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 Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 12:04 pm
This log belongs to Sahra Juvielle and Mew Kazuma Do not post unless previously okayed by owner. Those who do without permission will be blacklisted from the shop.
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 9:53 pm
  01. D-Corp Post
02. Table of Contents
03. Sahra
04. Ephrem
05. Ajalon
06. Den→ Temporary Home
07. Her Coalition
08. Other Relationships
09. The Fridge→ Classes, Requirements, etc.
10. Sahra's Bedroom
11. The Horde
12. Journal→ Entries, Thoughts, Events, etc.
13. Sahra's Scrapbook
14. The Cheetah
15. Credits 01. Follow the Gaia ToS and all D-Corp Rules and Guidelines.
02. Do not take any of the art!
03. Please do not post here if you do not have permission. And no chat speak or any of that kind of crud.
04. If you are affiliated with D-Corp or any of IC Mew or Sahra's friends or family members then go ahead and post!
05. If you want to role-play, but have never role-played with me before, and are or are not a D-Corp parent, PM me, I love role-playing~!
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 9:57 pm
   Name: Sahra Juvielle Hurst
Pronounce: (Sah-ruh Jew-V-ehl Her-sust)
Nicknames: Sah (Most everyone), Sah-la (Gabby), Srra (Ephrem), The Spotted Wonder
Gender: Female
Species: Cheetah
Age: 13
Birthday: December 6th, 2005
Voice: Strong-willed but wild, etched with sing-song melodies.
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 91 lbs
Eyes: Jungle Green
Skin: Tawny yellow fur covered with small black to dark gray rounded rosettes.
Hair: Pale orange, often barrel curled, just below shoulder length, with straight-cut bangs.
Build: A slender, petite individual, built lightweight to enhance speed capabilities. She is short for her age.
Distinguishing Features: Beside feline features, three stud piercings in left ear, two in the right.
Clothing: Sah is especially fond of wearing pastels and natural colors, despite loving bright things. Comfort and self-expression matter most to her, as well as wearing tight fitting clothing. Her outfits always have a sophisticated look, jeans and sweater often being the norm now. She dislikes shoes but has taken to wearing one very worn black pair of boots.
Occupation: Looking!
Skills: Good balance, high speed runner, quick-thinker, blends in with surroundings well, archer, slightly enhanced senses, sports, piano player, creative, writer, bird calls.
Inabilities: Not much physical strength, outmatched in melee combat, cannot maintain high speed for long periods of time, bad memory, failure to remain alert, can be overcautious, cannot stay in one place long.
Partial To: Ephrem, Aja, Gabby, Victoria, Adrian
Relationship Status: She doesn't much understand such things.
Personality: Re-writing!
Likes: Anything stuffed, adventure, mud, bows, bright colors, video games, Shakespeare, being vocal, cattails.
Dislikes: Humidity, being fussed over, egotistic maniacs, disloyalty, chickens, playing the piano, Asryane.
Fears: Giraffes, extreme heights, hurting others.
