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Dinosaur

2025-12-25T05:54:20Z

Halcmm: /* Dinosaurs in mainstream media */

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'''Dinosaurs'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQX7JYQjDOQ|title=The BEST of Dinosaurs|author=Dinosaurs|date=2 July 2013|work=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3OCP4jz51s|title=Documentaire #1 ► Tyrannotarbosaurus rex VS Therizinosaurus|author=Mogwaï|date=16 October 2018|work=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW3PhlhVzuE|title=The BEST of Dinosaurs 2|author=Dinosaurs|date=2 July 2013|work=YouTube}}</ref> are a form of [[W:archosaur|archosaur]]s that dominated the Earth during their existence. Scientific consensus holds that most of them, minus [[bird]]s, became extinct 66 million years ago; however, in the various [[reptile]]s belonging to the '''Dinosauria''' clade. It is from the Greek meaning "terrible lizard" and was coined in 1842 by [[Richard Owen]].

Dinosaur is the naming term of all members of Dinosauria clade of archosaurs and arose in the early [[W:Triassic period|Triassic period]], around 231 million years ago, from [[archosaur]]s (a division including dinosaurs, [[crocodiles]], [[pterosaurs]], and many other less well-known groups), and [[W:Evolutionary_radiation|radiated]] in the early-mid [[W:Jurassic period|Jurassic period]], reaching their greatest diversity around the late Jurassic and early [[W:Cretaceous period|Cretaceous]]. Most lineages of dinosaurs became extinct during the [[W:Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event|Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event]]<ref>[[W:Dinosaur|Wiki - Dinosaurs]]</ref> around 66 million years ago, which caused the extinction of approximately 75% of all plant and animal life on Earth at the time. The only remaining dinosaur lineage is that of modern [[bird]]s ("avian dinosaurs").

Note: [[pterosaur]]s, [[mosasaur]]s, [[ichthyosaur]]s, and [[plesiosaur]]s are often called dinosaurs but aren't dinosaurs themselves, just relatives (they could be called "pseudo-dinosaurs").

==Non-avian dinosaurs==
[[File:Super-Dinosaur.jpg|thumb|[[Super Dinosaur]] cover]]
[[File:Ice age dawn of the dinosaurs01.jpg|thumb|''[[Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs]]'']]
[[File:Les Dinosaures.png|thumb|''[[Les Dinosaures]]'']]
===Morphology and ecology===

Dinosaurs in popular culture have often been depicted as giant, lumbering, and cold-blooded [[beast]]s. In reality, the group was highly diverse with organisms ranging in size<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_rnWeWWsF4|title=All Dinosaurs of Jurassic Park/World, ANIMATED Size Comparison, 1993-2022|author=Goji Center|date=9 February 2022|work=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FLIzwNHCUE|title=EVOLUTION of T-REX in MOVIES & TV: Size Comparison (1918-2022)|author=FilmCore|date=1 May 2022|work=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRiecAmGWHU|title=MARCHING DINOSAURS, Animated Size Comparison|author=Dane Pavitt|date=11 March 2016|work=YouTube}}</ref> from 28 cm ('Ashdown Maniraptor' — unknown species<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2003349/Smallest-dinosaur-amateur-fossil-hunter--kept-drawer-2-years.html Daily Mail report of the discovery of the Ashdown Maniraptor.]</ref>) to 60 m in length (''Amphicoelias'' — rough estimate) and were dynamic active animals. As a whole, dinosaurs were highly likely to have been warm-blooded. This is reflected in the development of feathers in the theropods (the bipedal, largely carnivorous dinosaurs) as insulators.

There are two major clades of a dinosaur, which are based on an early divergence in the structure of the hip joint in the mid-Triassic:

*Saurischians (from the Greek meaning "Lizard hip") including two major groups:
**'''Theropods''' - Bipedal animals that were mostly carnivorous and contain some of the most well-known dinosaurs (''[[W:Velociraptor|Velociraptor]]'' and ''[[W:Deinonychus|Deinonychus]]''). They are generally considered to be the most intelligent group of dinosaurs and this is reflected by their relatively large braincases. There is also evidence of complex social behavior similar to that of modern birds. This group includes the smallest dinosaur ever discovered and this lineage gave rise to aves (extant birds).
** '''Sauropods''' - Quadrupedal animals that were almost certainly all herbivorous (however, some early Prosauropods were likely omnivorous). The group developed elongated necks and tails as well as columnar limbs to support their massive bulk. They had a large gut for processing tough plant material and were generally very large. This group includes the largest dinosaur ever discovered.<ref name=Dinosauria/>
*Ornithischians (from the Greek meaning "Bird hip") including four major groups:
**'''Ankylosaurs''' - Heavily armored (extensive osteoderms), quadrupedal herbivores. Many species also had an associated bony club on the tail or shoulder spikes. They had exceptionally wide hips and large guts to digest plant matter.
**'''Ceratopsians''' - Quadrupedal herbivores and omnivores that have distinctive head ornamentation. This often includes bony horns and neck crests. The neck crests may have been for defensive or display reasons. In some animals, the crests are simply a frame with large gaps that would have been filled with soft tissue. These would have provided little to no defense but could have been filled with blood to give a vivid display. Another group that is closely related is the Pachycephalosaurs.
**'''Ornithopods''' - Bipedal herbivores that are often known as the 'duck-billed dinosaurs. Many of them did indeed have duck-like bills along with elaborate head crests. It is likely that the head crests were used for species recognition and sexual display.
**'''Stegosaurians''' - Quadrupedal herbivores with relatively small heads and armor plating. They are most well known for the bony plates (osteoderms) that often run along their backs and the presence of tail spikes (thagomizers).<ref name=Dinosauria>D. B. Weishampel, P. Dodson, and H. Osmólska, (2004), ''The Dinosauria'', University of California Press, Berkeley and Los Angeles, California, Pp 861.</ref>

