx''' is a mythological [[chimera]] creature that is usually depicted as a [[lion]] with the head of a woman. While the most famous example comes from [[Egyptian mythology]], sphinxes have also appeared in [[Greek mythology]]. Sphinxes are commonly found in some areas of the fandom, especially in [[taur]] and [[nonmorphic]] [[furry artist]]s, such as [[Roy D. Pounds II]] and [[Arania]].

==History==
===Egyptian sphinx===
The sphinxes of Egypt are mythical creatures, often depicted as guardians. They often have varying heads of animals, such as rams and falcons. The largest and most famous sphinx is the [[Wikipedia:Great Sphinx of Giza|Great Sphinx of Giza]] in Egypt. While the sphinx has origins in Egypt, the name itself is Greek.

===Greek sphinx===
Sphinxes only appear once in Greek mythology. The Sphinx was a daughter of [[Wikipedia:Echidna (mythology)|Echidna]] and of [[Wikipedia:Typhon|Typhon]]
She sat in front of the city [[Wikipedia:Thebes (Greece)|Thebes]] where she would ask each passerby history's most famous riddle:

{{q|Which creature in the morning goes on four feet, at noon on two, and in the evening upon three?}}

If anyone failed to answer, she would strangle them. The word "sphinx" comes from the Greek word sphigx meaning "to strangle." The famous [[Wikipedia:Oedipus|Oedipus]] solved the riddle: man who crawls on all fours as a baby, then walks on two feet as an adult, and walks with a cane in old age.
The Sphinx, defeated, threw herself from her rock in fury and died.

=== Asian sphinx ===
Sphinxes by other names have appeared in many other cultures, including the Shri Narasimha, an avatar of [[Wikipedia:Vishnu|Lord Vishnu]], a Hindu deity whose purpose is to destroy evil on earth.
Early artistic depictions of "sphinxes" from the South Asian subcontinent often show Greek influence. However, in far eastern Asia, there are sphinxes that show independent development.

==See also==
*[[Wikipedia:Sphinx|Sphinx]] on [[Wikipedia]]

[[Category:Mythological species]]
[[Category:Feline species]]
[[Category:Greece]]
[[Category:Egypt]]
[[ru:Сфинксы]]

Manticore

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A '''manticore''' is an legendary creature from India similar to the Egyptian sphinx. It has the body of a red [[lion]], a man's face (or a [[human]] head) maybe with three rows of sharp teeth, and sometimes [[bat]]-like [[wing]]s.

== See also ==

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

==External links==

{{fa-search-tag|manticore}}
* Search for [https://inkbunny.net/search_process.php?keyword_id=16757 manticore] on [[Inkbunny]]
* LiveJournal communities interested in [http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=manticore "manticore"] (40) and [http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=manticores "manticores"]
* Search for [https://www.weasyl.com/search?q=manticore manticore] on [[Weasyl]]

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[[Category:Feline species]]
[[Category:Mythological species]]

Sebastian

2023-11-03T18:00:12Z

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'''Sebastian''' may refer to:

* '''[[Sebastian (fursuiter)|Sebastian]]''', also known as '''Sebastian Silverfox''', a [[furry artist]] and [[fursuiter]] who lives in [[W:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]]
* '''[[Sebastian (The Little Mermaid)|Sebastian]]''', a [[Talking animal|sentient]] [[crab]] [[character]] from [[Disney|Walt Disney]]'s animated feature, '''''[[The Little Mermaid]]'''''
* '''[[Sebastian Blackcat]]''' (real name '''Jeff Cordova'''), also known as '''Bastian''', '''Bastian Mage''', or the '''Rubbermage''' , a furry artist who lives in [[W:Houston, Texas|Houston, Texas]], USA
* '''[[Sebastian Coco Foxy]]''', a [[fursuiter]] who lives in Texas
* '''[[Sebastian Thurtide]]''', also known as '''Lord of Flaming Roses''', a [[were]]-[[otter]] furry artist who lives in Palmdale, California, USA

You may also be thinking of:
* '''[[Sebastien Pillowmint]]''', a [[furry]] whose [[fursona]] is a [[lynx]].

