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Post by Jullian on Sept 9, 2010 16:08:59 GMT -5
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 09/09/10 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/CamelCAT  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_sensitivityLegacy: Rachel, Ember, Aida, 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
Legacy: Fin
Other Possible Species: Toyger, Cheetoh, and Serengeti Cat
  
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyger
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheetoh
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serengeti_Cat CHIPMUNK Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChipmunkLegacy: Sophie 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_natureLegacy: Matt, Seiya, Adrian 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_foxLegacy: Rian, Fin, Atreyu, Layla, Bane, Gage, Dean, Adrian Other possible species: Arctic Fox, Kit/Swift Fox, Black Fox    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_foxen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kit_foxGRAY 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
Legacy: Tim 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_snakeLegacy: Helena, Ember, Dustin Other Possible Species: San Francisco Garter Snake,  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_garter_snakeGAZELLE 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/GazelleHeld By: Drake, Aubrey GOAT  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GoatHORSE  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/HorseLegacy: Cassie, Matt, Ember, Luce, Atreyu, Lucas, Nineteen, Suji, Helena 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/Dogen.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dog_breedsLegacy: Jake, Marco, Riley, Suji, Paul, Richard IGUANA en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IguanaKIWI 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/KiwiKOALA 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/KoalaLIZARD 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
Legacy: Jake, Paul
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
Legacy: Drake
SKINK
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skink
WALL LIZARD
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_Bandicootlibrary.thinkquest.org/5053/Australia/longnosedbandicoot.htmlMEERKAT  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/MeerkatLegacy: Dean, Alain 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
Legacy: Jullian, Aubrey, Kovu
TARSIER
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%29findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FRO/is_2_134/ai_73623672Other possible species: Star-nosed Mole, Golden Mole, Marsupial Moles    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star-nosed_Moleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_moleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsupial_moleMOUSE Mammal. Length: 7.5-10cm. Tail length :5-10 cm. Weight: 10-25g. Can jump up to 45cm, five times their own length. Sight: Good. Little or no color vision. Hearing: Very good, can hear ultrasound (mice use ultrasound squeaks to communicate with each other over short distances). Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MouseLegacy: Gage OPOSSUM en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpossumLegacy: Bane, Jon, Dustin 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/PorcupineRABBIT 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.htmen.wikipedia.org/wiki/RaccoonLegacy: Lucas, Helena 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_callidryasRED 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_pandaRYUKYU 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_boaSKUNK  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.htmchrisinorl.home.att.net/about.htmlen.wikipedia.org/wiki/SkunkLegacy: Cassie 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.htmlen.wikipedia.org/wiki/SquirrelLegacy: Stevert Other possible species include: Flying Squirrel, Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel (Leopard-Spermophile), but there are 365 species so you can look some up.   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_squirrelen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirteen-lined_ground_squirrelSUGAR GLIDER en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_GliderLegacy: Ember, Jullian 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/ToadWHITE-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.htmlen.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_tailed_deerLegacy: Rian WILD CATANDEAN 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 & Gage
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margay
Legacy: Jullian
ONCILLA
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oncilla
PAMPAS
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pampas_Cat
PANTANAL
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantanal_Cat
Legacy: Adriel
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
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Post by Jullian on Sept 9, 2010 16:45:40 GMT -5
LEVEL YELLOW SEA MORPHS Updated 09/09/10 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 Legacy: Jake BELUGA en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beluga_(whale)Legacy: Seiya CRAB en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CrabDOLPHIN  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.htmen.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOLPHIN#EvolutionLegacy: Cassie, Jake, Rachel, Marco, Tobias, Jullian, Stevert 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).  Legacy: Matt 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/EelLegacy: Cassie, Jon FROG en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FrogFRESHWATER 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_TurtleHORSESHOE 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_crabJELLYFISH  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/JellyfishMANTA RAY en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manta_rayMANATEE Mammal. Weight: 400-500kg (900-1200lbs). Length: 2.8-3m (9-10ft). On average, most manatees swim at about 5-8 km/h (3-5mph). However, they have been known to swim up to 30 km/h (20mph) in short bursts. They are mainly herbivores, spending most of their time grazing in shallow waters and at depths of 1-2 metres (3-7ft). Can hold their breath for maximum 20 min. They can move freely between different salinity extremes. They have a large flexible prehensile upper lip that acts in many ways like a shortened trunk, somewhat similar to an elephant's. Their small, widely spaced eyes have eyelids that close in a circular manner. Manatees are also believed to have the ability to see in color. They show signs of complex associated learning and advanced long term memory. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ManateeOCEAN SUNFISH en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_sunfishPET FISHKOI Taken
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koi
Legacy: Drake
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 Taken
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamese_fighting_fish
Legacy: Nineteen
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 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_otterLegacy: Fin, Alain 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_SealLegacy: Richard Other possible species: Monk seals, Hooded seals, Ringed seal, on and on.    SEA LION  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_lionLegacy: Aubrey, Kovu 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_otterLegacy: Kat, Seiya
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Post by Jullian on Sept 9, 2010 17:32:20 GMT -5
LEVEL YELLOW AIR MORPHS Updated 09/09/10 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 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BatLegacy: Marco, Cassie, Jake, Rachel, Ax, Matt, Fin, Gage, Adrian Other possible species: Vampire bats.  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_batBLUE 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_jayLegacy: Rian, Stevert 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  Legacy: Helena 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.htmlen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardinal_%28bird%29Legacy: Ember, Layla COCKATIEL en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CockatielCOCKATOO 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/CockatooCROW Taken Bird. Length: 40-50cm (16-20in). Wingspan: 54-68cm (14-16in). Crows make a wide variety of calls or vocalizations. Whether the crows' system of communication constitutes a language is a topic of debate and study. As a group, the crows show remarkable examples of intelligence. Crows in the northwestern U.S. show modest linguistic capabilities and the ability to relay information over great distances, live in complex, hierarchic societies involving hundreds of individuals with various "occupations", and have an intense rivalry with the area's less socially advanced crows. A group of crows is called a "murder." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CrowLegacy: Seiya, Nineteen FLAMINGO en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FlamingoLegacy: Dustin 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/GooseLegacy: Kat, Lucas HERON en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HeronHUMMINGBIRD  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/HummingbirdLegacy: Matt, Jullian LARK en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LarkMAGPIE  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/MagpieLegacy: Kovu, Richard 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/MockingbirdLegacy: Adrian MYNA en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MynaNIGHTINGALE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NightingaleOROILE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OrioleLegacy: Sara OWLELF 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
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FLAMMULATED OWL Taken
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Legacy: Suji
LITTLE OWL Taken
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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.