All dinosaurs are known to be terrestrial, with flight developing in theropods around the Middle Jurassic. There are no known marine dinosaurs, although trace fossil evidence suggests some species could swim well. The ancient marine reptiles, ichthyosaurs, and plesiosaurs are, contrary to popular belief, not dinosaurs, and are in fact more closely related to modern lizards than to dinosaurs.

===Skin and coloration===

Exceptional preservation is required to preserve anything other than bone and teeth. This is exceptionally rare, but, despite this, a large number of theropod dinosaurs have been discovered with extensive downy feathers covering their whole bodies. They also have been shown to have long display feathers on the forelimbs, the tail ends, the backs of their heads, and the back of the hips (depending on the species). It is, however, becoming more apparent that possibly all theropod dinosaurs had feathers. Some ceratopsians have also been discovered with quill-like structures along with their hides. It is now being considered that quill-like structures evolved in early archosaurs and that the 'fuzz' on pterosaurs is related to both the ceratopsian quills and the theropod feathers. Preserved skin samples of some ornithopods and sauropods suggest that they at least partially lost these features and had a tough scaly hide.

The color of dinosaurs has long been a heated debate. Until very recently, it was impossible to determine the actual colors of a dinosaur. However, a new technique has been developed to accurately determine the color of feathered dinosaurs. This has so far only been used to completely establish the colors of the dinosaur ''Anchiornis huxleyi''<ref>[http://news.nationalgeographic.co.uk/news/2010/01/100127-dinosaurs-color-feathers-science/o/ Article on ''Anchiornis huxleyi''.]</ref>. Since this technique can only be used on samples with exceptional preservation, there is still a wide scope for coloration among many groups of dinosaurs. Research is currently being done to color more species.

==Extinction==

Although the dinosaur lineage still exists today in birds, dinosaurs underwent a massive extinction event approximately 65.5 million years ago. Their diversity was greatly reduced, with the loss of all ornithischians, all sauropods, and most of the theropods. The extinction occurred at the end of the Late Cretaceous (also the end of the Mesozoic). The extinction event is commonly known as the KT event (K representing Cretaceous and T representing Tertiary, which has since been renamed as the Paleogene) and it greatly affected many other groups too. Pterosaurs, mosasaurs, pliosaurs, plesiosaurs, belemnites, ammonites, and many others were all wiped out, and planktic forams, calcareous nanofossils, land plants, and rudist bivalves were all severely affected. The extinction even had little to no visible impact on the insect populations<ref name=VP>Benton, M. J. (2005), ''Vertebrate Paleontology'', 3rd ed. Blackwell Science Ltd, London, Pp 472.</ref>.

There is still heated debate about the actual cause of the extinction event(s). The paleontological community is roughly equally divided among it. Although there is a prominent iridium layer present at the KT boundary (strongly suggesting a bolide impact), the associated tsunami deposits that should be associated with it don't seem to be present at sites across the world where they should be and there is still no impact crater recorded of the right size '''with the right age'''<ref name=Gale>Peers Coms - Professor Andy Gale, Chairman of Stratigraphy Commission, Geological Society of London, http://www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/sees/staff/title,63666,en.html</ref>. Many of the groups in question here were already in decline and there is also an associated volcanic event that occurred at the same time. This volcanic event is known as the Deccan Traps and undoubtedly would have had a significant impact on the planet's climate and animals (as was shown with the Siberian Traps and the Permo-Triassic extinction). Research into the Deccan Traps is still ongoing. The currently accepted 'middle ground' is that it was probably a combination of events that lead to the final decline and extinction of these taxa.

