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Now an OPEN SPECIES!

Selachimorpha; "shark" | -Saurus; "[extinct] reptile"

"What is a Selachimosaurus?"
To put it simply, a Selachimosaurus, simply sela' for short, is essentially a "dinosaur shark," or as we like to say, "sharkosaurus." They are large, bipedal, semi-aquatic carnivores with a heavy build, and thick bodies. They have large pectoral fins, equipped with small "thumbs," used to direct movement when running or swimming. They are basically giant sharks with two legs. Despite their fearsome appearance (and size) they're actually rather friendly with people, which is a good thing as they are predators. They spend a good deal of time in the water (both fresh and salt), and, like amphibians, must keep their skin moist, and yet have fully functioning lungs and cannot breath under water.

Fast Facts
Avg. Weight: 6,000 lbs. | 3 short tons (USA) | 2.68 long tons (UK)
Avg. Length: 26 ft. | 7.9 meters
Avg. Height: 8.5 ft. | 2.6 meters

Laws of the Land
Violators of said laws may be eaten!

• Sela's © Perocore - do not deliberately copy/claim/trace/republish/redistribute
• Treat everyone fairly and respectfully
• No spamming, no bumping (only staff may bump), no arguing, no whining, etc
• Shark puns are permitted and encouraged
• No hateful/derogatory/offensive remarks or comments
• You may own an unlimited # of Sela's (they're schooling creatures, after all)
• Do not feed wild Sela's
• Post if you have questions
  Rules are subject to change!

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Sela' are very large, powerful predators which have, for many years, been used by humans for transportation (of goods and people), protection, military services, work, and simply as companions. They come in seemingly endless colors and patterns, and many body varieties, as well.

There are currently 3 known distinct body varieties;
Reef:
By far the most common of Sela' types, the Reef Sel'a is the smallest known type, being more slender in build, and faster. They have narrow snouts, and tall dorsal fins. They are fairly docile, but very fast and not necessarily recommended for younger children. Extremely social, Reef Sela's are happiest when kept in groups of three or more. They are excellent mounts, but not good for heavt duty work.

Great:
The second most common variety of Sela', Great Sela's are thick and bulky, the very largest known type. They are generally aggressive and rough, used commonly for heavy work, especially in military services or protection. They have short fins, and are not particularly fast. One of the few types of Sela' that are not quite so social, and require a firm hand to insure that they grow up without aggression or other behavioral issues.

Hammer:
Named for their unusual head shape, Hammer Sela' are the best family companions. They are large and lean, but laid back and generally friendly. They have very long fins, and while capable of great speed, they prefer a more slow pace. Very tolerant of changes in routine and activity, they adapt well to new environments, and are relatively easy to train.

There are, potentially, some other, currently undomesticated Sela' varieties, which may be available to the general public in the future! Many of these are still being studied to determine if they can be effectively domesticated, or not.

All Sela' are obligate carnivores, which mean they must eat meat, and generally cannot properly digest anything else (though many will try). An appropriate diet consists of about 60% whole raw fish, 8% pork/beef/red meat, 20% shell fish (shrimp, crabs, etc), and 12% chicken/turkey/white meat. Eggs of various sorts make a great occasional treat (egg and all), but should never make up the bulk of the diet. The amount of food daily depends on the weight and energy use of the individual Sela', but, generally speaking, Sela's consume ~30% of their body weight weekly (~ 30 pounds of food daily!). Baby Sela's can be hand fed (and some refuse to eat any other way), but they must be weaned off of hand feeding as they age, so that, as adults, they will eat on their own when food is provided. As creatures of habit, it is a good idea to keep a regular feeding schedule, so that the Sela' knows when it is time to eat each day, which helps keep them regulated and content.

