Species Name:
Highland Burrow Cats
Habitat:
They live in mountainous areas of either grass or rock. They only inhabit areas with atleast a few sparse patches of vegetation, and any sort of other creatures must also be present in the area. Clean, clear mountain water must have a source within a half-mile from the place, or the Burrow Cats will not live in the area.
Diet:
Highland Burrow Cats are omnivores, eating a mixture of insects, plants, and occasionally even eggs of certain bird species. Plants make up the minority of their diet, consisting of moss and grasses they find.
Size:
At the shoulder they can grow to be as tall as a mountain hare standing upright. There appears to be no distinction between male and females in height, however the males tend to have a longer length than females. On average a Highland Burrow Cat is about three to four feet long.
Coloration/Markings:
Highland Burrow Cats have a variety of striking colors and markings amongst their species, though not all are as bright as others. Common colors include browns, oranges, grays, whites and blacks. These colors are almost always accented, generally with an almost mottled appearance. Some may have peculiar stripings or spots that seem to contrast with other animal's. The reasoning behind this is unkown, though it is speculated that it is because they have less worry of enemies and therefore do not have to blend in as much.
Males tend to have more bright coloration than females, though brightly-colored females are not rare. Mottled and speckled markings are also more commonly found on males, as a way of distracting other males in combat with the conflicting colors.
Behaviour:
Most Burrow Cats are not shy, and are relatively curious. They enjoy playing and will often be seen tussling, whether they are young or old. Shiny or metallic objects attract the Burrow Cats, and they will toss the object around until they lose it or it breaks. Despite their size, these are very sturdy animals, and they will fight ferociously if they should ever have to. Though not pack animals, they do not mind the company of others and will often gang together if one of their bretheren is threatened. This does not mean, however, that they do not fight amongst themselves.
Mating rituals and territory disputes are the majority of the reasons behind any quarrels of the species. To court the females, males will stretch as far as their tails will allow and 'brawl' with other males, shoving and roaring at eachother to show their valor. Females will be attracted to the tallest and fiercest males, though it is not entirely predictable as to which male a female may be attracted to. The tallest standing males with the loudest voices are often the first ones taken, though bright colors also seem to have an effect on the females.
Are they domesticated?:
Domestication has the best effects when the Burrow Cat is adopted at a young age, though adult ones have been domesticated as well. They are a trusting breed, though if they have had even a slight experience in the past, such as a human trodding on their tails, they are unlikely to ever trust another human again. They are intelligent, and they do not trust again easily, if at all.
If they are raised from a young age, they can become very friendly and playful towards humans. They are loyal and mischevious companions, enjoying to follow you from a close distance and share in your experiences. They enjoy learning and will follow at your heels curiously to discover whatever has called to your attention. They are mischevious as well, enjoying to toy and prank with their owners, especially when they are not the center of attention. The jokes are generally harmless, hiding a pencil when you are writing, tossing toys at you, etc...
Other interesting facts:
They make soft trilling sounds, almost like a Worm-Eating Warbler but slightly deeper.
When playing around, some may leap onto their front paws and lift their tail off the ground.
Excitement often leads to them giving small jumps, sides quivering and tails thumping the ground.
Highland Burrow Cats
Habitat:
They live in mountainous areas of either grass or rock. They only inhabit areas with atleast a few sparse patches of vegetation, and any sort of other creatures must also be present in the area. Clean, clear mountain water must have a source within a half-mile from the place, or the Burrow Cats will not live in the area.
Diet:
Highland Burrow Cats are omnivores, eating a mixture of insects, plants, and occasionally even eggs of certain bird species. Plants make up the minority of their diet, consisting of moss and grasses they find.
Size:
At the shoulder they can grow to be as tall as a mountain hare standing upright. There appears to be no distinction between male and females in height, however the males tend to have a longer length than females. On average a Highland Burrow Cat is about three to four feet long.
Coloration/Markings:
Highland Burrow Cats have a variety of striking colors and markings amongst their species, though not all are as bright as others. Common colors include browns, oranges, grays, whites and blacks. These colors are almost always accented, generally with an almost mottled appearance. Some may have peculiar stripings or spots that seem to contrast with other animal's. The reasoning behind this is unkown, though it is speculated that it is because they have less worry of enemies and therefore do not have to blend in as much.
Males tend to have more bright coloration than females, though brightly-colored females are not rare. Mottled and speckled markings are also more commonly found on males, as a way of distracting other males in combat with the conflicting colors.
Behaviour:
Most Burrow Cats are not shy, and are relatively curious. They enjoy playing and will often be seen tussling, whether they are young or old. Shiny or metallic objects attract the Burrow Cats, and they will toss the object around until they lose it or it breaks. Despite their size, these are very sturdy animals, and they will fight ferociously if they should ever have to. Though not pack animals, they do not mind the company of others and will often gang together if one of their bretheren is threatened. This does not mean, however, that they do not fight amongst themselves.
Mating rituals and territory disputes are the majority of the reasons behind any quarrels of the species. To court the females, males will stretch as far as their tails will allow and 'brawl' with other males, shoving and roaring at eachother to show their valor. Females will be attracted to the tallest and fiercest males, though it is not entirely predictable as to which male a female may be attracted to. The tallest standing males with the loudest voices are often the first ones taken, though bright colors also seem to have an effect on the females.
Are they domesticated?:
Domestication has the best effects when the Burrow Cat is adopted at a young age, though adult ones have been domesticated as well. They are a trusting breed, though if they have had even a slight experience in the past, such as a human trodding on their tails, they are unlikely to ever trust another human again. They are intelligent, and they do not trust again easily, if at all.
If they are raised from a young age, they can become very friendly and playful towards humans. They are loyal and mischevious companions, enjoying to follow you from a close distance and share in your experiences. They enjoy learning and will follow at your heels curiously to discover whatever has called to your attention. They are mischevious as well, enjoying to toy and prank with their owners, especially when they are not the center of attention. The jokes are generally harmless, hiding a pencil when you are writing, tossing toys at you, etc...
Other interesting facts:
They make soft trilling sounds, almost like a Worm-Eating Warbler but slightly deeper.
When playing around, some may leap onto their front paws and lift their tail off the ground.
Excitement often leads to them giving small jumps, sides quivering and tails thumping the ground.