== Dinosaurs in mainstream media ==

* ''[[Generic Dinosaur Comic]]''
* ''[[Super Dinosaour]]''
* ''[[Jurassic Strike Force 5]]''
* ''[[Jurassic Park]]'' - A book about an island where actual dinosaurs are created. As expected, things go a bit wrong and the dinosaurs escape out of their pens. They then wreak havoc on the various people who are in the park at the time. A total of five movies were made from the franchise along with video game adaptations. One unproduced movie script involved creating human-dinosaur hybrids for military use.
* ''[[Dinotopia]]'' - A series of books by James Gurney feature [[human]]s living alongside dinosaurs in harmony on an isolated island, surrounded by a large storm over a reef that prevents contact with the outside world. The majority of the dinosaurs within the story are sentient and able to talk. This is due to magical glowing stones that keep order in their world. Dinotopia was also made into a TV miniseries.
* ''[[Dinosaucers]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Dinosaurs]]'' - An American TV sitcom, based around a family of anthropomorphic dinosaurs approximately 60 million years BC. The series concept was designed by [[Jim Henson]] a few years before his death, and it ran for 4 seasons between 1991 and 1994. Strangely, each member of the family seemed to be from a different species of dinosaur, and the few humans who appeared were portrayed as [[cavemen]].
* ''[[The Land Before Time]]'' - A 1988 animated film, featuring a cast of entirely [[anthropomorphic]] dinosaurs. It is the story of a group of hatchling herbivorous dinosaurs that are isolated from their parents in a dangerous and dying world. They set out on an adventure to find 'The Great Valley', where they will be reunited with their parents. The success of this movie spawned an astounding 13 more movies in which they have various adventures within The Great Valley itself. Followed by 13 direct-to-video sequels and a cartoon series.
* ''[[We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story]]'' - A 1993, very loose film adaptation of a children's book, but involves more anthropomorphism. It features four central [[characters]], three of which are dinosaurs (Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus, Parasaurolophus, and Pteranodon - which, despite common misconception, is not a dinosaur but instead part of the same evolutionary clade) that were given human intelligence via "brain grain", an intelligence boosting cereal invented by a time-traveling scientist. The dinosaurs then get lost in modern-day New York City where they befriend a young boy and girl, run afoul of a mad scientist with a horror-themed circus, and learn valuable life lessons. It also includes talking birds bookending the narrative.
* ''[[Dinosaur (Disney)|Dinosaur]]'' - A 2000 [[W:Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] animated [[Disney]] film. A stolen dinosaur egg hatches into an iguanodon named Aladar, who is raised by [[lemur]]s on a lush island devoid of other dinosaurs. When a [[W:Meteorite|meteorite]] destroys their island home, the lemur family and Aladar become part of a dinosaur troop roaming the mainland deserts looking for the lush nesting grounds. All the animals are portrayed as anthropomorphic, given human voices and characteristics.

== Dinosaurs and furry ==
[[File:DinoWalk.jpg|right|thumb|''DinoWalk'', art by Marc Schirmeister]]
There are many dinosaurs [[character]]s present within the [[furry fandom]] as a popular [[scalie]] choice. The majority of these tend to be theropod dinosaur characters and are almost always based on the Jurassic Park misrepresentation of a Velociraptor with some feathers and quills stuck on. They also tend to be described as [[cold-blooded]], due to a general misconception. Characters based on other species of dinosaurs are rare and complete [[fursona]]s based on them are even rarer.

In an attempt to expand public ideas of dinosaur character creation, [[Palaeofox]] developed the character '''Pecky'''. Pecky is a [[W:Troodon|Troodon formosus]] and so is somewhat similar morphologically to a Velociraptor, but is more slender with a narrower snout and was probably an [[omnivore]]. His aim in developing this character was to allow furries to see that there are many different species of dinosaur they could base a character on, even if they specifically like the theropod look.

===Artists===

* [[Chris Sawyer]]
* [[Macroceli]]
* [[Fossil]]
* [[Kaa Bakensobek]]
* [[Marc Schirmeister]]
* [[TheDinosaurMann]]
* [[Aerosaur83]]
* [[Alex Spastic]]

==Trivia==

In [[W:J.R.R. Tolkien|J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s ''[[W:The Lord of the Rings|The Lord of the Rings]]'', the name of the main antagonist in the novel, [[W:Sauron|Dark Lord Sauron]], comes from the Greek suffix for lizard, '''saur'''.

==See also==

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

==References==
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==External links==

* [http://www.dinosaurfact.net ''Dinosaurs facts''] official website
* [http://fan.geekish.net/dinosaurs/ Dinosaur'] fanlisting
* [http://www.dinosauria.com/ ''Dinosaurias'''] official website
* [http://dino.wikia.com/wiki/Dinosaur_Wiki Dinosaurs] on [[Dino Wiki]]
* [http://anthro-reptiles.deviantart.com/ Anthro-reptiles] on [[DeviantArt]]

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User:Halcmm

2025-12-25T04:45:59Z

Halcmm:

Hello! I'm Halcmm, a cute Rattata from the Mystery Dungeon universe! So no Pokeballs work on me! I also have a Tails fursuit, and a few others. I also love photography.

