Post by DappleCreamStar on Oct 23, 2013 14:41:57 GMT -7
Pack ranks
Alpha pair ➥ Must be mates. Male and female. They lead the pack, they are in charge of the pack.
Beta pair ➥ Must also be mates. Male and female. They're second in charge of the pack.
Delta pair➥ Must also be mates. Male and female. They're third in charge of the pack, however, their 'power' only comes into play when the alpha pair or beta pair are in need of assistance.
Shaman➥ Spiritual/medicine wolf. One per pack.
Sentinels➥ These wolves have four duties, to guard, to hunt, to fight, and patrol. They hunt for half of the sunrise and then guard/patrol the territory the remaining sector of it, unless there is a battle.
Elders➥ Retired wolves. These wolves are respected within the pack and are fed before the leading pairs.
Pups➥ Pups of the pack.
Omegas➥ The lowest rank of the wolf pack. Often outcasts or wolves who were born to a traitor. These wolves have no respect and are the last to eat within the pack. They also sleep outside the entrance to the Cave. Many wolves packs contain one or a few omega wolves.
Information.
Wolves cannot have blue eyes. Its impossible. However, albinism is possible since it's a genetic mutation. "Very young cubs have blue eyes, as you know, but these change color as they get older. An old wolf that has cataracts may appear to have blue eyes, but this is the cataract rather than the actual eye color. There are three species of wolf - the grey wolf (Canis lupus), the species most people think of when they hear the word 'wolf', the red wolf (Canis rufus), and the Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis). Red and Ethiopian wolves' eyes are invariably brown. Grey wolves' eyes may be brown, yellow, orange or pale green. Sometimes the pale green ones can appear blue from certain angles or in certain lights. It is remotely possible that a wolf could turn up with blue eyes due to some genetic defect." But, seeing as wolves do not generally have blue eyes, we will usually not accept it, and if so, it's not to be used often. Only occasionally, due to a genetic defect.
The alpha male and female have a strong relationship - the strongest in the pack, but it becomes stronger as they produce pups. Once they are established as a breeding pair (mates), they often stay together for life, although infrequent changes in partners may occur. It is untrue that wolves always mate for life, though wolves typically only have one mate at a time. Males often become very protective of their mate when she is expecting or carrying pups. When the female or male alpha dies, their partner may find it harder to keep their status as alpha and will usually lose it unless they can find a mate. (We will be reasonable with 'finding a new mate' as it is not always your fault if your mate happens to go inactive or has to quit for reasons :3)
When pups are able to leave the den, the pups become the responsibility of the whole pack. Each wolf in the pack will protect the pups, and will watch out for possible predators (such as eagles or bears) that may attack the pups. Members of the pack besides the mother will start to regurgitate food for the pups. The pups spend much of their time playing by chasing and wrestling with each other. They will constantly try the patience of the older wolves by nipping at their ears and tails and by pouncing on them. Adult wolves are very patient with the pups and will only reprimand them by bearing their teeth if the play becomes too rough. In real wolf packs, wolves have many relationships with other wolves in order to produce pups and usually each pack will only produce one litter. However, for this particular roleplay, that will not be the case. Any female wolf within the pack is able to produce pups and if they are wishing to have relationships with other wolf characters while they are mated, they will need to inform an admin in OOC just to ensure it is okay.
Wolves reached maturity/adulthood at 2 years old.
When pups mature and reach a particular age, they will be introduced to potential prey, different scents and trails, and hunting strategies. Wolf pups start to accompany a chosen adult on hunting trips when they are 12 weeks old. They will be told by the alpha when they have reached their age and be invited onto hunting trips - (and a ceremony will be performed) The pups will start to explore their surroundings on their own, and at age 7-8 months, they will start to actively hunt with the pack. Some pups will eventually leave their pack and will become lone wolves (dispersers), however, this number is rare. They hunt and consume rabbits, deer, elk, squirrels, and caraboo.
A wolf howl can last anywhere from 3 to 11 seconds.
The gestation period for a wolf is 63 days. The average litter size is 4 to 6 cubs. Sometimes, they can give birth to 1, 2, 3, or more than 6 cubs.
Young pups and their mothers will often stay in the Birthing Den. Mothers will usually give birth there and care for her pups there - with only the shaman wolf and the father present, until the pup is around 10 weeks old. When the pup is around 10 weeks old, the pup moves to the den (equivalent to 'apprentice den') and their mother returns to her usual duty. It is when the pup reaches 12 weeks old that they are invited to learn and hunt with the adult wolves. This invitation can only be done by the Alphas, however, a PM to them, informing your age is useful. The wolf will stay a novice until the wolf is two years old.
Packs can have as little as 2 members or as many as 30 members. Average Pack size is 6 to 8. When a wolf becomes separated from his pack, it howls. The other members of their pack respond, giving them a sound to guide them home.
In chases, the wolf can achieve estimated speeds of between 28 and 40 miles per hour for up to 20 minutes.
