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v0.34:Giant moth

2013-02-08T18:22:24Z

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Despite differences in real life, in Dwarf Fortress the '''giant moth''' is physically exactly like a [[giant thrips]]. It has the same size, same bodyparts, same wrestling ability, same flying tag and same wings. However, the giant moth is roughly three times [[speed|faster]] than a giant thrips.

Even though it is quite fast, it is still not much of a threat. It is good for food and marksdwarf training, but not much else. They are also very short-lived, like all of the other giant insects.

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v0.34:Giant slug

2013-02-08T17:17:13Z

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Giant slugs are just that : really large slugs. They are quite nonthreatening, although you may want to armor your dwarves first if you want to attack them safely.

They make for an decent food source, poor training targets. they do not breed and they live a short time. Overall they are pretty uninteresting creatures unless you have a liking for slugs.

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v0.34:Giant slug

2013-02-08T17:16:43Z

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Giant slugs are just that : really large slugs. They are quite nonthreatening, although you may want to armor your dwarves first if you want to attack them safely.

They make for an decent food source, poor training targets. they do not breed and they live a short time. Overall they are pretty uninteresting creatures unless you have a liking for slugs.

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v0.34:Jabberer

2013-01-17T19:00:36Z

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'''Jabberers''' are giant birdlike (but wingless and flightless) [[creatures]] with a beak.

They are very big, very aggressive, arguably more dangerous than [[elephant]]s and the value of their body parts is multiplied by four, making them a prized target for your [[butcher]]s. If they don't butcher your dwarves first, of course. It takes only 1 year for a Jabberer to reach adulthood, and 2 to reach its maximum size. Combined with its massive size, they provide an unmatched yield if bred for their byproducts, and are conveniently available on any embark.

Jabberers have a very high pet [[value]] of 1500, and make excellent bodyguards. Due to their size and natural weapons, they also make up a good line of defense. Being exotic, though, they may prove to be difficult to [[tame]]. However, with a decent trainer, one can have a domestic stock in just a few years due to fast maturation.

In the [[preferences]] of some dwarves you can read that they like jabberers "for their frightening beaks".

Jabberers may be used as a mount by [[goblin]] [[siege]]rs, and will rip apart dwarves given the opportunity. Consider using [[trap design|traps]] instead of military dwarves to kill them.

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v0.34:Giant mosquito

2013-01-12T17:30:40Z

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'''Giant mosquitoes''', as could be evidenced from the name and description, are able to suck blood. Giant mosquitoes appear alone, and are generally not much of a threat except to a single unarmed and unskilled dwarf.

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Giant mosquitoes may have attempted what was the shortest claim at the throne of [[King of beasts]] for v0.34.01. Not only could they fly, but ''they appeared by the hundreds'' (exactly from 100 to 200 at a time), ensuring a large FPS drop to most forts and just plain being deadly in these numbers.

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v0.34:Giant mantis

2013-01-11T01:59:23Z

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Giant mantises are large (size 200000, like most giant arthropods) fliers that enter your map alone, and spend most of the time flying high. They don't seem to be very aggressive, but they have the unique ability of being able to latch on flesh with their forearms. They only latch and bite, thought they are more dangerous than most other nonvenomous, nonwebber giant arthropods.

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v0.34:Giant stoat

2013-01-05T05:11:26Z

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v0.34:Wombat

2012-12-21T02:58:13Z

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v0.34:Giant tick

2012-09-14T04:25:37Z

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Giant ticks, are the non-vermin variety of [[tick]]s. They carry the MOUTH_SUCK_ATTACK creature variation tag, and can in fact suck blood from a dwarf. In form and capability, they are essentially a toothless, webless giant spider, and as such are relatively no danger to your dwarfs; however, if cornered and attacked they can make quick work of a single, untrained and unarmored dwarf. Having an additional pair of legs gives it more resilience over giant insects, and less chance to get a fatal brain injury, but they are easily taken out by a military squad or hunter.

They are ubiquitous, and live for a very short time (2 years), so they are better utilized as roasts then pets.

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v0.34:Giant tick

2012-09-14T04:25:01Z

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Giant ticks, are the non-vermin variety of [[tick]]s. They carry the MOUTH_SUCK_ATTACK creature variation tag, and can in fact suck blood from a dwarf. In form and capability, they are essentially a toothless, webless giant spider, and as such are relatively no danger to your dwarfs; however, if cornered and attacked they can make quick work of a single, untrained and unarmored dwarf. Having an additional pair of legs gives it more resilience over giant insects, and less chance to get a fatal brain injury, but they are easily taken out by a military squad or hunter.

They are ubiquitous, and live for a very short time (2 years), so they are better utilized as roasts then pets.

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v0.34:Giant weasel

2012-09-11T07:19:37Z

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Like many generic giant creatures, the giant weasel is generally not worth any concerted effort. They do yield a good amount of product when butchered, but establishing a breeding program is difficult. Giant weasels, like their [[weasel|smaller cousins]], will only live 2-3 years. They will only have one child at a time, and appear on the map alone. [[elf|Elves]] may bring you a breeding pair, but without a value multiplier, the use of this creature is questionable.
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v0.34:Armadillo

2012-09-05T23:29:48Z

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A small, mundane creature, armadillos are infrequent and appear just one at a time. They take 2 years to reach full size, and will live to be 10 to 15 years of age. Males are called boars, and females are called sows. It may take a while to establish a breeding program; however, it may be useful for their shells in areas that are not safe, or have no water to fish in.

