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Sumatran Rhinoceros

**This page is under construction.**

**Sumatran Rhinoceros** (スマトラサイ, 蘇門答刺犀, Sumatorasai) is a Friend that appeared in the Kemono Friends game.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Shouji Umeka (庄司宇芽香)***

"translation"

## External Links

* スマトラサイ(けものフレンズ) - Sumatran Rhinoceros' Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* スマトラサイ - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Nana

**Nana** (菜々) was a caretaker at Japari Park and the main character of the *Kemono Friends: Yokosou Japari Park e!* manga.

When she started training she was assigned to Ezo Red Fox and Serval by Mirai. Eventually her responsibilities expanded and she got to know more Friends throughout her time at the park.And A Main Antagonist In Japaritopia and Kemono Friends New Horizons Along With The Team Called Rulers The Evil Directors Along With New Zealand Giant Penguin,Raccoon Dog,Kyururu And Her Sister.

## Biography

Nana lives with her little sister in the city area on Japari Island. Though her responsibilities cover a lot of different Friends, she often finds herself spending most of her time with Ezo Red Fox.

At first she couldn't get along with Ezo Red Fox, who was rather annoyed by having a "newbie" assigned to take care of her. But they soon became friends and Ezo Red Fox even started sneaking into Nana's apartment to sleep every now and then.

Friends began to appreciate Nana more and more to the point where they even threw her a party to celebrate her coming to Japari Park. Despite this, a lot of Friends believe they can take her for granted or ask any unreasonable thing from her every now and then.

It is currently unknown what happened to Nana following the evacuation of Japari Island after the Second Eruption as she did not return with Mirai to the island.Criticality Endangered Death
Sand Cat

**This page is under construction.**

**Sand Cat** (スナネコ, 砂猫, Sunaneko) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Saitou Yuka (斉藤佑圭)***

"translation"

### **Anime**

*Voice Actress: **Mewhan (みゆはん)***

Sand Cat first appeared in Episode 4: Desert Area.

## External Links

* スナネコ(けものフレンズ) - Sand Cat's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* スナネコ - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Muzzle

Serval Gets Killed

**Muzzle (AKA Japanese Trap) Is A Killing Weapon That Makes The Freind Death This Makes The Animal More Hyperish**

## Role In The Film

This Contains The Zoologists Has A Missing Animal Freind.Short 2021 Video: The Male Grey Wolf Is Protecting The Muzzle And Jr.Ranger Scouts Are Protecting Kaban And Gets Killed Byhimself.In The Museum Serval Is Using Her Muzzle.Exept The Bullies Got Muzzled And Gets Death,Brownhat Brownhat,Greenhat,Ghosts Are Now Dead
Polar Bear

**This page is under construction.**

**Polar Bear** (ホッキョクグマ, 北極熊, Hokkyokuguma) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game and a small cameo in anime.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Oowada Hitomi (大和田仁美)***

"translation"

### **Anime**

Polar Bear appeared as a live audience in Episode 8: PPP Live.

## External Links

* ホッキョクグマ(けものフレンズ) - Polar Bear's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* ホッキョクグマ - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Lion

**This page is under construction.**

**Lion** (ライオン, Raion) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game and anime.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Asano Masumi (浅野真澄)***

"translation"

### **Anime**

*Voice Actress: **Honda Mariko (本多真梨子)***

Lion first appeared in Episode 6: Plains. She is the leader of Team Lion, she somehow has a competitive relationship with Moose. She acts almighty, tough, cold, and prideful towards her pride for the sake of it, but once there was no one around, she immediately becomes lax, lazy, playful and kind.

## In Real Life

The Lion is the most iconic animal in Africa, and also considered as the most famous among the big cat family. One of the biggest and strongest in the felidae family, unlike the other big cats, male and female lions have a lot of numerous features that can easily differentiate from one another. mostly being the males have a mane for a 'crown', while the females don't. The female lions or lionesses are in charge in hunting and looking after the young while the males have to fight other males to defend their pride, a lion can sleep up to 21 hours a day to restore their energy, and it is the males who have to fight to defend their young and their harem.

## External Links

* ライオン(けものフレンズ) - Lion's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* ライオン - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Peafowl

**This page is under construction.**

**Peafowl** (クジャク, 孔雀, Kujaku) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game and a large cameo in the anime.

In the game side-quest, it is implied that without her consent, she got her feather plucked by konoha-chan professor and mimi-chan assistant. hence her profile referring to mimi-chan assistant.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Fujii Yukiyo (藤井ゆきよ)***

### **Anime**

*Voice Actress: **Sumi Sanae (すみさなえ)***

Peafowl appeared as a quick cameo in Episode 2: Jungle Area.

## External Links

* クジャク(けものフレンズ) - Peafowl's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* クジャク - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Steller's Sea Cow

**This page is under construction.**

**Steller's Sea Cow** (ステラーカイギュウ, Suterā Kaigyuu) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Tsuji Miyuu (辻美優)***

"translation"

## External Links

* ステラーカイギュウ(けものフレンズ) - Steller's Sea Cow's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* ステラーカイギュウ - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
PPP

**PPP** (ペパプ, Pepapu) is a three generations running idol unit at Japari Park. The name stands for Penguins Performace Project and currently consists of five members. During its first generation the unit was called PIP for Penguins Idol Project, but the name was changed over time.

The first generation unit consisted of four Penguin Friends. A Rockhopper Penguin, an Emperor Penguin, a Humboldt Penguin and a Gentoo Penguin. Further information on these four Penguins is scarce at the moment and there's no available information on the second generation at all beyond that its number of members were three.

