Aurannian Fox
Basic Information
Anatomy
They look like your average fox, but with two tails. Their fur is sand-coloured with darker colors on their lower legs. They have black tips on their large ears. On average, males weigh between 4.1 and 8.7 kg (9.0 and 19.2 lbs). Their claws are partially retractable.
Gender and age distinctions
Young: cub
Juvenile: kit
Adult female: Vixen
Adult male: Todd
Group: Skulk
Gender and age distinctions
Young: cub
Juvenile: kit
Adult female: Vixen
Adult male: Todd
Group: Skulk
Genetics and Reproduction
Estrus: once a year
Gestation: 50-55 days
Size of litter: 1-5
Type of offspring: live birth
Raised by: parents
Birth length: 2-4 inches
Birth weight: 3-5 ounces
Gestation: 50-55 days
Size of litter: 1-5
Type of offspring: live birth
Raised by: parents
Birth length: 2-4 inches
Birth weight: 3-5 ounces
Growth Rate & Stages
Eyes open: 3-4 weeks
State at birth: blind, fine film of hair
Weaned: 7-8 weeks
Independant: 6 months
Maturity: 9 months
State at birth: blind, fine film of hair
Weaned: 7-8 weeks
Independant: 6 months
Maturity: 9 months
Ecology and Habitats
They're most active in the early morning and early evening.
Dietary Needs and Habits
They are largely carnivores, but have been known to eat wild berries on occasion. Primary prey species for them are small birds, rabbits, and squirrels. They’ve been known to climb trees. Pregnant females will cache food.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Unlike many canids, they’re not always pack animals. Typically, they live in small family groups, but some are known to be solitary.
Domestication
Domesticated individuals have been known to live twice as long as their wild cousins.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
As the name suggests, they are from the Nomadic territory of Aurann. They prefer to live in grasslands.
Average Intelligence
These animals are highly intelligent, but have no language that is understood by people.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
They use a pouncing technique when hunting. Using their pronounced canine teeth, they shake a prey animal until it’s dead, or until the animal can be disemboweled. They’ve been known to climb trees.
Lifespan
2-5 years in the wild
Conservation Status
They are the official mascot of Aurann. Every Aurannian tal'jeerann has had at least one as a pet.
Average Height
12-18 inches
Average Weight
between 4.1 and 8.7 kg (9.0 and 19.2 lbs)
Average Length
18-25 inches
Geographic Distribution
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