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Cerklo (Rabbit-Deer) by Brandon Hill

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Cerklo are an omnivorous species of mammals native to Tantagel IX.  Their name derives from a portmanteau of the esperanto words for rabbit (kuniklo) and deer (cervo).  They're mostly nocturnal and highly intelligent, with excellent night vision.  Because of their traits as pack animals, Humans have bred this species for their pelts as well as food in some regions of the planet.  But their main use is guarding farms, storehouses, inns, garrisons, etc. at night.  Their keen sense of smell can detect intruders long before they are seen.  They are aggressive only when hunting forest animals and tending to their guard duties, and with the exception of some mutant strains, whose numbers are rapidly dwindling thanks to concentrated extermination efforts, even wild packs of cerklo rarely attack humans.  They choose, rather, small nocturnal animals in Tantagel IX's expansive forests.  Otherwise, they are playful and affectionate creatures, but stubborn due to their intelligence.  Too many in one group can easily outsmart a human and get loose to make their own mischief in towns and cities.    Their tongues are notably long, and like dogs, they tend to lavish affection with them, much to many a fastidious human's dismay.
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