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v0.34:Armadillo

2012-09-05T23:29:14Z

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A small, mundane creature, armadillos are infrequent and appear just one at a time. They take 2 years to reach full size, and will live to be 10 to 15 years of age. Males are called boars, and females are called sows. It may take a while to establish a breeding program; however, it may be useful for their shells in areas that are not safe, or have no water to fish in.

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v0.34:Giant parakeet

2012-09-05T22:48:30Z

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'''Giant parakeets''' are large, fast moving birds found in any [[tropical]] land [[biome]] except for [[wetland|swamps and marshes]]. They will pose as a nuisance more then a threat, and are likely to cause mass cancellation spam from anyone working above ground. Tight groups of 5-10 will appear, and haphazardly fly around. They will not attack a dwarf on sight, and can be [[attack|dispatched]] by your [[military]] fairly easily. In combat, they can overpower and kill an unarmored dwarf unlucky enough to be caught. Fortunately, they will not actively pursue a dwarf as it flees, and will often use its large wings which inflict much less severe injuries then its beak or talons.

They make a poor choice for your [[egg_production|egg industry]], with a clutch size of only 2-4, but a very manageable addition to your [[meat industry]] if bred. It takes only one year for hatchlings to fully mature; however, with a pet value of 500, they may be worth more as pets in your [[zoo]], then as roasts and [[trade_good|crafts]]. They are considered exotic animals, and your [[Animal_trainer|trainers]] will have no initial knowledge of their habits.
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v0.34:Giant parakeet

2012-09-05T22:47:47Z

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'''Giant parakeets''' are large, fast moving birds found in any [[tropical]] land [[biome]] except for [[wetland|swamps and marshes]]. They will pose as a nuisance more then a threat, and are likely to cause mass cancellation spam from anyone working above ground. Tight groups of 5-10 will appear, and haphazardly fly around. They will not attack a dwarf on site, and can be [[attack|dispatched]] by your [[military]] fairly easily. In combat, they can overpower and kill an unarmored dwarf unlucky enough to be caught. Fortunately, they will not actively pursue a dwarf as it flees, and will often use its large wings which inflict much less severe injuries then its beak or talons.

They make a poor choice for your [[egg_production|egg industry]], with a clutch size of only 2-4, but a very manageable addition to your [[meat industry]] if bred. It takes only one year for hatchlings to fully mature; however, with a pet value of 500, they may be worth more as pets in your [[zoo]], then as roasts and [[trade_good|crafts]]. They are considered exotic animals, and your [[Animal_trainer|trainers]] will have no initial knowledge of their habits.
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v0.34:Hornbill

2012-09-05T22:45:15Z

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'''Hornbills''' are small birds that will appear in any tropical forest. With a clutch size of 1-4, their minimal butchering return, and poor pet value, these [[animal|creatures]] use is questionable for any fort. They are commonly sold by the [[elf|elven]] caravans, like many other useless creatures. Consider building a [[butcher's shop]] and a [[Leather works]] next to your Trade Depot where the merchants can watch, and sell the dirty hippies a snack and a nice new hat before they leave.
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v0.34:Skunk

2012-09-05T22:07:55Z

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[[File:skunk.jpg|thumb|right|Admired for its foul smell.]]
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'''Skunks''' are small mundane [[animal|creatures]], that provide little besides target practice for your [[Ambusher|hunters]] and [[military]]. Despite their description, skunks will not actually spray anything in game.

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v0.34:Giant parakeet

2012-09-05T07:27:13Z

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'''Giant Parakeets''' are large, fast moving birds found in any [[tropical]] land [[biome]] except for [[wetland|swamps and marshes]]. They will pose as a nuisance more then a threat, and are likely to cause mass cancellation spam from anyone working above ground. Tight groups of 5-10 will appear, and haphazardly fly around at very quick speeds. They will not attack a dwarf on site, and can be [[attack|dispatched]] by your [[military]] fairly easily. In combat, they can overpower and kill an unarmored dwarf unlucky enough to be caught. Fortunately, they will not actively pursue a dwarf as it flees, and will often use its large wings which inflict much less severe injuries then its beak or talons.

They make a poor choice for your [[egg_production|egg industry]], with a clutch size of only 2-4, but a very manageable addition to your [[meat industry]] if bred. It takes only one year for hatchlings to fully mature; however, with a pet value of 500, they may be worth more as pets in your [[zoo]], then as roasts and [[trade_good|crafts]]. They are considered exotic animals, and your [[Animal_trainer|trainers]] will have no initial knowledge of their habits.
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v0.34:Capuchin

2012-09-04T18:56:23Z

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Capuchins are small, diurnal, tree-dwelling monkeys found in any [[tropical]] forest and mangrove [[swamp]] mangrove [[biome|biomes]]. They are relatively rare and occur in small loose groups. They are prone to stealing items and food, but are relatively harmless. In the real world, capuchin monkeys are found in Central and South America, living in groups of 10 to 40. They are considered the most intelligent among New World monkeys, and are often used in laboratory testing.

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