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Sebastian

2023-11-03T17:59:39Z

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'''Sebastian''' may refer to:

* '''[[Sebastian (fursuiter)|Sebastian]]''', also known as '''Sebastian Silverfox''', a [[furry artist]] and [[fursuiter]] who lives in [[W:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]]
* '''[[Sebastian (The Little Mermaid)|Sebastian]]''', a [[Talking animal|sentient]] [[crab]] [[character]] from [[Disney|Walt Disney]]'s animated feature, '''''[[The Little Mermaid]]'''''
* '''[[Sebastian Blackcat]]''' (real name '''Jeff Cordova'''), also known as '''Bastian''', '''Bastian Mage''', or the '''Rubbermage''' , a furry artist who lives in [[W:Houston, Texas|Houston, Texas]], USA
* '''[[Sebastian Coco Fox]]''', a [[fursuiter]] who lives in Texas
* '''[[Sebastian Thurtide]]''', also known as '''Lord of Flaming Roses''', a [[were]]-[[otter]] furry artist who lives in Palmdale, California, USA

You may also be thinking of:
* '''[[Sebastien Pillowmint]]''', a [[furry]] whose [[fursona]] is a [[lynx]].

{{disambig}}

Sebastian

2023-11-03T17:59:23Z

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'''Sebastian''' may refer to:

* '''[[Sebastian (fursuiter)|Sebastian]]''', also known as '''Sebastian Silverfox''', a [[furry artist]] and [[fursuiter]] who lives in [[W:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]]
* '''[[Sebastian (The Little Mermaid)|Sebastian]]''', a [[Talking animal|sentient]] [[crab]] [[character]] from [[Disney|Walt Disney]]'s animated feature, '''''[[The Little Mermaid]]'''''
* '''[[Sebastian Blackcat]]''' (real name '''Jeff Cordova'''), also known as '''Bastian''', '''Bastian Mage''', or the '''Rubbermage''' , a furry artist who lives in [[W:Houston, Texas|Houston, Texas]], USA
* '''[[Sebastian Coco Fox]]'', a [[fursuiter]] who lives in Texas
* '''[[Sebastian Thurtide]]''', also known as '''Lord of Flaming Roses''', a [[were]]-[[otter]] furry artist who lives in Palmdale, California, USA

You may also be thinking of:
* '''[[Sebastien Pillowmint]]''', a [[furry]] whose [[fursona]] is a [[lynx]].

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Hisui Hyena

2023-11-03T17:53:51Z

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'''Hisui Hyena''' is a fursuit maker who lives in the United States. Her [[fursona]] is a [[hyena]].<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/hisuihyena Hisui Hyena's profile] on [[Fur Affinity]]. Retrieved November 3, 2023.</ref>

== References ==
<references/>

== External links ==
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/hisuihyena Hisui Hyena] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://steamcommunity.com/id/hisuid Hisui Hyena] on Steam
* [https://hisui-hyena.deviantart.com/ Hisui Hyena] on [[DeviantArt]]
* [https://hyaenidaefursuits.tumblr.com/ Hisui Hyena] on [[Tumblr]]

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Hisui Hyena

2023-11-03T17:53:26Z

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Leucrotta

2023-11-03T17:48:24Z

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'''Leucrotta''', also known as '''Pachycrocuta''', is a [[furry]] [[artist]] who lives in Idaho. His [[fursona]] is a [[hyena]]. who has worked as a staff member for [[Further Confusion]]. He has characters active on [[Tapestries]], but is currently hoping to cut down on his online and caffeine addictions. He is a former contributor to the [[Huzzah]]! APA, and credits a large range of inspirations for his art style - from wildlife art to the comics of Enrico Marini and Mitch Byrd. A long-time tabletop gamer, he is particularly inspired and delighted by the wide range of only-vaguely-coherent monsters in D&D, including his namesake animal.

The name derives from a mythological creature, the leucrotta, a part-[[deer|stag]], part-[[lion]], part-[[badger]] animal that supposedly lived in India and which could mimic human voices. Leucrotta may be inspired by reports of spotted hyenas, and have inspired a slightly different, malevolent monster in the Dungeons and Dragons game.

