Morph Guide

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So when I am trying to decide what morphs I want to get or trying to figure out what the morphs I have can do I normally end up going off site to find info. Figured I'd create this so that you can stay on site to do your research. If you really want a lot of details you can do some of your own research but this should be a good place to start.

The morphs with green labels are on the official morph list. The other morphs were suggested and might get approved in the future.

Each section has a date next to the title as to when it was last updated but this list gets updated less frequently than the morph pool so the morph pool should be referred to for up to date information.


LEVEL YELLOW LAND MORPHS Updated 8/22/09


BEAVER

Mammal. Weight: 25kg (55lbs), beavers continue to grow throughout life. Beavers have webbed hind-feet, and a broad, scaly tail. They have poor eyesight, but a keen sense of hearing, smell, and touch. Beavers are best known for their natural trait of building dams in rivers and streams, and building their homes (known as beaver lodges) in the resulting pond. Beavers are natural architects and often dams are perfectly designed to control a river's particular flow of water. Wonder how they do that. Nocturnal (Entire dams can be built overnight). Morphed in: #47 The Resistance


CAMEL

Mammal. Height: 1.7-2 meters. Weight: 360-600 kg. They have a special adaptation that allows them to preserve water, the can move at a constant speed of 25 mph and short bursts of 40 mph. ~Kovu
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camel


CAT

Mammal. Weight. 2.5-7kg (5.5-16lbs). Eyesight: Very Good, night vision (vision in daylight inferior to humans). Smell: 14x stronger than a humans. Hearing: Very good. Can move each ear independently and locate sounds. Whiskers aid with navigation and sensation. Cats have extra flexibility because of extra bones in their spines. They have an excellent sense of balance helped by their tales, whiskers and the fact that they naturally place their back paws in the prints of their front paws.Hundreds of Breeds. Morphed in: #2 The Visitor.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat#Toxic_sensitivity

BENGAL CAT

Mammal. Weight: 3.2-9.1kg (7-20lbs). A Bengal cat has a desirable "wild" appearance with a gentle domestic cat temperament, provided it is separated by at least 3 generations from the original crossing between a domestic and Asian Leopard Cat. Never morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengal_cat

Other Possible Species: Toyger, Cheetoh, and Serengeti Cat

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyger
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheetoh
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serengeti_Cat

HOUSE DOG

This category includes all companion breeds.
Mammal. Weight: Depends on the species. Average 90lbs. Eyesight: (Red/Green color blind). Long nosed dogs have a wide range of vision(Up to 270 degrees). Short nosed dogs have human like vision. Sense of Smell: Very Good. Can sense air and ground scents. Hearing: Very Good (4x as strong as human's). Lifted ears hear better than floppier ears. Top Speed: Dependant on breed. Hundreds of Breeds. Morphed in: #1 The Invasion, Jake
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dog_breeds


FERRET

Mammal. Body Length: appx 38cm (15cm). Tail length: 13cm (5in). Weight: appx. 1kg (2-4lbs). Crepuscular. When free to roam they seek to their abundant curiosity. Ferrets are energetic, curious, interested in their surroundings, and often actively solicit play with humans. Play for a ferret will often involve hide-and-seek games, or some form of predator/prey game in which either they are trying to catch or running away from someone. They also have a strong nesting instinct and will repeatedly carry small objects to hidden locations. Ferrets will seemingly form attachments to certain objects and will repeatedly 'steal' the same object and bring it to their hiding place. Ferrets are interested in holes, pipes and other small enclosed areas, and seem compelled to explore holes. Ferrets can typically fit through any hole as small as the size of their head. Ferrets are fearless to the point of foolishness and should not be allowed to wander. Like most pet animals they come in a variety of colors. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferret#Activity_and_nature


FOX

Mammal. Weight: 3-14kg (6.6-30.8lbs). Body Length: 46-86cm (1.5-2.82ft). Tail Length: 30.5-55.5cm (1-1.8ft). Eyesight: Very good, comparable to a cat's, good night vision. Sense of Smell: Very good, comparable to a dog's. Hearing:Very good. Top Speed: 50km/h (30mph). Crepuscular (Twilight)/Nocturnal. The red tone can vary from dark chestnut to golden, and in fact can be agouti, with bands of red, brown, black and white on each individual hair. Fox eyes are gold to yellow and have distinctive vertical-slit pupils, similar to those of domestic cats. Their eyesight is also as sharp as that of a feline, and combined with their extreme agility for a canine, the Red Fox has been referred to as the cat-like canine. Never morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_fox

Other possible species: Arctic Fox, Kit/Swift Fox, Black Fox

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_fox
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kit_fox

GRAY FOX

Mammal. Weight: 3.6-6.8kg (7.94-15lbs). Body Length: 800-1125mm (2.6-3.75ft). Tail Length: 275-443mm(.9-1.45ft). Eyesight: Very Good, night vision. Sense of Smell: Very Good. Hearing: Very Good. Top Speed: 50km/h (30mph). Crepuscular/Nocturnal. The Gray Fox's ability to climb trees is shared only with the Asian Raccoon Dog among canines. Never morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_Fox

GARDEN/GARTER/GARDNER SNAKE

Reptile. Body Length: 60cm or less (2ft). Eyesight: Good. Sense of Smell/Taste: Very Good (Communicates w/other snakes using pheromones). Hearing: Very Good (senses ground vibrations). Very Swift. Optimal Body Temp: 22-32C (72-88F), can function 16-34C(60-93F). Venom: Produces a slight neurotoxin. Can't be delivered with a bite but through chewing. Can be aquatic. Never morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_snake

Other Possible Species: San Francisco Garter Snake,

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_garter_snake


GAZELLE

Mammal Weight: around 73 kg Height: 60-90 cm. Gazelles are very swift animals and can reach speeds of up to 80 kmph, they are known to jump very high when threatened or when being chased by lions or cheetahs this is called "stotting". The Males or "Tommies" often have very long curved horns. ~Kovu
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gazelle


GOAT

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goat


HORSE

Mammal. Weight: 386-900kg (850-2000lbs) Height: 147-183cm (4-6ft). Eyesight: Very good day and night vision. 350 degree vision. Red/Green color blindness. Smell: Good. Hearing: Good. Each ear can rotate 180 degrees. Touch/Balance: Very Good. Hundreds of Breeds. Morphed in: #14 The Unknown
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse


KIWI

Kiwi's weigh and are about the size of a domestic chicken, there are five species of kiwi. The largest (The Great Spotted Kiwi) stands 18 in. high and weighs 7.3 lbs. The smallest (The Little Spotted Kiwi) stands 9.8 in, high and weighs 2.9 lbs. Kiwi's often run from humans and are primarily nocturnal. Their sense of smell is higly developed, which is unique from all other birds. ~Kovu
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiwi


KOALA

Mammal. Weight: 8.75-33 lb (4-15 kg). Length: 26-32 in (65-82 cm). Tail Length: 1-2 cm. It is an adequate tree climber with sharp claws and short, powerful limbs. ~Stevert.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koala


LIZARD

AGAMA

There are 31 species of Agama in the world, and the range in size from 5 inches to a foot in legnth. the can run very quickly and can also run on only their hind legs. These lizards change color during the day to match their mood, but all turn a dark brown at night. They can tolerate great temperatureswithout overheating, and are most active during the day. ~Kovu
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agamidae


ANOLE

Reptile. Length: 22-24cm (8.5-9in). Have limited color changing abilities. Tails detach and regrow, but regrown tails are less functional. Eys can move independently of each other. Sorry, there's not much on this one. Morphed in: #1 The Invasion
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Anole


GECKO

Gecko's are unique amung lizards as they chirp to communicate with each other. There are over 2,000 species of gecko's including one that is often seen on TV commercials. For defense, the often spray feces, foul smelling liquid, or car insurance offers. Their feet are covered with small pads that can be used to cling onto almost every surface, including glass. ~Kovu
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gecko


GLASS LIZARD/SNAKE

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_lizard


HORNED LIZARD Taken

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horned_lizard


SKINK

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skink


WALL LIZARD Taken

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_lizard

LONG-NOSED BANDICOOT

Marsupial. Weight: 2.9kg (6.5lbs). Length: 20-43cm (8-17 in). Tail length: 9-18cm (3.5-7in). The Long-Nosed Bandicoots have a sleek, course, grayish brown coat. They lack the darker back stripes of other Bandicoot species. The hind legs are longer and stronger than the front legs, they also carry most of the weight. The Long-Nosed Bandicoot has sharp claws for digging. Their pouch opens from the rear. It protects the young from soil while the mother is digging. The young stay in her pouch for about seven weeks before they leave. They have a long, slender nose that tapers to a point. They use it for rooting soil, and digging in crevices for prey.They use their claws to dig up prey.They use their noses to get prey out of crevices. After catching an animal, the Bandicoot kneads it into a pulp before it’s eaten. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long-nosed_Bandicoot
library.thinkquest.org/5053/Australia/longnosedbandicoot.html


MEERKAT

Mammal. Weight: 21-25 oz (600-925 g). Length: 10-14 in (25-35 cm). Tail Length: 6.5-10 in (17-25 cm). A fast member of the mongoose family that is an excellent climber and digger.It is fast enough to prey on scorpions. ~Stevert
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meerkat


MONKEY

CAPUCHIN Taken

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capuchin_monkey


HOWLER MONKEY

Mammal. Body length: 56-92cm (22-36.2in). Tail length: 56-92cm(22-36.2in). Like many New World monkeys, they have prehensile tails. Their prehensile tails are strong enough to support the monkey's entire body weight, although they seldom do so. The name comes from their distinctive loud barking whoop they make, which can be heard over considerable distances. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howler_monkey


LION TAMARIN

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion_tamarin


NIGHT MONKEY

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_monkey


SQUIRREL MONKEY Taken

Mammal. Weight: 750-1100g (1.65-2.42lbs). Body Length: 25-35cm (9.84-13.8in). Tail Length: 35-42cm (13.8-16.5in). Sight: Good. Smell: Very Good sometimes better than a dog's. Hearing: Good, they hear approximately an octave higher than humans do. Remarkably, the brain mass to body mass ratio for squirrel monkeys is 1:17, which gives them the largest brain, proportionately, of all the primates. Humans have a 1:35 ratio. . Unlike the other New World monkeys, their tail is not used for climbing, but as a kind of "balancing pole" and also as a tool. Their movements in the branches are extremely speedy. Never morphed.
www.nc3rs.org.uk/news.asp?id=187
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squirrel_monkey


TARSIER Taken

A small, monkey-like creature that has excellent night vision and even better hearing. It can swivel its head 180 degrees, just like an owl, and is able to leap six feet, a large feat for a creature that fits in a person's hand. ~Stevert
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarsier

MOLE

Mammal. Body Length: 6-8in. Eyesight: Very bad, often blind altogether. Smell: Very bad or Very Good, depends on your source. Afraid you'll have to research it. Hearing: Ok, but again found conflicting accounts. It is most known for its digging ability. Can dig its way through a mass of 14m of soil in under an hour and can dig up to 100ft of tunnels per day. Their saliva contains a toxin that can paralyze earth worms (or yeerks). Although most moles burrow, some species are aquatic or semi-aquatic. Morphed in: # 17 The Underground
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mole_%28animal%29
findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FRO/is_2_134/ai_73623672

Other possible species: Star-nosed Mole, Golden Mole, Marsupial Moles

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star-nosed_Mole
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_mole
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsupial_mole


OPOSSUM

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opossum


PORCUPINE

Mammal. Weight: 5.4-16kg (12-35lbs). Length: 63-91cm (25-36in). Tail length: 20-25cm (8-10in). Porcupines are rodents with a coat of sharp spines, or quills, that defend them from predators. The quills are modified hairs coated with thick plates of keratin, and they are embedded in the skin musculature. Porcupine quills are as sharp as needles, detach very easily, and will remain embedded in an attacker. Unlike needles, however, the quills of New World porcupines have microscopic, backwards-facing barbs on the tip that catch on the skin making them difficult and painful to extract, though they must be removed. Quills are about 75 millimetres (3.0 in) long and 2 millimetres (0.079 in) wide. If a quill becomes lodged in the tissues of a would-be attacker, the barbs act to pull the quill further into the tissues with the normal muscle movements of the attacker, moving up to several millimeters in a day. Predators have been known to die as a result of quill penetration and infection. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porcupine


RABBIT

Mammal. Weight: .4-2kg. Length: 20-50cm. Ear length: apprx. 10cm (4in). Sight: Good. Hearing: Excellent. Smell: Excellent. Rabbits have long, powerful hind legs and a short tail. Each foot has five digits (one reduced). Most rabbits are relatively solitary and sometimes territorial. During territorial disputes rabbits will sometimes “box,” using their front limbs. Rabbits are generally nocturnal, and they also are relatively silent. The only auditory signal known for most species is a loud foot thump made to indicate alarm or aggression. Can run up to 48kph (30mph). Morphed in: #23 The Pretender.


