Daegt

Overview

Daegt are long bodied nocturnal predators with long smooth nearly hairless tails.

Common Names

Daegt, Fox-Rat

Description

Classification

mammal

Size

The average adult weighs about 50 kg (110 pounds), stands about 75 cm (30 inches) at the shoulder, and measures nearly 2 meters (80 inches) in length nose to tail.

Appearance

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Sexual dimorphism

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Variance

Sub-species of Daegy are well adapted to differences in terrain and temperate.

Ecology

Habitat

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Diet

Scavengers and opportunistic predators. Known for their keen eyesight and excellent sense of smell, these creatures will track small animals to their dens, or nests and attack while the prey is still asleep. They are also capable of digging in mixed or loose soil to unearth burrowed prey with their long broad clawed fore paws.

Behaviour

Social grouping

Daegt are usually found in small family packs of two adults and their 3-4 cubs, although larger groupings have been reported with multiple female adults.

Temperament

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Intelligence

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Reproduction

Mated pairs will produce small litters of 3-4 cubs every spring, which are capable of hunting for them selves by summers end. Daegt reach sexual maturity at about 16 months.

Sub-Species

Common Daegt

The common daegt is found in most lightly wooded or grassy areas. Common daegt have a dark sable coloured fur popular as a trim for cold weather clothing.

Desert Daegt

The desert daegt is found both in the Krolaryn Wastes and the rockier areas of the Waejiran Desert. This species has shorter fur ranging from tawny to reddish, rusty colours.

Marsh Daegt

The marsh daegt is found in reedy marshes, and fens throughout Anexea. They tend to dingy brown and grey colours which blend into their environment. Their tails have a flat sided form, and their paws have partial webbing, to assist with swimming.

Snowy Daegt

The snowy daegt is common in northern climes, and alpine regions where it's white fur helps keep it camouflaged during the winter season. During warmer months the snowy daegt develops darker grey and brown patches of fur. The white pelt however are prized for their warmth and colour. The tails of the snowy daegt are shorter and thicker, with a heavy layer of fat to preserve heat in the cold climate.

Domestication

General

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Resources

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