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SAW WHET OWL Taken
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Legacy: Adriel, Alain 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/ParrotsPIGEON  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.htmlen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_PigeonPURPLE MARTIN en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_martinLegacy: Paul ROBIN  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_RobinSEAGULL 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_GullLegacy: Jullian, Aubrey, Seiya, Gage, Adriel 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_buntingSPARROW 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/SparrowLegacy: Jon STARLING en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarlingTOUCAN Bird. Length: 29-63cm (11.5-29in). Weight: 130-680g (4.6oz-1.5lbs). The wings are small, as they are forest-dwelling birds who only need to travel short distances, and are often of about the same span as the bill-tip-to-tail-tip measurements of the bird. The colorful, giant bill, which in some large species measure more than half the length of the body, is the hallmark of toucans. Despite its size it is very light, being composed of bone struts with little solid material between them. The bill has forward-facing serrations resembling teeth. A toucan's tongue is long (up to 14-15 cm, or 6 inches), narrow, grey, and singularly frayed on each side, adding to its sensitivity as an organ of taste. In its spine the rear three vertebrae are fused and attached to the spine by a ball-and-socket joint. Because of this, toucans may snap their tail forwards until it touches the head.This is the posture in which they sleep, often appearing simply as a ball of feathers, with the tip of the tail sticking out over the head. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toucan
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Post by Jullian on Sept 9, 2010 17:41:16 GMT -5
LEVEL YELLOW BUG MORPHS Updated 09/09/10 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_ecologyLegacy: Cassie, Jake, Rachel, Ax, Marco APHID en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AphidBANANA SPIDER en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana_spiderLegacy: Adriel BLACK FLY en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_flyLegacy: Adrian 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/ButterflyLegacy: Cassie, Matt 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/CockroachLegacy: Cassie, Rachel, Jake, Marco, Ax, Tobias, Helena, Suji, Richard 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%29Legacy: Gage 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/EarwigFIREFLY en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FireflyLegacy: Mel, Bree, Dean 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/FleaLegacy: Marco, Ax, Jake, Fin GRASSHOPPER en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GrasshopperHARVESTMAN en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HarvestmanHOUSE 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_flyLegacy: Jake, Cassie, Marco, Ax, Rachel, Tobias, Seiya, Jon, Adriel 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/CoccinellidaeLegacy: Raven, Jullian MAYFLY en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MayflyLegacy: Simplicity MILLIPEDE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MillipedeMOSQUITO  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_healthLegacy: Ax, Marco, Cassie, Rachel, Tobias, Jake 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/MothLegacy: Drake, Sara, Luce, Aubrey, Paul, Nineteen PILLBUG en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PillbugSAND FLY en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sand_flySCARAB BEETLE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarab_beetleLegacy: Alain SILVERFISH en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SilverfishLegacy: Paul SWEAT BEE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweat_beeVELVET MITE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvet_miteVELVET WORM en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvet_wormWALKING LEAF en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walking_leafLegacy: Fin WATER STRIDER en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_striderWEEVIL en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weevil
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Post by Jullian on Sept 9, 2010 17:50:53 GMT -5
LEVEL GREEN LAND MORPHS Updated 09/09/10 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/AardwolfALPACA  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AlpacaANTEATER  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/AnteaterARMADILLO 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/ArmadilloLegacy: Aida 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_basiliskBANDED PALM CIVET  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banded_Palm_CivetBLACKBUCK en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlackbuckLegacy: Kovu 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_constrictorBURROWING COBRA en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranaja_multifasciataCAPYBARA  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/CapybarauCHAMELEON  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/ChameleonLegacy: Tim, Paul 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/ChimpanzeeLegacy: Ax, Cassie, Rachel, Jake, Marco, Riley Other possible species: Pygmy Chimp (not smaller despite their name)  CLOUDED BOA  agrocine.blogspot.com/2008/04/boa-constrictor.htmlCOATI en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CoatiCOPPERHEAD 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_contortrixCOW  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/CattleOther Possible Species: Oxen  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OxDHOLE  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/DholeLegacy: Ember 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/DingoLegacy: Jullian 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/Dogen.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dog_breedsLegacy: Ray, Atreyu, Aubrey, Seiya, Alain FOSSA en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fossa_(animal)Legacy: Paul FRILLED LIZARD en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frilled_lizardGIANT SALAMANDER en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_salamanderGIRAFFE 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/GiraffeLegacy: Drake HARE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JackrabbitLegacy: Suji 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/HedgehogHORNED VIPER en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerastes_cerastes#VenomHYRAX 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/HyraxIMPALA en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ImpalaLegacy: Jullian JAGUARUNDI en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JaguarundiLegacy: Kovu 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/KinkajouLegacy: Toby, Jon 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/LemurLEOPARD CAT en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard_catLLAMA  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/LlamaMANED 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_wolfMARINE IGUANA en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_iguanaMONGOOSE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MongooseLegacy: Suji MOUNTAIN GOAT Mammal.Weight: 45-136kg (100-300lbs). Length: 15-28cm. Height: 3.25ft. appx. It resides at high elevations and is a sure-footed climber, with inner pads that provide traction and cloven hooves that can spread apart as needed. Dewclaws on the back of their feet also help to keep them from slipping. They are protected from the elements by their woolly white double coats. The fine, dense wool of their undercoats is covered by an outer layer of longer, hollow hairs. In the winter, their coats help them to withstand temperatures as low as -50 Fahrenheit (-46 Celsius) and winds of up to 100 mph (161 km/h). Morphed in: #30 The Reunion. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_goatLegacy: Marco, Ax, Tobias, Helena OCELOT en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OcelotOKAPI  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/OkapiPYGMY RATTLESNAKE Pygmy rattlesnakes have very little venom and grow between 40-60cm in length. ~Suji en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sistrurus_miliariusRACCOON DOG en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raccoon_DogRAINBOW 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_cenchriaRAT 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/RatLegacy: Rachel, David, Fin, Helena SCARLET KING SNAKE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet_KingsnakeSHREW  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/ShrewLegacy: Rachel 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_cerastesLegacy: Matt, Gage SLOTH  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SlothSLOW LORIS  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_lorisSPIDER 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_monkeyLegacy: Jake, Rachel, Cassie, Marco, Ax, Tobias, Gage STOAT en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StoatTASMANIAN 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_devilLegacy: Matthias, Dean TEGU en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TeguTREE 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/CorallusWILDEBEEST en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GnuLegacy: Adriel 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_notaeusZEBRA en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebra
