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SPECIES: Moon Squirrel

The real rulers of the moon

Small curioius, extremely intelligent rodents that are capable of taking over any planet they visit. Be thankful they have no desire to move from their home.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Grey bodies that blend in with their surroundings. Extremely bushy tail.

Biological Traits

the normal for a squirrel

Genetics and Reproduction

The usual for squirrels. Two batches of babies a year.

Growth Rate & Stages

kit, teen, adult

Ecology and Habitats

the moon and it's caverns

Dietary Needs and Habits

They seem to feed off the depleteing atmosphere. But really they have vast underground gardens.

Biological Cycle

they live about 10 years.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Chaos with the occasional democratic vote.

Domestication

Not applicable. Unless you are talking about their ETHNICITY - Lunarian pets.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

True rulers of the moon.

Facial characteristics

round head with a blunted nose. Big eyes

Geographic Origin and Distribution

all over the moon

Average Intelligence

beyond humans

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Excellent eyesight, hearing and smell. Capable of telepathy.

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

They all carry CONDITION - Necronanites and happily live with the condition.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

who needs a name when you have telepathy

Major Organizations

squirreldom

Beauty Ideals

To have the shiniest fur coat

Gender Ideals

Not applicable

Courtship Ideals

Chasing each other in a wild hopping and leaping dance

Relationship Ideals

Twice a year flings

Average Technological Level

Highest tech in the solar system

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Squirrelish and LANGUAGE - Lunarian

Common Etiquette Rules

Be kind to squirrels. Bobbub deems it so.

Common Dress Code

not applicable unless they are piloting mechs.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

they value leisure time above all else, but understand they have to put in their 10 minutes of work to maintain their pets

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Freedom from the confines of Earth day

Common Taboos

hurting another squirrel

History

They arrived on one of the Apollo missions.

Historical Figures

Bobbub and the frsit squirrels on the moon

Common Myths and Legends

the ones they made up about CHARACTER - Bobbub

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

good with the ETHNICITY - Lunarians and SPECIES: Earth Squirrels.   The thing that lives in the caves - no one talks about that. Too scary.
EXTINCT
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Squirrelus Lunarius
Origin/Ancestry
Earth
Lifespan
10 years
Conservation Status
These squirrels pretend to be extinct by staying on the far side of the moon.
Average Height
9 inches
Average Weight
< 1 lb
Average Length
12 in
Average Physique
muscular for scurrying and climbing
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
greys with the occasional black
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Cover image: Moon Squirrel by Pranay Pareek on Unsplash

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