==External links==
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/leucrotta/ Leucrotta] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://www.deviantart.com/pachycrocuta Pachycrocuta] on [[DeviantArt]]
* [https://leucrotta.sofurry.com/ Leucrotta] on [[SoFurry]]

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Topfox

2023-11-03T17:00:16Z

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{{Infobox person
| name = Topfox
| realname = John Cawley
| othernames = Party Pony
| image = [[File:No image available.png|240px]]
| caption =
| born = April 20, 1954
| birthplace = USA
| died =
| deathplace =
| residence = [[W:Williamsport, Pennsylvania|Williamsport, Pennsylvania]], USA
| spouses = [[Cataroo]]
| profession = [[Writer]], [[animator|animation producer]], [[Costume|costume performer]], [[fursuiter]]
| species =
| gohonor =
| url = http://www.cataroo.com/wedding.html
}}
'''Topfox''', formerly also known as '''Party Pony''' on [[Furtopia]], is a writer and fursuiter, and a former animation producer and costume performer who lives in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA, with his wife, Cataroo.

== Biograph ==

Topfox was previously employed with the [[Walt Disney|Walt Disney Company]], [[Warner Bros.]], [[Don Bluth]], and [[Nickelodeon]] studios, among others, as well as a past being an editor of various animation magazines and a writer and producer for the [[WB]]'s [[Cartoon Network]].

Topfox and his wife have a great love for [[Great Dane]]s, which they keep as their kids, and have authored books about them.<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Great-Danes-Barrons-Dog-Bibles/dp/0764197541 ''Great Danes (B.E.S. Dog Bibles Series)''] by John and Rachel Cawley. Retrieved November 2, 2023.</ref>

== Fandom involvement ==

A former [[costume]] performer, Topfox was one of the members of the [[Gallacci group]], a proto-[[furry group]] connected to the works of [[Steve Gallacci]] and their like of [[stories]] and media that featured [[intelligent animal]]s and animal-like [[alien]]s, such as ''[[Watership Down]]'', ''[[Animal Farm]]'', ''[[Kimba the White Lion]]'', ''[[Bambi]]'', and so on.<ref>[https://furrywritersguild.com/tag/fred-patten/ ''Guest post: A Conversation with Fred Patten''] article by [[Phil Geusz]] on the [[Furry Writers' Guild]] website. Retrieved November 2, 2023.</ref>

Topfox and Cataroo had a [[fursuit]] wedding on Halloween 1996 which seemed perfect since the couple initially met while in costume.<ref>[https://www.gettyimages.com.au/detail/news-photo/furry-fandom-fans-rachel-and-john-cawley-disguised-as-news-photo/600004130 ''Furry Fandom fans Rachel and John Cawley disguised as beasts'']. Photo by [[Evan Hurd]] on the [https://www.gettyimages.com.au/ Getty Images] website. Retrieved November 2, 2023.</ref> website He is a former editor of the [[furry APA]], ''[[Rowrbrazzle]]''.

== Literature ==

Topfox has [[author]]ed several books , including several about [[animation]], including ''[http://www.cataroo.com/DBconts.html The Animated Films of Don Bluth]'' and '''''Cartoon Confidential'''''.

=== Bibliography ===
{| class="wikitable"
!rowspan="1"|Title
!rowspan="1"|Year released
!rowspan="1"|Company
!rowspan="1"|Genre
!rowspan="1"|Theme
!rowspan="1"|ISBN/ISBN13
!rowspan="1"|Notes
|-
| ''[[The Encyclopedia of Cartoon Superstars]]''
| 1990
| [[Pioneer Books]]
| ?
| Animation
| 978-1556982699
|
|-
| ''[[How to Create Animation]]''
| 1991
| Pioneer Books
| ?
| Animation
| 978-1556982859
|
|-
| ''[[The Animated Films of Don Bluth]]''
| 1991
| [[Image Pub of New York]]
| ?
| Animation
| 978-685503348
|
|-
| ''[[Cartoon Confidential]]''
| 1991
| [[Malibu Graphics]]
| ?
| Animation
| 978-1563980053
|
|-
| ''[[Animation Art: Buyers Guide and Price Guide]]''
| 1992
| [[Malibu Comics Entertainment]]
| ?
| Animation
| 978-1563980251
|
|}
== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable"
!rowspan="1"|Title
!rowspan="1"|Year released
!rowspan="1"|Year produced
!rowspan="1"|Company
!rowspan="1"|Genre
!rowspan="1"|Theme
!rowspan="1"|Job/Role
!rowspan="1"|Year employed
!rowspan="1"|Notes
|-
| ''[[Garfield and Friends]]''
| 1988
| ?
| [[W:Film Roman|Film Roman]]
| Animated TV series
| Animation
| Associate producer
| 1992-1993
|
|-
| ''[[The Angry Beavers]]''
| 1997
| ?
| [[Nickelodeon]]
| Animated TV series
| Animation
| Associate producer
| 1998-2001
|
|}

