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Raposa are a bipedal species characterized by upright stature. Fur covers most of the body, with exception of the face and parts of the hands and feet where skin is seen instead. In mature individuals, a patch of white fur covers much of the torso. Other anatomical features are shared between sexes, such as short, dull, claws. These claws are flatter than those of other carnivorous species, and are likely an adaptation to aid in grip and dexterity over hunting.
Raposa are a bipedal species characterized by upright stature. Fur covers most of the body, with exception of the face and parts of the hands and feet where skin is seen instead. In mature individuals, a patch of white fur covers much of the torso. Other anatomical features are shared between sexes, such as short, dull, claws. These claws are flatter than those of other carnivorous species, and are likely an adaptation to aid in grip and dexterity over hunting.
Raposa have an average life-span of 125 years and reach physical maturity around 20 years of age.
Raposa have an average life-span of 150 years and reach physical maturity around 20 years of age.
Raposa vary significantly in overall appearance due to genetic and personal factors. In addition to this, Raposa are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_dimorphism sexually dimorphic], meaning they display different characteristics depending on the sex of the individual.
Raposa vary significantly in overall appearance due to genetic and personal factors. In addition to this, Raposa are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_dimorphism sexually dimorphic], meaning they display different characteristics depending on the sex of the individual.
* Male Raposa are, on average, a couple centimeters shorter than the average female height.
* Male Raposa are, on average, a couple centimeters shorter than the average female height.
Raposa possess many adaptations for the extreme climate of Neve. As a majority of Neve's surface reaches below-freezing temperatures in winter, fur is the most notable environmental adaptation. Populations living closer to the poles often possess longer and thicker fur than those living nearer to the equator. Likewise, populations living nearer to the equator typically have tanned skin due to short fur being less effective at blocking excess sunlight. Both of these traits are genetic, and therefore exists a wide range of individual variety.
Raposa possess many adaptations for the extreme climate of Neve. As a majority of Neve's surface reaches below-freezing temperatures in winter, fur is the most notable environmental adaptation. Populations living closer to the poles often possess longer, thicker fur than those living nearer to the equator, who often possess short, wavy fur. Likewise, populations living nearer to the equator typically have tanned skin due to short fur being less effective at blocking excess sunlight. Both of these traits are genetic, and therefore exists a wide range of individual variety.
All over the world, Raposa possess disproportionately large, hooded, ears, which aid in head dissipation. The primary method in which Raposa dispel heat is through perspiration. However, this is only in response to high ambient temperatures, rather than by excretion, as excess sweating can prove disadvantageous in freezing temperatures. Though Raposa are efficient at maintaining ideal body temperature and working in extreme temperatures, care must be taken to avoid hyper- and hypothermia.
All over the world, Raposa possess disproportionately large, hooded, ears, which aid in head dissipation. The primary method in which Raposa dispel heat is through perspiration. However, this is only in response to high ambient temperatures, rather than by excretion, as excess sweating can prove disadvantageous in freezing temperatures. Though Raposa are efficient at maintaining ideal body temperature and working in extreme temperatures, care must be taken to avoid hyper- and hypothermia.
=== Diet ===
=== Diet ===
Raposa are omnivorous, capable of consuming a wide variety of plant and animal material.
Raposa are omnivorous, capable of consuming a wide variety of plant and animal material. Population groups have adopted a range of diets from purely vegan to primarily carnivorous. Diet is often featured as a large part of local culture.
Raposa are predominantly an agricultural species, with evidence of farming dating back to creation. Banya is arguably the most important crop to Raposa, with many culinary dishes containing it in some form.
Besides grains such as banya and rice, Raposa often consume fruits, such as water-apple, cherries, kori, and coconut; berries, such as kaorin; and a wide assortment of vegetables and seeds.
Despite plant matter consisting of a large part of a Raposa's typical diet, Raposa are carnivorous and require a balanced diet of meat and other animal products for total nutrition. Pengoon, Dodo, Baki, and various fish consist of a large portion of the meat consumed by Raposa. Additionally, other animal products are often consumed, such as eggs, milk, and derivatives such as cheese and mayonnaise.
Sometimes, inorganic compounds are consumed as additives to meals, whether for flavoring or for preservation. Examples include salt and banya crystals.
With proper supplementing, Raposa can safely live on a vegan diet.
== Society ==
== Society ==
=== Language ===
=== Language ===
Raposa are primarily a monolingual species. The main global language, redundantly named ''Raposa'', constitutes as the primary form of communication for species and exists in written, verbal, and gestural, forms.
There exists a wide variety of locational dialects within the Raposa language. So, while two speakers of differing location may speak the same language, the linguistic distance of their two dialects may hinder clear understanding.
Written Raposa utilizes a pseudo-alphabetical system. The language consists of 24 unique symbols, representing 9 vowels and 22 consonant sounds. Of the 24 letters in Raposa, 7 of which possess a second, alternate, form—designated by a single horizontal strike through the center of the letter—that represents hard vowel sounds, or voiced consonants (increasing the overall letter count to 31).
Writen Raposa exists as a supplement to spoken Raposa, and often represents the writer's pronunciation or dialect. As written letters are always pronounced, there are as many valid spelling variations for the same word as there are different ways to pronounce it. As it is impossible to create a single "official" dictionary for the Raposa language that details correct spelling, many regional dictionaries exist instead.
=== Religion ===
=== Religion ===
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Nearly all Raposa recognize the existence of the [[User:BakiDance/Primordial Void|Creator]]. However expressed spirituality varies greatly on an individual basis, ranging from disdain to devout worship.
Most Raposa religious ideologies are consistent with truths found in the natural world, such as creation, existence of the soul, and the existence of magic. Where Raposa spiritual beliefs often diverge is in matters that are not directly provable, such as the existence of an afterlife or the motivations of the Creator.
The prevailing belief is that of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchmaker_analogy divine watchmaker] in which the Creator, having formed reality, left it to its own evolution except in the face of likely [[Wilfre|extinction]]. This idea has only become reinforced since The Fall as worldwide stability has negated the need for divine intervention.
Since The Fall, the number of Raposa who regularly worship the Creator has steadily decreased. While nearly all Raposa in modern times still recognize the existence of the Creator, They are seen as a passive entity acting in the general favor of Neve and the Raposa species, rather than as an entity demanding worship.
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=== Technology ===
=== Technology ===
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Raposa are a technologically advanced species, with technology bringing major changes to the average Raposa lifestyle. Since the advent of electricity in year 290, Raposa advancement has seen exponential growth. Notable recent technological advents include [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio radio], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathode-ray_tube television], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_computer computers], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor semiconductors], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car mobile vehicles], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_fission nuclear fission], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penicillin advanced medication], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assembly_line assembly line], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket space exploration].<ref>Raposa technological progress is similar to that of humanity's circa 1980-1990, although they are more advanced in other areas (such as space flight). Raposa have not invented atomic weaponry, instead focusing on energy production.</ref>
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