RACCOON

Mammal. Weight:3-16kg (6.6-35lbs). Body Length: 60-90cm (24-36in). Tail Length: 25cm-10in (Sorry about the change of unit). Eyesight: Not very good. Smell: Fairly good at close range. Hearing: Good. Touch: Very Good. Nocturnal. It can walk, run, climb, and swim.
Raccoons from breeders can sometimes come in different color variations, such as silver, albino, blond, black, cinnamon, cream, and red to name a few. Morphed in: #13 The Change
pelotes.jea.com/raccoon.htm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raccoon


RED-EYED TREE FROG

Amphibian. Length: 7cm (3in). Bright markings along the sides and limbs reduces predation. Most animals that prey on it often rely on their vision. When the frog moves to avoid the predator the bright colorations flash into view and throw off the predator. This is achieved by leaving a ghost image in the visual field of where the frog was originally. This confuses the predator and gives the frog time to hide. These flash colors may also deceive predators by making the frog appear poisonous. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agalychnis_callidryas


RED PANDA

Mammal. Weight: 6.5-13 pounds (3-6 kg). Length: 20-25 in (50-64 cm). Tail Length: 11-20 in (28-50 cm). An excellent tree climber and has partially retractable claws. ~Stevert
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_panda


RYUKYU GREEN SNAKE

Reptile. Length: 70-80cm. Wow, not much can be found on this snake. Never Morphed.


SAND BOA

Sand boas are stout in body, and are "competent burrowers." They have developed small, hard eyes and small scales to enable them to move through sand. Females tend to be much larger than males.They hide in the sand, and then lunge at their prey, killing it by constriction. Many subspecies are extremely docile, and would never bite a human; they are harmless to humans. ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sand_boa


SKUNK

Mammals. Weight:.5-8.2kg (1.1-18lbs). Body Length: 40-70cm (15.6-37in). Top Speed: 10mph. Crepuscular/Nocturnal. They have a moderately elongated body with reasonably short, well-muscled legs, and long front claws for digging. They can swim, but are poor climbers. The skunks senses of sight, smell and hearing are poor compared with those of other animals. The best-known feature of skunks is their anal scent glands, which they can use as a defensive weapon. Adult skunks are accurate within 10 feet and can spray up to 25 feet. Although the most common fur color is black and white, some skunks are brown or gray, and a few are cream-colored. Morphed in: #16 The Warning
www.skunkhaven.net/SkunkIntro.htm
chrisinorl.home.att.net/about.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skunk


SOFTSHELL TURTLE

Softshell turtles consist of some of the world's largest freshwater turtles. They are called 'softshell' because their bodies lack any horny scales and the bone in their shell does not extend all the way to the sides, creating a more pliable edge than in other turtles. They have long necks that let them breath air from the surface without having to pulling themselves free from the muddy bottom. ~Drake
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Softshell_Turtle


SQUIRREL

Mammals. Weight: 250-350gm(.6-.7lbs). Body Length: 18-24cm(7-9.45in). Tail Length: 17.5cm(7in). Eyesight: Very Good, black and white. Smell: Good. Hearing: Good. Touch/Balance: Very Good, aided by whiskers and specialized hairs on its feet and the base of its tail. Diurnal. The squirrel's hind legs are longer than its forelegs and it has long claws and double-jointed ankles, making it very agile. The sweat glands of a tree squirrel are located on their feet, between the foot pads and on their paws between the toes. Used to mark territory and food stashes. It is said that a squirrels memory is 8 seconds long. Maybe it was 8 minutes. Wait what are we talking about? Morphed in: #4 The Message
www.treesforlife.org.uk/tfl.red_squirrel.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squirrel

Other possible species include: Flying Squirrel, Ground Squirrel/Chipmunks, Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel (Leopard-Spermophile), but there are 365 species so you can look some up.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_squirrel
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chipmunk
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirteen-lined_ground_squirrel


SUGAR GLIDER

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_Glider


TOAD

Paragraph about animal: Toads are known for their leathery skin and tendency to burrow. Toads are usually more well adapted to life on land than their frog counterparts. They usually have skin that is good at retaining water, allowing them to survive in dryer climates than frogs. ~Drake
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toad


WHITE-TAILED DEER

Mammal. Weight: 40-100kg (90-220lbs). Body Length: 60-90in. Shoulder Height: 3.5ft. Sight: Good. Smell: Very Good. Hearing: Very Good. Top Speed: 40 mph. Can swim. Never morphed.
www.desertusa.com/mag99/june/papr/wtdeer.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_tailed_deer


WILD CAT

ANDEAN MOUNTAIN CAT

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andean_Mountain_Cat


FISHING CAT

Mammal. Weight: 18-31 lb (8-14 kg). Length: 30-34 in (75-86 cm). Tail: 10-13 in (25-33 cm). It is not physically adapted to water, it just like aquatic dining. ~Stevert
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishing_cat


GEOFFROY'S CAT

Mammal. Weight: 4.5-13 lb (2-6 kg). Length: 16.5-26 in (42-66 cm). Tail: 9.5-14 in (24-36 cm). Other: A small, wild cat that prefers scrub to forests or open land. ~Stevert
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffroy%27s_Cat


IRIOMOTE CAT

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iriomote_cat


KODKOD

Mammal. Weight: 4.5-5.5 lb (2-2.5 kg). Length: 16.5-20 in (42-51 cm). Tail: 7.5-10 in (19.5-25 cm). The smallest cat in the Americas that is found in cool and moist areas. ~Stevert
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodkod


MARGAY Taken

Mammal. Weight: 5.5-8.75 lb (2.5-4 kg). Length: 18-31 in (46-79 cm). Tail Length: 13-20 in (33-51cm). A small wild cat that climbs in trees and has reversible ankles allowing it to climb head down. Most notably the Margay is a much more skillful climber than its relative (the ocelot). Whereas the Ocelot mostly pursues prey on the ground, the Margay may spend its entire life in the trees, leaping after and chasing birds and monkeys through the treetops. ~Stevert & Loki
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margay


ONCILLA

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oncilla


PAMPAS

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pampas_Cat


PANTANAL

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantanal_Cat


SAND CAT Taken

Mammal. Weight: 2.7kg (6lbs). Length: 50cm (20in). Tail length: 30cm (12in). The paws are covered with long hairs which protect the skin against hot sand. The sand cat can survive in temperatures ranging from -5(25˚F) to +52 (125.5˚F) degrees Celsius. Since the Sand Cat obtains all the water it needs from eating its prey, it stays mostly far away from watering points. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sand_cat

WOODCHUCK

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodchuck

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LEVEL YELLOW SEA MORPHS Updated 8/22/09

BELUGA

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beluga_(whale)


DOLPHIN

Mammal. Weight: 40kg-10tons (but that's a killer whale and higher on the list). Length: 1.2-9.5m (4-30ft). Sight: Good and obviously adapted to water. Blue color blind, meaning that can't discriminate between different blues. Smell: Limited or Non-existent, researchers still aren't sure. Hearing: Amazing (Echolocation). Dolphins have ears but they don't use them. Sound is conducted through soft tissue and bone. Dolphins are considered to be amongst the most intelligent of animals and their often friendly appearance and have seemingly playful attitude. Morphed in: #4 The Message
www.seaworld.org/animal-info/info-books/bottlenose/index.htm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOLPHIN#Evolution

Other possible species: Amazon Pink River Dolphin (I know, couldn't believe it either), there are forty species so go looking, you might find something more awesome than a pink dolphin (but I doubt it).



