Vote 1: She prefers a small group. Her affinity for distinctive prey animals and large cats, which hunt under cover of stealth, made me think of lions. Because she wants to have defensive capabilities, be a hunter, have camouflage, and live in a warm climate away from water, I'm going to choose an African Lion. Of the eight subspecies of African lion, the one that most fits the temperatures that the applicant is looking for, hot and sunny, would be the Katanga Lion. Lions are also energetic as the applicant desires
Vote 2: For you I see the Northern Goshawk. I liked the idea of you as a bird, especially a bird of prey. It helps that you relate to birds of prey as well. This bird is very lithe and agile like you specified. Because it's a bird a prey, it is more likely the hunter than the 'huntee' like you requested. I even read that, "Adults defend their territories fiercely from intruders, including passing humans." Despite the fact that it's a northern bird, it can migrate south if it so chooses so if the weather started getting cold and you disliked it, you could migrate.
Vote 3: For this applicant, I chose African Grass Owl. The applicant mentioned an affinity to birds of prey, of which this particular bird calls itself a member. This also fits with the applicant's preference for an air environment. The applicant prefers nighttime and this animal is nocturnal. The applicant wanted a warm environment, and being endemic to Africa, they can definitely handle the warmer environments. This animal is also able to move quickly (flight) and is able to hunt - both requests of the applicant.
Vote 4: You're proud of your shrewdness and do NOT want to be a water animal. Looking for animals known for their shrewdness lands me on foxes; in particular I feel that the South American gray fox is a good fit for you. First of all, its warm habitat in Argentina and Chile go very well with your climate preferences. Also, its coloring makes it easily able to blend in with its surroundings, matching your love for camouflage. Finally, it's a fox and foxes, after all, are notorious for their cunning and shrewdness (which fits in very well with your self-description)!
Vote 5: I think the Northwest African Cheetah would be a good fit for this applicant. • Behavior: Cheetahs share many characteristics of big cats in general - they are careful, observant, and sneaky/shrewd. The applicant indicated that her worst quality was a superiority complex and that she prefers being around a select group of people. The cheetah fits both of these qualities: cheetahs develop a social hierarchy, and I think that being high in the feline social hierarchy is analogous to feeling superior. While female Asiatic (spotted) cheetah are almost exclusively solitary animals, Northwest African cheetah females are believed to live in small groups (usually familial). Northwest African Cheetahs are nocturnal and are strictly predatory. • Physical characteristics: The applicant described herself as petite and athletic, and I think the cheetah is the best big cat to fit this description. On the smaller end of the big cat spectrum, cheetahs are also built to be agile and lithe, with strong legs to aide in their characteristic running. These are all qualities the applicant desired in an Animagus form. She also asked to be cool and distinctive looking. Northwest African Cheetahs are nearly white and lacks the distinctive spots and markings of the spotted cheetah; I think this is not only distinctive, but also really cool! • Climate/Environment: The applicant was very clear in her desire for a warm climate, and the Northwest African Cheetah certainly fits that criteria! Their main habitat is in and around the Sahara desert and this subspecies has adapted to the extreme temperatures of this environment (which explains the nocturnality vs. the diurnal spotted cheetah). Those Northwest African Cheetahs that do not live in the desert still live in extremely warm climates.
Vote 6: What stood out to me in this app was the desire to be distinctive and unique, while still falling under the category of being a fierce predator. One of the most distinctive animals I know of is the Caracal, also known as the persian lynx and some other names too. In terms of being distinct, it has the immediately obvious ear tufts that are, to me, also pretty cool. Also, caracals have rounded rather than slitted pupils and can bark, which sets them apart from other wild cats. It's not the biggest cat, and is more slim and lithe than other cats, which ties into the applicants petite but strong appearance. They live in southwest asia and Africa, so warm weather is definitely a check. Caracals have brown, sandy colored coats, which lets them camouflage with things like dirt/the ground when better hiding places are unavailable (they're great at hiding!), which fills another of the applicants requirements. They're loners, though occasionally they live together in pairs, and the territories of males tends to overlap, so while social interaction could be limited, it's not nonexistent and there's no pressing biological prerogative for loneliness. Obviously, this cat is a predator, which is one of the applicants most desired traits, too!
Vote 7: I choose the Bald Eagle for applicant #564. The applicant said she had a superiority complex, and what's more superior than being a predator like a Bald Eagle? They look pretty superior. The applicant wanted an animal that is lithe, agile and powerful, and I feel the Bald Eagle represents this. Bald Eagles can reach up to speed of 160 kilometres per hour and have powerful talons and beak for hunting prey. The applicant also asked for something cool and distinctive, and I feel the Bald Eagle's white face and bright yellow beak and talons are pretty distinctive and ultimately very cool.
