(all of this tentative and can change--callie gets final say on any of these) ɪ . ɪɴᴛʀᴏᴅᴜᴄᴛɪᴏɴ Hello, roleplayers! In order to have more accurate and standardized animals, I've created this guide. It's pretty long, but still I hope you can get through it and have it help! If you're looking to join this roleplay, please comment below that you wish to be pinged when reservations open! ɪɪ . ʟᴀʀɢᴇ ᴍᴀᴍᴍᴀʟs • Black bear (Ursus americanus) - frequently seen during spring to fall - typically not interested in cats, but could easily kill a full grown warrior if it feels threatened • Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) - seen occasionally during spring to fall - with an extremely powerful jaw, it can effortlessly snap a cat in half, but usually won't attack unless if provoked or caught off guard • Coyote (Canis latrans) - abundant in the meadow during dusk and dawn - regularly preys on cats; be careful! • Gray wolf (Canis lupis) - seen occasionally at night - will kill a cat if it has an opportunity to do so • Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) - seen rarely during night - will kill kittens and elders • Canada lynx (Lynx canadenis) - seen rarely in the mountains at night • Cougar (Puma concolor) - seen rarely in the mountains - kills cats frequently • Moose (Alces alces) - abundant in the forest - shed their antlers every year which can be found lying on the forest floor • Elk (Cervus canadensis) - abundant - during mating seasons, males' roars to attract females (bulging) can be heard from all across the territory • Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) - frequently found during dawn and dusk • White-talied deer (Odocoileus virginianus) - occasionally found in the meadow during dawn and dusk • Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) - found occasionally in the mountains ɪɪɪ . sᴍᴀʟʟ ᴍᴀᴍᴍᴀʟs • Raccoon (Procyon lotor) - found rarely at night - can be aggressive and attack cats • Wolverine (Gulo gulo) - found rarely at mountain peaks - will occasionally kill cats • North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) - found frequently in rivers - aggressive and will attack cats • Pacific marten (Martes caurina) - found frequently in forests • Weasels (Varying species) - found occasionally in the meadow - although not particularly aggressive, it's not a good idea to try to hunt these weasels as one could be met with a nasty bite • Mink (Neogale vison) - found occasionally near streams • Badger (Taxidae taxus) - found frequently in the meadows - major predator of cats • Striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) - found occasionally during night - don't be sprayed by one heh • Snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus) - found frequently in the forest • Jackrabbit (Lepus townsendii) - found occasionally in the meadow • American pika (Ochotona princeps) - found frequently in the mountains • Masked shrew (Sorex cinereus) - found frequently in the forest • Beaver (Castor canadensis) - abundant near rivers • Chipmunks (Varying species) - abundant in the forest • Northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) - found occasionally in the forest • Other squirrels (varying species) - abundant in the forest • Pocket gopher (Thomomys talpoides) - occasionally found in the meadow • Deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) - abundant in the meadow • Muskrat (Ondatra zebethicus) - found frequently in the river • Voles (varying species) - abundant in the mountains • North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) - found frequently in the forest and meadows • Bats (varying species) - found frequently in the mountains and forest ɪᴠ . ʙɪʀᴅs • Canada goose (Branta canadensis) - abundant, especially in the meadow • Trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator) - common in rivers - aggressive and will attack cats • Common teals (Varying species) - found occasionally in rivers • Mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) - found frequently in rivers • Harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) - found rarely in rivers • Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) - found frequently in the forest (wip) ᴠ . ʀᴇᴘᴛɪʟᴇs ᴀɴᴅ ᴀᴍᴘʜɪʙɪᴀɴs (wip)