DenFur

2025-12-12T12:52:19Z

Halcmm: /* History */

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{{Infobox convention
| name = DenFur
| othernames = Denfur, briefly known as Mile High Fur Con
| logo = [[File:DenFurLOGO.png|225px]]
| caption =
| subject = [[Furry]]
| location = {{flagdiv|usa|[[W:Denver, Colorado|Denver, Colorado]], [[W:USA|USA]]}}
| url = https://www.denfur.org/ (previously www.denfur.co)
| status = Ongoing
| first = August 24-26, 2018
| final =
| organizer = [[Anthropomorphic Events Incorporated Organization United]] ('''AEI''')
| charity = Various
| resources = {{con resources}}
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{{DenFur}}
[[File:DenFur2018Logo.jpg|right|225px|thumb|DenFur 2018 banner. Art by (???)]]
[[File:DenFur2019.jpg|right|225px||thumb|DenFur's original logo. Art by (???)]]
'''DenFur''' (also stylized as '''Denfur'''), is an annual American [[furry convention]].

== Overview ==

Denfur (briefly known as '''Mile High Fur Con'''), was created to replace the defunct [[Rocky Mountain Fur Con]]. The event is organized by '''Anthropomorphic Events Incorporated''' (previously '''Anthropomorphic Events Incorporated Organization United''' ['''AEIOU''']), a [[501(c)3]] organization.

== History ==

The first DenFur was held August 24-26, 2018, at the [[Crowne Plaza Denver Airport Convention Center]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/DenFurCO/status/920469363974479872 Tweet] by @DenFurCO. Retrieved October 17, 2017.</ref>, and saw 2,086 attendees<ref>[https://twitter.com/DenFurCO/status/1033862492600979456 Tweet] by @DenFurCO Retrieved August 28th, 2018.</ref>, along with $15,000 raised for charity<ref>[https://twitter.com/DenFurCO/status/1033872042435608576 Tweet] by @DenFurCO Retrieved August 28th, 2018.</ref>. The theme was "Rebuild" and the [[guests of honor]] were [[Kenket]]<ref>[https://www.denfur.org/single-post/2017/10/18/Welcome-our-Artist-Guest-of-Honor-Kenket] Denfur Website Retrieved November 28th, 2017</ref>, [[Mischief Makers]]<ref>[https://www.denfur.org/single-post/2017/10/18/Fursuit-Guest-of-Honor-MischiefMakers] Denfur Website Retrieved November 28th, 2017</ref>, [[Strobes]]<ref>[https://www.denfur.org/single-post/2017/11/08/Welcome-Strobes] Denfur Website Retrieved November 28th, 2017</ref>, [[Majira Strawberry]]<ref>[https://www.denfur.org/single-post/2017/11/24/Majira-Strawberry] Denfur Website Retrieved November 28th, 2017</ref>, [[22mg]]<ref>[https://www.denfur.org/single-post/2018/06/16/22mg] DenFur website. Retrieved August 28, 2018.</ref>, and [[Sunny Dingo]]<ref>[https://www.denfur.org/single-post/2018/06/16/Sunny-Dingo] DenFur website. Retrieved August 28, 2018.</ref>. DenFur's first-year attendance broke the previous first-year convention attendance record.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DenFurCO/status/1033872623791300615 Tweet] by @DenFurCO. Retrieved August 28, 2018.</ref>

The second DenFur was held August 2-4, 2019, with the theme "Space Exploration."<ref>[https://twitter.com/DenFurCO @DenFurCO Twitter] Retrieved August 28, 2018.</ref> There were 2736 attendees, 334 fursuiters, with $15,000 raised for charity<ref>[https://twitter.com/DenFurCO/status/1162084001282056193 Tweet] by @DenFurCO Retrieved December 19th, 2019.</ref>. This convention was featured in some scenes of the film: [[The Fandom (documentary)]].

DenFur 2020 was canceled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].

DenFur returned in 2021 from August 20 to 22 with a theme based on Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail. There were 2,566 attendees.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DenFurCO/status/1429862944003837954 @DenFurCO Twitter] Retrieved August 25, 2021.</ref>The convention moved to its current home at the Sheraton Downtown Denver, formerly the Adam's Mark Hotel, the host of the first Rocky Mountain Fur Con in 2007. The [[guests of honor]] were the filmmaker [[Ash Coyote]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/DenFurCO/status/1403532508365524994 Ash Coyote GOH Tweet]</ref>, artist [[Ritz Bitz]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/DenFurCO/status/1403804298727673859 Ritz Bitz GOH Tweet]</ref>, and tattoo artist [[Foxene Starr]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/DenFurCO/status/1406056862500343810 Foxene GOH Tweet]</ref>. The charity selected was the "Tenacious Unicorn Ranch". Due the pandemic, all attendees were required to show proof of COVID19 vaccination.<ref>https://furrycons.com/event/15730/denfur-2021</ref>

For 2022, DenFur returned to the Sheraton August 19-21. The theme was based on Alice in Wonderland. Guests of Honor were [[AC Stuart]], [[Spainimation]], and [[Fortuna]]. There were 2,961 attendees, 522 fursuiters in the parade, and the convention raised $21,827.65 for its charity, Horseback Miracles. <ref>[https://twitter.com/DenFurCO/status/1563276094026829824 Tweet] by @DenFurCO Retrieved August 30, 2022.</ref>

DenFur returned to the Sheraton Downtown Denver from August 18 to 20, 2023, with a theme of "Wild West Rocky Mountain Gold Rush." There were 4,232 attendees, 769 fursuiters in the parade, and the convention raised $25,000 for its returning charity, Horseback Miracles.

