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TAXONOMYKingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Lumalia
Order Supravitus
Family Dracanidae
Genus Kallidona
Species Nexmori
APPEARANCEA
Kallidona nexmori, or Kaida, is best known for its thick and “feathery” fur as one particular individual would describe. They heavily resemble canines with a hint of dragon. Coloration is heavily varied and is affected by their subspecie. As much as scientists try, no two kaidas have ever possessed the same pelt verbatim. An adult is generally around the same height of a grown lion although much lighter.
ENVIRONMENTSAs the first kaida was discovered in 1968 by Dr. Deene, their has since then been ten different subspecies found and observed. Kaidas inhabit most of the earth and have recently come into the mass media. The history can be found more in the lore.
INTELLIGENCEKaidas are highly intelligent and have a mind much like that of a human's, capable of thoughts other than most animals.
SOCIETYKaidas are highly territorial and normally proclaim a expanse of land for themselves and their group. Groups are known as feathers.
BONDSAs named for by their taxonomy, Nexmori, kaidas have an inner mechanism that can produce a bondage. A bondage is a one of a kind mutual connection between a kaida and another creature. Bondages are irreversible and only one can be established for kaidas. When bonded, the two creatures experience a heightened sense of understanding of each other and can often speak telepathically. However, some kaidas tend to avoid bondage as it also means death. If a kaida's bond dies, it ensures the kaidas' death as well. They will experience the same type of death their bond did. Bonds are not always mates.
DIETCarnivorous beasts, kaidas mainly consume meat. Their food palette depends on the environment they live in. Strangely, they avoid consuming birds if they can.
REPRODUCTIONKaidas mate for life and normally don't take another if the first fails or dies. Cubs can only be conceived the first two weeks of every month. Any two gender of kaidas can conceive a cub. It is unheard of litters exceeding two cubs.
CUBSThe young of a kaida is known as a cub, and are rather plain in coloration at birth. As they grow, their pelts warp and from day to day, they might not even look like the same cub. When they finally mature, their fur sets in and stays.
LIFESPANKaidas do not age after they reach adulthood, leaving them unable to naturally pass on from old age. They are largely immortal, and there are only three known ways one would be able to pass away. The most common death factor is through a fatal injury, a deadly disease, or by way of bondage.