== References ==
<REFERENCES/>

==External links==

* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0147220/ John Cawley] on [[W:IMBd|IMDb]]

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Panther

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[[File:KDelany-PantherCubLiataTLKStyle.JPG|thumb|right|A Panther cub (leopard) from [[African Tails MUCK]].]]
'''Panther''' is used as a generic [[species]] name to describe a [[leopard]] or [[jaguar]], especially an individual who is melanistic, ''i.e.'' a '''black panther'''. Such individuals are an example of a mutation, not a separate species. Their spots can be seen in the right light, but essentially panthers look entirely black (or, at least, very dark brown or grey).

Panther is also sometimes used to refer to a [[cougar]] or mountain lion (a species which has no confirmed melanistic variant), particularly if it is a member of the subspecies commonly known as the '''Florida panther'''.

The above describes the most common usages of the term "panther", but etymologically speaking it could be properly applied to any member of the genus ''Panthera'' (which would exclude the cougar since it belongs to a different genus). Indeed it is sometimes used to refer generically to any big cat of that genus, although "pantherine" can be used instead.

The white panther is a rare occurrence, which is used for individuals, like a white cougar, white leopard or white jaguar. They may be the result of albinism (lack of pigmentation) or leucism (partial lack of pigmentation). Black panthers in comparison are the result of melanism. Unlike black panthers, white panthers have not been selectively bred.

On [[WikiFur]], "panther" characters are categorized as [[:Category:Leopard characters|Leopard characters]] or [[:Category:Jaguar characters|Jaguar characters]] as appropriate, or as [[:Category:Feline characters|Feline characters]] if the character's species is unclear.

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Jaguar

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'''Jaguar''' is the common name of ''Panthera onca'', a big [[cat]] of Central and South America. It is arguably the most impressive carnivorous mammal of the western hemisphere (not counting extinct forms), being larger and stockier even than the Old World [[leopard]], with a shorter tail and larger head. Its coat bears a similar spotted marking to that of the leopard but with larger rosettes with spots, and a melanistic or black phase, sometimes commonly called a [[panther]], is also known to exist.

The jaguar figured heavily in the religions of Central American peoples such as the Maya, where it was associated with the god of war.

As of this writing, out of the 52 species (including "other") represented on [[pounced.org]], the jaguar is in the lower 20th percentile in [[List of most popular phenotypes|popularity as a phenotype]].

The jaguar's powerful bite allows it to pierce the carapaces of turtles and tortoises, and to employ an unusual killing method: it bites directly through the skull of mammalian prey between the ears to deliver a fatal blow to the brain.

== Diet and behavior ==

The jaguar is a carnivore and apex predator. The jaguar is an ambush predator, it will slowly walk down forest paths in search of food. It preys on capybara, anteaters, [[deer]], peccaries, armadillos, agoutis, tapirs, and reptiles like [[turtle]]s, tortoises, lizards, caimans and [[crocodile]]s. Jaguars are also good swimmers, which also aids in their hunts.

== See also ==

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

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Jaguar

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'''Jaguar''' is the common name of ''Panthera onca'', a big [[cat]] of Central and South America. It is arguably the most impressive carnivorous mammal of the western hemisphere (not counting extinct forms), being larger and stockier even than the Old World [[leopard]], with a shorter tail and larger head. Its coat bears a similar spotted marking to that of the leopard but with larger rosettes with spots, and a melanistic or black phase, sometimes commonly called a [[panther]], is also known to exist.

The jaguar figured heavily in the religions of Central American peoples such as the Maya, where it was associated with the god of war.

As of this writing, out of the 52 species (including "other") represented on [[pounced.org]], the jaguar is in the lower 20th percentile in [[List of most popular phenotypes|popularity as a phenotype]].