DenFur 2024 was again held at the Sheraton, August 23-25. The theme was "Adventures in the Chocolate Factory." Guests of Honor were Jacato, Sova, Taya Bat, and Waggery Costumes by Wild Acai. This iteration of the con drew 3,623 attendees and raised $15,681 for Almost Home, a nonprofit rescue and adoption center for cats.<ref>[https://x.com/DenFurCO/status/1829973994503594468 Tweet] by @DenFurCO. Retrieved August 31, 2024.</ref> It is noteworthy that they lowered the price of registration to $5 for the latter half of the convention, which bolstered their attendance numbers.<ref>[https://x.com/DenFurCO/status/1827528494315647151 ''ATTENTION PARTY ANIMALS We are having a sale for registration!''] post on DenFu's official [[Twitter|X]] account. Dated August 24, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2026.</ref>

== Mascot(s) ==

DenFur's official [[mascot]]s are '''Breck''' ('''Breckenridge''') the [[ram]]/[[bighorn sheep]], '''Glen''' ('''Glenwood''') the [[bird|lark bunting]], and '''Juniper''' the [[lynx]].

== Programming and amenities ==

* [[Opening ceremonies|Opening]] and [[closing ceremonies]]
* [[Dealers' Den]]
* [[Artists' Alley]]
* [[After Hours Artist's Alley]]
* [[Art Show]]s ([[W:Safe for work|general]] and [[adult|mature]])
* [[Art Show auction]]
* [[Charity auction]]
* [[Meet and Greets]]
* [[Fursuit parade]]
* [[Fursuit photoshoot]] ('''Photopalooza''')
* [[Panel]]s
* [[Game room]]
* [[Internet room]]
* [[Dance parties]]
* [[Dance competition]]s
* [[Drag Show]]

== Leadership and staff==
=== Board of Directors ===

* Foxene - [[Chairman]]
* (???) - [[Vice-chairman]]

=== General staff ===

* (???) - (???)

== Guests of Honor ==

* 2018 - [[Artist]] '''Kenket''', [[fursuit maker]] group '''''Mischief Makers''''', '''Strobes''', [[fursuiter]] and [[YouTuber]] '''Majira Strawberry''', [[furry artist]] '''22mg''', and fursuiter '''Sunny Dingo'''
* 2019 - (???)
* 2020 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2021 - [[Filmmaker]] [[Ash Coyote]], [[artist]] [[Ritz Bitz]], and [[tattoo artist]] [[Foxene Starr]]
* 2022 - [[AC Stuart]], [[Spainimation]], and [[Fortuna]]
* 2023 - (???)
* 2024 - [[Jacato]], [[Sova]], [[Taya Bat]], and ''[[Waggery Costumes]]'' ([[Wild Acai]])
* 2025 - [[Dae]], [[Kacey Miyagami]], and ''[[The Fuzz Factory]]'' ([[Rain]])
* 2026 - (TBA)
* 2027 - (TBA)

== Themes ==

* 2018 - '''''Rebuild'''''
* 2019 - '''''Space Exploration'''''
* 2020 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2021 - (???)
* 2022 - (???)
* 2023 - '''''Wild West Rocky Mountain Gold Rush'''''
* 2024 - '''''Adventures in the Chocolate Factory'''''
* 2025 - '''''Home'''''
* 2026 - '''''Carnival Nocturne'''''
* 2027 - (TBA)

== Charities ==

* 2018 - ''[[Freedom Service Dogs]]'' ($15,000)
* 2019: '''''Freedom Service Dogs''''' (???)
* 2020 - (Cancelled [COVID-19 pandemic])
* 2021 - ''[[Tenacious Unicorn Ranch]]'' (???)
* 2022 - ''[[Horseback Miracles]]'' ($21,827.65)
* 2023 - '''''Horseback Miracles''''' ($25,000)
* 2024: ''[[Almost Home]]'' ($15,681)
* 2025 - '''''Almost Home''''' ($22,357)
* 2026 - (TBA) (TBD)
* 2027 - (TBA) (TBD)

==Attendance==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Con year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2018
| (???)
| N/A
| 2,086
| N/A
| (???)
| N/A
| (???)
| N/A
| (???)
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2019
| (???)
| (???)
| 2,736
| 31.16%
| (???)
| (???)
| 334
| (???)
| (???)
| (???)
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2020
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2021
| (???)
| (???)
| 2,566
| -6.21%
| (???)
| (???)
| (???)
| (???)
| (???)
| (???)
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2022
| (???)
| (???)
| 2,961
| 15.39%
| (???)
| (???)
| (???)
| (???)
| 522
| (???)
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2023
| (???)
| (???)
| 4,232
| 42.92%
| (???)
| (???)
| (???)
| (???)
| 769
| (???)
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2024
| (???)
| (???)
| 3,623
| -14.39%
| (???)
| (???)
| (???)
| (???)
| (???)
| (???)
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| (???)
| (???)
| 4400+
| 21.44
| (???)
| (???)
| (???)
| (???)
| (???)
| (???)
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2027
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

'''?.''' - Data not recorded/not available

== References ==
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==External links==

* [https://twitter.com/DenFurCO DenFur] on [[Twitter|X]]
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Warriors

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The '''''Warriors''''' series, by [[W:Erin Hunter|Erin Hunter]], is about [[cat]]s with [[human]]-like properties (namely talking and being sapient). They live in the forest and must hunt to survive.

