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| − | '''Vermin''' are small | + | '''Vermin''' are small {{L|creature}}s such as {{L|rat|rats}}, {{L|bat|bats}}, and {{L|lizard|lizards}} which are difficult to see, and also the type of {{L|fish}} which are caught by {{L|fisherdwarf}}s. They are below 2 kg (4 lb) in size, much smaller than cats. The presence of vermin can be noted if you are particularly observant, as they will occasionally blink into and out of view on the screen. The main distinctions between vermin and {{L|creature|creatures}} are that vermin: |
| − | # Do not attack and cannot be engaged in | + | # Do not attack and cannot be engaged in {{L|combat}} or trigger {{L|trap|traps}} |
| − | # Do not provide | + | # Do not provide {{L|meat}}, {{L|bone|bones}} and other by-products of butchery |
| − | # Do not breed, but "spawn", spontaneously appearing in their natural environment or | + | # Do not breed, but "spawn", spontaneously appearing in their natural environment or {{L|biome}}{{verify}} |
| − | # Some vermin are "hateable", meaning dwarves can have an anti- | + | # Some vermin are "hateable", meaning dwarves can have an anti-{{L|preference}} which gives them a negative {{L|thought}} when they see the hated vermin. |
| − | Vermin can be problematic as many types feed on | + | Vermin can be problematic as many types feed on {{L|stockpile|stockpiles}}, thus making it more difficult to keep enough {{L|food}} and {{L|alcohol|drink}} to survive. Vermin can be hunted by {{L|cat|cats}} to reduce this problem, though the {{L|remains}} will still need to be {{L|Activity zone#Garbage Dump|removed}}. |
| − | Vermin can, however be captured in | + | Vermin can, however be captured in {{L|Animal trap|animal traps}}, and can be tamed as {{L|pet}}s. |
Dwarves will eat vermin if no [[food]] source is available, resulting in an [[unhappy thought]]. | Dwarves will eat vermin if no [[food]] source is available, resulting in an [[unhappy thought]]. | ||
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==Hateable vermin== | ==Hateable vermin== | ||
| − | * | + | * {{L|Bat}}s |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Blood gnat}}s |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Cave spider}}s |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Fire snake}}s |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Fly|Flies}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Lizard}}s |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Mussel}}s |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Oyster}}s |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Purring maggot}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Rat}}s |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Large roach|Roaches}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Toad}}s |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Worm}}s |
{{Category|Vermin}} | {{Category|Vermin}} | ||
[[ru:v0.31:Vermin]] | [[ru:v0.31:Vermin]] | ||