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Tuffty Bitties, Kwoka Tuffty (c) NanoBanana
Bittybones AU (c) Fucken-Crybaby

=== HOW DO I ADOPT A TUFFTY? ===
You just decide to and do! They are totally and completely free for anyone to adopt, so no need to ask (I'll always say yes). You can adopt as many as you like, just make sure to take care of them. You can write about your Tuffty/Tuffties or draw them, change their clothes, give them accessories, etc. The types described here are like describing the differences between a German Shepard dog and a Great Dane dog. They're all Tuffties, just different "breeds", if you will.

If you adopt a Tuffty, please make sure to credit me for the creation of the species and type. Also, DO NOT adopt them just to kill or maim them (or let other Bitties and creatures kill or maim them). Also also, DO NOT declaw them, crop their ears, or dock their tails! That's just cruel.

=== TUFFTEMBER 2023 - DAY 19 ===
This type is based on quokkas and was suggested by my mom! >v<
The name "kwoka" comes from the aboriginal word for the quokka (Setonix brachyurus), which are the only species in the genus Setonix! I came across a lot of really interesting information while researching them, so I can only hope I did them justice.

Kwoka Tuffty
    Height / Tail Length: 7.7 - 11.4" (19.6 - 29.0 cm) / 4.7 - 6.5" (11.9 - 16.5 cm)
    Ear Type: Rounded, or triangular and rounded; set high on the skull
    Fur: They grow fur on their tails, ankles, feet, and a tuft on their heads; their fur is thick and coarse; their coloration is almost always a grizzled grey-brown color (only natural colors or patterns found on real-world quokkas, Setonix brachyurus)
    Diet: Herbivore (cannot have artificial ingredients, bread, or other processed foods!)
    Favorite Food: Variety (but generally prefer new or young grasses and leaves); some have suggested that a special kind of native flower is a preferred favorite, but more information is necessary to confirm this
    General Opinion: Very positive! These Tuffties have sparked a renewal in the "quokka selfie" craze, bringing many tourists out to try and get a picture with a smiling Kwoka Tuffty. Due to lax protection laws and poor customs control for most Bitty species however, Kwoka Tuffties were quickly targeted by poachers and the black market to sell these highly desirable Tuffties as exotic pets. Many new "wild" populations of these Tuffties have sprung up all over the world as people released wild-caught Kwoka Tuffties when they discovered that owning one wasn't "sunshine and rainbows" all the time. Some communities have even begun labeling them as "invasive pests" and have animal control officers picking up any they find.
    Traits: Personalities vary, but they are generally very inquisitive and curious about the world around them. They can be a bit timid, but once they're sure something is safe (or at least predictable) they become more fearless. Kwoka Tuffties are very clever and adaptable while keeping a more practical and survival-oriented mindset. They are generally docile and mentally well-grounded. They can be quite stubborn and willful, choosing to continue pushing forward and seeking new solutions constantly when presented with new problems. Most are approachable and fairly friendly, but they don't like to be handled or otherwise touched without explicit permission. Kwoka Tuffties can have a bit of a mean streak that comes out when they get bored. While they are playful, that playfulness can easily shift to pranks or mean-spirited tricks if they feel entitled to the amusement. Even when they are being "good" or being productive, they don't like receiving praise since they simply do "what needs to be done". Some even go so far as to look down on others that actively seek praise and attention for minor things. Kwoka Tuffties can be a bit difficult to read with their ever-smiling faces, but they do show some affection by being physically close to those they like or even briefly grooming them.
    Notes: Not very territorial and are quite tolerant of others, only really arguing over space when it comes to prime nap locations. They tend to live in large, loosely-connected colonies of around twenty to one hundred and fifty individuals. These gatherings are more for safety than for a social connection or companionship, though some do form small friend groups to forage and nap with. As parents, they are rather utilitarian and practical. Kwoka Tuffties only ever have ONE pup at a time. Donor Kwoka Tuffties will stay with and protect their partner, but almost never help raise or interact with their pup. Carrier Kwoka Tuffties, once they are carrying their first-ever proto-soul, will craft their own backpack-style baskets from grasses and flexible twigs. This basket is repaired, reused, and often upgraded throughout the Carrier Kwoka Tuffty's lifetime. It is rumored that a Kwoka Tuffty that has lost their basket will never successfully carry another pup, but this has not been confirmed and is currently only supported by suspect, anecdotal evidence. What is known is that individuals that have lost their basket never seem to become a Carrier again, often switching roles to being a Donor only. Once formed, pups are carried in the basket for most of their early life and only begin to venture out on their own when they are more coordinated. Kwoka Tuffty pups develop quickly and are almost always fully independent by the time they hit young