### Current Members

* Emperor Penguin
* Princess, Royal Penguin
* Gean, Gentoo Penguin
* Hululu, Humboldt Penguin
* Rocker, Rockhopper Penguin

## Behind The Scenes

PPP performs two songs in the *Kemono Friends* anime to date. The opening theme song *Yokosou Japari Park* is performed together with Animal Biscuits and *Oozora Dreamer* is performed in the anime's eight episode. Both songs have been performed live by the voice actresses of the characters in costume and are available on their first single.

The group is set to release more CDs in the future and with the increasing success of the anime it's not unlikely to hear more songs from them within the show as well.

During the early days of the Kemono Friends game, PPP debuted as party members during a special promotional campaign devoted to the original four members, then known as PIP. At the time the characters were supposed to be the same as the third generation of PPP, but as of the Kemono Friends anime they've been retconned into four previous members.
Scarlet Macaw

**This page is under construction.**

**Scarlet Macaw** (コンゴウインコ, Kongō Inko) is a Friend that first debuted in Kemono Friends Pavilion.

## Media

### **Kemono Friends 3 (2019)**

*Voice Actress: **Tsuruno Arisa (鶴野有紗)***

English Translation:
*"Oi! I love to play, I love to talk, I'm Scarlet Macaw! I tend to feel lonely when I am alone, but I am always energetic and happy when I am with my friends. Today I enjoyed a bath, and I'm in a good mood, so I'm going to dance, oi oi!"*

## External Links

* コンゴウインコの性能と評価 - Japanese Kemono Friends 3 strategy wiki
Fennec

**This page is under construction.**

**Fennec** (フェネック, Fenekku) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game and anime.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Fujii Yukiyo (藤井ゆきよ)***

"translation"

### **Anime**

*Voice Actress: **Motomiya Kana (本宮佳奈)***

Fennec first appeared at the end of Episode 1: Savanna Area with Arai-san. She also appears in the opening of the anime.

### **Stage Drama**

Fennec was played by Motomiya Kana (本宮佳奈) in the Kemono Friends Stage Drama.

## External Links

* フェネック(けものフレンズ) - Fennec's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* フェネック - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Panther Chameleon

**This page is under construction.**

**Panther Chameleon** (パンサーカメレオン, Pansā Kamereon) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game and anime.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Suwa Ayaka (諏訪彩花)***

"translation"

### **Anime**

*Voice Actress: **Omigawa Chiaki (小見川千明)***

Panther Chameleon first appeared in Episode 6: Plains. She is one of the grunt in Moose team.

## External Links

* パンサーカメレオン(けものフレンズ) - Panther Chameleon's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* パンサーカメレオン - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
American Beaver (Game)

## American Beaver

**American Beaver** (アメリカビーバー) is an American Beaver Friend that appeared in the Kemono Friends game. She has a habit of slur her sentences in the end. Her nickname is Ameve (アメビー）

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice actress: **Shiraishi Ryouko (白石涼子）***

Romaji

*"Damu tsukuri ga tokui na Biibaassu. Umidanuki tomo yobareterussu yo. Biibaa ga takusan no damu-ko wo tsukuru koto de kankyou ga kaiteki ni natte homerareru koto mo ooinsuyo? Maa, yarisugite okorareru koto mo arussukedo, kujikezu kyou mo takusan no zairyou wo getto surussu!"*

English Translation

"I'm the skillful dam builder Beaver. I'm also being called Sea Raccoon Dog. By making a lot of dam reservoir, Beaver made the environment more pleasant, and have received many praise because of it you know? But of course, when I overdoing it, there is a time when I get scold because of that but, today's too without feeling disheartened, let's get more material!"

#### **In-Game Stats**

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#### **Quote**

 あ、これあげるッスよ！　資材集めの時にいい木の枝見つけたッスから、さあさあ遠慮せずッス！
 ダム湖のための資材集めは得意中の得意ッスよ！
 ちょっとダム湖を作るために張り切りす過ぎだって、フォルカに諭されたッス ... ...
 今日も気合い入れてくッスよー！
 自分、「　」さんを尊敬しているッス！　一緒にジャパリパークのダムを作るッス！！
Seiryu

**This page is under construction.**

**Seiryu** (セイリュウ, 青龍, lit. Azure Dragon) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Oonishi Saori (大西沙織)***

"translation"

### **Anime**

In Episode 11: Cerulean, Seiryu was mentioned by Mirai in the hologram when Kaban and Serval arrived on the middle of volcano.

## In Real Life

Qing Long (or Seiryū in Japanese) is one of the Four Symbols (see Four Gods), representing the East, the spring season, the color azure, and the Wood element. In Kyoto, Qing Long resides in the Kiyomizu Buddhist temple, which every year holds a ceremony in its honor.

Because Qing Long and Bai Hu reign over opposite cardinal directions, they are said to be in perpetual conflict, and from there comes the phrase "Tiger and Dragon facing each other" to describe eternal rivals that never manage to claim final victory over one another.
American Beaver

**This page is under construction.**

**American Beaver** (アメリカビーバー, Amerika Bībā) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game and anime. She was hugely redesigned from the game and gained more similarity of Eurasian Beaver.

American Beaver is the national animal of Canada.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Shiraishi Ryouko (白石涼子)***

"Damu-damu-damu-damu! Damulicious! Oh my, this is a dam, it keeps bad guys away, building a dam is the best hobby to get excited about. Though sometimes I'll get upset while making them and water will start pouring in. Oops! Our dam is leaking!"

### **Anime**

*Voice Actress: **Shimoji Shino (下地紫野)***

American Beaver currently living in the forest area of Japari Park together with Black-tailed Prairie Dog. She's the second American Beaver Friend to appear in the franchise and the only one to appear in the Kemono Friends anime.
She suffers from anxiety, often causing her to avoid going through with things out of fear she'll mess it up and cause trouble. Despite this, she's very good at planning ahead and explain things to others in ways they'll understand.