The warriors cats are divided into five Clans known as [[wikia:warriors:ThunderClan|ThunderClan]], [[wikia:warriors:WindClan|WindClan]], [[wikia:warriors:RiverClan|RiverClan]], and [[wikia:warriors:ShadowClan|ShadowClan]] and SkyClan. All these Clans live by [[wikia:warriors:the warrior code|The Warrior Code]] and in the forest (then later, around the lake) under their warrior ancestors, which are known by them as [[wikia:warriors:StarClan|StarClan]].

== Series ==

The Warriors series is mostly divided into miniseries.
The first miniseries is referred to as "The Original Series", or "First Arc. ''Warriors: The New Prophecy'' is the second series. ''Warriors: Power of Three'' is the third series. 'Warriors: Omen of the Stars' is the fourth series. 'Warriors: A Vision of Shadows' is the fifth series .The sixth is called “Warriors:The Broken Code”, the seventh "A Starless Clan" and the eighth is "Changing Skies." There are also plenty of Warrior books in manga format, one known as the "Lost Warrior Trilogy," another miniseries, 'Dawn of the Clans,' and several longer books called 'Super Editions.' (Also there are other books that are just called ‘Short Stories’) Starting on July 16, 2024, graphic novels retelling the original book series where released. <ref>"Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin #1". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2025-12-10.</ref>

There is also ''[[wikia:warriors:Secrets of the Clans|Warriors Field Guide: Secrets of the Clans]]''. And two others.

The original series includes the books:

''[[wikia:warriors:Into the Wild|Into the Wild]]

''[[wikia:warriors:Fire and Ice|Fire and Ice]]''

''[[wikia:warriors:Forest of Secrets|Forest of Secrets]]''

''[[wikia:warriors:Rising Storm|Rising Storm]]''

''[[wikia:warriors:A Dangerous Path|A Dangerous Path]]''

''[[wikia:warriors:The Darkest Hour|The Darkest Hour]]''

This series stars [[wikia:warriors:Firestar|Firepaw]] (later Fireheart) and pursues him as he strives to become a warrior, follow the warrior code, remain loyal to StarClan's wishes and his own Clan and leader, and reveal a dangerous and murderous traitor.

''The New Prophecy'' includes the books:

''[[wikia:warriors:Midnight|Midnight]]

''[[wikia:warriors:Moonrise|Moonrise]]''

''[[wikia:warriors:Dawn|Dawn]]''

''[[wikia:warriors:Starlight|Starlight]]''

''[[wikia:warriors:Twilight|Twilight]]''

''[[wikia:warriors:Sunset|Sunset]]''

This series stars [[wikia:warriors:Brambleclaw|Brambleclaw]], a new ThunderClan warrior, [[wikia:warriors:Squirrelflight|Squirrelpaw]], a new ThunderClan apprentice, [[wikia:warriors:Stormfur|Stormfur]] and [[wikia:warriors:Feathertail|Feathertail]], the RiverClan brother and sister, [[wikia:warriors:Crowpaw|Crowpaw]], the irritable WindClan apprentice, and [[wikia:warriors:Tawnypelt|Tawnypelt]], Brambleclaw's ShadowClan sister, and [[wikia:warriors:Leafpool|Leafpaw]], Squirrelpaw's medicine cat apprentice sister. Brambleclaw, Tawnypelt, Crowpaw, Stormfur, Feathertail, and Squirrelpaw are on a mission from StarClan to save the forest from terrible destruction. This series takes place six months after the original one in a new generation.

== Characters ==

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===Original series===

Firestar- The main character in this series. Was originally a kittypet (or house cat) named Rusty. He is a handsome ginger tom with green eyes. Belongs to ThunderClan.

[[wikia:warriors:Graystripe|Graystripe]]- Firestar's best friend. A solid dark gray warrior with amber eyes. Belongs to ThunderClan.

Ravenpaw- Firestar's other best friend. Told Firestar about Tigerstar's treachery. Loner. Formerly ThunderClan.

[[wikia:warriors:Tigerstar|Tigerstar]]- The main antagonist. He hates Firestar more than any other cat. A large dark tabby with amber eyes. Belongs to ThunderClan, later ShadowClan.

[[wikia:warriors:Bluestar|Bluestar]]- <del>The Leader of ThunderClan.</del> A blue-gray she-cat with clear blue eyes. Deceased.

[[wikia:warriors:Scourge|Scourge]]- A small black-and-white cat from Twolegplace. <del>Leader of [[wikia:warriors:BloodClan|BloodClan]].</del> Deceased.

