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[[File:desert_teica.png|thumb|300x|right|Desert Teica]] | [[File:desert_teica.png|thumb|300x|right|Desert Teica]] | ||
[[File:wooly_teica.png|thumb|300x|right|Wooly Teica]] | [[File:wooly_teica.png|thumb|300x|right|Wooly Teica]] | ||
= | ==About== | ||
:Teica are used as a primary livestock, and its wooly hair for use in the manufacture of clothing. | :Teica are used as a primary livestock, and its wooly hair for use in the manufacture of clothing. | ||
;Common Names: Teica (Waejir), Tëka (Kythus) | ;Common Names: Teica (Waejir), Tëka (Kythus) | ||
=Description= | ==Description== | ||
;Classification:Mammal | ;Classification:Mammal | ||
;Size:Adults 35 – 66 kilograms (70-130 pounds), 0.75 metres (2 feet 6 inches) at the shoulder, and 1.2 metre (3 feet 6 inches) body length. | ;Size:Adults 35 – 66 kilograms (70-130 pounds), 0.75 metres (2 feet 6 inches) at the shoulder, and 1.2 metre (3 feet 6 inches) body length. | ||
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;Variance:Wild teica will still have the goring tusks used for uprooting edible roots, and other food. These tusks are pulled in young domestics to prevent injury to handlers. | ;Variance:Wild teica will still have the goring tusks used for uprooting edible roots, and other food. These tusks are pulled in young domestics to prevent injury to handlers. | ||
=Ecology= | ==Ecology== | ||
;Habitat:There are several sub-species of Teica each suited to their preferred biomes. In general they prefer woody or grassy regions where they can browse a variety of foodstuff. | ;Habitat:There are several sub-species of Teica each suited to their preferred biomes. In general they prefer woody or grassy regions where they can browse a variety of foodstuff. | ||
;Diet:Herbivores. Roots, mushrooms, nuts, grasses and other plant material. | ;Diet:Herbivores. Roots, mushrooms, nuts, grasses and other plant material. | ||
=Behaviour= | ==Behaviour== | ||
;Social grouping:Small family herds up to a dozen members. Larger herds in domesticated varieties. | ;Social grouping:Small family herds up to a dozen members. Larger herds in domesticated varieties. | ||
;Temperament:Wary. | ;Temperament:Wary. | ||
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;Reproduction:Mating occurs in the autumn with females live birthing up to 4 young in the spring, which grow to adult size and sexual maturity by their second year. | ;Reproduction:Mating occurs in the autumn with females live birthing up to 4 young in the spring, which grow to adult size and sexual maturity by their second year. | ||
=Sub-Species= | ==Sub-Species== | ||
The sub-species of teica vary primarily in colouration and quality of their hair. Most are the same size and follwo the same patterns of behaviour. | The sub-species of teica vary primarily in colouration and quality of their hair. Most are the same size and follwo the same patterns of behaviour. | ||
==Common Teica== | ===Common Teica=== | ||
:Domesticated variety raised primarily as food stock. They tend to the brown haired, black legged and faced colours typical of the species. | :Domesticated variety raised primarily as food stock. They tend to the brown haired, black legged and faced colours typical of the species. | ||
==Desert Teica== | ===Desert Teica=== | ||
:Light brown with sandy tones on the legs and belly. A leaner bodied species well adapted to arid climates. | :Light brown with sandy tones on the legs and belly. A leaner bodied species well adapted to arid climates. | ||
==Marsh Teica== | ===Marsh Teica=== | ||
:Dark brown nearly black all over, this wild species is common in marshlands and boggier swamps. They have webbed toes making them passable swimmers. | :Dark brown nearly black all over, this wild species is common in marshlands and boggier swamps. They have webbed toes making them passable swimmers. | ||
==Red Teica== | ===Red Teica=== | ||
:Red-brown in colour, with a lighter belly and neck. This species tends to hilly and flat lands of a temperature clime. | :Red-brown in colour, with a lighter belly and neck. This species tends to hilly and flat lands of a temperature clime. | ||