EEL

Fish. Salt water (though eels in the anguillidae family can stand fresh water). There are 400 species of eel and, dependent on where they live, they have very different abilities so you'll have to research which one you want. Morphed in: #29 The Sickness.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eel


FISH

KOI Taken

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koi


PUFFER/BLOW/PORCUPINE FISH

Fish. Porcupinefish have the ability to inflate their body by swallowing water (or air) and become round like a ball. A second defense mechanism is provided by the sharp spines, which radiate outwards when the fish is inflated. Some species are poisonous, having a tetrodotoxin in their skin and/or intestines. Tetrodotoxin is an exceptionally lethal poison. Tetrodotoxin is approximately 1,200 times deadlier than cyanide. It is estimated that a single puffer has enough poison to kill 30 adult humans. Death results from suffocation as diaphragm muscles are paralyzed. Patients who live longer than 24 hours are expected to survive, although the poison can cause comas lasting several days. Many people report being fully conscious during the entirety of the coma, and can often remember everything that was said while they were supposedly unconscious. Never morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pufferfish#Tetrodotoxin


SIAMESE FIGHTING FISH

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamese_fighting_fish


TROUT

Fish. Fresh and salt water. Trout is a common name given to 21 different species of fish. Because of that I'm just going to give you the link on this one. Pick species you like. Morphed in: #3 The Encounter
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trout

HORSESHOE CRAB

Chelicerate (same as spiders scorpions and mites). Length: 2 feet including tail (males are smaller). From the top, a horseshoe crab looks like little more than a domed shell with a stiff tail sticking out the back. Underneath, however, there are five pairs of legs sticking out of the arthropod body. Each leg ends in a little claw. Horseshoe crabs live in a marine environment. They can breathe on land as long as its gills stay moist. They can regenerate lost limbs. ~Drake
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe_crab


JELLYFISH

Cnidarians. Salt and Fresh Water. The body of an adult jellyfish consists of a bell shape producing jelly and enclosing its internal structure, from which tentacles are suspended. Each tentacle is covered with cells called cnidocytes, that can sting or kill other animals. Jellyfish lack basic sensory organs and a brain, but their nervous systems and rhopalia allow them to perceive stimuli, such as light and odor, and respond quickly. Most jellyfish are passive drifters and slow swimmers, as their shape is not hydrodynamic. Jellyfish have ocelli: light-sensitive organs that do not form images but are used to determine up from down, responding to sunlight shining on the water's surface. They do not need a respiratory system since their skin is thin enough that the body is oxygenated by diffusion. Never morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jellyfish


RIVER OTTER

Weight: 3-14kg (6-31lbs). Length: .66-1.07m (26-42in). Tail length: .3-.46m (12-18in). Although commonly called a "river otter", the name can be misleading, as it inhabits marine as well as freshwater environments, and the freshwater environments include standing bodies of water such as lakes. It can tolerate a great range of temperature and elevations. The North American river otter is capable of swimming in circles, which creates a whirlpool-like motion that brings fish from the bottom of the water up to the top.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_river_otter


SEAL

Mammal. Weight: 55-168kg (120-370lbs). Length: 1.4-1.85m (4.6-6ft) and less. These measurements are for the common seals. They lack external ears and have sleek, streamlined bodies. They are more streamlined than fur seals and sea lions and can therefore swim more effectively over long distances. However, because they cannot turn their hind flippers downward, they are very clumsy on land. They are able to dive for up to ten minutes, reaching depths of 457 metres (approx 1500 feet) or more, but average dives may be three minutes long at depths of about 20 metres (approx 66 feet). Morphed in: #25 The Extreme
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Seal

Other possible species: Monk seals, Hooded seals, Ringed seal, on and on.



SEA OTTER

Mammal. Weight: 14-45kg (30-100lbs). Length: 1-1.5m (3.25-5ft). Unlike most marine mammals, the sea otter's primary form of insulation is an exceptionally thick coat of fur, the densest in the animal kingdom. The fur consists of long waterproof guard hairs and short underfur; the guard hairs keep the dense underfur layer dry. As the ability of the guard hairs to repel water depends on utmost cleanliness, the sea otter has the ability to reach and groom the fur on any part of its body, taking advantage of its loose skin and an unusually supple skeleton. The nostrils and small ears can close. The hind feet are long, broadly flattened, and fully webbed.The fifth digit on each hind foot is longest, facilitating swimming while on its back, but making walking difficult.The tail is fairly short, thick, slightly flattened, and muscular. The front paws are short with retractable claws, with tough pads on the palms that enable gripping slippery prey. It is capable of speeds of up to 9 km/h (5.6 mph) in water. The sea otter's body is highly buoyant because of its large lung capacity and the air trapped in its fur. The sea otter walks with a clumsy rolling gait on land, and can run in a bounding motion. Long, highly sensitive whiskers and front paws help the sea otter find prey by touch when waters are dark or murky. The sense of smell is more important than sight as a warning sense. The sea otter's sense of sight is useful above and below the water, although not as good as that of seals. Its hearing is neither particularly acute nor poor. In contrast to most other marine mammals, it also drinks seawater. Its relatively large kidneys enable it to derive fresh water from sea water. It can hold its breath for up to five minutes. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_otter


WALRUS

Mammal. Weight: 800-1800kg (1,764-3968lbs). Tusk Length: 1m (3ft). Tusk Weight: 5.4kg (12lbs). Whiskers are actually a group or sensitive organs that can differentiate shapes as small as .3x.2cm (.12x.08in). They are called vibrissaes and there can be 400-700 of them around the tusks. They are about 30cm (1ft) long. They are attached to muscles and supplied with blood and nerves. Their skin can be up to 10cm (4in) thick with an added blubber layer that is 15cm (6in) thick. The Walrus has an air sac under its throat which acts like a flotation bubble and allows the Walrus to bob vertically in the water and sleep. Never morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walrus#Description

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BAT

Mammal. Sight: They are not blind though there vision is worse than a humans, some species can detect ultraviolet light. Smell: Very Good. Hearing: Very Good. Echolocation. Only mammals capable of flight.Because their wings are much thinner than those of birds, bats can manoeuvre more quickly and more precisely than birds. The surface of their wings are also equipped with touch-sensitive receptors on small bumps called Merkel cells. These sensitive areas are different in bats as each bump has a tiny hair in the center making it even more sensitive, and allowing the bat to detect and collect information about the air flowing over its wings. There are 1,100 species. Morphed in: #10 The Android

Other possible species: Vampire bats.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_bat


BLUE JAY

Bird. Weight: 2.47-3.53oz. Length: 22-30cm (9-12in). Wingspan: 34-43cm (13-17in). As with other blue-hued birds, the Blue Jay's coloration is not derived by pigments, but is the result of light refraction due to the internal structure of the feathers; if a blue feather is crushed, the blue disappears as the structure is destroyed. Like other corvids, they may learn to mimic human speech. Never morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_jay