===''New Prophecy'' series===

Brambleclaw- ThunderClan warrior. A large dark tabby with amber eyes. He was on StarClan's mission.

[[wikia:warriors:Hawkfrost|Hawkfrost]]- Brambleclaw's half-brother by their father. A large dark tabby with ice-blue eyes. Belongs to RiverClan. Deceased.

Crowfeather- A territorial warrior. He was on StarClan's mission. A dark gray tom with amber eyes. Belongs to WindClan.

Feathertail- A light gray RiverClan she-cat with blue eyes. She went on the mission. She is Stormfur's brother and Crowfeather's first love. Deceased.

Stormfur- He is Feathertail's brother. He went with her on the mission to protect her. A solid dark gray tom with amber eyes.

Squirrelflight- Firestar and [[wikia:warriors:Sandstorm|Sandstorm's]] daughter. She went on the mission with Brambleclaw to get away from her father. She is a ginger she-cat with green eyes and one white forepaw. She is Leafpaw's sister and shares a telepathic communication with her.

Leafpool- Squirrelpaw's sister. She is in training to be a medicine cat. She shares a telepathic communication with her sister. Her fur is dark tabby.

===Power of Three series===

Hollyleaf: Grandkit of Firestar. Originally thought to be one of the Three foretold in a prophecy about Firestar's kin, but is later revealed not to be. Deceased.

Lionblaze: Grandkit of Firestar. One of the Three foretold in a prophecy. Has the power to fight any mortal cat without being injured.

Jayfeather: Grandkit of Firestar. Medicine cat. One of the Three. He is blind, but can walk through the dreams of others and explore their memories.

Cats from StarClan and the Dark Forest make appearances throughout, and play a key role.

===Omen of the Stars series ===

Lionblaze and Jayfeather, as well as StarClan and Dark Forest cats, are also in this series.

Dovepaw: Discovered to be the third of the Three. She has the ability to see, hear, and smell farther than any cat. Used this ability to save the Clans from a drought caused by [[beaver]]s damming a river and preventing water from getting to the lake.

Ivypaw: Sister of Dovepaw. Is very jealous of the attention her sister receives. Trains in the Dark Forest with Hawkfrost, thinking him a cat of StarClan.

=== A Vision of Shadows ===
Alderheart: Grandkit of Firestar and kit of Bramblestar and Squirrelflight. The new medicine cat.

== Clan terms ==

[[wikia:warriors:Twolegs|Twolegs]]- humans

Twolegplace- a human city, town, or other a place where humans live in large groups

Twoleg nest- a human house

Thunderpath- a road

Monster- a car

[[wikia:warriors:Deathberries|Deathberries]]- yew berries (which are poisonous)

Moon- a full cycle of the moon, about a month

Crowfood- food that is no longer edible

Fresh-kill- recently killed prey

Kittypet- a housecat; a cat who lives with twolegs

[[wikia:warriors:Loner|Loner]]- A cat that lives on its own or with a few others and fends for itself. They are usually peaceful.

[[wikia:warriors:Rogues|Rogues]]- Cats who live outside of the Clans, migrating from place to place. They can be dangerous.

Sunhigh- noon; when the sun is highest in the sky

Leaf-Bare- Winter

New-Leaf- Spring

Green-Leaf- Summer

Leaf-Fall- Autumn

==See also==
[[wikia:warriors|The Warriors Wiki]]

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Pokémon

2025-12-09T12:50:03Z

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'''Pokémon''' (ポケモン ['''Pokemon'''], Japanese) is a Japanese media franchise managed by [[W:The Pokémon Company|The Pokémon Company]], a Japanese consortium between [[W:Nintendo|Nintendo]], [[W:Game Freak|Game Freak]], and [[W:Creatures (company)|Creatures]], started with a video game created by [[W:Satoshi Tajiri|Satoshi Tajiri]] and his company Game Freak on Feb. 27, 1996. It has since been spun-off into numerous additional games, an [[anime]] series, trading card game and several [[manga]], and heavily merchandised.

The setting for the game series is a world not too different from our own, populated by not just [[human]]s but also many [[species]] of creatures called Pokémon. The species vary greatly from [[dragon]]s, to [[mammal]]s, even plant-like creatures to inanimate objects, and nearly all of them have some kind of supernatural abilities, such as breathing fire or telekinesis. Some Pokémon species can evolve, but not all of them do. Most Pokémon do not speak [[human]] languages, but can communicate amongst one another. These creatures are caught from the wild and trained by humans to compete in sporting fights using their various abilities.

Although there are differences between interpretations of the original concept (the games, [[anime]] and [[manga]] are not canon to each other), the Pokémon are often shown to be semi-[[sentient]] [[creature]]s or intellectual equals with humans (such as the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon series, numerous fanfictions, the Pokemon Pocket Monsters manga, etc.) Most species have linguistic skills, and are capable of independent thoughts and actions.