American Beaver wanted to build a log cabin on the river. She had gathered up all the lumber requierd and planned out how to do it, but anxiety got the better of her and she couldn't get started on building it.

Her lumber were accidentally knocked into the river and drifted off by Serval, who offered to go help her gather up new trees together with Kaban. The three of them went deeper into the forest to gather up good trees when they met Black-tailed Prairie Dog.

Black-tailed Prairie Dog had tried to build a home of her own, underground, but it kept caving in on her so she would get stuck. After the other Friends helped her out, American Beaver and Black-tailed Prairie Dog got closer and Kaban suggested the two worked together to build a home.

American Beaver and Black-tailed Prairie Dog moved in together in a log cabin with an underground tunnel that they built together. To thank Serval and Kaban, American Beaver built them a bench to sit or sleep on inside the Japari Bus.

## External Links

* アメリカビーバー(けものフレンズ) - American Beaver's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* アメリカビーバー - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
New Guinea Highland Wild Dog

**This page is under construction.**

**New Guinea Highland Wild Dog** (ニューギニアハイランドワイルドドッグ, Nyūginia Hairando Wairudo Doggu) is a Friend that first announced on Twitter by series creator Yoshizaki Mine on April 5th 2017 after the rediscovery of the species long thought extinct on April 4th 2017.

Shortly after, the official *Kemono Friends* twitter account announced it as a newly discovered Friend within Japari Park.

## In Real Life

The New Guinea Highland Wild Dog was thought to have been extinct for over 50 years until it was discovered by a team of zoologists and reasearchers in 2016. At least 15 dogs were identified, with varying fur colours and more and on April 4th 2017 it was officially determined that the dogs were indeed of the New Guinea Highland Wild Dog spcies.

Currently known as the rarest dog species in the world, it's possibly it's a relative of the New Guinea Singing Dog, another rare species. It's also considered one of the most primitive dog species still alive today and zoologists are currently researching how they've adapted to modern life.
Small-clawed Otter

**This page is under construction.**

**Small-clawed Otter** (コツメカワウソ, 小爪川獺, Kotsume Kawauso) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game and anime.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Oowada Hitomi (大和田仁美)***

"translation"

### **Anime**

*Voice Actress: **Kondou Reina (近藤玲奈)***

Small-clawed Otter first appeared in Episode 2: Jungle Area.

## External Links

* コツメカワウソ(けものフレンズ) - Small-clawed Otter's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* コツメカワウソ - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Destroyed the friends (disney action series)

**destroyed the friends** is an animated series by Disney Television Animation based on the original series of the same name. The show ran from june 6 2022 to over the course of three seasons. It is the first Disney Afternoon show to be revived or rebooted in animation form. this series is getting Kemono Friends (Anime)

## Premise

no where is serval we can find this after died in Cerulean

you can help with Kaban
Red-footed Tortoise

**This page is under construction.**

**Red-footed Tortoise** (アカアシガメ, Akaashigame) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Tsuda Minami (津田美波)***

Romaji

"*Watashi ha rikugame koura jikeidan, Akaashigame. nakama de aru Indohoshigame to tomo ni, yowakimono tachi wo mamotteiru. Watashi ga ichiban ni mamoritai mono ha [magokoro] da. Sore ga mamoreru to iu no nara, yorokonde tate to narou**"***

English Translation

"I'm a member of tortoise vigilante corps, Red-Footed Tortoise. Alongside with my partner the Indian-Star Tortoise, we protecting the weak. The thing I want to protect most is [ sincerity ]. if I can protect it, then it will become my shield of happiness"

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Prairie Greeting

A **prairie greeting** is a tradition within the prairie dog family of Friends. It's been depicted in episode five of the *Kemono Friends* anime and in *Kemono Friends: Comic À La Carte*.

## The Greeting

The traditional prairie greeting begins with the giving party asking permission to greet one or several Friends. If responded to with acceptance or a greeting of their own, the greeting takes place.

The greeting consists of a Friend deep kissing another Friend while holding on to her cheeks. The kiss lasts a few seconds and is done as a sign of respect and gratitude from the giving party to the recipiant.

Though generally used simply to greet Friends, it can also be used as a sign of gratitude.

## Uses In Kemono Friends

To date the only Friend to have enacted the tradition is Black-tailed Prairie Dog. In episode five of the *Kemono Friends* anime, after she's been pulled out of a collapsed burrow by Kaban, Serval and American Beaver, she asks the three to allow her to greet them.

The Friends respond to Prairie's request by introducing themself, leading to her moving forward with the greeting itself. Kissing Serval, Kaban and finally Beaver before moving on with their conversation.

In *Kemono Friends: Comic À La Carte* she gives Kaban a second greeting at the start of the first volume's tenth story, Dash Park, as thanks for helping her and Beaver. Kaban is taken by surprise that Prairie kisses Friends even outside of first introductions, while Serval finds this new information great.

## Behind The Scenes

The greeting exists in nature as well, as prairie dogs "kiss" to greet and recognize each other. Additonally, prairie dogs are polyamorous and will have several partners within a pack. Female prairie dogs are also known for getting along well with those sharing the same partner.

