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Goat

2023-09-29T19:53:21Z

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[[File:Ziegenbock_con_badge.png‎|right|thumb|150px|Example of a goat fursona, [[Ziegenbock Yagi-Eisenhuf]] as drawn by [[Willow141]].]]
A '''goat''' (''Capra hircus'') is a domesticated cloven-[[hoof|hooved]] animal that belongs to the family Bovidae with dense [[fur]] of various colors and a set of [[horn]]s. They are best known for their [[Wikipedia:Goatee|goatee]]-like beards and back-bending horns, which occurs on both males and females. They are closely related to [[sheep]], but [[hybrid]]s can rarely occur and are always infertile, due to both of them being different species with different numbers of chromosomes.

In cartoons, goats are often shown eating any object they can (much like [[Ostrich (species)|ostriches]]). In reality, however, they are very fastidious eaters, even refusing to eat items that fall from their [[muzzle]]s to the ground below.
They are also frequently shown as using their horns to toss other creatures from behind. A famous case would be the story of the ''[[Wikipedia:Three Billy Goats Gruff|Three Billy Goats Gruff]]'' in which the largest billy-goat throws a [[Wikipedia:troll|troll]] off a bridge.

== See also ==
*[[Wikipedia:Goat|Goat]] on [[Wikipedia]]
*[[:Category:Goat characters|Goat characters]]

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Goat

2023-09-29T19:52:34Z

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[[File:Ziegenbock_con_badge.png‎|right|thumb|150px|Example of a goat fursona, [[Ziegenbock Yagi-Eisenhuf]] as drawn by [[Willow141]].]]
A '''goat''' (''Capra hircus'') is a cloven-[[hoof|hooved]] animal that belongs to the family Bovidae with dense [[fur]] of various colors and a set of [[horn]]s. They are best known for their [[Wikipedia:Goatee|goatee]]-like beards and back-bending horns, which occurs on both males and females. They are closely related to [[sheep]], but [[hybrid]]s can rarely occur and are always infertile, due to both of them being different species with different numbers of chromosomes.

In cartoons, goats are often shown eating any object they can (much like [[Ostrich (species)|ostriches]]). In reality, however, they are very fastidious eaters, even refusing to eat items that fall from their [[muzzle]]s to the ground below.
They are also frequently shown as using their horns to toss other creatures from behind. A famous case would be the story of the ''[[Wikipedia:Three Billy Goats Gruff|Three Billy Goats Gruff]]'' in which the largest billy-goat throws a [[Wikipedia:troll|troll]] off a bridge.

== See also ==
*[[Wikipedia:Goat|Goat]] on [[Wikipedia]]
*[[:Category:Goat characters|Goat characters]]

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Bambi (movie)

2023-09-29T18:00:12Z

2603:3005:2400:E500:7937:662E:DA61:678E: /* The characters */

[[Image:Bambi_dvd.jpg|200px|right]]
'''Bambi''' is an animated film released in 1942 by the [[Disney|Walt Disney Company]] based loosely on the 1923 novel of [[Bambi (novel)|the same name]] by [[Felix Salten]].

''Bambi'' was the first film by Disney to feature an all-[[animal]] cast of [[characters]] presented in a realistic style, as opposed to earlier highly simplified and stylized [[anthropomorphic]] [[characters]] such as [[Mickey Mouse]] and [[Donald Duck]]. In fact, the level of realism achieved in the artwork for this film is one factor which later brought some criticism upon it. The animal characters in ''Bambi'' are [[non-morphic]], but most of them speak English amongst themselves and occasionally display certain humanlike mannerisms. The hunting dogs, however, do not.

==The characters==
*'''Bambi''', the "young prince" of the forest, a white-tailed [[deer]]. He is portrayed as a fawn in the first part of the story and a full-grown adolescent buck in the last part.
*'''Thumper''', a young [[rabbit]], who is so called because of a compulsive tendency to thump whatever he stands on with his hind foot when he is the least bit excited. He also has sisters named Blossom, Violet, Milly, Frilly, Trixie, Daisy, Ria, and Tessie.
*'''Miss Bunny''', a female rabbit and Thumper's wife.
*'''Flower''', a young [[Skunk (species)|skunk]], who accepted the name after being confused by the young Bambi with the flowers in which the skunk was hiding.
*'''Petunia''', a female skunk and Flower's wife.
*'''Faline''', also a deer, and about the same age as Bambi. As with the later [[Simba (The Lion King)|Simba]] and [[Nala]] of [[The Lion King]], Faline is the friend who becomes Bambi's true love.
*Bambi's mother and father are never named, though his father is referred to as "the Great Prince of the Forest."
*'''Ronno''', a deer older than Bambi who is his rival and wants Faline to be his mate.
*'''Friend Owl''' likewise is not named beyond that most basic identification.
*'''Man''' is the unseen human antagonist of the story, but only exists as a faceless force outside the community of forest creatures. He is a hunter who uses a gun and a pack of hunting dogs to hunt the forest animals.
*'''Hunting Dogs''' are a pack of hunting dogs belonging to Man that he uses to hunt down the forest animals. Unlike most of the other animals, they do not speak.

