The Weasels
Most of the weasel species of the Metazoic are
very different than they are today. Though
most are predators, they are built with longer
legs than their modern counterparts. Some
species even have retractable claws.
very different than they are today. Though
most are predators, they are built with longer
legs than their modern counterparts. Some
species even have retractable claws.
Aquaictis
An otter-like animal that lives in the
water. This animal feeds on fish and
crustaceans in the river and lake areas
of their range. They are capable even
of fighting tough torrents. They propel
themselves through the water using
their hind limbs and tail. The tail moves
in a side-to-side motion, unlike modern
otters. Like their modern counterparts,
they catch their prey underwater and
haul it on land to be consumed.
An otter-like animal that lives in the
water. This animal feeds on fish and
crustaceans in the river and lake areas
of their range. They are capable even
of fighting tough torrents. They propel
themselves through the water using
their hind limbs and tail. The tail moves
in a side-to-side motion, unlike modern
otters. Like their modern counterparts,
they catch their prey underwater and
haul it on land to be consumed.
Nanomustela
This is the smallest member of this
family, it is about the size of a modern
mouse. It is however, powerful for it's
size, and feisty as any weasel. They
often tackle prey larger than themselves,
particularly insects and small animals.
Though they do not hesitate to also raid
bird nests for eggs. They attack and kill
their prey by eating ferociously.
This is the smallest member of this
family, it is about the size of a modern
mouse. It is however, powerful for it's
size, and feisty as any weasel. They
often tackle prey larger than themselves,
particularly insects and small animals.
Though they do not hesitate to also raid
bird nests for eggs. They attack and kill
their prey by eating ferociously.
Oromustela
This is a rather large panther-like
weasel. They inhabit high mountainous
areas. These are the lords of the
Afro-European mountain range, reigning
terror on antelope, therapeds and
shrubucks, chopping into them with
retractable claws and 5-inch canines.
They are agile animals, very sure-footed
on the cliffs, and capable of leaping 60
feet from one peak to another.
This is a rather large panther-like
weasel. They inhabit high mountainous
areas. These are the lords of the
Afro-European mountain range, reigning
terror on antelope, therapeds and
shrubucks, chopping into them with
retractable claws and 5-inch canines.
They are agile animals, very sure-footed
on the cliffs, and capable of leaping 60
feet from one peak to another.
Phobogula
This is a lion-sized counterpart to our
modern wolverine. They are the bullies of
the Arctic. Though they can kill almost any
animal in their range, they usually prefer to
scavenge. Though they hesitate, they will
even push Ictocamelus off their kills. The
jaws are big and powerful, the feet are
tough, like those of bears, equipped with
retractable claws. They use both jaws and
claws when battling off the rightful owners
of a kill. They work alone as well. Despite
their stocky build and short legs, these
huge weasels can move surprisingly fast.
This is a lion-sized counterpart to our
modern wolverine. They are the bullies of
the Arctic. Though they can kill almost any
animal in their range, they usually prefer to
scavenge. Though they hesitate, they will
even push Ictocamelus off their kills. The
jaws are big and powerful, the feet are
tough, like those of bears, equipped with
retractable claws. They use both jaws and
claws when battling off the rightful owners
of a kill. They work alone as well. Despite
their stocky build and short legs, these
huge weasels can move surprisingly fast.
Thalassictis
This is the modern counterpart of
today's sea otters. But unlike their
modern relatives they have developed
flippers on their arms and legs and a flat
tail. They are rather slow swimmers
compared with their modern relatives.
They usually prefer to hide in the
underwater shadows to catch fish and
squids. They still eat sea urchins and
crabs, but they do not retreat to the
surface, floating on their backs to eat,
they prefer to swim while they are
eating. Unlike most species in this family,
these animals prefer not to retreat to
land unless danger threatens.
This is the modern counterpart of
today's sea otters. But unlike their
modern relatives they have developed
flippers on their arms and legs and a flat
tail. They are rather slow swimmers
compared with their modern relatives.
They usually prefer to hide in the
underwater shadows to catch fish and
squids. They still eat sea urchins and
crabs, but they do not retreat to the
surface, floating on their backs to eat,
they prefer to swim while they are
eating. Unlike most species in this family,
these animals prefer not to retreat to
land unless danger threatens.
Vulpemustela
A weasel the size of a fox. Like all weasels, these
are ferocious hunters. They prefer brush country,
but they will climb, dig or swim after prey. They
can handle prey animals bigger than themselves.
Though smaller rodents are the primary targets,
they will even take bats, birds, small prosimians,
monkeys and even smaller deer. Like all weasels,
they are solitary animals and are mostly active
during the day.
A weasel the size of a fox. Like all weasels, these
are ferocious hunters. They prefer brush country,
but they will climb, dig or swim after prey. They
can handle prey animals bigger than themselves.
Though smaller rodents are the primary targets,
they will even take bats, birds, small prosimians,
monkeys and even smaller deer. Like all weasels,
they are solitary animals and are mostly active
during the day.