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Post by Jullian on Sept 9, 2010 18:06:02 GMT -5
LEVEL GREEN SEA MORPHS Updated 09/09/10 BASKING SHARK en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basking_sharkBLACKTIP REEF SHARK en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacktip_reef_sharkLegacy: Adriel CUTTLEFISH en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CuttlefishGROUPER en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GrouperFLYING FISH  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_fishHUMPBACK WHALE Mammal. Weight: 36,000kg (79,000lb). Length: 12-16m (40-50ft). Males produce a complex whale song, which lasts for 10 to 20 minutes and is repeated for hours at a time. The purpose of the song is not yet clear. As they have no vocal cords, whales generate their song by forcing air through their massive nasal cavities. Its most inventive hunting technique is known as bubble net feeding: a group of whales blows bubbles while swimming in circles to create a ring of bubbles. Morphed in: Megamorphs 1 The Andalite's Gift. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humpback_whalesLegacy: Dean JAPANESE SPIDER CRAB  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_spider_crabLEOPARD SHARK en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard_sharkLegacy: Fin, Gage, Adrian LOBSTER  Crustacean. Sight: poor. Relies on its antennae to sense. Lobsters are invertebrates and have a hard protective exoskeleton. Lobsters grow throughout their lives and it is not unusual for a lobster to live for more than 100 years. In fact, lobsters may exhibit negligible senescence, in that they can effectively live indefinitely, barring injury, disease, capture, etc. A freshly caught lobster will have a claw that is full and fleshy, not atrophied. In general, lobsters move slowly by walking on the bottom of the sea floor. However, when they are in danger and need to flee, they swim backwards quickly by curling and uncurling their abdomen. A speed of 5 meters per second has been recorded. Morphed in: #5 The Predator. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LobsterNARWHAL en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NarwhalPENGUIN en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PenguinLegacy: Gage, Drake PIRANHA Fish. Length: 15-25cm (6-10cm). All piranhas have a single row of sharp teeth in both jaws; the teeth are tightly packed and interlocking and used for rapid puncture and shearing. Individual teeth are typically broadly triangular, pointed, and blade-like. They are known for their sharp teeth and an aggressive appetite for meat. However, despite the negative Hollywood publicity piranhas are not generally violent. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PiranhaPLATYPUS Monotreme. Platypuses (platypi?) are best known for looking like the andalites of real life. They are a cross of beaver, duck, crocodile (the position of its feet relative to its body is reptilian), and otter, with stalk eyes. seriously though, this is a wonder of a creature. Monotremes in general are the only mammals to lay eggs and use electrolocation. The source of all this electrolocation is the "beak" (think of it less as a mouth and more as a... ear, i guess). They're also venemous, though only the males. These things are REALLY cool. ~David en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlatypusLegacy: Paul SEA HORSE  Fish. 32 Species. Species range from 1in- 1ft. These fish form territories, with males staying in about one square meter of their habitat while females range about one hundred times that area. During social moments or in unusual surroundings, seahorses turn bright colors. Although they are fish, they do not have scales, rather a thin skin stretched over a series of bony plates arranged in rings throughout their body. Seahorses swim upright. They are poor swimmers and rely on hiding rather than flight.They have prehensile tails that they use to wound around a stationary object. They have long snouts, which they use to suck up food, and eyes that can move independently of each other much like chameleon. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SeahorseSEA TURTLE Turtle. Weight: 200kg (440lbs). Length: 5ft. (Measurements based on Green Sea Turtles but 6 other species exist). Sea turtles are highly sensitive to the Earth's magnetic field and use it to navigate. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_turtleLegacy: Matt STARFISH  Echinoderm. They have no brain. They possess a hydraulic water vascular system that aids in locomotion. They have two stomachs. One stomach is used for digestion, and the other stomach can be extended outward to engulf and digest prey. This feature allows the starfish to hunt prey that is much larger than its mouth would otherwise allow. Starfish are able to regenerate lost arms. A new starfish may be regenerated from a single arm attached to a portion of the central disk. Morphed in: #32 The Separation. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarfishLegacy: Rachel, Rachel STING RAY  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sting_ray#Stinging_mechanismLegacy: Helena, Jon STURGEON en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SturgeonWALRUS 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#DescriptionWHALE SHARK en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whale_shark
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Post by Jullian on Sept 9, 2010 18:14:12 GMT -5
LEVEL GREEN AIR MORPHS Updated 09/09/10 ALBATROSS The albatrosses are a group of large to very large birds. The bill is large, strong and sharp-edged ending in a large hook. This bill is composed of several horny kids, and along the sides are the two "tubes", long nostrils. These tubes allow the albatrosses to have an acute sense of smell. The feet have no hind toe and the three anterior toes are completely webbed. The legs are strong. The wingspans of the largest great albatrosses are the largest of any bird, exceeding 340 cm (over 11 feet), although the other species' wingspans are considerably smaller. The wings are stiff and cambered, with thickened streamlined leading edges. Albatrosses travel huge distances with two techniques, dynamic soaring and slope soaring. Albatross have high glide ratios, around 22:1 to 23:1, meaning that for every metre they drop, they can travel forward 22 metres. They are aided in soaring by a shoulder-lock, a sheet of tendon that locks the wing when fully extended, allowing the wing to be kept outstretched without any effort. Their adaptation to gliding flight makes them dependent on wind and waves, however, as their long wings are ill-suited to powered flight and most species lack the muscles and energy to undertake sustained flapping flight. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AlbatrossLegacy: Jon AMERICAN KESTREL  Bird. Female length: 23-28cm (9-11in). Male length: 20-25cm (8-10in). Female wingspan: 53-61cm (21-24in). Male wingspan: 51-56cm (20-22in). Female weight: 120g (4.2oz). Male weight: 11g (3.9oz). The coloration of the feathers, however, greatly varies between the sexes. The American Kestrel has three basic vocalizations - the "klee" or "killy", the "whine", and the "chitter." The American Kestrel is the only North American falcon to habitually hover with rapid wing beats, keeping its head motionless while scanning the ground for prey. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_KestrelLegacy: Rian, Adriel BOREAL OWL en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boreal_owlLegacy: Seiya BURROWING OWL  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burrowing_OwlLegacy: Paul CORMORANT Bird. Cormorants and shags are medium-to-large seabirds. They range in size from the Pygmy Cormorant, at as little as 45 cm (18 in) and 340 g (12 oz), to the Flightless Cormorant, at a maximum size 100 cm (40 in) and 5 kg (11 lb). The bill is long, thin, and sharply hooked. Their feet have webbing between all four toes, as in their relatives. Under water they propel themselves with their feet. Some cormorant species have been found to dive to depths of as much as 45m. Unusually for a water bird, their feathers are not waterproofed. There are 44 species. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CormorantFLYING FOX Mammal. Wingspan: 0.5-1.7 m. Weight: 200 g-1 kg Other: Flying foxes, unlike other bats, do not rely on echolation to navigate, instead they rely on sight. ~Kovu en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_foxHOODED PITOHUI  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hooded_PitohuiMALLARD DUCK  Bird. Weight: 2-2.5lbs. Length: 56-65cm. Wingspan: 81-98cm. The breeding male is unmistakable, with a green head, black rear end and a yellow bill tipped with black. The female Mallard is light brown, like most female dabbling ducks. A noisy species, the male has a nasal call, the female the "quack" always associated with ducks. Morphed in: #51 The Absolute. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallard_duckLegacy: Rian NIGHTHAWK  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NighthawkLegacy: Luce PELICAN en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PelicanRAVEN  Bird. Weight: .69-1.63kg (1.5-3.6lbs). Length: 56-69cm (22-27in). Wingspan: 115-130cm (45-51in). Some remarkable feats of problem-solving have been observed in the species, leading to the belief that it is highly intelligent. The species has a distinctive, deep, hollow pruk-pruk-pruk call. Its very wide and complex vocabulary includes a high, knocking toc-toc-toc, a dry, grating kraa, a low guttural rattle and some calls of an almost musical nature. Like other corvids, Ravens can mimic sounds from their environment, including human speech. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RavenLegacy: Raven, Alain ROADRUNNER en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RoadrunnerLegacy: Helena SCREECH OWL en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screech_owlLegacy: Aubrey SECRETARY BIRD  Bird. Weight: 7.3 lbs. Height: 4 ft. Length: 4.5 ft. Wingspan: 6.6 ft Essentially an eagle body on long legs. The secretary bird mainly hunts on the ground and does so by chasing its prey and stunning it by stomping or using its beak. From a distance it looks much like a crane, but up close you can tell it is a bird of prey. They spend most of the day on the ground, but return to the trees at night. ~Drake en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretary_birdLegacy: Drake TROPICBIRD Bird. Length: 76-102cm (30-40in). Wingspan: 94-112cm (37-44in). Like other members of their order, their feet are totipalmate (that is, all four toes are connected by a web). The legs of a tropicbird are located far back on their body, making walking impossible, so that they can only move on land by pushing themselves forward with their feet. Tropicbirds frequently catch their prey by hovering and then plunge-diving, typically only into the surface-layer of the waters. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropicbird
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Post by Jullian on Sept 9, 2010 18:19:39 GMT -5
LEVEL GREEN BUG MORPHS Updated 09/09/10 BUMBLEBEE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bumble_beeLegacy: Seiya CAMEL SPIDER en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camel_spiderCATERPILLAR Insect. Caterpillars are voracious feeders. Like all insects, caterpillars breathe through a series of small openings along the sides of their thorax and abdomen called spiracles. Caterpillars have 4,000 muscles (compare humans, with 629). Caterpillars have good vision. They have a series of six tiny eyelets or 'stemmata' on each side of the lower portion of their head. These can probably form well focused, but poorly resolved images.They move their heads from side to side probably as a means of judging distance of objects, particularly plants. They rely on their short antennae to help them locate food. Some caterpillars are able to detect vibrations, usually at a specific frequency. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CaterpillarLegacy: Cassie, Kristina CENTIPEDE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CentipedeGOLIATH BEETLE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goliath_beetleJUMPING SPIDER  Spider. Their eyesight is much better than the other spiders and most, if not all, insects. Jumping spiders have good vision, with sensitivity extending into the ultra-violet range, and use it for hunting and navigating. They are capable of jumping from place to place, secured by a silk tether. Both their book lungs and the tracheal system are well-developed, as they depend on both systems (bimodal breathing). Their well developed internal hydraulic system extends their limbs by altering the pressure of body fluid (blood) within them. This enables the spiders to jump without having large muscular legs like a grasshopper. The jumping spider can therefore jump 20 to 60 or even 80 times the length of their body. When a jumping spider is moving from place to place, and especially just before it jumps, it tethers a filament of silk to whatever it is standing on. Should it fall for one reason or another, it climbs back up the silk tether. Minute hairs and claws on their feet enable them to grip imperfections in the glass. Jumping spiders are known for their curiosity. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_spiderLegacy: Tim PRAYING MANTIS en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praying_mantisRHINO BEETLE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhino_beetleLegacy: Jon STINK BUG  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stink_bugTERMITE  Insect. As eusocial insects, termites live in colonies that, at maturity, number from several hundred to several million individuals. They are a prime example of decentralised, self-organised systems using swarm intelligence and use this cooperation to exploit food sources and environments that could not be available to any single insect acting alone. Morphed in: #9 The Secret. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TermiteWALKING STICK en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phasmatodea
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Post by Jullian on Sept 9, 2010 18:48:14 GMT -5
LEVEL BLUE LAND MORPHS Updated 09/09/10 AFRICAN CAPE BUFFALO Taken Mammal. Weight: 500-900kg. Length: 1.7-3.4m. Owing to its unpredictable nature which makes it highly dangerous to humans it is nick-named the Widow Maker and Black Death. In the books a cape buffalo, a real cape buffalo, fought squadrons of Taxxons and Hork-Bajir and won. Morphed in: #39 The Hidden Legacy: Cassie, Aubrey Other possible species: Water Buffalo, Wisent, Gaur, Anoa     en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Asian_Water_Buffaloen.wikipedia.org/wikiAmerican_Bisonen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisenten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gauren.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anoaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_buffaloAFRICAN GOLD CAT en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Golden_CatLegacy: Ember AFRICAN WILD DOG  Mammal. Weight: 17-36kg (37-39lbs). Height: 75cm (30in). Length: 100cm (40in). Tail length: 30-45cm (12-18in). The African Wild Dog has a pelage with an irregular pattern of black, yellow, and white, distinctive for each individual. The premolars are relatively large compared to other canids, allowing it to consume a large quantity of bone, much like hyenas. A study established that the African Wild dog had a Bite Force Quotient of 142, the highest of any extant carnivorous mammal (The BFQ is essentially the strength of bite as measured against the animal's mass). During pursuit, it may reach speeds of up to 45 mph. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_wild_dogLegacy: Stevert AMERICAN BISON Taken en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_BisonLegacy: Drake BLACK BACKED JACKAL Mammal. Weight: 7-13.5kg (15-30lbs). Length: 45-90cm (18-36in). Height at shoulder: 32-42cm (14-19in). Based on the Black-backed Jackal. Big feet and fused leg bones give them a long-distance runner's physique, capable of maintaining speeds of 16km/h (10mph) (just over 6 min/mile) for extended periods of time. They are nocturnal, most active at dawn and dusk. In jackal society the social unit is that of a monogamous pair which defends its territory from other pairs. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-backed_jackalLegacy: Matt Other possible species: Golden Jackal  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_jackalSIDE-STRIPED JACKAL
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Side-striped_jackal BOAR en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BoarBOBCAT  Mammal. Weight: 7-14kg (16-30lbs). Body Length: 60-102cm (24-40in). Tail length: 10-18cm (4-7in). The Bobcat is muscular, and its hind legs are longer than its front legs, giving it a bobbing gait. Bobcat eyes are yellow with black pupils. The pupils are elongated vertically and will widen during nocturnal activity to maximize light reception.The cat has sharp hearing and vision, and a good sense of smell. It is an excellent climber, and will swim when it needs to, but will normally avoid water. Crepuscular. Never Morphed by an Original but used as a battle morph by Timmy/Tuan, an Auxiliary, in #50 The Ultimate. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BobcatLegacy: Raven, Paul BULL  Mammal. Weight: 500-700kg (1100-1600lbs). The fighting bull is characterized by its aggressive behaviour under little or no provocation at all. Many are colored black or dark brown, but other colorations are normal. They have monochromacy (complete color blindness), making false the statement that the color red makes them angry, they just respond to the movement the cape makes. Never Morphed by an Original but used as a battle morph by Kelly, an Auxiliary, in #50 The Ultimate. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BullLegacy: Riley, Seiya BULL MOOSE  Mammal. Weight: 270-720kg (600-1180lbs). Height: 1.8-2.1m (6-7ft). A full-grown moose has few enemies, but a pack of wolves can still pose a threat. Moose will sometimes stand their ground and defend themselves by charging at the wolves or lashing out at them with their powerful hooves. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MooseCARACAL en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CaracalCARIBOU en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CaribouCLOUDED LEOPARD  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clouded_LeopardLegacy: Rian COBRA Reptile. Length: 1.2-2.5m (3.9-8.2ft). The cobra's most recognizable feature is its hood, a section of its neck which it can flatten outwards in a threat display to appear larger. Among the most notable attributes of the Cobra is their powerful venom. For a dangerously venomous snake, the cobra's strikes are quite slow when compared to the extremely rapid strikes of such species as rattlesnakes. The venom of cobras is highly neurotoxic and dangerous. Morphed in: #20 The Discovery. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CobraBURROWING COBRA
