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Vleh-dax
Kyno vledaxii (lignum / glacies) Vled Critically endangered (lignum / glacies) Mainly vledaxes, dyres, and vledyrs. Anthro |
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The vledax is a gray wolf-sized, diurnal, omnivore, and highly social primeval. They're primarily known for their quad-biped ability, their humanoid looks, and their human-like behavior. They're a sapient species that's a rare sight and mostly forgotten.
All the subspecies of gray wolves, for example, make them canis lupus no matter if Arctic, Mexican, North American, Eurasian, etc. The vledax has two subspecies:
- Timber vledax - The most common vledax on the globe and the representative of the species. Commonly known as kyno vledaxii lignum, they can be found in nearly any biomes, from mountains to wetlands, to grasslands and forests.
- Ice vledax - Commonly known as kyno vledaxii glacies, they're characterized by thicker fur, pale coats, and stockier bodies. They can only be found in the Arctic, Antarctica, taigas, and extremely cold regions.
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Shoulder height, bipedal: 150 cm Shoulder height, quadrupedal: 80 cm Length without tail, quadrupedal: 80 cm - 120 cm Tail length: 70 cm - 110 cm Weight: 60 kg - 90 kg Top speed: 52 km/h Coat: Short to medium Temperature tolerance: -30°c to 50°c Diet: Omnivore Cyclicity: Diurnal |
Body & Mind
Anatomy-wise, vledaxes are remarkably similar to dyres. They can bend their shoulders at 90° and rotate their wrist like any primates, namely humans, can do. The species has dexterous hands with opposable thumbs that can be moved around to touch the other fingers, which gives their species the ability to grab things. Their hands and feet both have five digits and paw pads. The finger positions have a slightly different structure than humans, but they work the same. The feet are slightly bigger than other canids, but the legs don’t have the dew claws and spurs. The vledax hips and legs have a different structure that allows them to stand on two and walk like any bipedal primevals.
A vledax can see in tricolor and said vision is clear and sharp, but lower during the night. They can see in more details and further than humans. This gives vleds the ability to rely on sight just as much as scent to analyze their surroundings. Thick whiskers on their muzzle and above their eyes allow them to feel vibrations in the air and sense approaching dangers. They don't possess the carotid rete mirabile like dyres do.
They have a naturally large rib cage, very round torso, a large lung capacity, and can have great upper body strength. Vleds use their tails for balance, although said tail has gotten shorter over the generations in individuals that forgo walking on four. The tail is usually long, muscular, and has a really fluffy shape, making it more fur than tail. The tail not only functions like a rudder on a boat to keep their balance, it's also used by parents to cover their face during a storm and as a blanket to keep pups warm. Their tail is mostly fur and is prehensile, able to grab and hold onto things.
The species is self-aware and has complex emotions close to humans. Wearing clothes sometimes happens, but isn’t that common. Vledaxes also have the capacity of speech, reading, and have the capacity to write. Vleds usually hold strong beliefs and morals, with a preference of equality, yet there are cases of vleds doing the opposite. Physical fights are common and preferred over psychological warfare, in many cases. It’s why many vleds work in security and military fields where they get to use their teeth and raw body strength.
A vledax can see in tricolor and said vision is clear and sharp, but lower during the night. They can see in more details and further than humans. This gives vleds the ability to rely on sight just as much as scent to analyze their surroundings. Thick whiskers on their muzzle and above their eyes allow them to feel vibrations in the air and sense approaching dangers. They don't possess the carotid rete mirabile like dyres do.
They have a naturally large rib cage, very round torso, a large lung capacity, and can have great upper body strength. Vleds use their tails for balance, although said tail has gotten shorter over the generations in individuals that forgo walking on four. The tail is usually long, muscular, and has a really fluffy shape, making it more fur than tail. The tail not only functions like a rudder on a boat to keep their balance, it's also used by parents to cover their face during a storm and as a blanket to keep pups warm. Their tail is mostly fur and is prehensile, able to grab and hold onto things.
The species is self-aware and has complex emotions close to humans. Wearing clothes sometimes happens, but isn’t that common. Vledaxes also have the capacity of speech, reading, and have the capacity to write. Vleds usually hold strong beliefs and morals, with a preference of equality, yet there are cases of vleds doing the opposite. Physical fights are common and preferred over psychological warfare, in many cases. It’s why many vleds work in security and military fields where they get to use their teeth and raw body strength.