Hobbies: Playing soccer, reading, sneaking out, running.Toddler A kind obedient girl, as a toddler Sahra was a quiet, shy feline who usually hid behind her mother. Being a home body, she was very into painting and coloring. Her wild imagination often got her in a lot of trouble, and she would often make games out of everything. Most would perceive her as weird, abnormal, and psychotic, is amazing she made any friends! Her mind would visualize everything as something completely different, such as trees as being evil monsters (which they often were). The cheetah was extremely independent even as a tot and found just as much joy in playing alone. Mew was always gone, so it was a good thing Sah could keep herself occupied. The girl always had trouble reading, but was spirited about life none-the-less, always looking to the bright side! Child As she grew Sahra gradually grew away from her reserved nature. She began to stop talking to herself so often and looked more toward others for conversation. It was at this stage she met her sister Gabby, one reason she began to be more outgoing. The girl never shut up! Sah also began to go outside a lot more, and found the fun in adventuring, getting dirty, and staying away from home all day long to fight demon trees and swim in mud. She and Gabby often snuck out. Despite being fond of dresses, Sahra always wore shorts under them, and was truthfully the classic tomboy, dotted with a bad case of psychotic imagination. Steadily Mabyn schooled the girl in the art of reading, opening a whole fantasy world for the girl. No matter who tried, no one could ever make her mad! She was far to optimistic and spirited. Preteen Ephrem hatched, giving Sahra a loyal companion to stick by through thick and thin, inseparable. By this time Adonai had started coming around, responsible for fighting, writing, and piano instruction. Sahra was more into skirts than ever, and began to wear leather wrapped around her legs and feet for protection when running. By this time Sahra is indefinitely outgoing, and beginning to leave behind her naive craze she was well known for as a child. Valkyrie got her into going to the mall to shop and play video games, which replaced her love of reading as a child, although Sahra still enjoyed going outside for her usual romp in the wilderness. Getting into running, she often found herself racing Re or running on the track at school. At the very end her family moved, throwing Sahra into shock. At first she wouldn't talk to anyone, and didn't want Re anywhere near her. Eventually she got some sense knocked into her, but still came out distorted.
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:09 pm
 
Name: Ephrem
Pronounce: (F-ruhm)
Meaning: "Doubly fruitful"
Nicknames: Re (Ray), although he prefers only friends call him this. If he grins at you, you're a friend.
Gender: Male
Species: Lindworm
Age: Semi-Young
Birthday: April 01, 2006
Voice: Low-pitched, strong and attention pulling.
Physique: Sleek and muscular, Re has scales that are many different shades of brown, helping him blend into his habitat. He only has two limbs, more snake-like than anything. In place of his old collar, he now wears a doubled length of thick water-resistant steel cabling welded to a hunk of metal set with a bright orange gem, surrounded by simple engravings; Sahra needs it in order to hold on, plus, it makes Yin happy.
>> Collar Thing
Partial To: Sahra, Silenias, Aja, ???
Personality: An a** of a dragon, Ephrem is exceptionally reserved, not willing to talk to those he deems unworthy. He does not like strangers, especially those that seem suspicious. It is not easy to get his attention, since he’ll often choose to completely ignore those he does not know. He will take interest if someone is exceptionally strange or causes a lot of disruption. Re often wanders, observing and collecting new data for calculation.
Overprotective, and stubborn, he isn’t afraid to do what he thinks is right for those he cares about. He can appear dull, but is far from, being passionate about life and very caring about his friends. But what he thinks goes. Re isn’t all pushy-dragon, he can be quite righteous, not liking seeing the weaker get pushed around, he may not like strangers, but bullies have no place in society. His small size in comparison to other dragons hardly gets in the way; he is clever and agile, so he’ll use those as advantages.
Likes: Mexican food, warmth, dark places, being stroked on spine, wandering, raw meat, winding himself around Sah's legs, challenges, play-fights, chaotic situations, games, mysteries.
Dislikes: Cold, pushy people, anyone who hurts Sah, the 'wet feeling,' heights, pretty much anything else you could think of (way to many irks to list).Hatchling When Ephrem first arrived in the household he was extremely aggressive. The moody creature had such a bad attitude it was hard for Sahra to make friends. He was dangerous, being very protective, he wasn't afraid to challenge anyone he saw as threatening (which was everyone). That outlook steadily began to change as he grew, he became more willing to accept others, although he ignored them more often than not, and not so many things irk him anymore.
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:11 pm
  Name: Ajalon Siobhan Hurst
Pronounce: (ay-JAH-lon Sigh-oh-bahn Her-sust)
Nicknames: Aja (Most everyone) "Miki Ulva," which means "Little Wolf" in Alaskan Inuit. (Family)
Gender: Male
Species: Volsung/Shapeshifter
Age: Several centuries
Birthday: Spring
Voice: Always level, exceptionally serene and wise, low pitched, and quiescent.