In the *Kemono Friends universe*, this was adapted into a behaviour where prairie dog Friends such as Black-tailed Prairie Dog find it natural to show affection for multiple Friends at once, leading to the traditional prairie greeting.
Sabre Tiger

**This page is under construction.**

### Nick Name

Sabertooth, Sabretooth, Saber-Toothed Cat, Sabre-Toothed Cat, Saber-Toothed Tiger, Sabre-Toothed Tiger, Smilodon, or Machairodus

## Multi-media Info

### Debut Media

Kemono Friends (Game)
Kemono Friends Stage Drama

## Taxonomy Rank

### IUCN Status

Extinct (EX)

**Sabre Tiger** (サーベルタイガー, Sāberu Taigā) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Aizawa Mai (相沢舞)***

"translation"

### **Stage Drama**

Sabre Tiger was played by Sakai Ran (酒井蘭) in the Kemono Friends Stage Drama

## **Trivia**

* The common term "saber-toothed tiger" is actually a misnomer, as saber-toothed cats come from a different family of felines than tigers which belong in genus *Panthera*.
* Some sources refer to Sabre Tiger as a *Smilodon*, but she's not identified as such in the game. She is identified as Machairodontinae which is the family of saber-toothed cats.
	+ Since Sabre Tiger has a long tail it is unlikely she could be a *Smilodon*, which has a very short tail. It's more likely she could be an earlier form of a saber-toothed cat, such as *Machairodus*.

## External Links

* サーベルタイガー(けものフレンズ) - Sabre Tiger's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* サーベルタイガー - Japanese Game Walkthrough Site
Sheep

**This page is under construction.**

**Sheep** (ヒツジ, 羊, Hitsuji) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Ikki Chihiro (一木千洋)***

"translation"

### **Stage Drama**

Sheep was played by Nishikawa Misaki (西川美咲) in the Kemono Friends Stage Drama.

## External Links

* ヒツジ(けものフレンズ) - Sheep's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* ヒツジ - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Shoebill

**This page is under construction.**

**Shoebill** (ハシビロコウ, 嘴広鸛, Hashibirokou) is a Friend that appeared in the Kemono Friends game and anime.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Murakawa Rie (村川梨衣)***

Japanese version

"*Mu... ... kisama wa? Mate, fuyoui ni shaberu na. Muda na ugoki wo sureba, tsugi no jibun no koudou ga bareru. Shinchou ni, ugokazu ki wo ukagae.. ... Yoshi, shabette ii zo. Nani ? Watashi to nakayoku nari ni kita, da to?... ... Kawatta yatsu da ga, omoshiroi. Watashi wa Hashibirokou, yoi shinrai kankei wo kizuite ikou."*

English version

"Who are you...? Wait, do not speak carelessly. If you make useless movement, the next move will be exposed. Cautiously, without movement wait for a chance... ... Okay, you can speak now. what? You come to befriend me you said?... ... What an unusual guy, interesting. My name is Shoebill, let's build mutual trust."

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### **Anime**

*Voice Actress: **Komori Misae (小森未彩)***

Shoebill first appeared in Episode 6: Plains. She is one of the grunt in Moose team.

## External Links

* ハシビロコウ(けものフレンズ) - Shoebill's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* ハシビロコウ - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Kemono Friends: Official Guide Book

***Kemono Friends: Official Guide Book*** (けものフレンズ BD付オフィシャルガイドブック) is a six volume series of books featuring information on the various Friends on Japari Island. Each volume comes with a bluray disc containing two episodes of the *Kemono Friends* anime, making it the official physical anime release as well.

The first volume released on March 25th 2017. It quickly became notorious among fans for going out of stock at all retailers multiple times before its release.

On top of the profiles on Friends and the anime episodes, each volume also comes with interviews and articles about the production of the anime series.

## Volume 1

**Released Date:**

* March 25, 2017

**BD Anime Episode:**

* Episode 1: Savanna Area
* Episode 2: Jungle Area

## Volume 2

**Released Date:**

* April 26, 2017

**BD Anime Episode:**

* Episode 3: Mountain
* Episode 4: Desert Area

## Volume 3

**Released Date:**

* May 26, 2017

**BD Anime Episode:**

* Episode 5: Lake Shore
* Episode 6: Plains

## Volume 4

**Released Date:**

* June 26, 2017

**BD Anime Episode:**

* Episode 7: Japari Library
* Episode 8: PPP Live

## Volume 5

**Released Date:**

* July 26, 2017

**BD Anime Episode:**

* Episode 9: Snowy Mountains Area
* Episode 10: Lodge

## Volume 6

**Released Date:**

* August 26, 2017

**BD Anime Episode:**

* Episode 11: Cerulean
* Episode 12: Amusement Park
Indian Star Tortoise

**This page is under construction.**

**Indian Star Tortoise** (インドホシガメ, Indo Hoshigame) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game. She speaks in honorific language.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Maeda Ayaka (前田綾香)***

Romaji

"*Watakushi ha rikugame koura jikeidan, Indo Hoshigame desu wa. Yasashisugiru Akaashigame-sama ni ha itsumo kurou saseraremasu wa. Mou naremashita keredo. Watashi ga mamoritai no ha [hokori] desu wa. Sore wo mamoru tame ni, watashi ha kono tate wo tsukatte semetsuzukemasu wa. Ukemi ha sei ni aimasen no."*

English Translation

"I'm a member of tortoise vigilante corps, Indian Star Tortoise. I’m always being pushed through hardship by the gentle Red-footed Tortoise-sama. Although I'm already used to it now. The thing I want to protect is [ Pride ]. To protect it, I use this shield and attack continuously. Being passive is not fit with my nature."

#### **In-Game Stats**

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## External Links

* インドホシガメ - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Scarlet Ibis

**This page is under construction.**

**Scarlet Ibis** (asian species), is also known as the Asian scarlet ibis or indian scarlet ibis is found in andaman nicobar islands, northeast india, Malaysia & Indonesia. Habitat :- Mangrove swamps and Tidal forest of tropical Asia. They often prefer riverine forest and Mangrove forest. Sunderban delta in Bengal and Delta Avourei in Manipur is stronghold.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Okutani Kaede (奥谷楓)***

"translation"

### **Anime**

*Voice Actress: **Ayano Ayumi (綾乃あゆ美)***

Scarlet Ibis first appeared in Episode 3: Mountain.