CANARY

(Thirsty? )
Bird. Weight: 15-20g. Length: 12.5cm. Winspan: 20-23cm. Only males sing. Colors: Ino, Eumo, Satinette, Bronze, Ivory, Onyx, Mosaic, Brown. Never morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_Canary



CARDINAL

Bird. Weight: 42-48g (1.48-1.69oz). Length. 21-23cm (8-9in). Wingspan: 25-31cm (10-12in). Male brilliant red, female tan. When a male sees its reflection in glass surfaces, it frequently will spend hours fighting the imaginary intruder. Song a series of clear whistles, the first down-slurred and ending in a slow trill. "Cheer, cheer, cheer, what, what, what, what." Call a sharp "chip." Never morphed.
www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Northern_Cardinal.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardinal_%28bird%29


COCKATIEL

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockatiel


COCKATOO

Bird. Very close to parrots. Cockatoos share many features with other parrots including the characteristic curved beak shape and foot shape, with two forward toes and two backwards toes. They differ, however in a number of characteristics, including the often spectacular movable headcrest, and a feather composition which causes the bright blues and greens seen in true parrots. Also Cockatoo species are, on average, larger than the average size of true parrots. Morphed in: #35 The Proposal
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockatoo


GOOSE

Bird. Length: 20-50in. Wingspan: 50-68in. If you accidentally wander into a nesting male's territory while looking for a good spot to lie your picnic blanket down, he'll come after you hissing with wings spread -- they look a lot bigger and move a fair bit faster when they're upset about something. Can dive and swim for 30-40 feet underwater. Never morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goose


HERON

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heron


HUMMINGBIRD

Bird. Weight: 1.8g (.06oz). Length: 5cm (2in).They are known for their ability to hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their wings 15–80 times per second (depending on the species). Capable of sustained hovering, hummingbirds also have the ability to fly backward, being the only group of birds able to do so. Hummingbirds may also fly vertically and laterally. Their English name derives from the characteristic hum made by their wings. They fly 800km (500m) when migrating in a nonstop flight, but have to store up energy first. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hummingbird


LARK

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lark


MAGPIE

Bird. Length: 40-51cm. The strikingly pied plumage and long, graduated tail, as well as its loud, harsh chatter, prevent confusion with any other species. The magpie has been observed taking small songbirds down, in flight, a behaviour once reserved only for birds of prey. Generally speaking, the bird is associated with unhappiness and trouble. This may be because of its well known tendency to "steal" shiny objects, as well as its harsh, chittering call. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magpie


MOCKINGBIRD

When a predator is persistent, mockingbirds from neighboring territories, summoned by a distinct call, may join the attack. Although many species of bird imitate other birds, the Northern Mockingbird is the best known in North America for doing so. It imitates not only birds but also other animals and mechanical sounds such as car alarms. As convincing as these imitations may be to humans, they often fail to fool other birds.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mockingbird


MYNA

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myna


NIGHTINGALE

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightingale


OROILE

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriole


OWL

ELF OWL

Bird. Length: 13-30.5 cm. Wing Span: 38-41 cm. The second smallest type of owl (the first is the pygmy owl). unlike most owls, which feast on rodents, elf owls eat bugs. they build their nests in abandoned woodpecker holes. ~David
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elf_owl


FLAMMULATED OWL Taken

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flammulated_Owl


LITTLE OWL

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_owl


PYGMY OWL

Bird. There are 32 species of pygmy owls listed on wikipedia. This summary is based on the Eurasian Pygmy Owl. Weight: 50-77g (1.76-2.7oz). Length: 15.2-19cm (6-7.5in). Because these small owls lack the ability to fly silently, they are mostly diurnal. This means that they are mostly active during the daytime, a unique trait since most people think of all owls as being nocturnal creatures. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygmy_owl


SAW WHET OWL

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Saw-whet_Owl

PARROT

Bird. Weight: 10g-4kg (.35oz-8.8lbs), depends on type. Length: 8cm-1m (3.2in-3.3ft), depends on type. Parrots are some of the most intelligent birds and have an ability to imitate human voices. Parrots are sometimes referred to as "hookbills." The upper beak is prominent, curves downward, and comes to a point. It is not fused to the skull, which allows it to move independently, and contributes to the tremendous biting pressure these birds are able to exert. Seed eating parrots have a strong tongue which helps to manipulate seeds or position nuts in the bill so that the beak can apply an appropriate cracking force. The head is large, with eyes positioned sideways, which limits binocular vision, but greatly enhances peripheral vision. Morphed in: #15 The Escape.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parrots


PIGEON

Bird. Weight: 265-380g (9.35-13.41oz). Length: 32-37cm (12-14.5in). Wingspan: 64-72cm (25-28in). There are 300 species of pigeon/dove if you want variety but the one we all think of is called a feral pigeon. They are descendants from domesticated pigeons who are in turn descendants of rock pigeons and they are the ones that live in cities. So if you want to do extra research look up rock pigeons. They can find their way home from long distances, hence the name Homing pigeons. Never Morphed.
www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Rock_Pigeon_dtl.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Pigeon


PURPLE MARTIN

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_martin


ROBIN

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Robin


SEAGULL

Bird. Weight: 200-400g (7-14oz). Length: 38-44cm (15-17.5in). Wingspan: 94-105cm (37-41in). The Black-headed Gull is a bold and opportunist feeder and will scavenge in towns or take invertebrates in ploughed fields with equal relish. This is a noisy species, especially at colonies, with a familiar "kree-ar" call. Its scientific name means "Laughing Gull". Morphed in: #4 The Message.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-headed_Gull


SNOW BUNTING

Bird. Weight: 26-50g (.9-1.8ox). Length: 15-18cm (6-7in). Wingspan: 32-38cm (13-15cm). The call is a distinctive rippling whistle, "per,r,r,rit" and the typical warble "hudidi feet feet feew hudidi". Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_bunting


SPARROW

Bird. Length: 14-16cm. The Sparrow's most common call is a short and incessant chirp. Though described as tame and semi-domestic, neither is strictly true; humans provide food and home, not companionship. The House Sparrow remains wary of man.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparrow


STARLING

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starling

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ANT

Insect. They are known for their highly organized colonies and nests, which sometimes consist of millions of individuals. Individuals are divided into sub-fertile, and more commonly sterile, females ("workers", "soldiers", and other castes), fertile males ("drones"), and fertile females ("queens"). Ant colonies are sometimes described as superorganisms because the colony appears to operate as a unified entity. Like other insects, ants smell with their long and thin antennae that are fairly mobile and since they come in pairs they provide information about direction as well as intensity. Produces formic acid. Several species of ants have been shown to be capable of detecting and making use of the Earth's magnetic field. Morphed in: #5 The Predator.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant#Behaviour_and_ecology