adulthood. Carrier Kwoka Tuffties will, if sufficiently threatened, drop their one offspring and flee. They do this by pulling a release cord on their basket and the pup falls out through the bottom. The noise of the startled pup squealing for their Carrier is enough to draw a predator's attention while the Carrier flees. It's brutal, but practical. The adult can survive to have more pups another day whereas the pup is unlikely to survive on its own when very young. When faced with a threat or predator, Kwoka Tuffties will usually try to flee and some have been recorded running up to 20 mph (~32.2 km/h). If they cannot run or have been pestered, they will grind their teeth which produces a strange "chattering" sound. If this warning is ignored, they may start shrieking loudly. That is the last warning an assailant would get before the Kwoka Tuffty lunges for them. These Tuffties are fast and can latch on with a painful, but relatively harmless, bite while clawing and scratching. They'll let go once the threat backs off, but their weak bite force makes them easy to remove regardless. Once an opening is available, these Tuffties will flee with all the speed they can muster and head for the spiky brush they like to hide in. Kwoka Tuffties prefer swamps and moist, dense scrublands and like to build tunnels through the brush to create shelters. They are mainly nocturnal but may also be active around dusk and dawn as well. In areas near human settlements, many come out in the afternoon to beg for food or to amuse themselves by messing with people's stuff. They often raid campsites, homes, or even businesses for food and water, making messes as they do. Despite all this begging, Kwoka Tuffties should not be given food with artificial ingredients, bread, or other processed foods! They are unable to digest any of it and can become extremely ill or even die from many preservatives or additives in modern food. Even giving wild populations fresh water can be detrimental due to the added fluoride or water treatments, never mind how it would only encourage wild populations of Kwoka Tuffties to continue raiding developed areas for food and water. While they seem like they can go a long time without drinking much water, Kwoka Tuffties actively seek out plants with high water content (such as succulents) when water is scarce. They spend a lot of time chewing their food, working to extract as much nutrition and water as they can from the vegetation they eat. They are good climbers and though they can swim, they don't like to. They are highly sought after on the blackmarket as a "comparable" substitute for those that want an actual quokka as a pet. Due to this, Kwoka Tuffties are often released into the nearby woods or random parks when the owners find out they're not as "friendly" as they're "supposed" to be and new populations of wild Tuffties have been spreading. While they're still a prey type and don't survive well in such environments, areas with high densities of these Tuffties experience nightly raids and destruction from this type. They recognize most raptor-type Plumies as threats, as well as any lizard-like or snake-like Bitty species. They are also wary of Kot Tuffties, Hund Tuffties, Wulf Tuffties, Painted Tuffties, Vulpe Tuffties, and many other predator-type Bitty species. Their native habitat is under near-constant threat from predators (both natural and introduced), clearing of the brush and shrubs they like to hide in by human development, and the ever-present danger of wildfires. Kwoka Tuffties shed a little at a time all year round and have been known to stress-shed, which results in a patchy, rough look to their fur. Tuffty eyelights are round but can have "rings" inside or outside the main eyelight.
    Anatomical Notes: Kwoka Tuffty tails are mostly devoid of fur, having only a little bit near the base of the tail and a thin layer coating the rest of it. The exposed "skin" underneath is rough-textured ecto-flesh and is generally dark gray-brown, only allowing a little of their underlying magic to shine through. Kwoka Tuffties also store some reserve energy and magic in their tails for when food is more scarce and can also serve as a indicator of their overall health. Their flat teeth continuously grow throughout their lifetime but will not grow back if the root is lost! These Tuffties have somewhat long feet with bare soles (usually the same dark gray-brown as their rough tail "skin") that act as springs for their hopping run. When resting, they generally stand flat-footed rather than up on their toes. Their feet only have three toes: one large, long central toe and two smaller toes either side of the central toe. Kwoka Tuffties have non-retractable, sturdy, sharp claws on their hands and feet. These Tuffties always have a subtle "smile" on their face! They can smile more, but not less, leading to a surge in popularity with humans and many misunderstandings with the true intentions of the Kwoka Tuffties.
    Breeding Notes: Carrier Kwoka Tuffties will only ever have a single pup at a time! Litters born between Tuffties will blend traits between the parents. If breeding with another type of Bitty (like Plumies) and the Tuffty is the Carrier Parent, then all offspring will be a Tuffty. If the Tuffty is the Donor Parent, then all offspring will be the same type as the Carrier Parent (no hybrids!). Kwoka Tuffties can inherit colors and patterns from other Tuffty types, but not other Bitty types (like Plumies).