## External Links

* ショウジョウトキ(けものフレンズ) - Scarlet Ibis' Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* ショウジョウトキ - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Sandstar Eruptions

**Sandstar eruptions** are events unique to Japari Island. The mysterious material known as Sandstar flows from the island's volcano and causes mutations to the wildlife of the land, creating Friends. To date there have been three major eruptions documented, with a fourth one predicted to happen.

Prior to the Kemono Friends anime, the Sandstar was not stated to have come from a volcano, but rather fell mysteriously from the sky. The anime retconned this by establishing the volcano and Friends referencing the events as eruptions.

## Small Eruptions

While there have only been three major eruptions documented so far, smaller bursts of Sandstar coming from the volcano inbetween the larger ones are fairly common. In episode 11 of the Kemono Friends anime they confirm that recently small eruptions have been gonig on for several days in a row. These small eruptions can also leak Sandstar Low, leading to an increased Cerulean threat unless it's filtered out.

## First Eruption

The **First Eruption** created the first Friends on Japari Island after Sandstar made contact with organic bodies and the first Cerulean after it made contact with non-organic bodies. Serval, Ezo Red Fox, Tsuchinoko and many other Friends were born from this event. As such, it led to humans researching Sandstar and Friends becoming residents at Japari Park. But the Cerulean threat meant the park eventually had to be closed.

In the *Kemono Friends* game, the player helps Mirai and the first generation of Friends clear out the Cerulean threat to the park to make it safe for visitors again. After defeating the Cerulean Queen, the park was finally safe and proceeded to be reopened. Leading to the events of the *Kemono Friends: Yokosou Japari Park e!* manga.

*Kemono Friends: Yokosou Japari Park e!* tells the story of Nana, a caretaker in training at Japari Park. Though no year is specified, it's suggested the First Eruption took place several years before 2015 as Nana talks about having dreamed of working at Japari Park since she was a child and the manga hints at being set during 2015 and 2016.

## Second Eruption

The **Second Eruption** created a second Cerulean outbreak on Japari Island after Mirai had saved the park the first time around. The events following the Second Eruption were depicted in Mirai's memo-logs shown in the *Kemono Friends* anime. Mirai's mission was ultimately unsuccesful as the park remained dangerous and the team had to evacuate once again.

## Third Eruption

The **Third Eruption** took place on Japari Island several years after humans had left once again. No animals were documented to have come into contact with Sandstar, instead, the only one who suddenly found themselves inside Japari Park after the Third Eruption was Kaban, a human without any memories of herself. Despite being human, Kaban seems to have been created from the Sandstar coming into contact with something new.

The *Kemono Friends* anime starts the day after the Third Eruption and chronicles the journey of Kaban and Serval trying to find out exactly who Kaban is and why she suddenly found herself on Japari Island.
Pronghorn

**This page is under construction.**

### Nick Name

American Antelope or Pronghorn Antelope (they're not related to other antelopes like gazelles or wildebeests.)

## Taxonomy Rank

### IUCN Status

Endangered (EN)

**Pronghorn** (プロングホーン, Puronguhōn) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Kouda Mariko (國府田マリ子)***

"translation"

## External Links

* プロングホーン - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
White Thoroughbred

**This page is under construction.**

**White Thoroughbred** (サラブレッド しろげ, Sarabureddo Shiroge) is a Friends that appeared in the JRA X Kemono Friends - Uma no Friends Collaborations along with Black Thoroughbred and Brown Thoroughbred, and later featured in the One-shot: Racecourse video that posted on the website on August 9, 2017.

## External Links

* JRA X Kemono Friends - Uma no Friends - Official Collaboration Website
Northern Goshawk

**This page is under construction.**

**Northern Goshawk** (オオタカ, Ootaka) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Saitou Yuka (斉藤祐圭)***

"translation"

## Trivia

* Her Japanese name was originally **Taka** (タカ) instead of **Ootaka** (オオタカ) in the game, it was changed in the Official Website Encyclopedia.

## External Links

* タカ(けものフレンズ) - Northern Goshawk's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* タカ - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Passenger Pigeon

**This page is under construction.**

**Passenger Pigeon** (リョコウバト, 旅行鳩, Ryokoubato) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Shiraishi Ryouko (白石涼子)***

"translation"

## External Links

* リョコウバト(けものフレンズ) - Passenger Pigeon's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* リョコウバト - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Golden Tabby Tiger

**This page is under construction.**

**Golden Tabby Tiger** (ゴールデンタビータイガー, Gōruden Tabī Taigā) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game.

Golden Tabby Tiger is the color variation of Bengal Tiger & Amur Tiger.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Yamashita Mami (山下まみ)***

"translation"

## External Links

* ゴールデンタビータイガー - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Serval (Game)

## Serval

**Serval** (サーバル) was a second generation Serval Cat Friend that played a role in the *Kemono Friends* game.

Born after the Second Eruption, Serval were close friends with the human park guide Mirai during the fight against the Cerulean Queen.

## Self Introduction

Yahoo! Is everyone doing alright? "Serval" actually means "Hound Dog". Even though I'm a feline, why is that? I'm actually often called a "Clumsy Girl" or "Trouble Maker", but that's not the case at all! It's my job to make everyone smile. So I'll do my best today as well!

## Trivia

* Serval was featured, together with Ezo Red Fox, in *Kemono Friends* promotional collaboration with the card game *WIXOSS* in 2015. Signed foil "Secret Rare" copies of her card was also released as part of the promotional campaign.
Serval (Anime)

## Serval

**Serval** (サーバル) is an unknown generation Serval Cat Friend that plays a main character role in the Kemono Friends anime.