== Pokémon and furry ==
[[File:Pikachu.jpg|right|thumb|[[Pikachu]] is the mascot of the franchise. Art by Ken Sugimori.]]
[[File:Lucario.jpg|right|thumb|[[Lucario]] has been one of the most popular Pokémon species since its 2005 debut in ''[[W:Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew|Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', and is very popular with the furry fandom. Art by Ken Sugimori.]]

Due to having numerous species based on real and mythological creatures, as well as the sheer ubiquity of the franchise's presence in popular culture, the franchise is very popular among the furry fandom, many of whom have [[Pokésona]]s, either as an alternate to their traditional [[fursona]]s or as their primary fursonas. The Pokemon Mystery Dungeon games are very popular, owing to the fact that the premise of the games is the player is a human transformed into a Pokemon and sent to a world inhabited only by Pokemon.

[[Pokémorph]]s are a fictional [[anthropomorphic]] species of Pokémon or humans who can turn into Pokémon. Most Pokémorphs resemble normal [[furries]],{{cn}} except that they were created based on the stock Pokémon creatures.

== Trivia ==
The most popular Pokemon of all time across the board is Lucario.<ref name="awards1"/><ref name="awards2"/> Out of all Pokemons it has the most posts on [[E621|E6]].<ref name="e6"/>

Some of the more popular designs have cartoony features like a large tummy, and large hands and feet. Lugia is a great example, ranking 7th best Pokemon of Johto in a poll in Asia<ref name="awards2">https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/special/award_asia_2021_result/</ref>, 3rd best in Johto and 15 th best overall internationally<ref name="awards1">https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_of_the_Year</ref> and 1st in a side game on lycanroc.net, totaling 740 votes, 355 of which are positive against 169 votes.<ref name="lycanroc">https://www.lycanroc.net/games/pokemon_rater/stats.php</ref> Lugia is notably the 2nd most tagged Johto Pokemon and the 17th most tagged Pokemon overall on [[E621|E6]].<ref name="e6">https://e621.net/forum_topics/33499</ref>
Other Pokemons like Goodra and Charizard are likely popular for these reasons too.

== See also ==

* [[W:Pokémon|Pokémon]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* [[:Category:Pokémon characters|Pokémon characters]]
* [[:Category:Pokémon multiplayer worlds|Pokémon multiplayer worlds]]
* {{intitle|Pokemon}}

== External links ==

* ''[http://www.pokemon.com/ Pokémon]'' official English website
* ''[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ Pokémon]'' official Japanese website
* [[bulbapedia:Main Page|Bulbapedia]] - a community-driven ''Pokémon'' encyclopedia
* [[Pokemon:|The Pokémon Encyclopedia]]

== References ==
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User:Halcmm

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Hello! I'm Halcmm, a cute Rattata from the Mystery Dungeon universe! So no Pokeballs work on me! I also have a Tails fursuit, and a few others.

Digimon

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'''''Digimon''''', (デジモン Dejimon), short for '''Digital Monsters''' (デジタルモンスター Dejitaru Monsutā), is an [[anime]], [[video game]] and [[comic]] series from Japan, based on a virtual pet toy made for boys in 1997 of the same name.<ref>http://www.tamatalk.com/pixelmood/digimon.htm</ref> It was made by the company Bandai, who made Tamagotchi first.

The first anime came out in March 7, 1999 in Japan. Unlike Pokemon, only the first two seasons were continuous. Season 3-7 each had a different story and characters. Season 8, which came out in 2020, is a reboot of the first season. Season 10 was first released in Oct. of 2025. <ref>"Crunchyroll to Stream Digimon Beatbreak, Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle, Isekai Quartet 3, More Anime". Anime News Network. 2025-12-08. Retrieved 2025-12-08.</ref>

Many species of Digimon are some type of [[animal]], whether [[Anthropomorphic]] or not. For example:

* [[Wikipedia:Guilmon|Guilmon]] is a [[reptile]], vaguely inspired by a [[Dragon]]
* [[Renamon]] is an anthropomorphic [[fox]], greatly inspired by a [[Kitsune (mythology)|kitsune]]
* [[Wikipedia:WereGarurumon|WereGarurumon]] is a [[werewolf]]
* [[Wikipedia:Gatomon|Gatomon]] is an anthropomorphic [[cat]]
* [[Wikipedia:Patamon|Patamon]] is a little [[hamster]] with huge ears.
* [[Wikipedia:Veemon|Veemon]] is a blue [[reptile]].

Other digimon have been variants of [[rabbit]]s, [[Bear (species)|bear]]s, [[lizard (phenotype)|lizards]], [[frog]]s, and a large number of other [[species]] and lifeforms.

Some [[furries]] and [[scalie]]s have created their own 'Digimorphs' (similar to [[Pokémorph]]s, albeit less common); Some examples of these Digimorphs can be: [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/lilglenndoggy Demiglenn], [[Dragoneer]], [[DarkDoomer|Patachu]], [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/Satosuke Kato], [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/Ende Darkie] and many others.

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Digimon|Digimon]] on [[Wikipedia]]
* [[wikia:digimon|Digimon Wiki]]

== Notes ==
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== External links ==

* [http://wikimon.net Wikimon]

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