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 189 lbs
Eyes: Pale Blue
Skin: Natural is tanned with a gold sheen. In most forms he shifts to, most commonly a wolf, snake, or ermine, he is entirely white besides his blue eyes.
Hair: Sun-kissed blonde, reaches down to his waist and curls indefinitely.
Build: Sleek but undoubtedly muscular, most of his weight is due to his fit body.
Distinguishing Features: He has a large rose colored scar on his left side from a large gash inflicted by a sword.
Clothing: Aja spends most of his time in shifted forms, and does not wear or carry clothing or accessories. But when he must shift, he often wears light colored robes with a lack of shoes or much else. He doesn’t care much for appearances, being nowhere near vain.
>> Here
Occupation: Sociologist, Historian
Skills: Shifts to wolf, water moccasin, lizard, ermine, pegasus, problem solving, hands-on combat, lengthy memory, sailing, formal writing, weapon forgery.
Inabilities: Takes decades or centuries to learn new shifting form, cooking, impatience, runs into things while flying, child rearing, to easy-going.
Partial To: Ephrem, Sahra, Mabyn
Relationship Status: Unknown
Personality: Aja has an understanding of the world which most do not have—he is wise—and possess' a point-of-view many will never see—and also eccentric. He lives life by only one law: The Three Fold Law. He does not freely give out information, so most perceive him as being aloof and senseless, when in fact he is the opposite. In a general perspective, he is very easy-going and enjoys observing others.
He is not aggressive by any means, and would prefer to correct others and settle brawls through words. His heart is pure, and he is modest; he would never lie—although he has been known to bend the truth. Aja is honest, always true to his word, and noble in every shape and form. Respect means all-the-world. He can be prideful, but will sway when another is in peril. A clever wolf he is, but more wholly a true loner. Ajalon does not speak much, nor does he harbor many friends. He has no interest in a pack, although, secretly, he longs for a quiet companion to spend the entirety of his days with.
Likes: Swimming, sneaking around, classical music, seafood, deep forests, giving guidance, astrology.
Dislikes: Clothing, his human form, fakes, being the family transportation, blood-spilling conflict, noise.
Fears: Being forgotten, claustrophobic.
Hobbies: Writing stories, observing society.History Ajalon is native to Gaia, how ever, his origins lie on a continent elsewhere on the planet. His mother, Marissa, who was pregnant with him at the time, and grandparents, Quinn and Abigail, came over on an old wooden ship centuries before. Marissa went into premature labor and gave birth on the ship while caring for the crew. Much later Marissa grew fond of the ocean life and decided to stay with the crew, and despite being a woman, learn how to sail. Since the Hurst family has bought several ships, and expanded their Merchant affairs to include ownership of several ports in Isle de Gambino, and all over Gaia. They both ship goods and ferry passengers. They are also widely known in the relestate and banking markets. The Hurst family, although running their trade all over Gaia, rooted itself in Durem in secrecy. They have been a powerful family since not long after their arrival, but struggle to keep a low profile about their seemingly unnatural lifespan and shape shifting abilities. The Hurst line is relatively pure, sporting only white wolves with blue eyes, and in a human state blonde hair and blue eyes.
Aja himself has no siblings, and his father is strictly off-limit knowledge (declared by his mother), although it is known he has the ability to consciously shift into several types of animals. Marissa has one deceased sister, Ella, with a daughter named Mith, an-almost-sister to Ajalon. Quinn, his grandfather, is always away on business, traveling around Gaia to deal with business meetings in person. His grandmother, Abigail, buys promising properties and handles bills, profit margins, paperwork, etc. Both grandparents are away at this time.