The jaguar's powerful bite allows it to pierce the carapaces of turtles and tortoises, and to employ an unusual killing method: it bites directly through the skull of mammalian prey between the ears to deliver a fatal blow to the brain.

== Diet and behavior ==

The jaguar is a carnivore and apex predator. The jaguar is an ambush predator, it will slowly walk down forest paths in search of food. It preys on capybara, anteaters, [[deer]], peccaries, armadillos, agoutis, tapirs, and reptiles like [[turtles]], tortoises, lizards, caimans and [[crocodile]]s. Jaguars are also good swimmers, which also aids in their hunts.

== See also ==

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

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Lion

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[[Image:African_Lion_Male.JPG|thumb|320px|right|A male African lion (''Panthera leo krugeri'')]]
The '''Lion''' (''Panthera leo'') is a [[mammal]] of the family [[Felidae (family)|Felidae]]. Many who have lion [[fursona]]s today originally came from the ''[[The Lion King]]'' fandom before joining the [[furry fandom]], whilst others are simply inspired by the movie.

Lions are [[predator]]y [[carnivore]]s who live in family groups, called prides, consisting of related [[female]]s, their cubs of both sexes, and one or more unrelated [[male]]s who [[mate]] with the adult females. Male lions within the pride form a coalition. The females do the hunting for the pride while the males are largely occupied with maintaining the borders of their territory.

They are the only members of the cat family to display sexual dimorphism, the males have manes, while the females don't. Some male lions can have no manes, or a weak ones. These are called [[Wikipedia:Maneless lion|maneless lions]].

== Mating behavior ==
Lions are one of the most sexually active cats, another popular reason for choosing lion [[fursona]]s. During a female's [[oestrus]] cycle, a male and female will mate unabated for 5-7 days every 10 to 20 minutes. However, it takes 6-9 oestrus cycles for the female to become pregnant.

== Subspecies ==
There are several subspecies of lion, most of which once existed or currently exist on the continent of [[Wikipedia:Africa|Africa]]. The [[Wikipedia:Asiatic_Lion|Asiatic Lion]], or ''Panthera leo persica'' lives in present-day [[Wikipedia:Gir_Forest|Gir Forest]] region of India. The remaining subspecies of lion, along with their scientific names and habitat, are the following:

* ''Panthera leo azandica'' - North East Congo lion[[Image:African_Lion_Female.jpg|thumb|120|right|An African lioness (''Panthera leo krugeri'')]]
* ''Panthera leo bleyenberghi'' - Katanga lion
* ''Panthera leo hollisteri'' - Congo lion
* ''Panthera leo krugeri'' - South African lion
** [[Wikipedia:White lion|White lion]] (mutation of Kruger subspecies)
* ''Panthera leo leo'' - [[Barbary lion]] (Morocco to Egypt); Extinct in 1922.
* ''Panthera leo massaicus'' - Masai lion or Serengeti lion or a subspecies of [[wikipedia:Masai lion|Masai lion]]
* ''Panthera leo melanochaita'' - Cape lion; Extinct in 1860.
* ''Panthera leo nubica'' - East African lion or Masai lion
* ''Panthera leo persica'' - The Asiatic lion
* ''Panthera leo roosevelti'' - Abyssinian lion
* ''Panthera leo senegalensis'' - West African lion, or Senegal lion
* ''Panthera leo somaliensis'' - Somali lion
* ''Panthera leo verneyi'' - Kalahari lion

[[Barbary lion]]s were the largest of the lion sub-species, and were kept by Roman emperors - who ordered the capture of literally thousands of individuals to fight in the gladiator arenas.

Despite its popular moniker of "King of the Jungle" which is more appropriate to the Asiatic lion, the African lion is an animal of the open plains. As a result, it has been the target of extensive poaching and is now a threatened species with significant populations being limited to national parks in Tanzania and South Africa, as well as the Gir Forest.