Likely born sometime after the Second Eruption, Serval lived a peaceful life in the savanna area within Japari Park until she met Kaban on the day after the Third Eruption. She's friends with Hippopotamus and decided to follow along on Kaban's journey to find her home and identity.

## Self Introduction

Yahoo! Is everyone doing alright? "Serval" actually means "Hound Dog". Even though I'm a feline, why is that? I'm actually often called a "Clumsy Girl" or "Trouble Maker", but that's not the case at all! It's my job to make everyone smile. So I'll do my best today as well!

## Biography

Despite not having left the savanna area until after the Third Eruption, Serval is quite famous throughout Japari Park for being an airhead who often causes trouble for others. One morning she met a Friend who didn't have any memory of her identity or home, she decided to help out this friend whom she named Kaban.

Though Serval originally intended to let Kaban go on her own after she left the savanna area, the curiosity got the better of her and she decided to accompany her new friend to the Japari Library to ask the professor what kind of Friend Kaban could be.

After a long journey, Serval and Kaban reached the library and learned that Kaban was actually a human. Serval had never heard of humans before, but decided to stay with Kaban as she tried to find where other humans might be.

After spending a few nights at the Japari Lodge, Serval and Kaban triggered a hologram recording from inside Lucky Beast. In the recording Serval saw Mirai and another Serval Cat. For reasons she can't tell, seeing the hologram caused her to cry.

During a fight with a Colossal Cerulean, Serval was supposedly consumed after saving the life of Kaban by leading it away. Though Kaban was able to pull Serval out, she was unconscious as Kaban made a final effort to lure the Cerulean away.

Some time later, Serval wakes up to find that Kaban is trapped inside the Cerulean, and that she is miraculously still alive. She helps the cerulean hunters rescue Kaban, but finds that she is already turning back into stardust. However, instead of converting back into her animal form, Kaban stays as she is, because both her Friend and human forms were humans.

## Tv Shows And Movies

### Kemono Friends (Anime)

She Loves Kaban In Serval Jump ~I Want To See Kaban-chan!~

### Japaritopia

She Says Hi And Gets Kissed By Kaban From Compilation To Serval Jump ~I Want To See Kaban-chan!~ At The Japari Vacationhouse.
Okapi

**This page is under construction.**

**Okapi** (オカピ, Okapi) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game and a small cameo in anime.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Kanda Akemi (神田朱未)***

"translation"

### **Anime**

*Voice Actress: **Nemoto Ruka (根本流風)***

Okapi appeared as a quick cameo in Episode 2: Jungle Area.

### **Stage Drama**

Okapi was played by Nomoto Hotaru (野本ほたる) in the Kemono Friends Stage Drama.

## External Links

* オカピ(けものフレンズ) - Okapi's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* オカピ - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Lovedie

**Lovedie** is a temporary party member in Eyliss. She joins Elliot for their first battle and is uncontrollable.

## History

### Citrine Village Arc

Lovedie is the first character Elliot meets, and is present during their first battle. She later helps them get a room at the inn and hands them a letter to give to Mishihase.

## Builds

### Spellblade Build

As a spellblade, it is adviced to level sorcerer to level 20 to gain access to all of its magic skills as spellblade has magic attack as its highest stat and would benefit from any offensive magic. Lullaby from level 5 entertainer is a useful skill, but not necessary. Since Lovedie doesn't get full use of Spellblade's high attack due to no access to other attack-based offensive classes, a Spellblade Lovedie should be geared more towards magic damage. With Magic Stance sacrificing attack at the gain of magic attack for 5 turns, Spellblade build is the best class for Lovedie and could possibly turn her into a magic cannon.

### Entertainer Build

As an entertainer, Lovedie doesn't benefit much from her other two classes, making it a difficult class to play. Since none of its skills are weapon-locked, it is best used for granting skills for spellblade or sorcerer builds. An entertainer Lovedie is challenging, and thanks to entertainer's low magic attack makes it hard to fully utilize the skills of Lovedie's two other classes. Entertainer Lovedie is best used as a healer, with a Lute Solo boosted Soothing Dance combined with sorcerer's False Faith.

### Sorcerer Build

Like a Spellblade Build, a Sorcerer Lovedie should be focused on magic offense. She can also make a decent healer, with access to Life Split and False Faith. Sorcerer is a good class to turn into a skill card class, and by using as many offensive magic skill cards on her as possible, a sorcerer Lovedie could cover any elemental type. However, this can be done with a spellblade build as well. If you choose to play a Sorcerer Lovedie, focus on leveling Spellblade to level 5 for Magic Stance.
Silver Fox

**This page is under construction.**

**Silver Fox** (ギンギツネ, Gingitsune) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game and the anime.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Shiraishi Ryouko (白石涼子)***

"translation"

### **Anime**

*Voice Actress: **Aisaka Yuuka (相坂優歌)***
Silver Fox first appeared in Episode 9: Snowy Mountains Area.

## External Links

* ギンギツネ(けものフレンズ) - Silver Fox's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* ギンギツネ - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Red Kangaroo

**This page is under construction.**

**Red Kangaroo** (アカカンガルー, Akakangarū) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game and a small cameo in anime.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Terui Haruka (照井春佳)***

Romaji

"*Kangaruu-moku, Kangaruu-ka, Kangaruu-zoku, Akakangaru! Janpu ga suggoi tokui nan da! Suu meetoru kurai nara pyon-pyon-tte tobechaun dakara! Iza to nattara bokushingu mitai na kanji de tatakacchau. Sore kiiku!*"

English Translation

"Order Diprotodontia, familia Macropodidae, genus Macropus, Red Kangaroo! I'm really skilled at jumping! Because I can jump several meter high with ease! When necessity arises I would fight like someone who do boxing. And then kick !"