Also known as the many-banded cobra, not much is known about this snake. It is not deemed responsible for many deaths, though it does have venom. It does 'burrow,' given its name. Grows to about a two foot maximum. Their 'hoods' aren't that pronounced. ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranaja_multifasciata
BANDED-WATER COBRA
Banded-water cobras are heavy bodied snakes, with tails that can account for up to 25% of their length. Can grow up to around 7 feet. Semi-aquatic, as the name suggests, they feel at home in water though they aren't really sea snakes (they can also be agile on land). Their hoods are narrower than the classic cobra. They can dive up to 25ft. Their poison isn't very potent, but their versatility makes me think they should stay at blue level. ~Suji
www.kingsnake.com/elapids/banded_water_cobra.htm
BLACK-SPITTING COBRA
Black-spitting cobras grow to about 5ft in length, and have very dark scales. They not only spray venom, but are also known for biting (probably because they like to hunt rats in areas where there are humans). Their bites can be fatal if untreated, and as with other spitting snakes, their venom may blind if not well rinsed from the eyes. ~Suji
www.forestry.sarawak.gov.my/forweb/wildlife/fauna/reptile/bscobra.htm
Legacy: Sophie, Fin
GIANT SPITTING COBRA
The Giant Spitting cobra, as indicated by its name, is the largest of the spitting cobras. They are on average around 6ft in length, but can reach up to 9ft. Due to their size, their venom is not necessary more potent than other spitting cobras, but this animal can deliver a lot of it in one go. Fatality is not strongly associated with this animal, but its venom is known for killing tissue around the wound, and if spitting is successful (aiming for the eyes) blindness can result in untreated victims. ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naja_ashei
MONOCLED COBRA Taken
The Monocled cobra, like the spectacled cobra, is named for the ornamental display of scales on the back of its hood. In this case, a circle, or monocle--though sometimes two 'monocles' can be present on the same hood. Though much less venomous than the King Cobra, it is known to be responsible for many deaths, as it lives in areas frequented by people and is naturally aggressive. Their venom works much like the spectacled cobra, in that it induces organ destruction and respiratory failure. They grow to be about 6ft long.~Suji
www.rfadventures.com/Monocled%20Cobra.htm
Legacy: Suji
SPECTACLED COBRA
Also known as the Indian cobra, the spectacled cobra gets its name from the decoration of its hood. It is the most famous of the four most venomous snakes in India. They generally grow to around the 3ft mark, and rarely reach up to 6ft. Its venom leads to paralysis and respiratory failure if envenomation is serious and left untreated. ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectacled_Cobra COYOTE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CoyoteLegacy: Kat GILA MONSTER en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gila_monsterGORILLA Mammal. Weight: 140-200kg (310-440lbs). Height: 165-175cm (5.4-5.75ft). Gorillas move around by knuckle-walking. Gorillas are closely related to humans and are considered highly intelligent. Marco's Battle Morph. Morphed in: #1 The Invasion. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GorillaLegacy: Marco, Tim, Seiya GREEN ANACONDA Green anacondas are the largest of all snake species, and generally the more recognizable of the two anaconda variations. The average length of an adult is between 18-20ft, with lengths exceeding 25ft being extremely rare. Females are longer than males. Like yellow anacondas, they prefer aquatic environments, as they can move their large mass much more quickly in the water. On land they are very slow. They have an aggressive disposition, and have been known to be able to eat crocodiles and jaguars, though this doesn't happen often.~Suji Morphed in: #53 The Answer. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_anacondaHYENA  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HyenaLegacy: Tim, Adriel KANGAROO Marsupial. Weight: 84.8kg (187lbs). Height/Length: 1.8m (5.9ft). The Red Kangaroo's legs work much like a rubber band. The males can leap over nine meters in one leap. It has two appendages with small claws (much like arms), two muscular legs, which are used for jumping, and a tail, which is often used like a third leg for balance. The Red Kangaroo's range of vision is approximately 300 degrees due to the position of their eyes. When male kangaroos fight, they may appear to be 'boxing'. They usually stand up on their hind limbs and attempt to push their opponent off balance by jabbing him or locking forearms. If the fight escalates, they will begin to kick each other. Using their tail to support their weight, they deliver kicks with their powerful hind legs. Morphed in: #44 The Unexpected. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KangarooLegacy: Cassie, Ember KRAIT en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KraitLYNX en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LynxLegacy: Kat, Aida MUSK OXEN en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musk_oxenLegacy: Jon PANDA Mammal. Weight: 100-115kg (220-253lbs). Length: 1.5m appx. Height: 75cm at shoulder. Giant pandas have large molar teeth and strong jaw muscles for crushing tough bamboo. Though giant pandas are often assumed docile, they have been known to attack humans, presumably out of irritation rather than predatory behavior. Many people find these chunky, lumbering animals to be cute, but giant pandas can be as dangerous as any other bear. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PandaLegacy: Sara PIT VIPERThe Crotalinae, or crotalines, are a subfamily of venomous vipers found in Asia and the Americas. They are distinguished by the presence of a heat-sensing pit organ located between the eye and the nostril on either side of the head. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pit_viperBUSHMASTER
Bushmasters are the longest (though not the heaviest) vipers. "One of the largest and most dangerous snakes in South America, these snake are capable of multiple bite strikes and injecting large amounts of venom. Even the bite of a juvenile specimen can be fatal." ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lachesis_(genus)
CANTIL
Cantils are "heavy bodied snakes, and share the same general body structure with cottonmouths. They average around 60 cm (23.6 in) in length and have a broad, triangular shaped head with small eyes that have vertical pupils." ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agkistrodon_bilineatus
COTTONMOUTH
The largest of the moccasin species. Also known as the water moccasin because they prefer swampy areas--often confused with the copperhead. Swims by floating most of its body on the top of the water. Venom is generally less strong than rattesnakes, and very rarely fatal, though antivenin is regularly used to treat cottonmouth bites. ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agkistrodon_piscivorus
WESTERN DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKE Taken
Length: 120-180cm (4-6ft). They are one of the more aggressive rattlesnake species found in North America because they rarely back away from confrontation. When threatened they usually coil and rattle to warn aggressors. Although the venom of the diamondback isn't particularly toxic, the size of the snake allows a larger capacity of venom which is released from its two prominent fangs. All pit vipers have the ability to control the flow of venom through their fangs, allowing the diamondback to release most of its venom in a single strike (though often a pit viper will not release any of its venom). Most of the toxin released is proteolytic like all other American pit vipers. Proteolytic venoms are advanced and concentrated fluids that destroy tissues and other cells through intramolecular digestion. A few toxic effects include: cytotoxic (destroys cells), hemotoxic (destroys red blood cells), myotoxic (causes paralysis and muscle destruction), hemorrhagic (causes persistent bleeding). The smaller the victim the less time it takes for the venom to spread. Morphed in: #8 The Alien.
