| rdfs:comment | - Of the favorite creatures to keep as pets in Anduruna, ryuu-nekos indisputably top the list. But bright-eyed intelligence and fluffy affection are only a part of their appeal. Easily trained, they fill purposes ranging from nighttime household guardians, pest hunters, mail fetchers, even alarm clocks. And, with their rudimentary opposable thumbs, assiduous mischief makers. However, there is a serious side to ryuu-neko ownership.
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| abstract | - Of the favorite creatures to keep as pets in Anduruna, ryuu-nekos indisputably top the list. But bright-eyed intelligence and fluffy affection are only a part of their appeal. Easily trained, they fill purposes ranging from nighttime household guardians, pest hunters, mail fetchers, even alarm clocks. And, with their rudimentary opposable thumbs, assiduous mischief makers. However, there is a serious side to ryuu-neko ownership. Ryuu-nekos have a very unique life cycle. They reach adulthood in four years, but 'adulthood' and 'fully grown' are not synonymous. Indeed, nobody really knows how large ryuu-nekos can become. Their size is dependant upon diet. If they consume beyond their current needs, the excess nutrition will trigger a corresponding growth spurt. Licensed Anduruna pet owners must adhere to daily calorie feeding guidelines, to ensure their pets stay within certified weight limits. In nature, ryuu-nekos have been known to reach thirty feet in length, and possibly longer. Ryuu-nekos of this size generally have less fur, but develop claws, teeth, and horns. Large wild ryuu-nekos are predatory and potentially very dangerous.
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