Do you have questions about Tuffty Bitties? Check the FAQ here before asking! ^_^

Description
Tuffty Bitties, Kwoka Tuffty (c) NanoBanana
Bittybones AU (c) Fucken-Crybaby

=== HOW DO I ADOPT A TUFFTY? ===
You just decide to and do! They are totally and completely free for anyone to adopt, so no need to ask (I'll always say yes). You can adopt as many as you like, just make sure to take care of them. You can write about your Tuffty/Tuffties or draw them, change their clothes, give them accessories, etc. The types described here are like describing the differences between a German Shepard dog and a Great Dane dog. They're all Tuffties, just different "breeds", if you will.

If you adopt a Tuffty, please make sure to credit me for the creation of the species and type. Also, DO NOT adopt them just to kill or maim them (or let other Bitties and creatures kill or maim them). Also also, DO NOT declaw them, crop their ears, or dock their tails! That's just cruel.

=== TUFFTEMBER 2023 - DAY 19 ===
This type is based on quokkas and was suggested by my mom! >v<
The name "kwoka" comes from the aboriginal word for the quokka (Setonix brachyurus), which are the only species in the genus Setonix! I came across a lot of really interesting information while researching them, so I can only hope I did them justice.

Kwoka Tuffty
    Height / Tail Length: 7.7 - 11.4" (19.6 - 29.0 cm) / 4.7 - 6.5" (11.9 - 16.5 cm)
    Ear Type: Rounded, or triangular and rounded; set high on the skull
    Fur: They grow fur on their tails, ankles, feet, and a tuft on their heads; their fur is thick and coarse; their coloration is almost always a grizzled grey-brown color (only natural colors or patterns found on real-world quokkas, Setonix brachyurus)
    Diet: Herbivore (cannot have artificial ingredients, bread, or other processed foods!)
    Favorite Food: Variety (but generally prefer new or young grasses and leaves); some have suggested that a special kind of native flower is a preferred favorite, but more information is necessary to confirm this
    General Opinion: Very positive! These Tuffties have sparked a renewal in the "quokka selfie" craze, bringing many tourists out to try and get a picture with a smiling Kwoka Tuffty. Due to lax protection laws and poor customs control for most Bitty species however, Kwoka Tuffties were quickly targeted by poachers and the black market to sell these highly desirable Tuffties as exotic pets. Many new "wild" populations of these Tuffties have sprung up all over the world as people released wild-caught Kwoka Tuffties when they discovered that owning one wasn't "sunshine and rainbows" all the time. Some communities have even begun labeling them as "invasive pests" and have animal control officers picking up any they find.
    Traits: Personalities vary, but they are generally very inquisitive and curious about the world around them. They can be a bit timid, but once they're sure something is safe (or at least predictable) they become more fearless. Kwoka Tuffties are very clever and adaptable while keeping a more practical and survival-oriented mindset. They are generally docile and mentally well-grounded. They can be quite stubborn and willful, choosing to continue pushing forward and seeking new solutions constantly when presented with new problems. Most are approachable and fairly friendly, but they don't like to be handled or otherwise touched without explicit permission. Kwoka Tuffties can have a bit of a mean streak that comes out when they get bored. While they are playful, that playfulness can easily shift to pranks or mean-spirited tricks if they feel entitled to the amusement. Even when they are being "good" or being productive, they don't like receiving praise since they simply do "what needs to be done". Some even go so far as to look down on others that actively seek praise and attention for minor things. Kwoka Tuffties can be a bit difficult to read with their ever-smiling faces, but they do show some affection by being physically close to those they like or even briefly grooming them.
    Notes: Not very territorial and are quite tolerant of others, only really arguing over space when it comes to prime nap locations. They tend to live in large, loosely-connected colonies of around twenty to one hundred and fifty individuals. These gatherings are more for safety than for a social connection or companionship, though some do form small friend groups to forage and nap with. As parents, they are rather utilitarian and practical. Kwoka Tuffties only ever have ONE pup at a time. Donor Kwoka Tuffties will stay with and protect their partner, but almost never help raise or interact with their pup. Carrier Kwoka Tuffties, once they are carrying their first-ever proto-soul, will craft their own backpack-style baskets from grasses and flexible twigs. This basket is repaired, reused, and often upgraded throughout the Carrier Kwoka Tuffty's lifetime. It is rumored that a Kwoka Tuffty that has lost their basket will never successfully carry another pup, but this has not been confirmed and is currently only supported by suspect, anecdotal evidence. What is known is that individuals that have lost their basket never seem to become a Carrier again, often switching roles to being a Donor only. Once formed, pups are carried in the basket for most of their early life and only begin to venture out on their own when they are more coordinated. Kwoka Tuffty pups develop quickly and are almost always fully independent by the time they hit young adulthood. Carrier Kwoka