#### **In-Game Stats**

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#### **Quote**

 なわとび！スクワット！そしてカンガルー跳び！跳躍道は一日してならずだよねっ！
 この華麗なフットワークで相手をノックアウト！　トドメはもちろんカンガルーキックだよ！
 広いところでのジャンプは、開放感あっていいよね！　雪は ... ... 足を取られるから苦手かな
 趣味は ... ... このエプロンのポケに何かを入れて運ぶことかな。そうすると落ち着くんだー
 「　」さん、どこまでも二人で跳んでいこう！あの地平線の果てまでもっ！

### **Anime**

Red Kangaroo appeared as a live audience in Episode 8: PPP Live.

## External Links

* アカカンガルー(けものフレンズ) - Red Kangaroo's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* アカカンガルー - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Plains Zebra

**This page is under construction.**

**Plains Zebra** (サバンナシマウマ, Sabanna Shimauma) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game and a small cameo in anime.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Nonaka Ai (野中藍)***

"translation"

### **Anime**

Plains Zebra appeared as a cameo in Episode 1: Savanna Area.

## External Links

* サバンナシマウマ(けものフレンズ) - Plains Zebra's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* サバンナシマウマ - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Sandstar

**Sandstar** is the mysterious material that created Friends and Ceruleans. Erupting from the volcano on Japari Island, it was originally experienced by the animals like a meteorite-like shower. To date, there have been three major eruptions of Sandstar and at least three types of Sandstar documented, pure Sandstar, crystallized Sandstar and Sandstar Low.

## Sandstar (Pure)

Sandstar in its most common form appears as shimmering light, often reflecting various colours. A Friend who uses a Friend Skill will have Sandstar spark from their body during said actions. If a Friend is hurt, they will also scatter sandstar from where they're injured. If the pure Sandstar make contact with the organic body of an animal or the remnants of an animal, a Friend will be formed.

After a Friend has been formed, their body shimmers with Sandstar for a short while as well, making them appear almost glowing. If Sandstar makes contact with a non-organic substance and fuses, a Cerulean is formed. When a Cerulean has its stone shattered, it breaks apart into several pieces that disappear into Sandstar rising through the air.

## Sandstar (Crystallized)

At the top of the volcano on the eastern side of Japari Island a large cluster of crystallized Sandstar rises up to the sky. Pure sandstar will often leak from it, trickling down during smaller eruptions.

It's unknown at the time what use the crystallized Sandstar have beyond being a reserve for pure Sandstar.

## Sandstar Low

Sandstar Low is a new and dangerous type of Sandstar that is absorbed by Black Cerulean to increase their size and strength, causing what's known as a Colossal Cerulean. It's a danger to the park as a whole, and as such the volcano on Japari Island was set up with a filter to keep it from spreading.

## Prior To Japaritopia

It Was Countinued Again In The Background.
Woodchuck Bully

Character

Caption: *This Character Has No Name It Is Unnamed*

**Woodchuck Bully (AKA Japanese Dark Chicken Or Blackhog) Is A Main Antagonist**

## Multi-media Info

### Voice Actress

Misato Fukuken (Japanese)Billy Bob Thompson (ENGLISH)

## Role In The Film

When Kaban Joinded The Jr Camp Before 4 O Clock Night Starts The Japari Park He Needs To Kill Kaban With Blood Created By Muzzle And Get In The Bus.

## Gallery

Hello My Freind!OkEven You little human!Muzzle Him!
Serval (Manga)

## Serval

**Serval** (サーバル) was a first generation Serval Cat Friend that played a role in the Kemono Friends prequel manga.

Born after the First Eruption, Serval was an early Japari Park resident and close friends with the human caretaker Nana and the human park guide Mirai during their time at the park. Her best friend was Caracal, though she would spend time with Ezo Red Fox as well.

## Self Introduction

Yahoo! Is everyone doing alright? "Serval" actually means "Hound Dog". Even though I'm a feline, why is that? I'm actually often called a "Clumsy Girl" or "Trouble Maker", but that's not the case at all! It's my job to make everyone smile. So I'll do my best today as well!
Northern Sea Otter

**This page is under construction.**

**Northern Sea Otter** (アラスカラッコ, Arasuka Rakko) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game. she has a habit of saying teya（てや）

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Yamashita Mami (山下まみ)***

Romaji

"*Teya-teya, watashi ha kairui wo ishi wo tsukatte waru no desu. kiai iremakuri nandesu. Datte hayaku tabetai desu kara. uu, mada hirakanai na, teya!... ... a, ikioi amatte nakami made wacchaimashita. nanigoto mo isogaba maware desuu... ..."*

English Translation

"teya-teya, I break shellfish using stone. I put so much effort in it. Because I want to eat them soon. Uhh, it's not open yet, teya!... ... Ah, I used to much force the shellfish crack to it's core. everything need to be done slow and steady... ..."

#### **In-Game Stats**

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## External Links

* アラスカラッコ - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Nana's Sister

**Nana's Sister** is an unnamed character that briefly appeared in the *Kemono Friends: Yokosou Japari Park e!* manga. She's the younger sister to Nana the caretaker and asks her about her tough first day at work.

She lives together with her sister in the employee apartments within Japari Park's city area. She doesn't play a large role in the manga, to the point where she doesn't even show up at the party that the park's Friends threw for Nana. She doesn't appear in any other media to date.
Thomson's Gazelle

**This page is under construction.**

**Thomson's Gazelle** (トムソンガゼル, Tomuson Gazeru) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game and a small cameo in anime.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Asano Masumi (浅野真澄)***

"translation"

### **Anime**

Thomson's Gazelle appeared as a cameo in Episode 1: Savanna Area.