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:43 pm
  >> Lower Level House Layout
>> Upper Level House Layout
Since their move to Durem Sahra and her family had been staying in an old house on the outskirts of town. But because of Mew's leave, Aja felt it was a good time to move on. His family inhabits a large estate in the northern sector of Durem, so the move wasn't much for Aja, Sahra, and Mabyn. They took Adriel, and Sahra finally got that new fish tank for Cin. Briar-Rose Estate is a decent sized house set on twenty acres of fenced in woodland. The house is hidden behind age old silver maples. Outside lie gardens filled with several species and colors of roses. Abigail, the estates Lady, has a particular affiliation for the flower.
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:44 pm
  Mabyn. A spunky cat girl who loves to read. Called Yin, this dark colored kitty often takes control of the domestic affairs in the household. She has offspring of her own, but all but one is taken care of by other owners, which is fine by her. She has lately become very hard to be around, always stressed out and frustrated, which would be why Sahra is growing distant from her.
Adonai. A mysterious woman, with an equally mysterious link to Mew and all the strange events beginning to happen. Adonai has recently come back into the household, and refuses to leave company. No one knows why, but it's a good thing. Someone needs to knock some sense into Sahra. She claims to be a Simurgh?
Valkyrie. One of Mabyn's three children, Val is a brightly colored, equally bright spirited feline with a heavenly apparel. She is a major girly girl, and can always be found hanging out around the mall with her friends. She is only a preteen; she also does not live in the house, she attends a boarding school.
Nen. A sea serpent that now lives in a distant lake in the ever elusive Kobane's territory. Often very elusive herself, and not much care for company, but it seems that she and Sahra have grown close. Their bond is what has enabled Sahra to lessen her fear of the water. Nen enjoys music, and will come out for anyone who plays.
Mew. Sahra's adoptive mother, a feline canid cross of sorts. She's a ruthless, but protective and nurturing woman who keeps herself surrounded in secrets. She left quickly and suddenly, never to return. Reasons why are still somewhat a mystery...
Asryane. One of Mew's closer friends; they are extremely close, and think of each other as sisters, similarly to their daughters Sahra and Gabby. She has sank into a coma, and is no longer with the family...Gabby...
Winifred. A bright eyed angelic feline-canine that was a large part of Sahra's childhood. Cousin to Mew, a cheerful, bubbly soul who loved to play childish games, sew, and clean. But it's come to Sahra's attention via Aja that Winny is now gone forever.
Adriel. A cute little calico style kitty, she's pretty much grown up around Sahra. Although fiercely sticking to her own agenda these days, she still finds time to curl up at the foot of Sah's bed every once in a while. And she's still just as cuddly, playful, and loving as ever!
Cin. A pretty beta fish that Sahra got for valentines day. She absolutely adores the bright pink color, and the soft hearted personality of the little fish. She enjoys sitting and watch her swim around in her tank inside. Sah didn't name her, Mew did, but only because Sah wanted her to.
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:00 pm
  Ratings are typically for the child, dragons are included in summary.
Orange: Like
Pink: Dislike
All Black: Neutral Gabby 'G-Bird' and Silenias 'Sil' 
Role-Plays: [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] [ x ]
Sahra: 
Sum Up: What an insane girl, but I love her to death. She's my younger sister, and one of my best friends. I remember the good old days, always playing non-stop and sneaking out all the time! We don't get the chance to spend much time together anymore, since I moved. I haven't seen or heard from her in so long. I know Re misses his brother, Sil, since he is the only one Re really attached to other than me, so far.
Ephrem:  (Sil is opposite)
Sum Up: She is very annoying, and he enjoys staying away from her. He would never hurt her physically, for Sahra would not like that, and he knows she'd never hurt the cheetah. But Re and Sil are a completely different story. Re truly adores his brother, he and Sil have bonded strongly, which I am happy for, since Re hasn't taken that much interest in another dragon so far.Keanu and Ymir 
Role-Plays: [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] [ x ]
Sahra: 
Sum Up: It sure has been a while, for quite a while there we kept running into each other all the time, but now, well, I haven't seen him for a while. It makes me wonder how he's doing, especially remembering all the times in the past, like the first time we meet in the forest, hunting for, something, I can't quite remember anymore. Swimming, sleepovers, you name it! I miss him, hopefully I'll run into him somewhere, eventually; after all, everyone likes fun! I still don't know to much about his dragon, never really got a chance to know him to well. Hm, we'll see!
