Mapping of Wildlife
For the purpose of correctly portraying the zones and locations when RPing within them. One must know the types of wildlife that are present in each given area. This isn't much a rule but try to generally follow this so we can stay a little factual in the world of Avatar RP.
- Arctic:
- Arctic hippo — Mammal that lives in the South Pole and is hunted for its blubber.
Arctic seal — Swimming mammal native to the South Pole.
Cuttlefish — Used to make paint that is applied for ceremonial markings.
Dolphin piranha — A marine animal capable of eating humans.
Fish — Various species are typically relied on for food in the Water Tribe.
Octopus — Cephalopod that lives in the sea.
Turtle seal — Brown seal with a hard shell, native to the North Pole.
Arctic hen — Arctic bird bred for its meat in the Southern Water Tribe; tastes similar to the possum chicken.
Polar bear — Non-hybridized arctic creature native to the Southern Water Tribe. Bones used in crafting weapons and pelts for carpets.
Polar bear dog — A large, four-legged wild carnivore; it was historically feared and hunted by the Water Tribe, but can be tamed.
Polar dog — Large dog; kept in Southern Water Tribe villages as a pet.
Polar leopard — White leopard that preys on turtle seals; used for clothing in the Southern Water Tribe.
Wolf — Canine that inhabits the polar regions of the Earth, including the North and South Poles.
Yak — Large, four-legged herbivore.
- Moderately Cold/Coldish:
- Cuttlefish — Used to make paint that is applied for ceremonial markings.
Dolphin piranha — A marine animal capable of eating humans.
Fish — Various species are typically relied on for food in the Water Tribe.
Turtle seal — Brown seal with a hard shell, native to the North Pole.
Wolf — Canine that inhabits the polar regions of the Earth, including the North and South Poles.
Yak — Large, four-legged herbivore.
Seal — Mammal whose skin is used to build tents.
- Normal:
- Armadillo lion — Armadillo and lion cross.
Badgermole — Enormous, subterranean blind mammals; the original earthbenders.
Camelephant — Four-legged mammal with a long nose; used for transportation.
Bear — Large brown, non-hybrid mammal known to hibernate; extremely rare.
Elephant mandrill — Mandrill and elephant cross.
Cat owl — Large, predatory bird with feline facial features.
Flying fishopotamus — Combination of a hippo and a fish that people often ride for entertainment.
Fox antelope — Horned four-legged herbivore with a tail.
Hog — Wild mammal hunted for food in forested regions.
Hog monkey — Forest-dwelling ape with a squashed face.
Gemsbok bull — Stocky brown animal with large horns.
Giant rhinoceros beetle — Giant beetle; used for transportation.
Saber-tooth moose lion — Moose and lion cross; cubs are not aggressive, but mature females are protective of their young.
Wolfbat — Large, snub-nosed bat that resides within the Caves.
Wood frog — Amphibian with medicinal properties.
Purple pentapus — Small cephalopod with five tentacles.
- Moderately/Slightly Hot:
Clam — Mollusk found in the hot; outer shell blisters when its environment is ravaged by water pollution.
Flying dolphin fish — A cross between a dolphin and a flying fish; can be used for recreational purposes.
Iguana seal — Green aquatic reptile characterized by its unusual call.
Sea lion — Large aquatic mammal used to tug boats over the sea.
Turtle crab — Crab with a protective turtle shell.
Turtle duck — Duck with a protective green shell.
Eagle hawk — Cross between an eagle and a hawk.
Messenger hawk — Non-hybridized bird of prey with dark red or brown feathers and a lighter underside.
It is used to deliver messages.
Dragon moose — Used for pulling carriages.
Elephant rat — Elephant and rat cross.
Hippo cow — Domesticated omnivorous mammal with black spots.
Komodo chicken — A cross between a komodo dragon and a chicken; can be consumed as food.
Komodo rhino — Ferocious creature characterized by its versatility and ability to function over many different types of terrain; it is therefore useful as a cavalry mount, but is also used to make komodo sausages.
Mongoose lizard — Mongoose and basilisk lizard cross used for transportation.
- Hot:
- Eagle hawk — Cross between an eagle and a hawk.
Messenger hawk — Non-hybridized bird of prey with dark red or brown feathers and a lighter underside. It is used to deliver messages.
Dragon moose — Used for pulling carriages.
Elephant rat — Elephant and rat cross.
Hippo cow — Domesticated omnivorous mammal with black spots.
Komodo chicken — A cross between a komodo dragon and a chicken; can be consumed as food.
Komodo rhino — Ferocious creature characterized by its versatility and ability to function over many different types of terrain; it is therefore useful as a cavalry mount, but is also used to make komodo sausages.
Mongoose lizard — Mongoose and basilisk lizard cross used for transportation.
Puma goat — A cross between a puma and a goat.
Squirrel toad — A small forest dwelling animal, it is a cross between a squirrel and a toad.
Tigerdillo — A hybrid between a tiger and an armadillo; known for its roar and defensive nature.
Tiger monkey — Hybrid of a tiger and a monkey.
- Desert Blaze:
Dragon — Large, flying reptile with a long body; the original firebenders.
Eagle hawk — Cross between an eagle and a hawk.
Flutter bat — A large bat found in the Fire Nation; it is a cross between a bat and a butterfly or a moth.
Hawk — Non-hybridized hawk.
Two-headed rat viper — Venomous snake with two heads.
Weasel snake — Cross between a weasel and a snake, can be used as an insult toward someone who is conniving.
Woodpecker lizard — Cross between a woodpecker and a lizard that lived during Wan's time.
Lion elephant — Cross between a lion and an elephant.
Sea lion — Large aquatic mammal used to tug boats over the sea.
Turtle crab — Crab with a protective turtle shell.
Turtle duck — Duck with a protective green shell.
- Volcanic Wasteland:
- Dragon — Large, flying reptile with a long body; the original firebenders.
Lion turtle — An ancient species that can grow to immense sizes. Vegetation will occasionally sprout on its back, and cities are sometimes built on its shell.
Komodo chicken — A cross between a komodo dragon and a chicken; can be consumed as food.
Komodo rhino — Ferocious creature characterized by its versatility and ability to function over many different types of terrain; it is therefore useful as a cavalry mount, but is also used to make komodo sausages.
Raven eagle — Avian animal that can be trained to intercept messenger hawks.
Lion vulture — Vulture and lion cross.
Spider snake — Ten-eyed chimerical creature