APHID

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphid


BANANA SPIDER

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana_spider


BLACK FLY

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_fly


BUTTERFLY

Insect. Some are known to migrate over large distances. Some butterflies have evolved symbiotic and parasitic relationships with social insects such as ants. Butterflies are important economically as one of the major agents of pollination. As adults, butterflies consume only liquids and these are sucked by means of their proboscis. Butterflies sense the air for scents, wind and nectar using their antennae. Vision is well developed in butterflies and most species are sensitive to the ultraviolet spectrum. Some butterflies have organs of hearing and some species are also known to make stridulatory and clicking sounds. Many butterflies are migratory and capable of long distance flights. They migrate during the day and use the sun to orient themselves. They also perceive polarized light and use it for orientation when the sun is hidden.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfly


COCKROACH

Insect. Legnth:30mm (1.2in). The cockroach nervous system is rather simple, with the vital functions distributed in the ventral Ganglions. Thus a cockroach will be able to survive sterile surgical decapitation for a very long period, especially if recently fed. A decapitated animal will be severely hampered by the loss of feelers and sight as well as the majority of its central nervous tissue. A headless cockroach will of course be unable to feed and eventually die from starvation within a few weeks. Cockroaches are among the hardiest insects on the planet, some species capable of remaining active for a month without food. Some can go without air for 45 minutes or slow down their heart rate. Cockroaches are mainly nocturnal and will run away when exposed to light. Morphed in: #6 The Capture.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockroach


CRICKET

Insect. There are about 900 species of crickets. They tend to be nocturnal and are often confused with grasshoppers because they have a similar body structure including jumping hind legs. Crickets do not rub their hind legs together to chirp. The left forewing of the male has a thick rib (a modified vein) which bears 50 to 300 ridges. The chirp (which only male crickets can do) is generated by raising their left forewing to a 45 degree angle and rubbing it against the upper hind edge of the right forewing, which has a thick scraper.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricket_%28insect%29


EARWIG

Insect. Lengths are mostly in the 10–14 mm range, with the St. Helena earwig reaching 80 mm. Even though most species of winged earwigs are capable of flight, they rarely fly around. The abdomen of the earwig is flexible and muscular. It is capable of maneuvering as well as opening and closing of the forceps. The forceps are used for a variety of purposes. In some species, the forceps have also been observed in use for holding prey.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earwig


FIREFLY

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefly


FLEA

Insect. Wingless. Length: 1.5-3.3mm(1/8in). Agile. Fleas are external parasites, living by hematophagy off the blood of mammals and birds. Their legs are long, the hind pair well adapted for jumping (vertically up to seven inches (18 cm); horizontally thirteen inches (33 cm)[1]) - around 200 times their own body length, making the flea the best jumper out of all animals (in comparison to body size). Its tough body is able to withstand great pressure, likely an adaptation to survive scratching etc. Even hard squeezing between the fingers is normally insufficient to kill the flea. Morphed in# 2 The Visitor.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flea


GRASSHOPPER

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grasshopper


HARVESTMAN

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvestman


HOUSE FLY

Insect. Length: 6-9mm. They are active only in daytime and rest at night e.g. at the corners of rooms, ceiling hangings..etc. They have compound eyes and are described in the books as tiny jets. Really good fliers. For a more detailed description: #6 The Capture.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_fly


LADYBUG

Insect. Coccinellids are small insects, ranging from 1-10mm (0.04 to 0.4 inches). Coccinellids are typically predators of aphids and scale insects. Most coccinellids are indeed poisonous to smaller predators, such as lizards and small birds; however, a human would have to eat several hundred coccinellids before feeling any effects. Some people consider seeing them or having them land on one's body to be a sign of good luck to come, and that killing them presages bad luck.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coccinellidae


MAYFLY

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayfly


MILLIPEDE

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millipede


MOSQUITO

Insect. Weight: 2.5mg. Length:16mm (.6in). A mosquito can fly for 1 to 4 hours continuously at up to 1–2 km/h[4] travelling up to 10 km in a night. Most species are nocturnal or crepuscular (dawn or evening) feeders. The head contains two compound eyes and proboscis. The proboscis is a piercing mouthpart used to suck blood from its prey. The mosquito's head is mostly eye. Each eye is made up of many tiny lenses forming a compound eye. This type of eye allows a very big field of vision that easily detects movement. They can stand on still water. Only female mosquitoes bite animals to get blood needed to produce eggs. Male mosquitoes do not bite. As opposed to a syringe's typically smooth needle, the mosquito proboscis is highly serrated, which leaves a minimal number of points of contact with the skin being pierced — this reduces nerve stimulation to the point where the "bite" is typically not felt at all. Morphed in: #18 The Decision
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosquito#Mosquitoes_and_health


MOTH

Insect. A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly. Most species of moth are nocturnal, but there are crepuscular and diurnal species. They can be distinguished from butterflies in several ways.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moth


PILLBUG

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillbug


SAND FLY

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sand_fly


SCARAB BEETLE

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarab_beetle


SILVERFISH

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silverfish


SWEAT BEE

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweat_bee


VELVET MITE

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvet_mite


VELVET WORM

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvet_worm


WALKING LEAF

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walking_leaf


WATER STRIDER

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_strider


WEEVIL

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weevil

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AARDWOLF

Mammal. Weight: 9-14kg. Length: 55-80cm. Tail length: 20-30cm. Height: 40-50cm. The aardwolf is a small, insectivorous hyena-like mammal, native to Eastern and Southern Africa. It is related to hyenas, but unlike its relatives, it does not hunt large prey. It feeds mainly on termites and can eat more than 200,000 in a single night, using its long, sticky tongue to collect them. The aardwolf is primarily solitary (especially with the males), but a mating pair will occupy the same territory with their young.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aardwolf


ALPACA

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpaca


ANTEATER

Mammal. Length: 35cm-1.8m (14in-6ft), dependent on the species. Its food consists mainly of termites, which it obtains by opening nests with its powerful sharp anterior (front) claws. As the insects swarm to the damaged part of their dwelling, it draws them into its mouth by means of its long, flexible, rapidly moving tongue covered with sticky saliva. Their tongue can be flicked up to 150-160 times or more per minute. The Giant Anteater and regular anteaters have no teeth. When attacked, it can defend itself with its sabre-like anterior claws. Morphed in:#24 The Suspicion
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anteater


ARMADILLO

Mammal. Length: 75cm (30in). Armadillos are prolific diggers. Armadillos have poor vision but are not blind. The armor is formed by plates of dermal bone covered in relatively small, overlapping epidermal scales called "scutes," composed of bone with a covering of horn. In most species, there are rigid shields over the shoulders and hips, with a number of bands separated by flexible skin covering the back and flanks. Additional armor covers the top of the head, the upper parts of the limbs, and the tail. The underside of the animal is never armored, and is simply covered with soft skin and fur. Only the South American three-banded armadillos rely heavily on their armor for protection. When threatened by a predator, Tolypeutes frequently roll up into a ball. (Other armadillo species cannot roll up because they have too many plates.) This species is the only known animal that is able to inflate its own intestine in order to float across a river which often doubles its size. It can also hold its breath for up to 6 minutes in order to walk across the bottom of narrow rivers. The armadillo can jump three to four feet (90-120 cm) straight in the air if sufficiently frightened.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armadillo


BABOON

Mammal. First thing. There are five species of baboon so you'll have to pick one. Size of all species range from 50-120cm (20-47in) and weigh 14-40kg (30-90lbs). All baboons have long dog-like muzzles (cynocephalus, "dog-head"), close-set eyes, heavy powerful jaws, thick fur except on their muzzle, a short tail and rough spots on their protruding hindquarters (lol). Males of the Hamadryas Baboon species also have a large white mane. The Hamadryas Baboon was a sacred animal to the ancient Egyptians as the attendant of Thoth, and so, is also called the Sacred Baboon. They are extremely intelligent sometimes considered crafty. Never Morphed.