==Commentary==
Since Disney's packaging of the story for the movie was apparently intended for the entertainment of younger viewers, there is no coverage on the subject of predation among animal species. The focus of the story on the plight of the deer has been widely vilified as an attempt to garner undue pity for the animals, as well as to ascribe human emotions to the characters. Whether or not it was the intent of Disney or its writers to misinform the public about the lives of animals, such charges have been repeatedly laid, in various forms, over the ensuing decades. In fairness, the Disney company did release a number of live-action films in the 1950s and '60s depicting animal behavior in a realistic or documentary fashion, as well as two documentaries within the last decade.

==Trivia==
*[[Wikipedia:Preston Blair|Preston Blair]], one of the character animators in the employ of Disney for ''Bambi'', subsequently worked for [[Tex Avery]] at Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer and later wrote several popular books on how to draw cartoon characters for animation.
*The song "Loverly Spring" from the motion picture ''Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events'' bears a striking resemblance to the song "Let's Sing a Gay Little Spring Song" from the ''Bambi'' soundtrack, which begins with the lyrics "Tra, la, la, la-de-day, twit-twi-da-dee."
*Salten wrote a sequel novel in 1939 called ''[[Bambi's Children]]''.
*A direct-to-video midquel, ''[[Bambi II]]'', was released on February 7, 2006. It focuses on Bambi being looked after by the Great Prince after his mother is killed by Man.
*After the premiere of the film, there were fire prevention posters featuring the characters before the creation of [[Smokey Bear]].
*A parody entitled ''[[Wikipedia:Bambi Meets Godzilla|Bambi Meets Godzilla]]'' was released in 1973 by [[Wikipedia:Marv Newland|Marv Newland]]. It features Bambi grazing to the Rossini piece ''[[Wikipedia:Ranz des Vaches|Ranz des Vaches]]'' (''Call to the Dairy Cows'').<ref>''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s3UogfAGg0 Bambi Meets Godzilla Original (1969)]'' - World of Gojira, [[YouTube]]</ref> After fifty seconds, Bambi looks up and is squished by Godzilla's giant foot. There are several fan-made versions,<ref>''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u99n-F1QP7E Bambi Meets Godzilla Part 1]'' - Jim Zarbaugh, YouTube (26 June 2007)</ref> including a high-def restoration.<ref>''[http://kindredcoda.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/bambi-meets-godzilla-making-of.html?zx=5e918b0f3b83cc00 Bambi Meets Godzilla: The Making of The Re-Creation]'' - KindredCoda's Miscellaneous Musings (15 February 2013)</ref><ref>''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06RqWhOmBMU Bambi Meets Godzilla (A Re-Creation)]'' - Coda Gardner, YouTube (14 July 2013)</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Bambi|Bambi]] at Wikipedia

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [http://www.toonopedia.com/bambi.htm Bambi at Toonopedia]
* [http://imdb.com/title/tt0034492/ Bambi at the Internet Movie Database]

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Sheep

2023-09-29T17:57:48Z

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The '''sheep''' (''Ovis aries'') is a domesticated [[hoof]]ed animal of the family Bovidae.

There are very few '''sheep''' [[character]]s (or '''Ovines''') in the [[furry fandom]], compared to other [[species]]. There could be any number of reasons for this, including lack of glamour or perceived exoticness, or even that sheep aren't considered very attractive. They are also thought to be good for nothing but food or a source material (their fleece). This is obviously a misunderstanding.

Another reason may be that sheep are seen as trend followers (for example, Felicia in ''[[Ozy and Millie]]''), while furry fans seek to be anything but that. It should be noted that [[fox]]es and [[wolf|wolves]], both seen as very individualistic, are among the [[List of most popular phenotypes|most popular choices for fursonas]].