Legacy: Ax, Jullian POISON DART FROG  Amphibian. Length: 6cm appx. The frogs are often called poison dart frogs due to indigenous peoples' use of their toxic excretions to poison the tips of arrows and blowdarts. In fact, of over 175 species of poison frog, only three have been documented as being used for this purpose. The most poisonous of the frogs used for poisoning darts is the two-inch-long Golden Poison Frog. Poison dart frogs tend to live on or close to the ground, as well as in trees as much as 20ft from the ground. They excrete poison through their skin, however their bodies do not make the poison itself, instead it gets poisons from the ants and mites it eats. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poison_dart_frogOther possible species: Golden Poison Frog  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Poison_FrogPRONGHORN ANTELOPE  Mammal. Weight: 40-60kg (88-132lbs). Body length: 1.3-1.5m (4.24-5ft). Height: 81-104cm (2.652-3.375ft). The "horns" of the pronghorn are of special interest. Each horn is comprised of a slender, laterally-flattened blade of bone which grows from the frontal bones of the skull, forming a permanent core. Skin covers the bony cores, but in the pronghorn it develops into a keratinous sheath which is shed and regrown on an annual basis. The horn sheaths of the pronghorn are branched, each sheath possessing a forward pointing tine (hence the name pronghorn). They also have very large eyes, with a 320 degree field of vision. It can run exceptionally fast, being built for maximum predator evasion through running, and is generally accepted to be the fastest land mammal in the New World. The top speed is very hard to measure accurately and varies between individuals; it is variously cited as up to 70 km/h(43.5mph), 72 km/h(44.74mph), or 86 km/h(53.44). It is often cited as the second-fastest land animal, second only to the cheetah. It can however sustain high speeds longer than cheetahs. Although built for speed, it is a very poor jumper. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pronghorn_antelopeLegacy: Stevert SERVAL Taken en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ServalLegacy: Aubrey VIPER The Viperidae are a family of venomous snakes found all over the world. All have relatively long, hinged fangs that permit deep penetration and injection of venom. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ViperidaeASP VIPER
Asp bites are fatal in untreated victims at a rate of about 4%. The grow to a maximum of 85cm. Toxicity of the venom varies. ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vipera_aspis
BUSHVIPER
Bush vipers are generally confined to rain forests and are generally arboreal. The range from 40cm to a maximum of 78 cm, with prehensile tails used to support their bodies while suspending from branches. They come in a ton of different colors and patterns, even in single species. Specific antivenin for this species does not exist, but there have been very few reports of bites, let alone fatalities. Other antivenin's can be used as substitutes. ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atheris
PUFF ADDERS
Puff adders "are known for their characteristic threat displays that involves inflating and deflating their bodies while hissing and puffing loudly." They are also "terrestrial ambush predators and appear sluggish, but can strike with amazing speed." As far as venom goes, "the venom has cytotoxic effects[12] and is one of the most toxic of any viper...About 100 mg is thought to be enough to kill a healthy adult human male, with death occurring after 25 hours or more. The average specimen may have enough venom to kill 4 to 5 men." Still, death only occurs in less than 10% of UNTREATED cases, usually taking 2-4 days. ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitis
RUSSELL'S VIPER
Russell's vipers, also known as chain vipers, grow to a maximum length of 5.5ft. The are terrestrial and nocturnal. When they bite they may snap forward and back, or even hang on for a few seconds. They produce a considerable amount of venom. After an bite, "severe pain may last for 2-4 weeks. Locally, it may persist depending on the level of tissue damage. Often, local swelling peaks within 48-72 hours, involving both the affected limb and the trunk. If swelling up to the trunk occurs within 1-2 hours, massive envenomation is likely." ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daboia
SAND VIPER
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vipera_ammodytes#Common_names
SAW-SCALED VIPERS
Saw-scaled vipers are so named because their scales stick out and therefore look ridged. They are almost never longer than 35 inches, even in adults. They hiss when threatened, and are very aggressive. They are a nocturnal species. Their venom is extremely hemotoxic, and even smaller snakes pack the same punch as longer snakes of this species. ~Suji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echis WARTHOG en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WarthogWOLF Mammal. Weight: 20-62kg (4-137lbs). Length: 1.3-2m (4.5-6.5ft). Height at shoulder: .6-.95m (26-38in). Wolves are built for stamina, possessing features ideal for long-distance travel. Their narrow chests and powerful backs and legs facilitate efficient motion. They are capable of covering several miles trotting at about a pace of 10 km/h (6 mph), and have been known to reach speeds approaching 65 km/h (40 mph) during a chase. There is a slight webbing between each toe, which allows them to move over snow more easily. Wolves' long, powerful muzzles help distinguish them from other canids. Capable of delivering up to 10,000 kPa (1450 lbf/in²) of pressure, a wolf's teeth are its main weapons as well as its primary tools. Cassie's Battle Morph. Morphed in: #9 The Secret. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WolvesLegacy: Cassie, Rian, Helena WOLVERINE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WolverineLegacy: Stevert
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Post by Jullian on Sept 9, 2010 19:09:02 GMT -5
LEVEL BLUE SEA MORPHS Updated 09/09/10 ALLIGATOR en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AlligatorLegacy: Rachael CROCODILE Taken Reptile. Weight: 770kg (1,700lbs). Length: 5.45m (18ft). Based on Saltwater Crocodile. Their jaws are capable of exerting impressive force as they hold on to their prey. The bite force exerted by an adult crocodile has been shown to measure 5,000 lbf (22 kN) or more. However the muscles responsible for opening the mouth are exceptionally weak, allowing a man to easily hold them shut with a small amount of force. Their mouths are filled with a total of 64 to 68 cone-shaped teeth. They are capable of taking animals up to the size of an adult male water buffalo, either in the water or on dry land. Generally very lethargic – a trait which helps it survive months at a time without food – it typically loiters in the water or basks in the sun through much of the day, preferring to hunt at night. Capable of explosive bursts of speed when launching an attack from the water, many species of crocodile are also capable of fast land-movement. Used as a battle morph by Collette, an Auxiliary, in #50 The Ultimate. Morphed in: #12 The Reaction. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocodile/Users/student/Desktop/240px-Electric-eel.jpgLegacy: Suji ELECTRIC EEL en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_eelGHARIAIL en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GharialGREENLAND SHARK en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenland_sharkKILLER WHALE Mammal. Weight: 2,585-6,000kg (5,700-13,228lbs). Length: 5-10m (16-31ft). The Orca's large size and strength make them the fastest marine mammals, often reaching speeds in excess of 56 km/h (35 mph). They are sometimes called the wolves of the sea because they hunt in packs like wolves. Orcas are highly vocal. They produce a variety of clicks and whistles used for communication and echolocation. The Orca's use of dialects and the passing of other learned behaviors from generation to generation has been described as a form of culture. Morphed in: #36 The Mutation. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killer_whaleLegacy: Jake, Rachael, Cassie, Tobias, Ax, Marco LEMON SHARK en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon_sharkLEOPARD SEAL en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard_sealLegacy: Helena, Seiya MARLIN  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MarlinMAKO SHARK en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shortfin_mako_sharkOCTOPUS Cephalopod. Weight: 15-61kg (33-134lbs). Arm length: 4.3-9m (14-30ft). Octopuses are characterized by their eight arms, usually bearing suction cups. These arms are a type of muscular hydrostat (like human tongues). No internal skeleton. A beak, similar in shape to a parrot's beak, is the only hard part of their body. This enables them to squeeze through very narrow slits between underwater rocks, which is very helpful when they are fleeing from morays or other predatory fish. Octopuses have three hearts. Two pump blood through each of the two gills, while the third pumps blood through the body. They also have blue blood. Octopuses are highly intelligent. They do have both short- and long-term memory. There has been much speculation to the effect that almost all octopus behaviors are independently learned rather than instinct-based, although this remains largely unproven. Most octopuses can eject a thick blackish ink in a large cloud to aid in escaping from predators. This ink cloud dulls smell. Have the ability to change color. When under attack, some octopuses can detach their own limbs, in a similar manner to the way skinks and other lizards detach their tails. Octopuses have keen eyesight, though it's not in color. Octopuses also have an excellent sense of touch. Very poor sense of self, meaning that it can't tell where it's own body parts are very well. Octopuses move about by crawling or swimming. Their main means of slow travel is crawling, with some swimming. Their only means of fast travel is called jet propulsion. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OctopusLegacy: Ember SNAPPING TURTLE  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapping_turtleSPERM WHALE  Mammal. Weight: 25,000-50,000 kg (55,1166-11,023lbs). (Length: 12-18m (39-59ft). Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales. Sperm whales have 20–26 pairs of cone-shaped teeth in their lower jaw, each 8–20 cm (3–8 in) long.[5] Each tooth can weigh as much as one kilogram. Before diving, cold water is brought through a organ in the head full of wax and the wax is solidified. The increase in specific density generates a down force (approx 40 kg equiv) and allows the whale effortless sinking. During the chase in deep levels (max 3,000m) the stored oxygen is consumed and excess heat melts the spermaceti. Now only hydrodynamic forces (by swimming) keep the whale down before effortlessly surfacing. Sperm whales are believed to be able to dive up to 3 km (1.9 miles) in depth and 90 minutes in duration to the ocean floor. Morphed in: #27 The Exposed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sperm_whaleSWORDFISH en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swordfish