Vote 8: I picked the Martial Eagle for this applicant. Here are my reasons:
1. It's a predator, a bird-of-prey, not prey itself, and, to me, the applicant was very clear in not wanting to be prey. 2. It's powerful, is a hunter and can defend itself, which are other aspects that jumped out at me while reading this app. 3. It inhabits Sub-Saharan African semi-desert/savanna ranges, which can contain all types of temperature; all of which fulfills her preference for warm weather.
Vote 9: For this applicant, I suggest the Serval because it is a predatory land mammal. It is lithe, agile and powerful as she requested. The animal is nocturnal and the applicant prefers night. In my opinion, the Serval's markings are both cool and distinctive.
Vote 10: I think the Jackson's Chameleon would be well-suited for this applicant. The very first thing the applicant mentioned was their ability to play a situation and fit in wherever needed, and I immediately began to think of an animal that could change itself or shift to its surroundings. The chameleon fits the bill in at least a couple of different ways. Firstly, as a cold-blooded reptile, fitting into its surroundings includes the ability to actually adapt its physical processes to the environment around it. Secondly, of course, is that chameleons change colors. The Jackson's Chameleon in particular has three horns on its head, which gives it both a unique look within the chameleon family and makes it appear distinctively like a predator, which the applicant finds very important. As the applicant also wants to live in a warm environment, the Jackson's Chameleon is perfect since it mostly makes its home in East Africa and Hawaii.
Vote 11: Harris' Hawk
She considers herself shrewd and clever, which birds of prey generally are She wanted to be able to call herself a hunter, which the Harris' Hawk is She wanted warm weather, and the Harris' Hawk breeds from southwestern US to south Chile and central Argentina Lastly, she considers herself social and Harris' Hawk is actually most suitable for her because their social structure is odd compared to other birds of prey. They will hunt in family groups as opposed to monogamous pairs.
Vote 12: Although I first was thinking some sort of tiger or leopard for you, I came across another animal that I thought was perfect: the Kangal Dog. This dog is described as being powerful and independent, as well as lithe and agile, which is what you said you wanted. The dog was was originally used as a livestock guardian dog, where it actually lived with the flock to actively fend off wolves, bears and jackals. I think this is good because you wanted a form that was a hunter and that could defend itself and its family. This dog is more than capable of doing that. You describe yourself as being social, but not wanting to be around a lot of people. The Kangral is bred to be good with people, but it is most loyal to its own family. It is sometimes aloof with strangers but always loving to those it knows. And finally, this dog is used to being on guard, so it’s not a typical dog that lies around and sleeps for hours, so it is more active, as you requested.
Vote 1:
She prefers a small group. Her affinity for distinctive prey animals and large cats, which hunt under cover of stealth, made me think of lions. Because she wants to have defensive capabilities, be a hunter, have camouflage, and live in a warm climate away from water, I'm going to choose an African Lion. Of the eight subspecies of African lion, the one that most fits the temperatures that the applicant is looking for, hot and sunny, would be the Katanga Lion. Lions are also energetic as the applicant desires
Vote 2:
For you I see the Northern Goshawk. I liked the idea of you as a bird, especially a bird of prey. It helps that you relate to birds of prey as well. This bird is very lithe and agile like you specified. Because it's a bird a prey, it is more likely the hunter than the 'huntee' like you requested. I even read that, "Adults defend their territories fiercely from intruders, including passing humans." Despite the fact that it's a northern bird, it can migrate south if it so chooses so if the weather started getting cold and you disliked it, you could migrate.
Vote 3:
For this applicant, I chose African Grass Owl. The applicant mentioned an affinity to birds of prey, of which this particular bird calls itself a member. This also fits with the applicant's preference for an air environment. The applicant prefers nighttime and this animal is nocturnal. The applicant wanted a warm environment, and being endemic to Africa, they can definitely handle the warmer environments. This animal is also able to move quickly (flight) and is able to hunt - both requests of the applicant.
Vote 4:
You're proud of your shrewdness and do NOT want to be a water animal. Looking for animals known for their shrewdness lands me on foxes; in particular I feel that the South American gray fox is a good fit for you. First of all, its warm habitat in Argentina and Chile go very well with your climate preferences. Also, its coloring makes it easily able to blend in with its surroundings, matching your love for camouflage. Finally, it's a fox and foxes, after all, are notorious for their cunning and shrewdness (which fits in very well with your self-description)!
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Vote 5:
I think the Northwest African Cheetah would be a good fit for this applicant.
• Behavior: Cheetahs share many characteristics of big cats in general - they are careful, observant, and sneaky/shrewd. The applicant indicated that her worst quality was a superiority complex and that she prefers being around a select group of people. The cheetah fits both of these qualities: cheetahs develop a social hierarchy, and I think that being high in the feline social hierarchy is analogous to feeling superior. While female Asiatic (spotted) cheetah are almost exclusively solitary animals, Northwest African cheetah females are believed to live in small groups (usually familial). Northwest African Cheetahs are nocturnal and are strictly predatory.