BASILISK

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plumed_basilisk


BANDED PALM CIVET

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banded_Palm_Civet


BLACKBUCK

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackbuck


BOA CONSTRICTOR

Boa Constrictors are probably one of the more popular species that come to mind when one hears 'boa'. They can grow to be over 14ft, though most do not exceed 10ft. Their tails are slightly prehensile, and while young, smaller boa constrictors may be found in trees, they become more land-dwelling as they age and get heavier. They are capable of a loud hissing noise, and strike repeatedly when attacking with their fangs. They have consumed animals as big as ocelots. ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boa_constrictor


BURROWING COBRA

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranaja_multifasciata


CAPYBARA

Mammal. Weight: 77-145 lb (35-66 kg). Length: 3.5-4.25 ft (1.1-1.3 m). Tail: It's vestigial. The world's largest rodent. It is an excellent swimmer and has partially webbed feet. ~Stevert
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capybarau


CHAMELEON

Reptile. Length: 2.5-79cm (1-31in). Depends on the species. Their specialized feet allow chameleons to grip tightly to narrow branches. Chameleons have a long tail that is sometimes used as a weapon. A chameleon uses its tail almost like a fifth leg. The upper and lower eyelids of their eyes are joined, with only a pinhole large enough for the pupil to see through. They can rotate and focus separately to observe two different objects simultaneously. It in effect gives them a full 360-degree arc of vision around their body. Both eyes can be focused in the same direction, giving sharp stereoscopic vision and depth perception. They have very good eye sight for reptiles, letting them see small insects from a long(5-10cm) distance. They might be deaf, but can sense vibrations like snakes. Chameleons have very long tongues (sometimes longer than their own body length). The tongue extends out faster than human eyes can follow, at around 26 body lengths per second. The tongue hits the prey in about 30 thousandths of a second. The tongue has a sticky tip on the end. The tongue's tip is a ball of muscle, and as it hits its prey, it rapidly forms a small suction cup. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chameleon

CHIMPANZEE

Doesn't the picture say it all.
Mammal. Weight: 35-70kg (75-155lbs). Height: .9-1.2m (4-4ft). Senses are similar to ours. Chimpanzees make tools and use them to acquire foods and for social displays; they have sophisticated hunting strategies requiring cooperation, influence and rank; they are status conscious, manipulative and capable of deception; they can learn to use symbols and understand aspects of human language including some relational syntax, concepts of number and numerical sequence. Young chimpanzees have outperformed human college students in tasks requiring remembering numbers (they probably mean me, hate math). A recent study revealed the use of such advanced tools as spears (they are right behind us on the evolution of intelligence). Morphed in: #28 The Experiment
www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/apes/chimp/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimpanzee

Other possible species: Pygmy Chimp (not smaller despite their name)



CLOUDED BOA

agrocine.blogspot.com/2008/04/boa-constrictor.html


COATI

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coati


COPPERHEAD

Copperheads are also known as 'death adders' though they are the least poisonous of all pit vipers, and the "very few reported deaths from copperhead bites all involved multiple snakes." For a point of reference to how non-fatal the venom is here: "Although technically the antivenin CroFab could be used to treat an envenomation, it is usually not administered for copperheads, as the risk of complications of an allergic reaction to the treatment are greater than the risk from the snakebite itself in most cases." ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agkistrodon_contortrix


COW

Mammal. Cows have one stomach, with four compartments. Cows are ruminants, meaning that they have a digestive system that allows use of otherwise indigestible foods by repeatedly regurgitating and rechewing them as "cud." The cud is then reswallowed and further digested by specialised microorganisms. A common misconception about cattle (particularly bulls) is that they are enraged by the color red. This is incorrect, as cattle are red-green color-blind. Morphed in: #28 The Experiment
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cattle

Other Possible Species: Oxen

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ox


DHOLE

Mammal. Weight: 33-44 lb (15-20 kg). Length: 35 in (90 cm). Tail Length: 16-18 in (40-45 cm). Another wild dog but this one is native to Asia. ~Stevert
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhole


DINGO

Mammal. Weight: 20-47 lb (9-21 kg). Length: 28-43 in (72-110 cm). Tail Length: 8.5-14 in (21-36 cm). A social wild dog of Australia. ~Stevert
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dingo


DOG

This category includes all fighting breeds, and herding breeds.
Mammal. Weight: Depends on the species. Average 90lbs. Eyesight: (Red/Green color blind). Long nosed dogs have a wide range of vision(Up to 270 degrees). Short nosed dogs have human like vision. Sense of Smell: Very Good. Can sense air and ground scents. Hearing: Very Good (4x as strong as human's). Lifted ears hear better than floppier ears. Top Speed: Dependant on breed. Hundreds of Breeds. Morphed in: #1 The Invasion, Jake
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dog_breeds


FOSSA

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fossa_(animal)


FRILLED LIZARD

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frilled_lizard


GIANT SALAMANDER

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_salamander


GIRAFFE

Mammal. Tallest land animal. Height: 4.8-5.5m (16-18ft). Weight: 1,300-1,700kg (2,900-3,800lbs). They drink large quantities of water can spend long periods of time in dry, arid areas. Giraffes have long necks which possess seven vertebrae in the neck that are elongated. The vertebrae are separated by highly flexible joints. The base of the neck has spines which project upward and form a hump over the shoulders. They have anchor muscles that hold the neck upright. It can run extremely fast. It can not sustain a lengthy chase. A single well-placed kick from an adult giraffe can shatter a lion's skull or break its spine. The giraffe has one of the shortest sleep requirements of any mammal, which is between 10 minutes and two hours in a 24-hour period. Giraffes will grunt, snort, hiss, or make strange flute-like sounds. Recent research has shown evidence that the animal communicates at an infrasound (below human hearing level) level. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giraffe


