Centaurs
Basic Information
Anatomy
Genetics and Reproduction
Centaurs are mammalian in nature with a typical distribution of biologically linked factors. Most often the mixture of centaurs with similar upper bodies will make a child. Mixing upper halves, in the case of elf-like and human-esque bodies will often result in more half-elven feature. Otherwise children will be of the same general upper body.
Lower Halves generally have to be from compatible subspecies. This typically aligns to standard equine compatibilities.
Reproduction
Coupling and gestation most akin to that of horses with a gestation period of 11 months varying slightly with breed. Live birth typically occurs with the coalt able to walk 4-6 weeks after birth.Growth Rate & Stages
Pre-Adolescent Centaurs are from the age of 4-10
Adolesence is achieved sometime within thier 10-16th year of life.
16-30 years is considered young adult
30-60 is considered middle-aged
60-90 is considered old
107 is average lifespan of a centaur
110-140 is considered elderly and while not the average is still fairly achievable especially for centaurs with access to more luxuries and medical aid.
Centaurs older than 140 are extremely rare but have been seen as old as 300 years.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Additional Information
Social Structure
Typically organized into herds/tribes early centaurs would stick to close knit communties that were mare dominated bands that typically had 1 to 3 stallion protectors. These bands would range in size from 5-30.
More modern centaur bands whilst still clan oriented have formed larger communities and have a mixture of cultures with differing prominence in leadership.
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