In the wild, Sela's consume about 40% of their body weight per week, because they expend massive amounts of energy simply searching for food. For most Sela's, moving at high speeds is a demanding task, so they have a very high calorie intake, to make up for expenditure. They hunt both in the water, being adept swimmers, and on the land. They are able to reach speeds up to 45 mph on land, and 50 mph in the water. Many Sela' hunt in small to med-sized packs, tracking down prey and working much like certain sharks, wolves, and lions to "herd" prey in order to make a bountiful kill.

Domestic Sela's do not need to hunt in packs, but they still maintain a pack-type social behavior, recognizing a hierarchy. While they do not necessarily have an alpha, it is important to imprint on young Sela' that humans are part of their pack, and not food. This is fairly simple to do, simply by eating at the same time they are fed, and socializing with them frequently, especially teaching them commands at a young age, with some simple starting commands being "stop that!" "no!" "come here!" "good job!" "stay!" and of course more from there.

Sela's are quite intelligent creatures, comparable to a domestic dog, and will learn to accomplish a variety of tasks upon command. They tend to enjoy praise, and being highly food driven, training using treats is extremely effective, but should never be the only motivation to do something, so it is important to associate treats with praise, so that they do accept praise as reward for doing the appropriate thing. Negative reinforcement should never be used, other than a minor thump on the snout accompanied with a firm "no."

In all Sela's make exceptional companions, but require a firm hand when training. They are highly social animals that do not do well when on their own, and require daily interaction in the form of training reinforcement, playing, and socialization.

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Selachimosaurus Q&A

• What is a Selachimosaurus?
  Essentially a land-shark with 2 t-rex like legs.
  
• How do I adopt one?
  You adopt a Sela' by looking at either the Available Sela's post, or the little thumbnails under the big image, and picking one that you like the looks of. Then you go to its thread and check the first post to see what the artist asks you to do. Always follow an artist's rules when applying for a Sela'. None are first come first serve, but they may be a raffle (winner randomly selected), or you must fulfill a specific requirement. You may have to try several times to win a Sela', but don't worry, you will win one eventually, so long as you put forth an effort and follow the rules!
  
• Are they free to adopt?
  Yes! You will never have to pay with pets, C$, money, or other such values for a pre-made Sela', the only cost is that you read the rules and follow them
  
• Can I be a staff member?
  If applications are open, you may fill out the application to the best of your ability, and you have a chance of being selected as a staff member, however, asking for a staff spot when none are open will not put you at the top of the list for potential staff members.
  
• Can I have a custom?
  Customs are not currently available, sorry! Only staff members and potentially special event winners are allowed (a) custom(s).
  
• Can I breed two Sela's?
  Not at this time.
  
• Can I use my Sela' as a fursona/OC?
  No. They cannot be OCs because they are not original characters, but adopted species, and cannot be fursonas because they are not designed to represent anyone in particular. Please do not refer to them as an OC or a fursona.
  
• Can I add items to my Sela'?
  Generally speaking, yes! Sela's can wear collars, scarves, ankle bands, and other accessories! No wigs or make up, though, as they have fairly sensitive skin. If you're not sure, then ask!
  
• Can Sela's have hair/fur?
  No, Sela's are reptiles, and cannot grow hair or fur. However, some may potentially grow feathers!
  
• Can I make my own Sela'?
  No, not without prior permission from Perocore.
  
• How do you draw a Sela'?
  Check out the tutorial!
  
  If you have other questions, please feel free to ask! Questions will most likely be added as they are asked and answered

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Available Sela's
I will try to keep this list as updated as possible, but know that sometimes adoptions end/open without me being online, so it might not be 100% accurate!

Here you can find the Selachimosaurus that are still currently open for adoption!

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You're now welcome to post/mark/ask questions

I am still finishing up the bases! (I only have the lines done).

[nymx]

Mark

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The Great Selachimosaurus base is done (and now on the cover 8) ) but I still have to finish up the hammer and reef, but they won't take too long!

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Mark

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there freaks of nature ;u; but there weirdly cute