HARE

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackrabbit


HEDGEHOG

Mammal. Length 20cm. Covered in spines. Spines are hollow hairs made stiff with keratin. If alarmed will roll itself into a ball. Nocturnal. 5 toes with short nails on the front paws, 4 toes with ever growing claws on the back paws. Used for burrowing. Hedgehogs occasionally perform a ritual called anointing. When the animal comes across a new scent, it will lick and bite the source and then form a scented froth in its mouth and paste it on its spines with its tongue. It is believed anointing camouflages the hedgehog with the new scent of the area and provides a possible poison or source of infection to any predator that gets poked by their spines. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedgehog


HORNED VIPER

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerastes_cerastes#Venom


HYRAX

Mammal. Weight:2-5 kg. Length: 30-70cm. Iinterestingly enough, the closest relative of these little rodent-like creatures is the elephant. like elephants, these guys have
• good memory
• good hearing
• tusks (though they're hard to see, since they're tiny)
• toenails
~David
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyrax


IMPALA

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impala


JAGUARUNDI

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguarundi


KINKAJOU

Mammal. Weight: 3.24-10 pounds (1.5-4.5 kg). Length: 15.5-30 inches (39-76 cm). Tail: 11-20 in (28-50 cm). The kinkajou is the only animal in the carnivore family that has a prehensile tail. ~Stevert
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinkajou


LEMUR

Mammal. Primate, like us! Weight: 30 g (Pygmy Mouse Lemur) to 10 kg (Indri). There are several types of lemurs. Seriously now, it is said that lemurs, which are from madagascar, got to the island after it broke away from africa. so these guys are sailors pirates rafters.
Also, unlike the lemurs in Madagascar (the movie), the lemurs in Madagascar (the island) have a female-dominated society. ~David
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemur


LEOPARD CAT

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard_cat


LLAMA

Mammal. Height: 1.6-1.8m (5.5-6ft). Weight: 127-204kg (280-450lbs). Very intelligent, llamas learn simple tasks after a few repetitions. When using a pack, llamas can carry about 25%–30% of their body weight for several miles. The ears are rather long and slightly curved inward, characteristically known as "banana" shaped. There is no dorsal hump. Feet are narrow, the toes being more separated than in the camels, each having a distinct plantar pad. Interaction with other llamas (and sometimes humans) is characterized by bouts of spitting, kicking and neck wrestling. Morphed in: #12 The Reaction.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llama


MANED WOLF

Mammal. Weight: 44-51 lb ( 20-23 kg). Length: 4-4.25 ft (1.2-13 m). Tail Length: 11-18 in (28-45 cm). A fox with really long legs. ~Stevert
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maned_wolf


MARINE IGUANA

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_iguana


MONGOOSE

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongoose


OCELOT

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocelot


OKAPI

Mammal. Weight: 440-770 lb (200-350 kg). Length: 6.5-7.25 (2-2.5 m). Tail Length: 12-16.5 in (30-32 cm). A dense forest dweller that is a relative to a giraffe. Plus it can lick its ears with its tongue. ~Stevert
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okapi


PYGMY RATTLESNAKE

Pygmy rattlesnakes have very little venom and grow between 40-60cm in length. ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sistrurus_miliarius


RACCOON DOG

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raccoon_Dog


RAINBOW BOA

Rainbow boas are terrestial, and grow to 6.5ft on average. They are named over the iridescent sheen of their scales under sunlight, but they are shy and nocturnal creatures that prefer to live in extremely humid environments. ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicrates_cenchria


RAT

Mammal. Length: longer than 12cm (5in). Weight: At most 500g. Sight: Good. Little color vision. Hearing: Very good. Smell: Very good. Very good tunnelers but not statistics for you. Morphed in: #9 The Secret.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat


SCARLET KING SNAKE

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet_Kingsnake


SHREW

Mammal. Mouse size. Sight: Poor. Hearing: Very good. Smell: Very good. Shrews must eat 80-90 per cent of their own body weight in food daily. In general, shrews are terrestrial creatures that forage for seeds, insects, nuts, worms and a variety of other foods in leaf litter and dense vegetation, but some specialize in climbing trees, living underground or even hunting in water. Shrews are fiercely territorial. Unlike most mammals, some species of shrew are venomous. Also, along with the bats and toothed whale, some species of shrew use echolocation. Morphed in: #2 The Visitor.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrew


SIDEWINDER

The sidewinder's name "is an allusion to its unusual form of locomotion, which is thought to give it traction on windblown desert sand, but this peculiar locomotor specialization is used on any substrate that the sidewinder can move over rapidly." Their venom is weaker than other rattlesnakes, and they have small venom glands. ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crotalus_cerastes


SLOTH

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloth


SLOW LORIS

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_loris


SPIDER MONKEY

Mammal. Weight: 6.4kg (14lbs). Length: appx. 50cm (20in). Tail length: 89cm (35in). Disproportionately long, spindly limbs inspired the spider monkey's common name. Their deftly prehensile tails have very flexible, hairless tips and skin grooves similar to fingerprints. This adaptation to the spider monkey's strictly arboreal lifestyle serves as a fifth hand. The hands are also long, narrow and hook-like, and have no thumbs. The fingers are elongated and recurved. Spider monkeys are highly agile. A recent comparative intelligence comparison gives spider monkeys a value a little above gorillas, so it is reasonable to believe that spider monkeys are among the most intelligent New World monkeys. Diurnal. Morphed in: #11 The Forgotten.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider_monkey


STOAT

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoat


TASMANIAN DEVIL

Marsupial. Weight: 6-8kg (13-18lbs). Length: 57-65cm (22-25.7in). Tail length: 24-26cm (9.6-10.2in). It is characterised by its black fur, offensive odor when stressed (the devil can produce a strong odour, its pungency rivaling even the skunk), extremely loud and disturbing screech, and viciousness when feeding. Devils can run up to 13 km (8.1 mi) per hour for short distances. The devil has long whiskers on its face and in clumps on the top of the head. These help the devil locate prey when foraging in the dark. Hearing is its dominant sense, and it also has an excellent sense of smell. Since devils hunt at night, their vision seems to be strongest in black and white. In these conditions they can detect moving objects readily, but have difficulty seeing stationary objects.[7] An analysis of mammalian bite force relative to the body size shows that the devil has the strongest bite of any living mammal.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tasmanian_devil


TEGU

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tegu


TREE BOA

Tree boas are aboreal (obviously) and have longer, thinner bodies than other boas. They have longer teeth than one might otherwise expect from this kind of snake. They are all nocturnal, and have thermoreceptive pits (like pit vipers). Emerald tree boas are one of the more well-known subspecies in this category, and they grow up to 6ft. ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corallus


WILDEBEEST

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnu


YELLOW ANACONDA

Yellow anacondas grow on average to 12ft, with female being larger than males. They prefer aquatic habitats. They hunt in relatively shadow water, using ambush tactics. ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eunectes_notaeus


ZEBRA

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebra