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**kavkema** (singular **kavkem**) are a sapient Nekenalosan species (" | **kavkema** (singular **kavkem**) are a sapient Nekenalosan species (" | ||
- | Their name likely etymologically stems from the word [[kendane͡ivash: | + | Their name likely etymologically stems from the word //kavama// (which to them now means //hatchling capable of speech//). |
===== History ===== | ===== History ===== | ||
- | The kavkema on Nekenalos have been in steady decline ever since [[character: | + | The kavkema on Nekenalos have been in steady decline ever since [[character: |
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+ | ===== Biology ===== | ||
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+ | //See also: [[kavkem: | ||
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+ | Kavkema are bipedal, with their spine held horizontally, | ||
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+ | While fast, they' | ||
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+ | Typically, they are superprecocial once they hatch (after six weeks of growth in the egg), though if left to their own they certainly will only ever be a wild animal. To save them from the very specific dangers of Nekenalos and to educate them in language, religion and potential sciences, they require parental protection at least until they are one year old (at which point they may have learnt as many as two languages and many practical survival tips), and usually stay with their parents for up to four years, circumstances permitting. | ||
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+ | In captivity, kavkema may get as old as 40 years, assuming they are treated well (the kind of captivity in the Pens tends to reduce their lifespan, not raise it - 40 year old kavkema tend to be pets). In the ' | ||
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+ | ==== Dimorphism ==== | ||
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+ | Dimorphism in kavkema mostly manifests in a noticeable size difference - females are sturdier and larger than their male kin. But there are also some differences in the commonplace distribution of feathers: Females have thicker manes, shorter plumes, and fewer decorative arm feathers than males. | ||
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+ | ===== Body language ===== | ||
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+ | Apology is denoted with a significant dip of the muzzle. Greetings follow a similar gesture, although less pronounced. A confirmation is given with a raised muzzle' | ||
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+ | It is courteous to be facing each other at all times, and it can cause quite some distress if a kavkem is approached from behind or even just the side, and this is generally viewed as an act of aggression if not announced beforehand or a strong emotional bond exists. | ||
===== See also ===== | ===== See also ===== | ||
- | * [[kavkem:Colour vision]] | + | * [[: |
- | * [[kavkem: | + | * [[:nyaqen: |
- | * [[nyaqen: | + | * [[: |
+ | * [[: | ||
+ | * [[: | ||
+ | * [[: | ||
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