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Ferocity

Hunt beyond size.

Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.

2 species

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Black-footed Cat

Species principle: Tiny Ferocity

Hunt beyond size.

Small size does not soften a hunter built to strike again and again.

Black-footed Cats are among the smallest wild cats but are highly active nocturnal hunters with strong hunting success across arid grasslands and scrub.

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Spotted-tailed Quoll

Species principle: Spotted Ferocity

Hunt through spots.

A patterned shadow can carry more force than its size suggests.

Spotted-tailed Quolls are large carnivorous marsupials that hunt on the ground and in trees, using climbing ability, sharp teeth, and nocturnal movement.

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