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Emolga- The High-Gliding Rodent
by Bluebopper
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General info:
Species name: Emolga
Species #: 587
Gender ratio: 50% Male / 50% Female
Species Type: Electric / Flying
Status: Common / Least Concern
Different breeds / Subspecies possible?:
Up to 9 different variants found worldwide
Appearance:
Emolga are small-sized rodent Pokémon known mostly for the thin, fleshy membranes that connect from their wrists to their ankles.
Though classified as Flying-types, these Pokémon are known more for climbing the tallest of heights and then leaping outward, using their peculiar membranes to actually glide on wind currents rather than truly flying like that of true winged avians or Dragon-types.
The are bodies are covered with fur that is dark on top and lightly-colored underneath. This fur is plush and soft as newborn hatchlings, but becomes coarse and stiff as they age and mature.
They have bushy tails that feel almost feathery to the touch and work surprisingly well as rudders during flight. They also have small yellow sac-like organs on their cheeks that are capable of storing and releasing large amounts of electricity.
Similarly to their cheek sacs, both the fleshy membranes they use to glide, as well as the bright yellow patches of exposed skin in their ears, also do well to store electricity.
Emolga typically use the darker parts of their fur as camouflage from predators.
When outrunning a pursuer, they may find a specific place, often times a small hole within a tree, and then tightly curl themselves into balls and holding as still as possible while blending into the shadows cast from the leaves and branches, only making a run for it once more when the predator unknowingly passes them by.
Biology:
Emolga are usually hyperactive and fast-paced mammalian Pokémon who often tend to lead pretty active lifestyles. They are always running on the ground and zipping around in the skies.
Wild Emolga are arboreal creatures, meaning they spend much of their lives living in trees, and they often live in groups called Flocks, which typically consists of a dominant female, her sisters or female cousins, and her one or two male mates.
Once they've reached sexual maturity, young females (Jennies) will set off, either completely alone or with other young female relatives, to start their own families.
Pecking orders are determined quite early, in many cases, only about a week or so after birth, meaning that upon adulthood there's very little to no fighting at all over who's in charge.
The dominant female is usually the one to decide which males (Jacks) would make for the best of their flocks. Upon choosing the desired males, the flock will then travel together to search for a new home. They prefer tall trees with many branches and thick bundles of leaves, but some will also take high cliffside crags or even human settlements like house attics and city building rooftops.
Females will patrol their territories and keep out intruders, whereas males will provide for the family by gathering food and nesting material to repair any damages to their homes. The dominant female, now called the 'Leading Jill', will not only be calling the shots for how the flock operates, but she will also be the main one to produce offspring with the males. Very occasionally will she allow her sisters/cousins to also breed. Every adult will pitch in to care for all the newborn kittens, in which a Leading Jill can birth from 3 to 6 in each litter.
Leading Jills will not usually tolerate kittens not born from themselves, especially from males they did not specifically choose. In cases where a non-dominant Jenny already part of an established flock breaks the rules and is caught either with kittens belonging to another male or simply just the scent of another stranger male on them, the Leading Jill will almost always kill the kittens and either cast out or even kill the troublesome Jenny herself.
Diet:
Wild Emolga mostly feed on fruits, berries, seeds, and nuts, but they definitely aren't shy about eating meat every once in a while. Some have been witnessed preying on eggs from Bird Pokémon such as Pidove, Pidgey, Ducklett, and Spearow. And they are not above devouring their live chicks, either. Nor will they also skip out on the opportunity to feast on small bug-Pokémon.
Emolga living close to the seas have also seemingly started to develop a taste for Tynamo larva.
Providing not only much needed protein to their diets, but also a decent supply of electricity for them. Both meat and electricity from Tynamo seem to have a 'sweet' flavor that can be quite addicting for the Emolga and other Pokemon (And in some cases, people) who eat them.
Domestic Emolga, surprisingly, are among the few Pokémon out there that aren't usually a big fan of wet Pokémon food, instead preferring the dry version. It's thought that individuals specifically raised from birth and cared for by humans, tend to be very vain and become sticklers for their cleaner, softer, and shinier coats, preferring to stay far away from messy wet foods that could ruin their luxurious fur.
Health:
In the wild, alongside avoiding certain typical predators like Eelektross and members of the Krookodile and Flygon evolution lines, one predator of Emolga that often comes as a surprise to many who ever have the lucky opportunity to see them hunt, is Durant.
You wouldn't normally expect these large ground-dwelling, ironclad insects to prey on something small that can usually fly circles around them, but these Steel-type bugs have definitely found a way.
