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An in depth look at the scientific aspect of the Kakimera species.
A hairless mature Kakimera
Kakimera are stocky, omnivorous mammals endemic to the terrestrial planet of Mayhatyra. Adults are 5 to 6 feet at their shoulders and sport fatty wing-arms with membranous tissue for various purposes depending on habitat.
Mature species members can weigh up to 800-1200 pounds and possess a heavy-set musculature. Their build can best be described as lion-like with canine like traits. Kakimera are always digitigrade, and have a curved dewclaw on each of their paws. They can have pawpads or rough soles, similar to that of an Earthen raccoon.
The species does not exhibit sexual dimorphism. All members are null, but Kakimera may identify as they please. Despite this, they have a visible pubis (due to coxal bone), pronounced pectorals, and differing hormones. Some may have vestigial nipples.
Kakimera are not capable of flight, but they can glide across long distances and produce simple lift similar to that of a chicken.
Kakimera do not assume traditional familial roles. Rather, two or more may decide to raise a cub. Kakimera are viviparous-- cubs are born hairless, with underdeveloped pseudo-wings, and blind. Don't question how they can reproduce.. lol. For the first 12 months of a cub's life, it stays close with its family-- Kakimera are ambiamorous, and families may be as large as 2-5 members. They mate for life and will remain alone if anything were to happen to their mate(s).
They are highly social and spend the majority of their lives surrounded by other species members. Integration among the four subspecies is extremely common, but hybridization is extremely rare due to incompatibility.
An 11 month old Arid cub
There are four distinct subspecies of Kakimera: the arboreal, the aquatic, the arctic and the arid. These subspecies are defined by differing physical characteristics:
A representative of the Arctic subspecies
Arctic Kakimera are the largest of the species and have thick, shaggy fur built for withstanding the harsh Mayhatyran poles. On each of their wide and heavyset paws are four blunt claws for grip and digging. Arctics have the smallest pseudo-wings and use them rarely. Arctic Kakimera are hyper-carnivorous.
Arboreal Kakimera are the smallest of the species for agility and grace in their wooded environment. Inhabitants of the wooded forests of Mayhatyra, Arboreals have larger pseudo-wings for gliding between trees, coarser fur to combat humidity and wetland temperatures, and large, hooked claws for climbing. Their tails are prehensile and often coil. Arboreal Kakimera are omnivorous, but will not hesitate to hunt.
A representative of the Arboreal subspecies.
A representative of the Aquatic subspecies
Aquatic Kakimera vary drastically in size based on depth of dwelling. Abyssal Aquatics are small, measuring only 5 feet from head to tail, while coastline Aquatics are fairly larger. All members have webbed digits; a flat, paddle like tailtip; and a broad chest for increased lung capacity. Aquatics have short, thin fur similar to Earthen pinnipeds suited for the water; this fur causes them to have a sort of sheen (as depicted LEFT). Rarely, some may have bioluminescent patterns. All Aquatic Kakimera are carnivorous.
Not much is known about Arid Kakimera subspecies. Its members, due to the oppressive heat of the Mayhatyran equator, tend to be a bit reclusive-- spending much of their crepuscular and nocturnal hours hunting and gathering, and their days sleeping away the heat. All Arid Kakimera have poisonous barbed tails and enough venom to kill ten human men.
A representative of the Arid subspecies
Kakimera, as a species, are omnivorous; however, specific diet varies by subspecies. Arctics are hyper-carnivorous, hunting for native Mayhatyran fish and flighted animals, while Arboreals, living in more diverse areas, have more nutritious variety-- plants, fruits, nuts, and small mammals. Aquatics eat fish, shellfish, and crustaceans, while Arids tend to eat flighted animals and insects.
Kakimera hunt in a mixture of pursuit and ambush; all are built for moderate speeds (around 35-40mph) but wouldn't pass on the opportunity for a quick and easy kill. Matures tend to hunt alone, but they may hunt with their families if they are sick or injured.