== See also ==
*[[W:Sheep|Sheep]] on [[Wikipedia]]
*[[Mareep]] - The sheep [[Pokemon]]
*[[Judas & Jesus]]
*[[:Category:Sheep characters|Sheep characters]]

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Panda

2023-09-28T15:34:45Z

2603:3005:2400:E500:7937:662E:DA61:678E: /* Panda characters in furry */

[[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, a fictional [[anthropomorphic]] giant panda from Dreamworks Animation's franchise, ''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 rotund body, the panda is considered a [[W:Vulnerable species|vulnerable species]], with an estimated 1800-2060 pandas living in the wild, according to a 2018 census.

Despite being [[W:Taxonomy|taxonomically]] a [[carnivore]], their diet is overwhelmingly [[herbivorous]]. The panda eats tubers, grasses, shoots, leaves, and roots, living almost entirely on bamboo. Pandas are also [[W:Omnivore|omnivores]], as they are known to eat eggs, fish, small [[animal]]s, [[W:Carrion|carrion]], and some [[insect]]s 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]]. However, genetic testing has revealed that giant pandas are true bears and part of the ''Ursidae'' family. However, it differentiated earlier in history than most ursines and could be considered a [[W:Living fossil|living fossil]]. Its closest extant relative is the [[W:Spectacled bear|spectacled 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 5.9 inches (15 cm) long.

== Pandas in mainstream culture/religion ==

* [[Po Ping]] ([[w:Dreamworks Animation|Dreamworks Animation]]'s ''[[Kung Fu Panda]]'')
* [[Panda (We Bare Bears)|Panda]] ([[Cartoon Network]]'s ''[[We Bare Bears]]'')
* [[Pandaren]] ([[w:Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard Entertainment]]'s ''[[World of Warcraft]]'')
* Penny Ling (''[[w:Littlest Pet Shop|Littlest Pet Shop]]'')
* [[Andy Panda]]
* [[Vanessa]] (''[[Pandamonia]]'')

== Panda and furry ==

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

=== Panda characters in furry ===

* [[Shanda the Panda]]
* [[Panda Khan]] (''[[The Chronicles of Panda Khan]]'')
* [[Pandamonium]] (''[[Extinctioners]]'')
* [[Leila]] (''[[Ringtail Cafe]]'')
* [[David Innitou]] (''[[Concession]]'')
* [[Arloest]] (''[[Jack]]'')
* [[Yin the Panda]] (''[[The Suburban Jungle]]'')
* [[Rezzurekt]] (''[[Beast Wars (Espernet)|Beast Wars]]'')

== 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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Panda

2023-09-28T15:34:22Z

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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, a fictional [[anthropomorphic]] giant panda from Dreamworks Animation's franchise, ''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 rotund body, the panda is considered a [[W:Vulnerable species|vulnerable species]], with an estimated 1800-2060 pandas living in the wild, according to a 2018 census.

Despite being [[W:Taxonomy|taxonomically]] a [[carnivore]], their diet is overwhelmingly [[herbivorous]]. The panda eats tubers, grasses, shoots, leaves, and roots, living almost entirely on bamboo. Pandas are also [[W:Omnivore|omnivores]], as they are known to eat eggs, fish, small [[animal]]s, [[W:Carrion|carrion]], and some [[insect]]s 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]]. However, genetic testing has revealed that giant pandas are true bears and part of the ''Ursidae'' family. However, it differentiated earlier in history than most ursines and could be considered a [[W:Living fossil|living fossil]]. Its closest extant relative is the [[W:Spectacled bear|spectacled 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 5.9 inches (15 cm) long.

== Pandas in mainstream culture/religion ==

* [[Po Ping]] ([[w:Dreamworks Animation|Dreamworks Animation]]'s ''[[Kung Fu Panda]]'')
* [[Panda (We Bare Bears)|Panda]] ([[Cartoon Network]]'s ''[[We Bare Bears]]'')
* [[Pandaren]] ([[w:Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard Entertainment]]'s ''[[World of Warcraft]]'')
* Penny Ling (''[[w:Littlest Pet Shop|Littlest Pet Shop]]'')
* [[Andy Panda]]
* [[Vanessa]] (''[[Pandamonia]]'')

== Panda and furry ==

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

=== Panda characters in furry ===

* [[Shanda the Panda]]
* [[Panda Khan]] (''[[The chronicles of Panda Khan]]'')
* [[Pandamonium]] (''[[Extinctioners]]'')
* [[Leila]] (''[[Ringtail Cafe]]'')
* [[David Innitou]] (''[[Concession]]'')
* [[Arloest]] (''[[Jack]]'')
* [[Yin the Panda]] (''[[The Suburban Jungle]]'')
* [[Rezzurekt]] (''[[Beast Wars (Espernet)|Beast Wars]]'')

== 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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