One eyewitness account some odd 50 years ago stated they once observed a flock of Emolga pestering a small group of worker Durant who would spend time gathering up piles of food for the colony only for the Emolga to quickly whiz by and steal from the piles, much to the annoyance of the Durant who the Emolga would tease and taunt for not being able to catch them.
Until one very frustrated Durant threw a tantrum and unintentionally summoned a hail of heavy stones that fatally injured one very unlucky Emolga, crushing its arm and a portion of its upper body.
This Durant had just learned the move Rock Tomb, and though it was just as shocked as the eyewitness, it wasted no time at all adding the crumpled body of the Emolga to the food pile. As the years passed, more and more generations of Durant have seemingly mastered learning and using the move Rock Tomb to bring down pesky (And delicious) Emolga to add to their menus.
Domestic Emolga cared for by humans typically don't have to worry about predators, but if not cared for properly Emolga can absolutely fall victim to a myriad of nasty viruses, infections, and other illnesses.
Bumblefoot and Cushings disease being just two of them.
Emolga are even quite susceptible to contracting flus and colds from humans.
Temperament and Human Interaction:
Despite their adorably cute faces, and popularity as mascots for numerous business brands and beloved cartoon characters, Emolga wouldn't exactly be the best companions for small children, the elderly, or those with low-energy lifestyles.
They are often very active creatures that need plenty of trainer supervision, if for no other reason than the fact that they're prolific hoarders. If you live with an Emolga, you WILL start to notice your belongings going missing.
If not food, then they're especially fond of soft materials like clothes or plush toys that their instincts tell them they can use for warm, cozy bedding. Adult Emolga, especially females, can be aggressive and territorial of anything they claim as theirs, be it living spaces, food, toys, and even other people. They are fiercely loyal and protective of their trainers and have a habit of becoming jealous when their trainer's attention isn't on them.
The best kinds of trainers for Emolga often tend to be the athletic types, who usually tend to match the Pokémon's high energy and love for acrobatic endeavors.
Though they can absolutely thrive and live fulfilling lives as permanent indoor-only Pokémon, they feel at their best when given the opportunity to 'stretch their wings' and fly around in the open skies, forage, and climb trees for at least an hour or two before returning home safely with their trainer.
Though every individual Pokémon has its own different personality and temperament, it's best to keep in mind the general knowledge of these little beasts to save not only yourself from frustration and heartbreak should things not go well, but just as well the Pokémon itself.
Species name: Emolga
Species #: 587
Gender ratio: 50% Male / 50% Female
Species Type: Electric / Flying
Status: Common / Least Concern
Different breeds / Subspecies possible?:
Up to 9 different variants found worldwide
Appearance:
Emolga are small-sized rodent Pokémon known mostly for the thin, fleshy membranes that connect from their wrists to their ankles.
Though classified as Flying-types, these Pokémon are known more for climbing the tallest of heights and then leaping outward, using their peculiar membranes to actually glide on wind currents rather than truly flying like that of true winged avians or Dragon-types.
The are bodies are covered with fur that is dark on top and lightly-colored underneath. This fur is plush and soft as newborn hatchlings, but becomes coarse and stiff as they age and mature.
They have bushy tails that feel almost feathery to the touch and work surprisingly well as rudders during flight. They also have small yellow sac-like organs on their cheeks that are capable of storing and releasing large amounts of electricity.
Similarly to their cheek sacs, both the fleshy membranes they use to glide, as well as the bright yellow patches of exposed skin in their ears, also do well to store electricity.
Emolga typically use the darker parts of their fur as camouflage from predators.
When outrunning a pursuer, they may find a specific place, often times a small hole within a tree, and then tightly curl themselves into balls and holding as still as possible while blending into the shadows cast from the leaves and branches, only making a run for it once more when the predator unknowingly passes them by.
Biology:
Emolga are usually hyperactive and fast-paced mammalian Pokémon who often tend to lead pretty active lifestyles. They are always running on the ground and zipping around in the skies.
Wild Emolga are arboreal creatures, meaning they spend much of their lives living in trees, and they often live in groups called Flocks, which typically consists of a dominant female, her sisters or female cousins, and her one or two male mates.
Once they've reached sexual maturity, young females (Jennies) will set off, either completely alone or with other young female relatives, to start their own families.
Pecking orders are determined quite early, in many cases, only about a week or so after birth, meaning that upon adulthood there's very little to no fighting at all over who's in charge.
The dominant female is usually the one to decide which males (Jacks) would make for the best of their flocks. Upon choosing the desired males, the flock will then travel together to search for a new home. They prefer tall trees with many branches and thick bundles of leaves, but some will also take high cliffside crags or even human settlements like house attics and city building rooftops.