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

==External links==
*[http://furry.de/miavir/stories/key.lion.html Stories with "Lion" species keyword] at [[Mia's Index of Anthro' Stories]]
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Animorphs

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'''Animorphs''' was a book series created by [[W:K.A. Applegate|K.A. Applegate]] and published by the [[W:Scholastic Corporation|Scholastic Corporation]], running from 1996 to 2001. There were 64 books in all, including 54 'main universe' books, four ''Megamorphs'' (double-sized books), four standalone novels, and two choose-your-own-adventure. In addition, there were Animorphs [[Transformers]], video games, and a short-lived TV show on [[W:Nickelodeon|Nickelodeon]].

== Premise ==

In the series, the main enemy was the '''Yeerks''', a [[species]] of mind-controlling [[W:parasite|parasitic]] slug-like [[alien]]s who enter the brain through the ear of their hosts. In order to fight the Yeerks, a group of five young [[human]]s is given the gift of [[shapeshifting]] by a dying [[alien]] named '''Elfangor'''.

The [[shapeshifting]] ability allows these humans, who adopt the name Animorphs for themselves, to absorb [[W:DNA|DNA]] or genetic material by touch, and then transform into that [[animal]]. They can only remain shapeshifted for a maximum of two hours, however; after this, they are unable to return to their human form as the change is permanent. This fate befalls one of the main characters Tobias in the first book and his difficulties with being stuck as an animal are explored over the series.

The six main characters are Jake (signature morph: [[tiger]]), Cassie (signature morph: [[wolf]]), Marco (signature morph: [[gorilla]]), Rachel (signature morph: [[elephant]] until book seven at which point it alternates between an elephant and [[Bear (species)|grizzly bear]]), Tobias (signature morph: red-tailed [[W:Hawk|hawk]]), and Aximili (an Andalite, a sort of [[W:Psychic|psychic]] [[deer]]-[[W:Scorpion|scorpion]] [[taur]] alien). Aximili was rescued from the remnants of an Andalite Dome Ship in the fourth book. In the next (fifth) book, Marco discovers that his mother (sometimes called Eva, other times called Laura) is Visser One. In book six, Jake accidentally falls into a Yeerk Pool and ends up with the Yeerk, named Temrash, who used to be in his brother Tom's head in his. At the very end, Jake sees a Big Red Eye, who isn't named until the twenty-sixth book. The fanbase at this point was already very strong and was able to persuade Applegate to bring back the B.R.E., as the fans had started calling him. Another fan-induced idea happened in books five and thirteen when a member of the usually dumb Hork-Bajir "started talking like he had a Harvard education", as Marco put it in book five. Eight books later, a name was given to this type of Hork-Bajir: Seer. A fan named [[Erin K. Dover]] had persuaded Applegate to use intelligent Hork-Bajir.
(Note: The original term Dover used was Hork-Bajir Thinker, not Hork-Bajir Seer.)

In the twenty-third book, it is discovered that Aximili, or Ax, as the others call him, is Tobias' uncle, although the fans had known this ever since the Andalite Chronicles came out.

== Media ==

=== Television ===

From 1998 to 1999, a television series based on the books, aired on Nickelodeon in the United States and [[W:YTV|YTV]] in Canada. This series makes several changes to the morphs from the books, Rachel's first morph is a [[cat]], whereas in the book it is an [[elephant]]. Also, in this version, Tobias' hawk morph is a [[W:Harris's hawk|Harris's hawk]], rather than a red-tailed hawk. Similarly, Rachel's fighting morph is a [[lion]], as opposed to an elephant and grizzly bear in the books, while Marco's morph is a wolf as opposed to a gorilla in the books.

=== Video games ===

''Animorphs: Know the Secret'' is an action-adventure game, released for Microsoft Windows. Developed by Gigawatt Studios and published by Infogrames, the players can switch control between four of the Animorphs (Cassie, Jake, Marco and Rachel). They will explore different environments searching for clues as to why the activities of Yeerks have gone down. The Animorphs have access to a number of specific forms they can change into, which can increase by finding more animals on the way.

''Animorphs: Shattered Reality'' is a platform video game, released for the Sony PlayStation. Developed by SingleTrac, it revolves around four of the Animorphs trying to find pieces of the Continuum Crystal before Visser Three does.

A Game Boy Color game was also published by Ubisoft.

== See also ==

*[[W:Animorphs|Animorphs]] on [[Wikipedia]]

== External links ==

*[http://www.scholastic.com/animorphs/index.htm Animorphs] official wesite

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