Ephrem: 
Sum Up: Turns out, strangely enough, that Re really liked the way that the leopard challenged him. I don't why, mm, strange occurrence. But it's nice to see that Re doesn't hate everyone that I am friends with. And with his dragon well, he didn't bother Re much.Indigo 'Indi' and Citrine Preston Vivina 'Vivi' and Sephayr Ourellius 
Role-Plays: [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] [ x ]
Sahra: 
Sum Up: First time we meet was in an ice cream parlor, oh yes, that was tasty. She seems a little crazy, almost like my G-Bird, I wonder if they know each other? I like her though, for what I've gotten to know of her, anyways. She's pretty cool, I remember that sword of hers, it was awesome to see someone else getting into weaponry!
Ephrem: 
Sum Up: No definite opinion, at least not yet. He doesn't seem to generally mind her to much, but then again they haven't really interacted.Ligeia and Vorel Solon 
Role-Plays: [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] [ x ]
Sahra: 
Sum Up: Feathery winged, I wonder what it's like? It seems almost strange. I remember back when I first really got to talk to Ligeia, I was sort of wandering about the school, and ended up in Mr. Solon's classroom. He invited me in, and eventually silly Vorel knocked me into the pool. They were both very nice, especially Vorel, he was loads of fun! Everything but what I expected from a dragon. He was the very first I meet. I need to remember to thank Ligeia and Vorel both someday for that, it prepared me for Re. And the swimming helped me, too, especially having someone else there with me, who shared the dislike of swimming.
Ephrem:  (Vorel is opposite)
Sum Up: To Re he seems respectable, as simple as that. But as for Vorel, well, he's just to hyper for Re's liking.Fleur 'Fluffy-kid' Schlotkin  Terpsichore and Baroness Solon Simon 'Jekel' and Lev Zepke  N/A
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:03 pm
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:04 pm
  A room with a color heavily influenced by Gabby. Pink is not her favorite color, but it's really grown on her. The floor is smooth tile, put in place of carpeting because Sahra kept shredding previous flooring. Built-in shelving was added for her large collection of books, drawers for her clothes, along with a window-sort-of-seat inspired area for a TV. Sah spends most of her time curled up here on her fur rug with pillows, a good book, and a station displaying music videos on in the background. She keeps important notes tacked to her corkboard, since she tends to have a bad memory. There is also a large walk in closet, and her own wild cat print bathroom.
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:05 pm
 
Bow 01. Not pictured, but this has to be Sah's favorite weapon, at least now. It's crafted from mahogany; the hilt is a bone insert; there are embossed (carved) designs of ivy wrapped around from the edges of the hilt outward down the bow. A gift from ?.
Whip 01. Not pictured, yet again this weapon is her second favored weapon. A long braided, pitch black, leather cord, that is at least ten feet long, maybe, or probably more, but, who knows really. A gift from Mew.
Plushie 01. Once belonged to a young girl unknown to Sahra, but, that's okay, because this little Kiki dragon plushie is one of her favorites. His name is Gyro.
Plushie 02, Plushie 03. A mysterious plushie was left on the doorstep addressed to Sah. She named this little mystery Murphy. The other, Candle, was Mew's.
Plushie 04, Plushie 05. Two oddities are named Ginger and Sage, one's she got for Christmas her first year with her mother. Named by Ma.
Plushie 06. A plushie of Sahra that Mew got done in a shop for Sahra and Re.
Plushie 07. A random stuffed animal that Sahra seemed just to have brought home one day. Deemed Pawsha.
