Klevopi

i. DESCRIPTION

Klevopi are small rodents with a light brown coat and white countershading on their bottom. They have long, slender bodies, long tails, and small paws, which they can use to grasp objects or climb trees. They are incredibly efficient climbers with powerful back legs to jump between branches and trees. Due to their flexible, long bodies and powerful legs, they are excellent runners on the ground, making them difficult for predators to catch.

To assist in camouflage, klevopi grow leaf-like objects on their back. These will wilt, regrow, and change color with the seasons to ensure the klevopi stays well camouflaged and hidden from predators.

ii. HABITAT

Klevopi can be found all over Anstar. They cluster most around densely forested regions, but may also be found in smaller numbers in the warmer regions of southern Sozyria.

III. ECOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR

Klevopi are immensely territorial of their home and family, whether perceived or biological. They will attack any creature they deem as a threat to their safety, home, or food.

They are scavenger animals, meaning that rather than hunting alone, they find (or steal) food from other animals and Luminites. They are omnivorous, though their diet primarily consists of fruit, seeds, and other crops that they steal from farms. This has led them to be seen as a pest by many Luminites affected by their thievery.

Despite their mischievous and territorial nature, some Luminites have, to some extent, domesticated klepovi. Though the morality of this is debated, Luminites who own klepovi as pets say that they are incredibly loyal creatures who love playing and causing lighthearted mischief.