Females will patrol their territories and keep out intruders, whereas males will provide for the family by gathering food and nesting material to repair any damages to their homes. The dominant female, now called the 'Leading Jill', will not only be calling the shots for how the flock operates, but she will also be the main one to produce offspring with the males. Very occasionally will she allow her sisters/cousins to also breed. Every adult will pitch in to care for all the newborn kittens, in which a Leading Jill can birth from 3 to 6 in each litter.
Leading Jills will not usually tolerate kittens not born from themselves, especially from males they did not specifically choose. In cases where a non-dominant Jenny already part of an established flock breaks the rules and is caught either with kittens belonging to another male or simply just the scent of another stranger male on them, the Leading Jill will almost always kill the kittens and either cast out or even kill the troublesome Jenny herself.
Diet:
Wild Emolga mostly feed on fruits, berries, seeds, and nuts, but they definitely aren't shy about eating meat every once in a while. Some have been witnessed preying on eggs from Bird Pokémon such as Pidove, Pidgey, Ducklett, and Spearow. And they are not above devouring their live chicks, either. Nor will they also skip out on the opportunity to feast on small bug-Pokémon.
Emolga living close to the seas have also seemingly started to develop a taste for Tynamo larva.
Providing not only much needed protein to their diets, but also a decent supply of electricity for them. Both meat and electricity from Tynamo seem to have a 'sweet' flavor that can be quite addicting for the Emolga and other Pokemon (And in some cases, people) who eat them.
Domestic Emolga, surprisingly, are among the few Pokémon out there that aren't usually a big fan of wet Pokémon food, instead preferring the dry version. It's thought that individuals specifically raised from birth and cared for by humans, tend to be very vain and become sticklers for their cleaner, softer, and shinier coats, preferring to stay far away from messy wet foods that could ruin their luxurious fur.
Health:
In the wild, alongside avoiding certain typical predators like Eelektross and members of the Krookodile and Flygon evolution lines, one predator of Emolga that often comes as a surprise to many who ever have the lucky opportunity to see them hunt, is Durant.
You wouldn't normally expect these large ground-dwelling, ironclad insects to prey on something small that can usually fly circles around them, but these Steel-type bugs have definitely found a way.
One eyewitness account some odd 50 years ago stated they once observed a flock of Emolga pestering a small group of worker Durant who would spend time gathering up piles of food for the colony only for the Emolga to quickly whiz by and steal from the piles, much to the annoyance of the Durant who the Emolga would tease and taunt for not being able to catch them.
Until one very frustrated Durant threw a tantrum and unintentionally summoned a hail of heavy stones that fatally injured one very unlucky Emolga, crushing its arm and a portion of its upper body.
This Durant had just learned the move Rock Tomb, and though it was just as shocked as the eyewitness, it wasted no time at all adding the crumpled body of the Emolga to the food pile. As the years passed, more and more generations of Durant have seemingly mastered learning and using the move Rock Tomb to bring down pesky (And delicious) Emolga to add to their menus.
Domestic Emolga cared for by humans typically don't have to worry about predators, but if not cared for properly Emolga can absolutely fall victim to a myriad of nasty viruses, infections, and other illnesses.
Bumblefoot and Cushings disease being just two of them.
Emolga are even quite susceptible to contracting flus and colds from humans.
Temperament and Human Interaction:
Despite their adorably cute faces, and popularity as mascots for numerous business brands and beloved cartoon characters, Emolga wouldn't exactly be the best companions for small children, the elderly, or those with low-energy lifestyles.
They are often very active creatures that need plenty of trainer supervision, if for no other reason than the fact that they're prolific hoarders. If you live with an Emolga, you WILL start to notice your belongings going missing.
If not food, then they're especially fond of soft materials like clothes or plush toys that their instincts tell them they can use for warm, cozy bedding. Adult Emolga, especially females, can be aggressive and territorial of anything they claim as theirs, be it living spaces, food, toys, and even other people. They are fiercely loyal and protective of their trainers and have a habit of becoming jealous when their trainer's attention isn't on them.
The best kinds of trainers for Emolga often tend to be the athletic types, who usually tend to match the Pokémon's high energy and love for acrobatic endeavors.
Though they can absolutely thrive and live fulfilling lives as permanent indoor-only Pokémon, they feel at their best when given the opportunity to 'stretch their wings' and fly around in the open skies, forage, and climb trees for at least an hour or two before returning home safely with their trainer.
Though every individual Pokémon has its own different personality and temperament, it's best to keep in mind the general knowledge of these little beasts to save not only yourself from frustration and heartbreak should things not go well, but just as well the Pokémon itself.
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