Plushie 08. A Pae'il plushie given to Sahra as a Christmas gift from Lucia; Steve is such an awesome little devil!
Plushie 09, Plushie 10, Plushie 11. Jack Frost, Holly, and Shiny; three other Pae'il plushies originally directed as gifts for her mother, but as we all know, Sahra confiscates all stuffed items!
Plushie 12. A random plush that she found from her old room while they were moving. It was originally in two pieces, but Yin sewed it back together! She remembers calling it Banana.
Cellphone 01. Oh no, Sahra's gone wireless! Her mother decided that she needed a cellphone in order to stay in touch, since she's started leaving the house so much. How will she react?
Favorite Blanket 01. The blanket that Sahra and Ephrem often curl up underneath, it is Sah's favorite! She loves the colors and patterns on this wondrous quilt.
Backpack 01. The backpack Sahra uses once in a while to carry things around. She usually only uses it when she's going to stay somewhere, or has a lot of homework.
Fan 01. By far Sah's favorite items. It is the one she often carries around with her, whether it matches what she is wearing, or not. Aja gave this Asian style fan to her for Christmas.
St. Patrick Items 01. Shiny pieces of gold, oh, those will come in real handy some day...
Gem 01. A gem of some sort that Sahra brought home from her first skill class. Supposedly for Re?
Gem 02. A second gem gifted to Sah for completing her second skill course. Pretty!
Gift 01. A gift to Sahra from Keanu, a rather odd but adorable little creature that the cheetah calls Bu?
Gift 02. A cute little spotted dragon thing from Ma! I don't know what it's supposed to be for, but it's cute, anyways. She called it Taitona.
Gift 03. Another oddly cute little dragon thing, from Gabby! Ma called it Mushi. I don't see why?
Gift 04. A pretty jewel from Vivina!
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:06 pm
  
10/17/2008 Sahra is finally beginning to transition into her new life. She's embraced change, and found herself different in light of it. Reforming herself, she has a permanent unruly bitterness toward her mother, but isn't wasting away in her room anymore. She and Aja often take to the streets and night, and during the day she and Re play games at the local arcade, or run the track when Sah isn't at soccer practice.
01. Sahra manages to get her ears pierced and her hair cut behind her mothers back.
02. Mew pushes her family to pack up and move off to Durem, some hundred miles or more away. The move doesn't please anyone, and Mew is exhibiting no reasoning.
03. Sah is not transitioning well, she is quiet and refuses console from anyone. Ephrem makes several attempts to get her out and back into normality. She begins reading all the time.
04. With help from Aja, Sah begins to take on a new lifestyle. Although mischievous, sneaking out in the middle of the night into the city is better then nothing. Sahra notably becomes bitter towards her mother.
05. Yin begins professionally babysitting neighborhood children, which is a disaster within itself. Sahra apologizes to Re.
06. Adonai knocks some moral into a sour Sahra. She signs the girl up for soccer leagues, introduces the joy of running track at the local gym, and begins fighting lessons once again to put her mind on track.
07. Mew leaves permanently. Adonai makes claim to stay, all past events are explained in a talk with Adonai and Aja. The family moves to Briar-Rose to initiate a new beginning to their last disastrous year.
Buh-bye Mom, won't miss you for a long time. I realllyyyy miss Gabby. I wonder how she's doing? I am pretty sure Aja knows something about her he isn't telling me! On a side note Briar-Rose is really nice...
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:08 pm
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:17 pm
  Scientific name: Acinonyx jubatus
Name meaning: The name "Cheetah" comes from a Hindi word that means "spotted one."
Status: Endangered
Life Span: Cheetahs can live up to twelve to fifteen years in the wild, but rarely go past two years old because of complications such as predators. In captivity they can live up to seventeen years.
Distribution: Free-ranging cheetahs still inhabit a broad section of Africa, including areas of North Africa, the Sahel, East Africa, and southern Africa. Viable populations may be found in less than half of the countries where cheetahs still exist.