==Woods Teica== | ===Woods Teica=== | ||
:Brown with black face and legs, and a white or cream coloured neck and belly. | :Brown with black face and legs, and a white or cream coloured neck and belly. | ||
==Wooly Teica== | ===Wooly Teica=== | ||
:Very coarse wooly coat of grey brown colour, with dark legs and face typical of their shorter haired cousins. This species is domesticated as a textile producer. Their hair is sheared, combed and collected for the production of woollen goods. | :Very coarse wooly coat of grey brown colour, with dark legs and face typical of their shorter haired cousins. This species is domesticated as a textile producer. Their hair is sheared, combed and collected for the production of woollen goods. | ||
=Domestication= | ==Domestication== | ||
;General:A few sub-species of teica are kept in large domestic herds, primarily as food stock and textile producers. | ;General:A few sub-species of teica are kept in large domestic herds, primarily as food stock and textile producers. | ||
;Resources:Teica provide Meat, milk, leather and textile fibres. | ;Resources:Teica provide Meat, milk, leather and textile fibres. | ||
= | ==Stories== | ||
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==See Also== | |||
:[[Teica Ticks]] | |||
[[Category:Fauna]] | [[Category:Fauna]] | ||
[[Category:Mammal]] | [[Category:Mammal]] | ||
Revision as of 07:30, 6 February 2020
About
- Teica are used as a primary livestock, and its wooly hair for use in the manufacture of clothing.
- Common Names
- Teica (Waejir), Tëka (Kythus)
Description
- Classification
- Mammal
- Size
- Adults 35 – 66 kilograms (70-130 pounds), 0.75 metres (2 feet 6 inches) at the shoulder, and 1.2 metre (3 feet 6 inches) body length.
- Appearance
- Stocky quadrupeds with short tails, dark coloured legs, and a brown coat of medium hair. Large heads, with small rounded ears.
- Sexual dimorphism
- No notable difference between the sexes.
- Variance
- Wild teica will still have the goring tusks used for uprooting edible roots, and other food. These tusks are pulled in young domestics to prevent injury to handlers.
Ecology
- Habitat
- There are several sub-species of Teica each suited to their preferred biomes. In general they prefer woody or grassy regions where they can browse a variety of foodstuff.
- Diet
- Herbivores. Roots, mushrooms, nuts, grasses and other plant material.
Behaviour
- Social grouping
- Small family herds up to a dozen members. Larger herds in domesticated varieties.
- Temperament
- Wary.
- Intelligence
- Animal.
- Reproduction
- Mating occurs in the autumn with females live birthing up to 4 young in the spring, which grow to adult size and sexual maturity by their second year.
Sub-Species
The sub-species of teica vary primarily in colouration and quality of their hair. Most are the same size and follwo the same patterns of behaviour.
Common Teica
- Domesticated variety raised primarily as food stock. They tend to the brown haired, black legged and faced colours typical of the species.
Desert Teica
- Light brown with sandy tones on the legs and belly. A leaner bodied species well adapted to arid climates.
Marsh Teica
- Dark brown nearly black all over, this wild species is common in marshlands and boggier swamps. They have webbed toes making them passable swimmers.
Red Teica
- Red-brown in colour, with a lighter belly and neck. This species tends to hilly and flat lands of a temperature clime.
Woods Teica
- Brown with black face and legs, and a white or cream coloured neck and belly.
Wooly Teica
- Very coarse wooly coat of grey brown colour, with dark legs and face typical of their shorter haired cousins. This species is domesticated as a textile producer. Their hair is sheared, combed and collected for the production of woollen goods.
Domestication
- General
- A few sub-species of teica are kept in large domestic herds, primarily as food stock and textile producers.
- Resources
- Teica provide Meat, milk, leather and textile fibres.