## External Links

* トムソンガゼル(けものフレンズ) - Thomson's Gazelle's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* トムソンガゼル - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Serval Jump ~I Want To See Kaban-chan!~

***Serval Jump ~I Want To See Kaban-chan!~*** (サーバルじゃんぷ〜かばんちゃんに逢いたい!〜) is a fangame based on the *Kemono Friends* anime. It was developed by CreatorsPrime and released on March 26th 2017 for free on iOS and Android.

## Gameplay

The player must guide Serval through six stages, avoiding running into obstacles such as Cerulean and pits of spikes. Levels are automatically scrolling and the only player input inovles tapping the screen to make Serval jump. If Serval reaches the Japari Bus, she can continue from that point of the level should she fail to avoid an obstacle.

## Trivia

* The Japanese title reads "Jump" in English, despite this it's written in hiragana and doesn't actually spell out an existing word.
Narwhal

**This page is under construction.**

**Narwhal** (イッカク, 一角, Ikkaku) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Noguchi Yuri (のぐちゆり)***

Romaji

"*Ikkaku kujira, Ikkaku da. Kono supiaa ha, tsuno ja nakute kiba ga henka shita mono nan da. Shitteta ka? RIppa na kono kiba ha watashi no jiman de ari hokori. Kore wo kakagete iru to, chikara ga minagitte kurun da. Kono chikara de, Doruka, Maruka, Naruka, taisetsu na mono wo mamoritai. Watashi no hokori ni kakete mo na."*

English Translation

"I'm Narwhal Whale, Narwhal. This spear, is not horn but a transformed tusk. Did you know? This splendid tusk is my pride. If I carry this spear and raise it high, the power is overflowing to me. With this power I can protect Dolka. Malka, Nalka, and everyone important to me. Also my pride is on the line."

#### **In-Game Stats**

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## External Links

* イッカク(けものフレンズ) - Narwhal's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* イッカク - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Southern Tamandua

**This page is under construction.**

**Southern Tamandua** (ミナミコアリクイ, Minami Koarikui) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game and a small cameo in anime.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Oozora Naomi (大空直美)***

"translation"

### **Anime**

*Voice Actress: **Motomiya Kana (本宮佳奈)***

Southern Tamandua appeared as a quick cameo in Episode 2: Jungle Area.

## External Links

* ミナミコアリクイ(けものフレンズ) - Southern Tamandua's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* ミナミコアリクイ - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Reticulated Giraffe

**This page is under construction.**

**Reticulated Giraffe** (アミメキリン, Amime Kirin) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game and anime.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Hirohashi Ryou (広橋涼)***

Romaji

"Kujiraguutei-moku, kirin-ka, Amime Kirin. Kihonteki ni ha ni ha nanigoto mo yuttari peesu, suroo raifu. Demo, iza to nattara, kono mafuraa de pechin-pechin shichau yoo. Ato ha kikku ka na? Teyaa-tte ne. Kokenai yo?"

English Translation

"Order artiodactyla, family giraffidae, I'm Reticulated Giraffe. Basically doing everything calmly, slow life. But, when needed, I will hit with this scarf. After that maybe a kick? something like that. I will not fall down you know?"

#### **In-Game Stats**

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### **Anime**

*Voice Actress: **Nonaka Ai (野中藍)***

Reticulated Giraffe first appeared in Episode 10: Lodge.

## Gallery

Panel of Reticulated Giraffe and Serval by Yoshizaki Mine in Misaki Park Collaboration
## External Links

* アミメキリン(けものフレンズ) - Reticulated Giraffe's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* アミメキリン - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Holy HP Crystal

## Obtention

* Quête du Jeudi: "*Life-Giving Green Crystals*"
* Gain additionnel de quête
* Recommandations: quêtes *12-3* & *17-6*

Les «`**Holy HP Crystal**`» sont les cristaux de vie les plus précieux. Nécessaires pour le déblocage des attributs de vitalité ainsi que pour l'amelioration d'équipement, il est rarement recuperable, et souvent en petite quantité, le plus rentable reste la quête du Jeudi, “*Life-Giving Green Cristal*”.
Turtle And Racoon

**Turtle And Racoon (AKA Good and Good) Are Show Characters Apearing In Japaritopia.**

## Deleted Scenes

Role Character

*Voice Actor: Kei Uicheda (Turtle) Kenta Miyake (Racoon)*

Images From Turle And Racoon
**This page is a candidate for deletion.**

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Subaru

Disambiguation page for SubaruThe following is a list of links to pages that might share the same title.Please follow one of the disambiguation links below or search to find the page you were looking for if it is not listed. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.
**Subaru** is a common mispronunciation of Serval. You may be looking for:

* Serval Cat, the Friends
* Serval Jump, the fangame.
Tibetan Sand Fox

**This page is under construction.**

**Tibetan Sand Fox** (チベットスナギツネ, Chibetto Sunagitsune) is a Friends that appeared in the Kemono Friends game.

## Media

### **Mobile Game (2015)**

*Voice Actress: **Kawakami Rio (川上莉央)***

"translation"

## External Links

* チベットスナギツネ(けものフレンズ) - Tibetan Sand Fox's Nicovideo Encyclopedia Page
* チベットスナギツネ - Japanese Game Walkthough Site
Timeline

Here you'll find a full timeline of events and media entries within the *Kemono Friends* continuity, as well as details on what happened following each entry. The timeline will be updated as more media entries release.

## Simple Media Timeline

* Kemono Friends: Youkoso Japari Park e!
* Kemono Friends (Game)
* Kemono Friends (Anime)

## Detailed Timeline

Major spoiler warning for all the details that follow.