Height: 30+ inches at shoulder
Weight: 80-140 lbs
Length: 4 feet - body length; 28 inches - tail length
Appearance: An adult has yellow or tan fur with solid black round or oval spots measuring .75 to 1.5 inches in diameter. The spots cover nearly the entire body; only the white throat and abdomen are slightly unmarked. The tail ends with 3-6 black rings and a bushy, white tuft. The head is small with eyes set high and a black "tear mark" running from the inner aspect of each eye down to the mouth. The teeth are small to accommodate large nasal passages.
Behavior: It is not an aggressive animal, using flight versus fight. With its weak jaws and small teeth--the price it paid for speed, it cannot fight larger predators to protect its kills or young. And also, surprisingly, females are normally the solitary gender, except for when they have cubs, but will always remain on the territory they were born onto. Males travel in "coalitions" with 2-4 defending one territory.
Vocalization: The cheetah purrs or chirps like a bird in greeting to known individuals, also contented cheetahs purr like huge domestic cats.. The most striking contact call is an explosive yelp or yip like a dog that can carry for over a mile; graded contact calls often given alternately and repeatedly. The ability to purr distinguishes the cheetah from other big cats, which are unable to purr. Juveniles make a "whirr", or fast growl, which may rise to squeal or subside to a rasp during fights over a kill. Chirps, hums, purrs and yelps are unique to this cat which tends to be very vocal in its social encounters. Bleating, which is the sound of distress, is an equivalent to meowing. Moaning voiced along with bleating, growling, snarling, hissing, and coughing. Cheetahs make these more conventional sounds less often than other cats.
Family: Normally bare 3-8 cubs per litter; the cubs normally stay with mom and learn to hunt for the first few years of their lives. It is assumed that a cheetah mother could give birth to a maximum of three litters a year; therefore a cheetah could produce a maximum of 18 cubs annually. This is a vital fact in the cheetah?s survival, since many cubs are killed off and cheetahs barely ever make it past age two or even one, they bare more cubs per litter than any other big cat.
Build: The cheetah has specialized for speed through many adaptations: It is endowed with a powerful heart, oversized liver, and large, strong arteries. It has a small head, flat face, reduced muzzle length allowing the large eyes to be positioned for maximum binocular vision, enlarged nostrils, and extensive air-filled sinuses. Its body is narrow, lightweight with long, slender feet and legs, and specialized muscles, which act simultaneously for high acceleration, allowing greater swing to the limbs. The cheetah's long and muscular tail acts as a rudder for balance to counteract its body weight, preventing it from spinning out in fast turns. The cheetah is the only cat with short, blunt semi non-retractable claws that help grip the ground like cleats for traction when running.
The cheetah is aerodynamically built for speed and can accelerate from zero to 40 mph in three strides and to full speed of 70 mph in seconds. As the cheetah runs, only one foot at a time touches the ground. There are two points, in its 20 to 25 foot stride when no feet touch the ground, as they are fully extended and then totally doubled up. Nearing full speed, the cheetah is running at about 3 strides per second. The cheetah's respiratory rate climbs from 60 to 150 breaths per minute during a high-speed chase and can run only 400 to 600 yards before becoming exhausted.
Hunting: Unlike other big cats, they hunt mostly during sunrise or sunset, sometimes during the day, but rarely at night. And they stalk only close enough so that they are within sprinting distance, the Cheetah will spring somewhere from 20 to 60 yards and kill at the throat.
Prey: Gazelle, springbok, steenbok, duikers, impala, assorted birds, hare, the young of warthog and wildebeest, kudu, hartebeest, oryx, roans, gables.
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:18 pm
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03. All graphics are © to Mew`san.
04. Profile art before GFX alteration are © to respectable artists and is not my own.
05. All photo art before GFX alteration and horde art is © to respectable artists and is not my own.
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