Katakori

A katakori is a sapient "tree squirrel" species native to Txinxlurra.

Origins of the name

• Created by J. N. Squire.
• "katakori" is inspired from the Basque word katagorri. It litterally means "squirrel".

Anatomy

• Both alien species share the common trait of an special bone structure that make them lighter but less likely to break something after a fall or a bad landing (specific molecular structure, possibly some carbonXcalcium strong polymer?).
• Taller and slender than geroo, but smaller than anub. Around sourang-like height?
• Very varied fur colors (red, brown, fulvous, cream, tan, copper, black, etc.).
• Fluffy tails.

Communication

Vocal

• Can speak multiple languages.
• Speak at least Siuri, a language alsospoken by their twin sapient species, the polatosha.

Ecology

Habitat

Katatori are particularily adapted to forests. Their fur is adapated from temperate (poles) to warm (lower latitudes) temperatures from their homeworld.

Diet

Katatori are omnivorous. Their diet is mostly made of vegétables like fruits and nuts. For animal protein intakes, they can also eat eggs and small water animals.

Demography

Most of the katatori inhabits the Unity.They share their homeworld with the polatosha, the other sapient species originating from the planet.