Tuffties will, if sufficiently threatened, drop their one offspring and flee. They do this by pulling a release cord on their basket and the pup falls out through the bottom. The noise of the startled pup squealing for their Carrier is enough to draw a predator's attention while the Carrier flees. It's brutal, but practical. The adult can survive to have more pups another day whereas the pup is unlikely to survive on its own when very young. When faced with a threat or predator, Kwoka Tuffties will usually try to flee and some have been recorded running up to 20 mph (~32.2 km/h). If they cannot run or have been pestered, they will grind their teeth which produces a strange "chattering" sound. If this warning is ignored, they may start shrieking loudly. That is the last warning an assailant would get before the Kwoka Tuffty lunges for them. These Tuffties are fast and can latch on with a painful, but relatively harmless, bite while clawing and scratching. They'll let go once the threat backs off, but their weak bite force makes them easy to remove regardless. Once an opening is available, these Tuffties will flee with all the speed they can muster and head for the spiky brush they like to hide in. Kwoka Tuffties prefer swamps and moist, dense scrublands and like to build tunnels through the brush to create shelters. They are mainly nocturnal but may also be active around dusk and dawn as well. In areas near human settlements, many come out in the afternoon to beg for food or to amuse themselves by messing with people's stuff. They often raid campsites, homes, or even businesses for food and water, making messes as they do. Despite all this begging, Kwoka Tuffties should not be given food with artificial ingredients, bread, or other processed foods! They are unable to digest any of it and can become extremely ill or even die from many preservatives or additives in modern food. Even giving wild populations fresh water can be detrimental due to the added fluoride or water treatments, never mind how it would only encourage wild populations of Kwoka Tuffties to continue raiding developed areas for food and water. While they seem like they can go a long time without drinking much water, Kwoka Tuffties actively seek out plants with high water content (such as succulents) when water is scarce. They spend a lot of time chewing their food, working to extract as much nutrition and water as they can from the vegetation they eat. They are good climbers and though they can swim, they don't like to. They are highly sought after on the blackmarket as a "comparable" substitute for those that want an actual quokka as a pet. Due to this, Kwoka Tuffties are often released into the nearby woods or random parks when the owners find out they're not as "friendly" as they're "supposed" to be and new populations of wild Tuffties have been spreading. While they're still a prey type and don't survive well in such environments, areas with high densities of these Tuffties experience nightly raids and destruction from this type. They recognize most raptor-type Plumies as threats, as well as any lizard-like or snake-like Bitty species. They are also wary of Kot Tuffties, Hund Tuffties, Wulf Tuffties, Painted Tuffties, Vulpe Tuffties, and many other predator-type Bitty species. Their native habitat is under near-constant threat from predators (both natural and introduced), clearing of the brush and shrubs they like to hide in by human development, and the ever-present danger of wildfires. Kwoka Tuffties shed a little at a time all year round and have been known to stress-shed, which results in a patchy, rough look to their fur. Tuffty eyelights are round but can have "rings" inside or outside the main eyelight.
    Anatomical Notes: Kwoka Tuffty tails are mostly devoid of fur, having only a little bit near the base of the tail and a thin layer coating the rest of it. The exposed "skin" underneath is rough-textured ecto-flesh and is generally dark gray-brown, only allowing a little of their underlying magic to shine through. Kwoka Tuffties also store some reserve energy and magic in their tails for when food is more scarce and can also serve as a indicator of their overall health. Their flat teeth continuously grow throughout their lifetime but will not grow back if the root is lost! These Tuffties have somewhat long feet with bare soles (usually the same dark gray-brown as their rough tail "skin") that act as springs for their hopping run. When resting, they generally stand flat-footed rather than up on their toes. Their feet only have three toes: one large, long central toe and two smaller toes either side of the central toe. Kwoka Tuffties have non-retractable, sturdy, sharp claws on their hands and feet. These Tuffties always have a subtle "smile" on their face! They can smile more, but not less, leading to a surge in popularity with humans and many misunderstandings with the true intentions of the Kwoka Tuffties.
    Breeding Notes: Carrier Kwoka Tuffties will only ever have a single pup at a time! Litters born between Tuffties will blend traits between the parents. If breeding with another type of Bitty (like Plumies) and the Tuffty is the Carrier Parent, then all offspring will be a Tuffty. If the Tuffty is the Donor Parent, then all offspring will be the same type as the Carrier Parent (no hybrids!). Kwoka Tuffties can inherit colors and patterns from other Tuffty types, but not other Bitty types (like Plumies).

Do you have questions about Tuffty Bitties? Check the FAQ here before asking! ^_^