by merchant » Sun Mar 22, 2015 3:52 pm
Description wrote:Foozas are small mammals with both human, squirrel, ferret and amphibian qualities. They have rounded bodies and short thick legs. Most Fooza only grow to around eight inches tall and weigh about a pound. Almost all Fooza have short body hair and longer denser chest and tail hair. They do not however grow hair on their face with the exception of their eyebrows. One of the most defining characteristics of a Fooza is their two cheek spots which come in almost every color. Though cheek spots, fur and hair can come in almost any color, a Foozas skin only shows up in human flesh colors (brown, black, white, tan ect..). It is common to see Foozas with different "hair styles" as it is how they distinguish themselves and attract other Fooza. Fooza are most often seen smiling. Frowning for long periods of time can be a sign of illness. Contrary to popular belief; Fooza do indeed have "noses". These "noses" are very small slits located on either side of the neck. Fooza eye site and hearing is probably best compared to that of a human, though they do tend to have slightly better night vision.
Behavior wrote:Foozas are very social animals and are found in groups of ten to fifteen. These groups are called clusters. New clusters form when old clusters grow too large and split. Each Fooza in a cluster is very connected with others within its own group. This allows them more safety from predators. Although unable to immediately understand human languages, they are not incapable of learning.They however prefer to speak in their native languages. Fooza languages vary by region and cluster but most all of them involve rapid tongue clicking and "purring" noises. Spending most of their time in trees, Fooza gather and hoard Purpiini fruit. When not sleeping or eating, Fooza engage in play for many hours of the day. Play may involve chasing or biting as well as more "sophisticated" types of play, such as hide and seek and other team games. Fooza are also known to build and create things. They do this for fun as well as to help gather food and sometimes even to give as gifts. No matter where a cluster of Foozas live, they always must be close to a source of water. This is not because they need the water to drink. They get most of the water they need to drink from the fruit they eat. Fooza live close to water sources because this is where they lay their eggs.
Diet wrote:Purpiini fruit is an orange sized berry that grows on the Purpiini vine. It has soft pink sticky fur that traps insects who would otherwise eat it. It is not harmful to larger animals. The inside of the fruit contains eight nutrient rich sections which are also filled with water. Each section contains one to five seeds.
Reproduction wrote:In the spring and summer months Fooza will begin to reproduce. Foozas are hermaphroditic and carry both the egg and sperm needed for reproduction. Even though Foozas are hermaphroditic they need at least one other partner to create viable eggs. Each Fooza has its own way of attracting a mate. Some build decorative nests. Others may dance or sing. Hair is the most universally attractive thing among Fooza. Fooza tend to prefer unique and well kept hair. Once they have mated, both the parents will travel to the nearest water source to lay their eggs after which they will leave and not return. The eggs resemble that of a frog or salamanders eggs. One Fooza may lay up to ten eggs but even in good conditions only one or two will survive. The eggs are coated with a sticky slime that helps keep it safely attached to reeds and water grass. The eggs themselves are also mildly poisonous which is a deterrent for predators. After twenty days the healthy eggs will hatch into nymphs. Nymph Fooza look drastically different from adult Fooza. Nymph Fooza have only a small bit of hair on their heads but the rest of their bodies are smooth and hairless. They also have external gills. After one month the nymph Fooza will begin to grow fur and spend more time out of the water. Only after it is fully grown will it leave its pond and begin its search for a cluster.
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merchant on Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:41 pm, edited 18 times in total.
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