Emu - Revision history

Maxwell at 05:27, 3 November 2023

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Tao alexis at 21:44, 2 November 2023

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Tao alexis at 21:27, 2 November 2023

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 [[File:Emu.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
 __TOC__
-Emus fall prey to [[Megalania Lizard|megalania]], [Thylacine|thylacine]] and [[Dingo|dingos]], with the latter species often hunting emus in organized packs.  Emu meat and eggs are highly valued by hunters. These birds are commonly captured through various methods, including spearing them at waterholes, ensnaring them in nets, luring them with mimicry of their calls or piquing their curiosity with a dangling ball of feathers and rags from a tree.
+Emus fall prey to [[Megalania Lizard|megalania]], [[Thylacine|thylacine]] and [[Dingo|dingos]], with the latter species often hunting emus in organized packs.  Emu meat and eggs are highly valued by hunters. These birds are commonly captured through various methods, including spearing them at waterholes, ensnaring them in nets, luring them with mimicry of their calls or piquing their curiosity with a dangling ball of feathers and rags from a tree.
 Emu fat is harvested for its oil, their bones are crafted into knives and tools, their feathers are employed for decorative purposes and their tendons serve as valuable strings.

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 == Behaviour ==
-When threatened, emus typically engage in an initial attacks, lunging forward with their beak and hooves, before retreating to see if their opponents also give ground.  The emu's hooves are substantial and sharp.  They show their defensive posture by puffing up their feathers and making themselves appear larger.
+When they feel overwhelmed or endangered, they tend to retreat and escape the situation. Emus are fast runners and can quickly move away from danger.  If cornered, emus typically engage in an initial attacks, lunging forward with their beak and hooves, before retreating to see if their opponents also give ground.  The emu's hooves are substantial and sharp.  They show their defensive posture by puffing up their feathers and making themselves appear larger.
 Breeding occurs during November and December in the northern hemisphere, while in the southern hemisphere, it takes place in May and June. Competition among females for a suitable mate is a common occurrence, so that emus to become highly aggressive during this period.  The female lays a clutch of 5-7 eggs, which are entrusted to the male for care. The male diligently tends to the eggs and doesn't abandon his responsibility until they hatch, which often leads to him starving and even more aggressive. Over the course of the eight-week incubation period, he may lose up to a third of his body weight. When the chicks hatch, they weigh about a pound and require seven months to reach full maturity.

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 == Behaviour ==
-When threatened, emus typically engage in an initial attacks using their beak and hooves, before backing away again.  The emu's hooves are substantial and sharp.  They show their defensive posture by puffing up their feathers and making themselves appear larger.
+When threatened, emus typically engage in an initial attacks, lunging forward with their beak and hooves, before retreating to see if their opponents also give ground.  The emu's hooves are substantial and sharp.  They show their defensive posture by puffing up their feathers and making themselves appear larger.
 Breeding occurs during November and December in the northern hemisphere, while in the southern hemisphere, it takes place in May and June. Competition among females for a suitable mate is a common occurrence, so that emus to become highly aggressive during this period.  The female lays a clutch of 5-7 eggs, which are entrusted to the male for care. The male diligently tends to the eggs and doesn't abandon his responsibility until they hatch, which often leads to him starving and even more aggressive. Over the course of the eight-week incubation period, he may lose up to a third of his body weight. When the chicks hatch, they weigh about a pound and require seven months to reach full maturity.

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 [[File:Emu.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
 __TOC__
-Emus fall prey to [[Megalania Lizard|megalania]], [Thylacine|thylacine]] and [[Dingo|dingos]], with the latter species often hunting emus in organized packs.  Emu meat and eggs are highly valued by hunters. These birds are commonly captured through various methods, including spearing them at waterholes, ensnaring them in nets, luring them with mimicry of their calls or piquing their curiosity with a dangling ball of feathers and rags from a tree.  Emu fat is harvested for its oil, their bones are crafted into knives and tools, their feathers are employed for decorative purposes and their tendons serve as valuable strings.
+Emus fall prey to [[Megalania Lizard|megalania]], [Thylacine|thylacine]] and [[Dingo|dingos]], with the latter species often hunting emus in organized packs.  Emu meat and eggs are highly valued by hunters. These birds are commonly captured through various methods, including spearing them at waterholes, ensnaring them in nets, luring them with mimicry of their calls or piquing their curiosity with a dangling ball of feathers and rags from a tree.
 == Behaviour ==

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 | THAC0 = 20
 | hpdie = d6
-| attack = kick & peck
+| attack = '''2''': [[Beak (attack)|beak]], [[Hoof (attack)|hoof]]
-| dmg = 1–8 & 1–4
+| dmg = beak (1-4); hoof (1-8)
 | special = [[Back Kick (attack)|back kick]]
 }}

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 == Behaviour ==
-When attacked, they will typically spend one [[Combat Round|round]] attacking with beak and hoof; they will then turn and '''back kick''' with one foot.  The hooves of the emu are heavy and sharp, so that upon a hit the hoof will do 2-16 damage.  The emu will then run, making no attempt to re-enter combat.
+See [[Bestiary]]
+[[Category: Reviewed]]

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 | behaviour = herd
 | range = [[Desert (range)|desert]], [[Savanna (range)|savanna]]
-| size = 5 ft. 7 in. tall
+| size = 6 ft. 3 in. tall
-| weight = 86 lbs.
+| weight = 130 lbs.
 | int = 1
 | AC = 7
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 }}
-'''Emu''' are large flightless birds
+'''Emu''' are large flightless birds that breed along the coastlands of the Indian Oceant from [[Makran]] and [[Baluchistan]] to Australia.  These birds are capable of covering vast distances and can endure weeks without nourishment.  Their water consumption is infrequent, yet they seize the chance to drink substantial quantities when the opportunity occurs.
-, which may stand as tall as 6 ft. 3 in., and weigh up to 132 lbs. — though they are more commonly smaller.  While very common in unknown Australia, they have been seen throughout southeast Asia and as far west as [[Sultanate of Makran|Makran]].  They can travel great distances and are able to go for weeks without eating.  They drink infrequently, but take in copious amounts of water when the opportunity arises.
+They are prey for [[Megalania Lizard|megalania]], [Thylacine|thylacine]] and [[Dingo|dingos]], the latter of which hunt emu in packs.  Both their meat and eggs are prized by hunters; they are commonly speared at waterholes, caught in nets, attracted by imitating their calls or by arousing their curiousity with a ball of feathers and rags dangled from a tree.  The fat is harvested for its oil, the bones are shaped into knives and tools, the feathers are used for adornment and the tendons are useful as strings.
 == Behaviour ==

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 }}
-The '''emu''' is a large flightless bird, which may stand as tall as 6 ft. 3 in., and weigh up to 132 lbs. — though they are more commonly smaller.  While very common in unknown Australia, they have been seen throughout southeast Asia and as far west as [[Sultanate of Makran|Makran]].  They can travel great distances and are able to go for weeks without eating.  They drink infrequently, but take in copious amounts of water when the opportunity arises.
+'''Emu''' are large flightless birds
-[[File:Emu-n.jpg|left|420px]]
 They are prey for [[Megalania Lizard|megalania]], the [[Thylacine|thylacine]] and [[Dingo|dingos]], who hunt emu in packs.  Both their meat and eggs are prized by hunters; they are commonly speared at waterholes, caught in nets, attracted by imitating their calls or by arousing their curiousity with a ball of feathers and rags dangled from a tree.  The fat is harvested for its oil, the bones are shaped into knives and tools, the feathers are used for adornment and the tendons are useful as strings.