Thing (creature)

Thing are Critters of the Creature family, Normal/Bug type, which was introduced in 1989 in Chace The Fox
The Thing, formerly known as the ZingBug, is depicted as a nuisance and a pest in the world of BirdZing. These small, insect-like creatures are constantly causing trouble for the birdzing, wreaking havoc on their habitats and food sources. As a result, they have become the primary prey for the birdzing in the series.
== Biology ==
The Thing, has a human hand that is not connected to the arm part, which makes this creature, have the ability to run fast, and use its fingernails to dig and cut. the first finger is the Thing's neck which the tip of it is its head, the fingernail accompanying it is where its hidden eye is, and the tip is used to peck and eat. the 3 other fingers are the thing's legs that lets it, climb, attach and have perfect balance, it second finger is also used to dig sources, and carry food. its thumb is also part of the thing's leg, its used to help the thing run faster from predators and stay perfectly still. it lives anywhere that has water nearby its home, if its home is not in a biome where the watering hole is, it will travel until detecting water. The Thing are elusive and quick, making them a challenging target for the BirdZing to catch. However, their presence is essential for the survival of the birdzing, as they rely on the Thing for sustenance.
== Behavior ==
Not only its fingernails are used to find and eat, but can also help detect a upcoming storm, predator nearby, and threat nearby. as pests, they can take food from places if is unable to find food at its home. Despite their pesky nature, the Thing play a crucial role in the ecosystem of BirdZing. 
== Trivia ==
* The Thing was initially intended to be called ZingBug and retained this name from 1971 to 1988. However, it had to be renamed Thing because some creators consistently referred to it as the Thing instead of the ZingBug.
* In the course of producing Chace The Fox in 1988, there were initial plans for the Thing to possess anthropomorphic qualities and serve as the secondary antagonist. However, these plans were abandoned as Chace! aimed to prioritize the character of Xerox. Additionally, the decision was influenced by the impracticality of animating a face resembling fingernails.
* a year After the song Do Your Thing (Basement Jaxx song) was released, a animation depicting the Thing dancing to the song, became popular.
== Gallery ==
File:Critter Thing sprite 1998.gif|animated Sprite
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