SO... WHAT IS A CANORA?
Canora are a canine-reptile hybrid. They were brought into the world many years ago as a science experiment. The intention of this species was to create an almost 'invincible' version of the well-known domestic dog. Dogs are a huge part of our lives, from household pets to workings canines. It was specifically these working canines, specifically police dogs, who were the inspiration for this experiment. Scientists wanted to alter the dogs in a way that made them stronger, smarter, and less susceptible to pain and injury. However, not everything went as planned.
Domestic dogs turned out to be too weak to carry reptile DNA, so every subject deceased. Experiments stretched out to bigger, stronger canines - such as the grey wolf. Wild canids proved to be more accepting, so tests continued. Many results came out, but most weren't as perfect as hoped.
Domestic dogs turned out to be too weak to carry reptile DNA, so every subject deceased. Experiments stretched out to bigger, stronger canines - such as the grey wolf. Wild canids proved to be more accepting, so tests continued. Many results came out, but most weren't as perfect as hoped.
APPEARANCE
As stated, Canora are a canine-reptile hybrid. There is huge variety within the species, ranging from an almost entirely canine individual to an almost entirely reptile individual, with everything in between. Most specimens are a healthy mixture - canid with scales and reptilian features - but few have stronger one-sided genes which dominate the body. A typical Canora has a canine-shaped body, with long legs and large reptilian feet, triangular ears, slitted pupils, and a tail measuring equal length to the body. Common variations include different tail shapes, colours and horns.
Canora can come in a whole range of colours. Whilst natural colours similar to their wolf cousins are most common, unnatural colours are also possible. All shades of browns and reds are the most common, and the majority of Canora fall under this category. However, blacks, whites and greys are also common.
Scale colours are a lot more open. Scales can come in any colour, and are often influenced based on what specific reptile gene they are carrying. Most Canora only have one colour on their scales, but multiple colours are also possible, even ranging to the point of having an entire spectrum! Although that trait is super rare, and are only two currently known with such extravagance.
Canora can come in a whole range of colours. Whilst natural colours similar to their wolf cousins are most common, unnatural colours are also possible. All shades of browns and reds are the most common, and the majority of Canora fall under this category. However, blacks, whites and greys are also common.
Scale colours are a lot more open. Scales can come in any colour, and are often influenced based on what specific reptile gene they are carrying. Most Canora only have one colour on their scales, but multiple colours are also possible, even ranging to the point of having an entire spectrum! Although that trait is super rare, and are only two currently known with such extravagance.
Here are two examples of the species; this shows just how different two individuals may look. However, even though one may look entirely canine and one entirely reptile, both must have at least some fur AND scales. There has never been a case of an entire fur-covered or scale-covered Canora.
NATURE
Canora are generally docile creatures, at least among each other. They are calm and submissive and rarely resort to violence. Due to a lack of natural pack hierarchy and leader instincts, there is hardly ever conflict or aggression within the species. They prefer to just live in harmony among one another, whether they are part of a pack or not. Two separate packs of Canora could even cross territories and no conflict would occur. Of course, this doesn't apply to every individual, this is just a generalization. There have been known cases of Canora who are naturally more dominant or aggressive, and would rather protect those they love as well as guard their territory. Some just don't want to mix with others.
That aside, they are rather active, athletic creatures. They have loads of energy and love to run and race around, climb trees and swim. They exercise often as built up energy can lead to stress, however, Canora must be careful. The most common form of death to this species revolve around heart problems due to overworking. Even at a static, relaxed state, the Canora pulse beats at least four times each second. This means that with vigorous exercise, the heart is going to be beating at a dangerously high rate. Unfortunately for Canora, they usually don't realise until it's too late.
That aside, they are rather active, athletic creatures. They have loads of energy and love to run and race around, climb trees and swim. They exercise often as built up energy can lead to stress, however, Canora must be careful. The most common form of death to this species revolve around heart problems due to overworking. Even at a static, relaxed state, the Canora pulse beats at least four times each second. This means that with vigorous exercise, the heart is going to be beating at a dangerously high rate. Unfortunately for Canora, they usually don't realise until it's too late.
DIET
Canora are carnivorous. Their main meals consist of deer, elk or any other ungulates if their habitat offers such produce. However, many will still resort to eating fish, small birds and rodents, or even carrion.
Canora are definitely at the top of the food chain so there is no need to worry about predators, and any creature around them could quite easily pose as food if quantities began to dwindle.
Canora are definitely at the top of the food chain so there is no need to worry about predators, and any creature around them could quite easily pose as food if quantities began to dwindle.