The bond between pack members is so close that observers have recorded that the death of one engenders an evident sense of loss among the survivors.
Alpha pair ➥ Must be mates. Male and female. They lead the pack, they are in charge of the pack.
Beta pair ➥ Must also be mates. Male and female. They're second in charge of the pack.
Delta pair➥ Must also be mates. Male and female. They're third in charge of the pack, however, their 'power' only comes into play when the alpha pair or beta pair are in need of assistance.
Shaman➥ Spiritual/medicine wolf. One per pack.
Sentinels➥ These wolves have four duties, to guard, to hunt, to fight, and patrol. They hunt for half of the sunrise and then guard/patrol the territory the remaining sector of it, unless there is a battle.
Elders➥ Retired wolves. These wolves are respected within the pack and are fed before the leading pairs.
Pups➥ Pups of the pack.
Omegas➥ The lowest rank of the wolf pack. Often outcasts or wolves who were born to a traitor. These wolves have no respect and are the last to eat within the pack. They also sleep outside the entrance to the Cave. Many wolves packs contain one or a few omega wolves.
Information.
Wolves cannot have blue eyes. Its impossible. However, albinism is possible since it's a genetic mutation. "Very young cubs have blue eyes, as you know, but these change color as they get older. An old wolf that has cataracts may appear to have blue eyes, but this is the cataract rather than the actual eye color. There are three species of wolf - the grey wolf (Canis lupus), the species most people think of when they hear the word 'wolf', the red wolf (Canis rufus), and the Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis). Red and Ethiopian wolves' eyes are invariably brown. Grey wolves' eyes may be brown, yellow, orange or pale green. Sometimes the pale green ones can appear blue from certain angles or in certain lights. It is remotely possible that a wolf could turn up with blue eyes due to some genetic defect." But, seeing as wolves do not generally have blue eyes, we will usually not accept it, and if so, it's not to be used often. Only occasionally, due to a genetic defect.
The alpha male and female have a strong relationship - the strongest in the pack, but it becomes stronger as they produce pups. Once they are established as a breeding pair (mates), they often stay together for life, although infrequent changes in partners may occur. It is untrue that wolves always mate for life, though wolves typically only have one mate at a time. Males often become very protective of their mate when she is expecting or carrying pups. When the female or male alpha dies, their partner may find it harder to keep their status as alpha and will usually lose it unless they can find a mate. (We will be reasonable with 'finding a new mate' as it is not always your fault if your mate happens to go inactive or has to quit for reasons :3)
When pups are able to leave the den, the pups become the responsibility of the whole pack. Each wolf in the pack will protect the pups, and will watch out for possible predators (such as eagles or bears) that may attack the pups. Members of the pack besides the mother will start to regurgitate food for the pups. The pups spend much of their time playing by chasing and wrestling with each other. They will constantly try the patience of the older wolves by nipping at their ears and tails and by pouncing on them. Adult wolves are very patient with the pups and will only reprimand them by bearing their teeth if the play becomes too rough. In real wolf packs, wolves have many relationships with other wolves in order to produce pups and usually each pack will only produce one litter. However, for this particular roleplay, that will not be the case. Any female wolf within the pack is able to produce pups and if they are wishing to have relationships with other wolf characters while they are mated, they will need to inform an admin in OOC just to ensure it is okay.
Wolves reached maturity/adulthood at 2 years old.
When pups mature and reach a particular age, they will be introduced to potential prey, different scents and trails, and hunting strategies. Wolf pups start to accompany a chosen adult on hunting trips when they are 12 weeks old. They will be told by the alpha when they have reached their age and be invited onto hunting trips - (and a ceremony will be performed) The pups will start to explore their surroundings on their own, and at age 7-8 months, they will start to actively hunt with the pack. Some pups will eventually leave their pack and will become lone wolves (dispersers), however, this number is rare. They hunt and consume rabbits, deer, elk, squirrels, and caraboo.
A wolf howl can last anywhere from 3 to 11 seconds.
The gestation period for a wolf is 63 days. The average litter size is 4 to 6 cubs. Sometimes, they can give birth to 1, 2, 3, or more than 6 cubs.
Young pups and their mothers will often stay in the Birthing Den. Mothers will usually give birth there and care for her pups there - with only the shaman wolf and the father present, until the pup is around 10 weeks old. When the pup is around 10 weeks old, the pup moves to the den (equivalent to 'apprentice den') and their mother returns to her usual duty. It is when the pup reaches 12 weeks old that they are invited to learn and hunt with the adult wolves. This invitation can only be done by the Alphas, however, a PM to them, informing your age is useful. The wolf will stay a novice until the wolf is two years old.
Packs can have as little as 2 members or as many as 30 members. Average Pack size is 6 to 8. When a wolf becomes separated from his pack, it howls. The other members of their pack respond, giving them a sound to guide them home.
In chases, the wolf can achieve estimated speeds of between 28 and 40 miles per hour for up to 20 minutes.
The bond between pack members is so close that observers have recorded that the death of one engenders an evident sense of loss among the survivors.