European Mawile (SciiFii)

The European mawile (Mawisciurus pokevus) is a species of crested black-and-yellow squirrel that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii due to the demand for Pokémon-like animals as pets. However, due to pet releases by careless pet owners, the European mawiles can be found throughout the mainland Eurasia and Great Britain. It is a rather small species of squirrel, about the size of a large chipmunk when fully grown. The gestation period is 34 days; breeding takes place in grass nests during the autumn. Litters of two or three are common, and average 2.75. The young are weaned after about 10 weeks and are sexually mature at 9 months. Adult weight is 100 g. Little is known about their longevity in the wild, but captive specimens can live for around 9-10 years. The European mawiles primarily feeds on nuts, seeds, fruits, invertebrates and plant species. They are fairly vocal, with a cry that sounds like "chip chip chip" when danger is present. They are opportunists in urban areas, and can be easily tamed and trained to accept food from humans. Naturally active, their activity reaches levels of frenzy during the mating season. They tend to be very protective of their food sources, often guarding and defending them from birds and other squirrels. Unlike some other species of squirrel, the European mawile does not hibernate. The conservation status of the European mawile is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the European mawile's wide range, and its tolerance to habitat loss, allowing it to survive and thrive in man-made habitats, including cities and suburbs.
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