• Physical characteristics: The applicant described herself as petite and athletic, and I think the cheetah is the best big cat to fit this description. On the smaller end of the big cat spectrum, cheetahs are also built to be agile and lithe, with strong legs to aide in their characteristic running. These are all qualities the applicant desired in an Animagus form. She also asked to be cool and distinctive looking. Northwest African Cheetahs are nearly white and lacks the distinctive spots and markings of the spotted cheetah; I think this is not only distinctive, but also really cool!
• Climate/Environment: The applicant was very clear in her desire for a warm climate, and the Northwest African Cheetah certainly fits that criteria! Their main habitat is in and around the Sahara desert and this subspecies has adapted to the extreme temperatures of this environment (which explains the nocturnality vs. the diurnal spotted cheetah). Those Northwest African Cheetahs that do not live in the desert still live in extremely warm climates.
Vote 6:
What stood out to me in this app was the desire to be distinctive and unique, while still falling under the category of being a fierce predator. One of the most distinctive animals I know of is the Caracal, also known as the persian lynx and some other names too. In terms of being distinct, it has the immediately obvious ear tufts that are, to me, also pretty cool. Also, caracals have rounded rather than slitted pupils and can bark, which sets them apart from other wild cats. It's not the biggest cat, and is more slim and lithe than other cats, which ties into the applicants petite but strong appearance. They live in southwest asia and Africa, so warm weather is definitely a check. Caracals have brown, sandy colored coats, which lets them camouflage with things like dirt/the ground when better hiding places are unavailable (they're great at hiding!), which fills another of the applicants requirements. They're loners, though occasionally they live together in pairs, and the territories of males tends to overlap, so while social interaction could be limited, it's not nonexistent and there's no pressing biological prerogative for loneliness. Obviously, this cat is a predator, which is one of the applicants most desired traits, too!
Vote 7:
I choose the Bald Eagle for applicant #564. The applicant said she had a superiority complex, and what's more superior than being a predator like a Bald Eagle? They look pretty superior. The applicant wanted an animal that is lithe, agile and powerful, and I feel the Bald Eagle represents this. Bald Eagles can reach up to speed of 160 kilometres per hour and have powerful talons and beak for hunting prey. The applicant also asked for something cool and distinctive, and I feel the Bald Eagle's white face and bright yellow beak and talons are pretty distinctive and ultimately very cool.
Vote 8:
I picked the Martial Eagle for this applicant. Here are my reasons:
1. It's a predator, a bird-of-prey, not prey itself, and, to me, the applicant was very clear in not wanting to be prey.
2. It's powerful, is a hunter and can defend itself, which are other aspects that jumped out at me while reading this app.
3. It inhabits Sub-Saharan African semi-desert/savanna ranges, which can contain all types of temperature; all of which fulfills her preference for warm weather.
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Vote 9:
For this applicant, I suggest the Serval because it is a predatory land mammal. It is lithe, agile and powerful as she requested. The animal is nocturnal and the applicant prefers night. In my opinion, the Serval's markings are both cool and distinctive.
Vote 10:
I think the Jackson's Chameleon would be well-suited for this applicant. The very first thing the applicant mentioned was their ability to play a situation and fit in wherever needed, and I immediately began to think of an animal that could change itself or shift to its surroundings. The chameleon fits the bill in at least a couple of different ways. Firstly, as a cold-blooded reptile, fitting into its surroundings includes the ability to actually adapt its physical processes to the environment around it. Secondly, of course, is that chameleons change colors. The Jackson's Chameleon in particular has three horns on its head, which gives it both a unique look within the chameleon family and makes it appear distinctively like a predator, which the applicant finds very important. As the applicant also wants to live in a warm environment, the Jackson's Chameleon is perfect since it mostly makes its home in East Africa and Hawaii.
Vote 11:
Harris' Hawk
She considers herself shrewd and clever, which birds of prey generally are
She wanted to be able to call herself a hunter, which the Harris' Hawk is
She wanted warm weather, and the Harris' Hawk breeds from southwestern US to south Chile and central Argentina
Lastly, she considers herself social and Harris' Hawk is actually most suitable for her because their social structure is odd compared to other birds of prey. They will hunt in family groups as opposed to monogamous pairs.
Vote 12:
Although I first was thinking some sort of tiger or leopard for you, I came across another animal that I thought was perfect: the Kangal Dog. This dog is described as being powerful and independent, as well as lithe and agile, which is what you said you wanted. The dog was was originally used as a livestock guardian dog, where it actually lived with the flock to actively fend off wolves, bears and jackals. I think this is good because you wanted a form that was a hunter and that could defend itself and its family. This dog is more than capable of doing that. You describe yourself as being social, but not wanting to be around a lot of people. The Kangral is bred to be good with people, but it is most loyal to its own family. It is sometimes aloof with strangers but always loving to those it knows. And finally, this dog is used to being on guard, so it’s not a typical dog that lies around and sleeps for hours, so it is more active, as you requested.
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