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LEVEL RED LAND MORPHS Updated 09/09/10 ANDALITE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AndalitesLegacy: Tobias BEADED LIZARD  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaded_lizardBLACK BEAR en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Black_BearBLACK MAMBA en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_mambaCAPE COBRA en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_cobraCHEETAH Mammal. Weight: 40-65kg (88-140lbs). Length: 115-135cm (45-53in). Tail length: 84cm (33in) appx. Height at shoulder: 90cm (35in) appx. The cheetah is unique in its speed and stealth, while lacking climbing abilities. It is the fastest land animal, reaching speeds between 112 kilometres per hour (70 mph) and 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 460 metres (1,500 ft), and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to 110 kilometres per hour (68 mph) in three seconds, greater than most supercars. The cheetah's paws have semi-retractable claws offering the cat extra grip in its high-speed pursuits. Adaptations that enable the cheetah to run as fast as it does include large nostrils that allow for increased oxygen intake, and an enlarged heart and lungs that work together to circulate oxygen efficiently. Running at speeds up to 75 MPH puts a great deal of strain on the cheetah's body. When sprinting, the cheetah's body temperature becomes so high that it would be deadly to continue - this is why the cheetah is often seen resting after it has caught its prey. If it is a hard chase, it sometimes needs to rest for half an hour or more. Morphed in: #37 The Weakness. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CheetahLegacy: Rachel, Cassie, Ax, Marco, Tobias, Raven, Helena CORAL SNAKE Coral snakes do not produce much venom, but even the average venom yield can be fatal to humans. There is an antivenin available, and not many deaths have been attributed to this snake, as it is reluctant to bite and envenoming only happens in about 40% of cases. Can be found in dry areas, though it prefers more tropical climates. If envenomed, a human could die within 2 to 26 hours of a bite. ~Suji en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micrurus_fulviusLegacy: Seiya COUGAR en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CougarLegacy: Seiya ELEPHANT Mammal. Weight: 5500-6000kg (6.1-6.6tons). Height at the shoulder: 3-4m (10-13ft). Tusk length: 3m (10ft) appx. Tusk weight: 90kg (200lbs). Elephants have well innervated trunks, and an exceptional sense of hearing and smell. The hearing receptors reside not only in ears, but also in trunks that are sensitive to vibrations, and most significantly feet, which have special receptors for low frequency sound and are exceptionally well innervated. African elephants are equipped with two fingerlike projections at the tip of their trunk, while Asians have only one. According to biologists, the elephant's trunk may have over forty thousand individual muscles in it, making it sensitive enough to pick up a single blade of grass, yet strong enough to rip the branches off a tree. An elephant's skin is extremely tough around most parts of its body and measures about 2.5cm (1 in) thick. However, the skin around the mouth and inside of the ear is paper thin. Rachel's Battle Morph. Morphed in #1 The Invasion. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ElephantLegacy: Racheal GARATRON  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garatron#GGRIZZLY BEAR Mammal. Weight: 180-680kg (400-1,500lbs). Height while standing: 2.44m (8ft). In spite of their massive size, these bears can run at speeds of up to 40 kph (25 mph). Grizzlies are considered by some experts to be the most aggressive bears, even by the standards of brown bears. Weak sight. Good sense of smell. Rachel's Battle Morph. Morphed in: #7 The Stranger. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grizzly_bearLegacy: Racheal HIPPOPOTAMUS  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HippopotamusHORK-BAJIR Alien. Height: 7ft. They have blades at the wrist, arm, knees, and forehead; plus spikes on the tail. Their horn-like blades vary by gender, males having three and females having two. Hork-Bajir do, however, have incredible endurance and healing ability. They are extremely fast and strong and used as shock troops for the yeerks. Amazing tree swinging abilities. Morphed in: #13 The Change. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hork_BajirLegacy: Tobias, Rachael, Cassie, Jake, Ax, Marco JAGUAR Mammal. Weight: 56-96kg (124-211lbs). Length: 1.62-1.83m (5.3-6ft). Tail length: 75cm (30in). Height at shoulders: 67-76cm (27-30in). A short and stocky limb structure makes the jaguar adept at climbing, crawling and swimming. The head is robust and the jaw extremely powerful. It has been suggested that the jaguar has the strongest bite of all felids, and the second strongest of all mammals; this strength is an adaptation that allows the jaguar to pierce turtle shell. While the jaguar employs the deep-throat bite-and-suffocation technique typical among Panthera, it prefers a killing method unique amongst cats: it pierces directly through the temporal bones of the skull between the ears of prey with its canine teeth, piercing the brain. With prey such as dogs, a paw swipe to crush the skull may be sufficient. The jaguar attacks from cover and usually from a target's blind spot with a quick pounce; the species' ambushing abilities are considered nearly peerless. Morphed in: #11 The Forgotten. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JaguarLegacy: Jake, Rachael, Cassie, Tobias, Ax, Marco, Rian KING COBRA en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_cobraKODIAK BEAR en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodiak_bearKOMODO DRAGON Reptile. Weight: 70kg (154lbs). Length: 2-3m (6.5-10ft). The Komodo dragon has a tail as long as its body, as well as about 60 frequently-replaced serrated teeth that can measure up to 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) in length. It also has a long, yellow, deeply-forked tongue. It does not have a particularly acute sense of hearing. It is able to see as far away as 300 meters (985 feet), but because its retinas only contain cones, it is thought to have poor night vision. The Komodo dragon is able to see in color, but has poor visual discrimination of stationary objects. The Komodo dragon uses its tongue to detect taste and smell, as with many other reptiles, with the vomeronasal sense, a sense that aids navigation in the dark. With the help of a favorable wind and its habit of swinging its head from side to side as it walks, Komodo dragons may be able to detect things from 4–9.5 kilometres (2.5–6 mi) away. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komodo_dragonLEOPARD Mammal. Weight:28-90kg (62-198lbs). Length:90-190cm (35-75in). Shoulder height: 45-80cm (18-31in). The leopard is the smallest of the four big cats, the other three being the tiger, lion and jaguar. It has the ability to move at up to approximately 60 kph (37 mph). The leopard is an agile and stealthy predator. The leopard has a massive skull and well utilizes its powerful jaw muscles. The leopard is known for its ability in climbing, and it has been observed resting on tree branches during the day and descending from trees headfirst. Never Morphed by an Original but used as a battle morph by Ray, an Auxiliary, in #53 The Ultimate. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeopardLION Taken Mammal. Weight: 123-241kg (270-530lbs). Length: 140-250cm (4.6-8.2ft). Tail length: 70-100cm (2.25-3.25in). Height at shoulder: 100-123cm (3.25-4ft). A lionesses can reach speeds of 59 km/h (40 mph), but they can only do so for short bursts. Never Morphed by an Original but used as a battle morph by David in #21 The Threat and James, an Auxiliary, in #50 The Ultimate. Legacy: David, James, Suji en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LionATLAS/BARBARY LION
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlas_Lion PANTHER Mammal. A panther is a melanistic morph of the leopard. While they are commonly called black panthers, the term is not exclusive to leopards; it also applies to melanistic jaguars. Everything that applies to a jaguar or a leopard applies to a panther. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_pantherLegacy: Matthias POLAR BEAR Mammal. Weight: 150-600kg (330-1,300lbs). Length: 1.8-3m (5.9-9.8ft). The feet are very large to distribute load when walking on snow or thin ice and to provide propulsion when swimming; they may measure 36 cm (12 in) across in an adult. Polar bear fur consists of a layer of dense underfur and an outer layer of guard hairs, which appear white to tan but are actually translucent. The guard hair is 5–15 cm (2.0–5.9 in) over most of the body. Polar bears are superbly insulated by their 10 cm (3.9 in) of blubber, their hide and their fur; they overheat at temperatures above 10 °C (50 °F), and are nearly invisible under infrared photography. The polar bear has an extremely well-developed sense of smell, being able to detect seals nearly 1 mi (1.6 km) away and buried under 3 ft (0.91 m) of snow. Its hearing is about as acute as that of a human, and its vision is also good at long distances. Polar bears are excellent swimmers. The polar bear is an enormously powerful predator. Morphed in: #15 The Extreme. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polar_bearLegacy: Marco, Cassie, Rachael, Jake, Ax, Tobias, Raven RETICULATED PYTHON  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reticulated_pythonRHINOCEROS Mammal. Weight: 800-1,400kg (1,760-3,080lbs). Length: 3.3-3.6m (10.8-11.8ft). Height at shoulder: 140-170cm (57.9-63in). Two horns on the skull are made of keratin with the larger front horn typically 50cm (19.7in) long. They have terrible eyesight, relying more on hearing and smell. Morphed in: #16 The Warning. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RhinocerosSNOW LEOPARD en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_leopardSPECTACLED BEAR en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectacled_BearTAXXON Alien. They resemble giant, 10-foot long centipedes, with the forward one-third portion of their body held erect. They move on many rows of needle-like legs and the legs give way to claws not unlike that of a lobster. The front/top of their bodies end in a mouth like a lamprey, ringed with many razor sharp teeth. The area around their mouths (on what passes for a "head" on these creatures) is ringed with four red bulbous compound eyes. Taxxons have an insatiable hunger for flesh: when they sense blood, their urge to eat is so strong not even their Yeerk can stop them. They eat anything dead, nearly dead, or for that matter anything that won't kill them while they're eating it. Taxxons are highly cannibalistic, and will quickly turn on each other at the first sign of weakness. On one occasion a Taxxon has even been depicted trying to eat itself after being cut open. They are good at flying ships, apparently possessing fast reflexes. They also have a keen sense of smell, have been used as trackers by the Yeerks, and are very fast and agile underwater. Taxxons are one of the hardest morphs to control, even harder to control than ants. Morphed in: #43 The Test. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TaxxonLegacy: Tobias, Ax TAIPAN en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TaipanTIGERINDOCHINESE TIGER
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SIBERIAN TIGER
Mammal. Weight: 100-320kg (220-700lbs). Length: 190-220cm (75-97in). Tail length: 1m (39in) appx. Height at shoulder: 109-114cm (43-45in). Largest and the most powerful of the four "big cats." Tigers can reach speeds of about 49-65kph (35-40mph). Some tigers have been recorded to kill prey by swiping with their paws, which are powerful enough to smash the skulls of domestic cattle,[45] and break the backs of sloth bears. In the wild, tigers can leap as high as 5m (16ft) and as far as 9–10m (30–33ft), making them one of the highest-jumping mammals, just slightly behind cougars in ability. They have been reported to carry domestic livestock weighing 50 kg (110 lb) while easily jumping over fences 2 m (6 ft 6 in) high. Jake's Battle Morph. Morphed in: #1 The Invasion.