Relationships & Identities
Vledaxes are a socially monogamous species with a little over half of them settling down with a mate, but there are individuals that are polyamorous. While a single vledax can have multiple mates over their lifetime, once they do settle with one, they remain by their side for as long as they live, some remaining single after a mate's death. Usually once this ‘soulmate’ is found, the vledax will remain faithful.
There are cases of casanova vleds and those who trade in favors or have a casual hook up. Males and females can mate at any time of the year for fun and socializing, but only in February are the females fertile, with some rare cases in March. Receptiveness isn't bound by our calendar dates. Males don't have a knot and thus, a male-female pair doesn't tie like Canidae does. Once pregnant, a female has a gestation period of about 80 days. One female can birth 2 to 4 pups at once. Cross-species adoptions, mainly of humans, are common. Unlike dyres, vleds have "shame" and prefer their sexual activities to remain private.
About 70% of vledaxes are cisgender and settle down with a mate. A vledax will mainly have an interest in other vledaxes and in humans. Pups imprint from their parents like many bird species do. This has made vleds and humans grow closer during their evolution, leading to similar behaviors and societal life. While vleds generally don't have an issue with different identities and sexualities, they tend to be more concerned about appearances, behavior, and hold strong beliefs as humans do.
There are cases of casanova vleds and those who trade in favors or have a casual hook up. Males and females can mate at any time of the year for fun and socializing, but only in February are the females fertile, with some rare cases in March. Receptiveness isn't bound by our calendar dates. Males don't have a knot and thus, a male-female pair doesn't tie like Canidae does. Once pregnant, a female has a gestation period of about 80 days. One female can birth 2 to 4 pups at once. Cross-species adoptions, mainly of humans, are common. Unlike dyres, vleds have "shame" and prefer their sexual activities to remain private.
About 70% of vledaxes are cisgender and settle down with a mate. A vledax will mainly have an interest in other vledaxes and in humans. Pups imprint from their parents like many bird species do. This has made vleds and humans grow closer during their evolution, leading to similar behaviors and societal life. While vleds generally don't have an issue with different identities and sexualities, they tend to be more concerned about appearances, behavior, and hold strong beliefs as humans do.
Life cycle
A vledax is born dark and gains their colors in their first year. As they reach seniority, they get paler.
Pup - Birth to month 3
The pups nurse every 4 to 6 hours and still need help regulating their body temperatures. They're completely dependent upon their parents or caretakers for survival. Months later, they learn how to walk, talk, and be more self-sufficient.
Young - Month 3 to month 8
Between pup and juvenile, this is the most crucial part of their lives. Their skills continue to expand during the remainder of puphood and socialization takes place.
Juvenile - Month 8 to year 7
They begin to travel with the district and join in hunts. Sexual maturity is reached around that time. They also separate more from the parents and become more independent.
Adult - Year 7 to year 73
Adulthood is the longest stage and is also when physical and psychological maturity are reached. They must provide entirely for themselves using the skills learned. This is also a significant time because it’s when the life cycle is initiated again by the conception and birth of the adult's own pups. Some may live hundreds of years more due to genetic engineering.
Senior - Year 73 to year 80
Elder is when the individual reaches the stage of wisdom and seniority. Many take their wisdom and foresight to contribute to the advancement of their society. In many cases, the elderly takes up a new role of volunteers and mentors who guide the younger generations. They represent a source of information the following generation can tap into. At the end of the adult life cycle, the body begins to deteriorate and eventually ends in death.
Pup - Birth to month 3
The pups nurse every 4 to 6 hours and still need help regulating their body temperatures. They're completely dependent upon their parents or caretakers for survival. Months later, they learn how to walk, talk, and be more self-sufficient.
Young - Month 3 to month 8
Between pup and juvenile, this is the most crucial part of their lives. Their skills continue to expand during the remainder of puphood and socialization takes place.
Juvenile - Month 8 to year 7
They begin to travel with the district and join in hunts. Sexual maturity is reached around that time. They also separate more from the parents and become more independent.
Adult - Year 7 to year 73
Adulthood is the longest stage and is also when physical and psychological maturity are reached. They must provide entirely for themselves using the skills learned. This is also a significant time because it’s when the life cycle is initiated again by the conception and birth of the adult's own pups. Some may live hundreds of years more due to genetic engineering.
Senior - Year 73 to year 80
Elder is when the individual reaches the stage of wisdom and seniority. Many take their wisdom and foresight to contribute to the advancement of their society. In many cases, the elderly takes up a new role of volunteers and mentors who guide the younger generations. They represent a source of information the following generation can tap into. At the end of the adult life cycle, the body begins to deteriorate and eventually ends in death.
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