Bachi
The Bachi is a small, desert-dwelling creature with a unique ability to store water in a secondary bladder, allowing it to survive long periods without drinking. With large ears to radiate heat and four pleading, water-blue eyes, these adaptable creatures are often kept as pets by desert dwellers for their cooling water bursts.
Basic Information
Anatomy
The Bachi is a small, desert-dwelling creature adapted to arid environments with a unique ability to store large amounts of water in a secondary bladder. This stored water can be siphoned into its stomach as needed, allowing it to survive extended periods without drinking. Standing around one meter tall, Bachi have a distinctive round body that shifts dramatically based on their hydration levels—when full of water, they appear barrel-shaped, but when their reserves are depleted, they become notably thin. Their tan-colored bodies feature a head, four legs, and a short, thin tail. They possess large ears that help radiate heat and four striking, water-blue eyes that always seem to carry a pleading expression.
Genetics and Reproduction
Bachi reproduce sexually, with a gestation period of approximately three months. A single birth yields between one and four offspring.
Behaviour
In the wild, Bachi dig burrows to escape the harsh desert heat and hunt for Sandiss worms and other small prey. Their young do not develop a water bladder immediately, so parents compensate by expelling stored water in controlled bursts to keep them hydrated. Desert dwellers have long taken advantage of this trait, keeping Bachi as pets or in small herds to help stay cool under the scorching sun.
Lifespan
10 years
Average Height
1 meter
Average Weight
25-32 kg
Average Length
1-2 meters
Geographic Distribution