[Approved][Fauna] Dahshida Hunting Cats
Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2021 1:26 pm
Name: Dahshida Hunting Cat
Habitat: Astralar Mountains
Threat: Low
Notable Abilities: Capable of blending in to shadows because of black almost translucent fur with only their eyes as a indication of their presence, these cats are good mountain climbers too.
Description: Almost domesticated at this point, the first cat was discovered by a member of the Dahshida household and with little to no luck whatsoever, tamed to be a companion of the Avialae community. This hunting cat was originally named after the noble that discovered him, but over the years the name has been shortened. A Dahshida hunting cat is 60cm at the shoulders and weighs about 40lbs (most females weigh slightly more due to reproduction necessities). Many find it surprising that these cats aren't a threat, considering their intimidating yellow eyes and the fact that they spend a majority of their day hunting, but the Dahshida hunting cat is one of the most intelligent creatures in Kalzasi. They are relatively good at recognizing what is and isn't a threat and by the time they are a year old, most know what is their prey. These cats even have a preference--small birds, rodents, and deer. That does not mean these cats are less prone to attacking though. Dahshida cats are hard to train and easily frustrated.
Most Dahshida hunting cats are very hard to find in the wild. Males usually roam the mountains and forest, claiming territory and whatever females within it. Males never stick to one mate and neither do females. Females give off very strong pheromones, mating at least three times a year. After 62 days of being pregnant, they give birth to anywhere between 1-6 cubs and they'll raise those cubs for another 62 to 93days depending on if the mother feels the cubs are ready or not to be on their own. The female usually finds a nice, isolated cliff area to raise their children in a nest she has created. Within the last 31-20 days of raising the cubs, it's not rare to see the mother mate again. Females and males usually stop breeding within the last 4 years of their lives. For females, they can no longer reproduce. As for males, this is usually when they can no longer hold the territory of their own. Dahshida hunting cats live to be 14 and mature at roughly a year and a half. But most males die prematurely if they can no longer hold their territory and fight for themselves.
Sidenote: These run for the average price of a hunting cat