Tetla

Domesticated by forest villages, they are kept to harvest berries that are otherwise unreachable. Considered a delicacy by many regions, these small, tart berries are used in everything from jam to flavouring meat for roasting. Rather unfortuantely, they only grow deep within bramble thickets, which is why these villages came to domesticate the Tetla. After watching their behavior, they notice their unique abilty with their antlers to shake loose the fruit and their low stature means they don't get snagged by thorns. They like to live in small groups, very curious in nature, they love living with the people. Trained to use their prehensile tail to hold a basket, sometimes also tied to their back, they lift berries placing them into the container.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Looking something like a ferret, this little creature is a very small furry being. Having small antlers and a prehensile tail, they love to scamper about in bramble forests. Sitting very low to the ground when on all-fours, standing only a mere eight inches tall on its back legs, they are very hard to spot.

Ecology and Habitats

Living in dark forest thickets and brambles, they are very rarely spotted in the wild. Not only for its small size and camoflauge, but because it just isn't a place that most species can go. Scrambling about in tunnels and nests in the center of a thicket, they are very protected from predators. As such, they have no natural predators if they stay within their natural habitat, making them very curious creatures towards newcomers.

Dietary Needs and Habits

They feed on berries that grow in the thicket, over time developing antlers that they use to reach up and shake berries loose without getting scratched themselves. Using their prehensile tail to reach up and grab higher fruit, they also will hold the berry while eating using their tail, leaving their paws free to move in case of danger.

Average Height

4 inches

Average Length

8 inches