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WHITE BENGAL TIGER
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Post by Jullian on Sept 9, 2010 20:21:16 GMT -5
LEVEL RED SEA MORPHS 09/09/10 BARRACUDA en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BarracudaBLUE RINGED OCTOPUS  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_ringed_octopusBOX JELLYFISH (SEA WASP)  Scyphozoan. It is pale blue in color and is virtually transparent, making it difficult to see and, as such, an extra danger to swimmers. It has four clusters of 15 tentacles trailing from each of the four corners of the bell. When the jellyfish are swimming the tentacles contract so they are about 15cm long and about 5mm in diameter; when they are hunting, the tentacles are thinner and about three meters long. The box jellyfish is best known for its sting. With tentacles covered in a high density of nematocysts with extremely powerful venom; the box jellyfish's sting causes excruciating pain and is strong enough to easily kill 60 adult humans in as little as 3 minutes. The box jellyfish is considered the most dangerous and most venemous jellyfish; and possibly the most dangerous animal in the entire world. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chironex_fleckeriBULL SHARK en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bull_sharkGIANT SQUID Cephalopod. Weight: 150-275kg (331-606lbs). Length:13-18m (43-59ft). hey catch prey using the two tentacles, gripping it with serrated sucker rings on the ends. Then they bring it toward the powerful beak, and shred it with the radula (tongue with small, file-like teeth) before it reaches the esophagus. Adult giant squids' only known predators are sperm whales and possibly Pacific sleeper sharks, found off Antarctica. Morphed in: #27 The Exposed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_squidGREAT WHITE SHARK Fish. Weight: 2250kg (5000 lbs). Length: 6m (20ft). The great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, also known as white pointer, white shark, or white death, is an exceptionally large lamniform shark found in coastal surface waters in all major oceans. The colouration makes it difficult for prey to spot the shark because it breaks up the shark's outline when seen from a lateral perspective. When viewed from above, the darker shade blends in with the sea and when seen from below casts a minimal silhouette against the sunlight. A great white shark's teeth are serrated and when the shark bites it will shake its head side to side and the teeth will act as a saw and tear off large chunks of flesh. Great white sharks, like all other sharks, have an extra sense given by the Ampullae of Lorenzini, which enables them to detect the electromagnetic field emitted by the movement of living animals. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_white_sharkHAMMERHEAD SHARK Fish. Weight: 2250kg (5000 lbs). Length: 6m (20ft). The great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, also known as white pointer, white shark, or white death, is an exceptionally large lamniform shark found in coastal surface waters in all major oceans. The colouration makes it difficult for prey to spot the shark because it breaks up the shark's outline when seen from a lateral perspective. When viewed from above, the darker shade blends in with the sea and when seen from below casts a minimal silhouette against the sunlight. A great white shark's teeth are serrated and when the shark bites it will shake its head side to side and the teeth will act as a saw and tear off large chunks of flesh. Great white sharks, like all other sharks, have an extra sense given by the Ampullae of Lorenzini, which enables them to detect the electromagnetic field emitted by the movement of living animals. Morphed in: #15 The Escape en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammerhead_sharkLegacy: Marco, Jake, Cassie, Rachael, Tobias, Ax SAWFISH Taken en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SawfishLegacy: Drake SEA SNAKE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_snakeTIGER SHARK Fish. Weight: 385-909kg (850-2000lbs). Length: 3.25-4.25m (11-14ft). It has been estimated that the tiger shark can swim at a maximum speed of around 32 km/h, with short bursts of higher speeds that last only a few seconds. Tiger sharks, as with other sharks, have small pits on the side of their upper bodies which hold electrical sensors called the ampullae of lorenzini, enabling them to detect small muscle movements of other creatures, allowing them to hunt in darkness. In addition, the tiger shark, like many other sharks, has a reflective layer behind the retina called tapetum lucidum which allows light-sensing cells a second chance to capture photons of visible light, enhancing vision in low light condition. Its teeth are highly specialized to slice through flesh, bone, and other tough substances such as the shells of sea turtles, and unusually among sharks, its upper and lower teeth have dissimilar shapes. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_sharkLegacy: Ax
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Post by Jullian on Sept 9, 2010 20:35:29 GMT -5
LEVEL RED AIR MORPHS Updated 09/09/10 AFRICAN FISH EAGLE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Fish_EagleANDEAN CONDOR en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andean_condorBALD EAGLE Bird. Weight: 3-6.3kg. Length: 71-96cm (28-38in). Wingspan: 168-244 cm (5.5-7.3ft). It reaches speeds of 56–70 km/h (35–44 miles per hour) when gliding and flapping, and about 48 km/h (30 miles per hour) while carrying fish. Eagles have structures on their toes called spiricules that allow them to grasp fish. Osprey also have this adaptation. Bald Eagles have powerful talons. Morphed in: #2 The Visitor. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bald_eagleLegacy: Rachael BROWN FISH OWL Wingspan: 150cm en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_fish_owlEAGLE OWL en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_owlEGYPTIAN VULTURE Taken Bird. Weight: 1.9 kg (4.189 lb). Wingspan: 168 cm (5.512 ft). "They're meant to represent royalty, motherhood, and prosperity. That is, of course, coming from a culture that also worships man-eating crocodiles." -Suji ~David en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_vultureLegacy: Suji GOLDEN EAGLE Bird. Weight: 2.5-6.7kg (5.5-13.4lbs). Length: 66-100cm (26-40in). Wingspan: 150-240cm (4.9-7.9ft). As with many Falconiformes, females are considerably larger than males, in the case of the Golden Eagle they weigh one-fourth to one-third again as much as male birds. Golden Eagles have very good eyesight and can spot prey from a long distance. The talons are used for killing and carrying the prey, the beak is used only for eating. Golden eagle prey includes marmots, hares and mice, and sometimes birds, martens, foxes, young deer, and livestock including lambs and young goats. Never Morphed by an Original but used as a morph by David, in #20 The Discovery. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_eagleLegacy: David GREAT HORNED OWL Bird. Weight: 1400g (3.1lbs) appx. Length: 46-68cm (18-27in). Wingspan: 101-153cm (40-60.5in). Owls also have spectacular binocular vision needed to pinpoint prey and see in low light. Owls cannot move their eyes like we can. They are locked in a special circular bone. Therefore, their neck must be able to turn a full 270 degrees in order to see in other directions without moving its entire body. An owl's hearing is as good — if not better — than its vision. Owls have stereo hearing that allows them to find the exact location of their prey. Their hearing has better depth perception than human hearing and better perception of sound elevation (up-down direction). The latter is possible because owl ears are not placed in the same position on either side of their head: the right ear is typically set higher in the skull and at a slightly different angle. By tilting or turning its head until the sound is the same in each ear, an owl can pinpoint both the horizontal and vertical direction of a sound. These birds also have 500 pounds per square inch of crushing power in their talons. A normal man has about 60 pounds per square inch in his hands.Morphed in: #6 The Capture. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_horned_owlGRIFFON VULTURE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griffon_vultureGYRFALCON  Bird. Weight: 805-2100g (1.8-4.6lbs). Length: 48-65cm (19-26in). The Gyrfalcon is a bird of tundra and mountains, with cliffs or a few patches of trees. It feeds only on birds and mammals. Like other hierofalcons, it usually hunts in a horizontal pursuit, rather than the Peregrine's speedy stoop from a height. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GyrfalconLegacy: Matthias HARPY EAGEL Bird. Weight: 6.5-8kg (14-18lbs.) Length: 100-110cm (3.3ft). Wingspan: 200cm (6ft7in). This species is an actively hunting carnivore. Its main prey are tree-dwelling mammals such as monkeys, coatis, and sloths; it may also attack other bird species. The talons are extremely powerful and help assist with suppressing prey. The Harpy Eagle can exert a pressure of 42 kgf cm² (4.1 MPa or 530lbf in) with its talons. It can also lift more than three-quarters of its body weight. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpy_eagleIMPERIAL EAGLE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Imperial_EagleLANNER en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanner_FalconMAGNIFICENT FRIGATE BIRD en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnificent_FrigatebirdMARTIAL EAGLE Bird. Weight: 5.2kg (11.6 lbs). Length: 76-90 cm (30-36 in). Wingspan: 190-260cm (6.25-8.5ft). Its preferred habitat is the semi-desert and open savannah. It avoids dense forests but needs trees to nest in. The Martial Eagle hunts mostly in flight, circling high above its territory, and stooping sharply to catch its prey by surprise. Birds up to the size of a stork can be taken, but it more often chooses medium-sized ground-dwelling species such as francolins, guinea fowl or bustards. Remarkably, this powerful aggressive bird has been recorded as preying on 32 kg (82 lb) duikers. Never Morphed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_eagleOSPREY Bird. Weight: 1.4-2kg (3-4.4lbs). Length: 52-60cm (20-24in). Wingspan: 150-180cm (5-6ft). Prey is first sighted when the Osprey is 10–40 metres (32–130 ft) above the water, after which the bird hovers momentarily then plunges feet first into the water. It is able to dive to a depth of one metre (3.3 ft). The Osprey is particularly well adapted to this diet, with reversible outer toes, sharp spicules on the underside of the toes, closable nostrils to keep out water during dives, and backwards-facing scales on the talons which act as barbs to help hold its catch. Morphed in: #2 The Visitor. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OspreyLegacy: Cassie, Marco PEREGRINE FALCON Bird. Weight: 440-1500g. Length: 34-50cm (13-20in). Wingspan: 80-120cm (31-47in). The Peregrine Falcon is often stated to be the fastest animal on the planet in its hunting dive, the stoop, which involves soaring to a great height and then diving steeply at speeds commonly (but perhaps erroneously) said to be over 322 km/h (200 mph), and hitting one wing of its prey so as not to harm itself on impact. The air pressure from a 200 mph (320 km/h) dive could possibly damage a bird's lungs, but small bony tubercles in a falcon's nostrils guide the shock waves of the air entering the nostrils, enabling the bird to breathe more easily while diving by reducing the change in air pressure. To protect their eyes, the falcons use their nictitating membranes (third eyelids) to spread tears and clear debris from their eyes while maintaining vision. Morphed in: #2 The Visitor. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peregrine_falconLegacy: Jake, Tim, Helena SAKER FALCON en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saker_FalconSHORT-TOED EAGLE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short-toed_EagleSNOWY OWL en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowy_owlLegacy: Toby SPOTTED EAGLE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotted_eagleSTEPPE EAGLE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steppe_eagleWHITE TAILED EAGLE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_tailed_eagle
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