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xxxThe Scandinavian Kylig [cher·lig] Fox is a thick-coated, medium-sized vulpine native to the Scandinavian Mountains that cross through Norway and Sweden. They are carnivorous and generally feast on small mammals such as shrews, hedgehogs, and squirrels, however, they are known to be exceptionally clever in their hunting tactics and have been sighted using their hind legs to leap upwards and catch birds. They have non-retractable claws similar to that of a dog or skunk, which they use to dig into the earth, where they make compact burrows. They are highly protective of their young, and mate for life. They are able to communicate in sharp, shrill barks and chitters, and are able to mimic simple human words and sounds, despite their brains not being capable of understanding any complex language.
xxxThe average Kylig Fox has a large, fluffy segmented tail used to swaddle themselves and their offspring. The fur is thick but compresses easily under pressure, and is chiefly used to keep warm in harsh, bitter conditions and to help blend into the environment. Because of this unique trait, they were often illegally smuggled out of the country to sell as exotic pets in countries that were dramatically different than their familiar climate, which caused a significant decline in their numbers. Thankfully their swift mating habits have replenished a large chunk of their population, and they are now only classified as vulnerable. This excessive breeding resulted in many different variations of the species, with unique coat colors, fur styles, and other appearance-related 'mutations' that would appeal to children and adults alike. Kylig Foxes have large eyes that enable them a superior ability to see in the dark, which assists in hunting for prey. Their ample ears also give them an exceptional sense of hearing, around four times as great as a human's. They also possess a vomeronasal organ which enables them to test the air for food using quick flicks of their tongue. Because of these heightened senses, they have no need to hunt while the sun is up, and thus they are nocturnal, spending most of the day snoozing while it's still light.
xxxBecause of the general public's predilection for the species, they are still kept as exotic pets in many regions of the world. Due to their exposure to warmer conditions for many years, Kylig Foxes that have been exclusively bred in western countries and are accustomed to warmer climates are accepted as pets that require an Animal Welfare Act license. It is still illegal to own a wild-caught Kylig Fox, as foxes smuggled from Norway and Sweden perish quickly in warmer climates, and are a protected species. Because the foxes brought in from the wild do not have any fancy coat colors or visible 'mutations', they are easily distinguishable from a legally bred Kylig Fox.
xxxAlthough they recently have had this boom in popularity, they were once thought to be a mythical species that were only known to exist through small wooden or bone carved sculptures crafted by the early Sami people. Known only by the name 'Snöstjärnarävar' (literally 'Snow Star Foxes'), they were speculated to be ancient, magical deities that originated from the sky, could create stars with a flick of their tail, and were able to heal any living creature with their breath. They were only just discovered in 1968, by the late Dr William Ardell, who was studying an old Sami site. Although they are known as a regular fox species nowadays, some still swear they have witnessed the supposed Snöstjärnarävar of legend.
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