Keesa
Basic Information
Anatomy
Keesas lie somewhere between a large cat and a human. They are bipedal and they have opposable thumbs, the same as humans. However, they are covered in fur and have the face of a large cat.
Genetics and Reproduction
Keesas reproduce sexually, much the same as humans. They also give birth to live young. A female Keesa is pregnant for around 100 days before her litter is born. A litter can be anywhere between 1 and 4 cubs. Births take place at roughly 25-minute intervals. Keesa females are induced ovulators and can breed throughout the year. Polyestrous, females have an oestrus ("heat") cycle 12 days long on average, but it can vary from three days to a month. A female can conceive again after 8 years from giving birth, or even sooner if a whole litter is lost. Females who give birth to more litters early in their life often die younger, indicating a trade-off between longevity and reproductive success.
Growth Rate & Stages
When they are born, cubs' eyes are shut, and they open after around 11 days. They begin walking after about 10 weeks. Their nape, shoulders, and back are thickly covered with long bluish grey hair, called a mantle, which gives them a mohawk-type appearance; this fur is shed as the cub grows older. After about ten months, cubs begin shadowing their mother wherever she goes. At this point, the mother nurses less and provides more solid food to the cubs. Weaning occurs between 20 and 30 months of age. To train her cubs in hunting, the mother will catch and let go of live prey in front of her cubs. Cubs' play behavior includes chasing, crouching, pouncing, and wrestling; there is plenty of agility, and attacks are seldom lethal. Playing can improve catching skills in cubs, though the ability to crouch and hide may not develop remarkably. Cubs as young as 30 months try to capture small prey like hares and young gazelles. However, they may have to wait until as old as 6 years of age to make a successful kill on their own. At around 8 years, offspring become independent; mothers might have conceived again by then. Males can breed at less than 10 years of age. Females can have their first litter at 12 to 15 years of age.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
In general, Keesas have very good hearing and sight. They also have a good amount of vision in the dark, allowing them to hunt at night. Their sense of smell is also highly developed.
Scientific Name
Feline hominum
Lifespan
75 years
Average Height
Males - 7 ft:
Females - 6.5 ft
Average Weight
Males - 400 lbs:
Females - 300 lbs
Geographic Distribution
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