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Furry Chat => Rants and Advice => Topic started by: AumoeLooure on November 26, 2011, 12:29:26 AM
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Though no one probably can tell me what to be, I'd like suggestions. Here's a list of traits:
-Semi-social. Like people a lot, but need to withdraw periodically.
-Like one on one interaction best
-Love forests and rainforests
-Completely nocturnal. I am far more active at night than during the day, tired during the day, and probably need a night job!
-I growl a low-throated growl when very irritated. My mouth remains closed.
-I rely a great deal on touch and scent. Also vision, somewhat.
-I tend to attach to certain people
-I am very playful
-I am very patient with people, sometimes too patient, but I usually can stand up for myself
-I like the sun, despite being nocturnal!
-I am very paradoxical
-I am friendly
-Though a bit socially nervous, I'm not usually shy
-I identify a lot by smell
-I am very energetic. People often are worn out by me, or energized by me, depending.
- I get overexcited and silly in large groups
-I'm a bit high maintenance in relationships.
-I'm good with children
-I like to chew on soft things
- I have a high tolerance for temperature extremes
- Oddly, I am not all that adaptable, usually
-Aumoe
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A toaster oven? Dunno.
I think you'd do better to pick a few key traits or associations that you really want to include, instead of a long list, and then pick something based off that.
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A toaster oven? Dunno.
I think you'd do better to pick a few key traits or associations that you really want to include, instead of a long list, and then pick something based off that.
I created a long list because I don't really know what would be important to leave in, or take out....
-Aumoe
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Based on what you said (even though there are a few contradictions and paradoxes in the list), my gut says panther or puma.
It fulfills a lot of the nocturnal, social, and energy aspects you describe. I've never made it a point to research either species, but here is what I kinda "know" about these great cats.
Panthers are rather solitary animals, but come together for protection, mating, and some social activities. They are nocturnal, highly energetic when necessary and sedentary when able, have deep parental instincts (you mentioned being good with kids?), and are cats (so smell is huge for them as well as making growls like the one you described).
Take it as you will.
Also, as I said I never researched these cats before (I prefer canines...), I could be wrong. Totally accepting of that. If someone says they know more than I do in this, they may be a better choice.
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Based on what you said (even though there are a few contradictions and paradoxes in the list), my gut says panther or puma.
It fulfills a lot of the nocturnal, social, and energy aspects you describe. I've never made it a point to research either species, but here is what I kinda "know" about these great cats.
Panthers are rather solitary animals, but come together for protection, mating, and some social activities. They are nocturnal, highly energetic when necessary and sedentary when able, have deep parental instincts (you mentioned being good with kids?), and are cats (so smell is huge for them as well as making growls like the one you described).
Take it as you will.
Also, as I said I never researched these cats before (I prefer canines...), I could be wrong. Totally accepting of that. If someone says they know more than I do in this, they may be a better choice.
I've been going back and forth about a lot of animals. Felines, canines, lemurs...Just not sure.
Your post does make sense, though. A friend suggested clouded leopard, so you're not the first to say feline.
-Aumoe
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Nice to know I'm not alone there.
As for specific types and species, don't look to me. Clouded leopards are very nice looking animals. A very good choice for fursona.
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I added a few more traits to possibly help narrow things down:
-I have a tendency to follow people around
-I have a strong connection to trees
-I'm quite tolerant
-I'm very vocal. Sometimes, when bored, I will amuse myself with sound
-I have a short attention span, but am still very observant
-Touch is important to me. I love hugs, and being affectionate
--I'm always moving. I have trouble sitting still
-I'm very motherly
-Aumoe
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Sorry, still thinking cat.
Maybe a bit more playful than the average leopard, panther, puma, or leonin, but then again that can always be chalked up to your personal tastes.
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Bigfoot perhaps :P
but in all seriousness to me you sound like some kind of african cat
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I smell a hedgehog.
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I smell cat. The following around explains a lot.