Yapafuu

Yapafuu or Peduni in plural by the Tamrielic races are an animal appearing throughout Kaniro. Large avian creatures, Yapafuu roughly act as the Kanirosian equivalent of horses, being domesticated for use as mounts and for pulling carts and carriages they are also often used as mounts..

Description
Yapafuu are generally yellow-orange birds with three-toed feet, large wings and long necks. While yellow Yapafuu are flightless, stronger breeds can swim and fly. Common variations include the black Yapafuu, red Yapafuu, blue Yapafuu, and the Yapafuu breed universally regarded as the strongest, the gold Yapafuu.

Other colors are sometimes also seen such as green, white, silver, brown, and purple.

Taxonomy
Yapafuu is the Nemeri name and it's literal translation would be "Ride wind". Due to it's widespread use as steeds for Nemer and most other races in Kaniros.

Subspecies
It's generally believed by Gnomes to be over 10 billion different species of Yapafuu due to the number of colors that can be perceived by insects, which became relevant from a study conducted by the Gnomes where insects were forced to apprroach one out of a number of Yapafuu of the same color. All the insects preferred the same Yapafuu and according to the gnomes, the colors were different but not possible to perceive with the Human eye.

Distribution and Habitat
Yapafuu prefer open land and are native to the Savannas and Plains of Kaniros, both north and south of Centrial Kaniros. In Southeast Kaniros they inhabit the semi-desert or true desert. Farmed Yapafuu in Ashtow and Orsurbs have established feral populations. Yapafuu have occasionally been seen inhabiting islands south and southwest of Aurum.

Behaviour
Though often domesticated, Yapafuu can be found in the wild and sometimes behave highly agressively, However they are known to be intelligent and to understand spoken languages. The cases of a regular Yapafuu speaking are rare. Otherwise they are known for their signature kweh cry.

Physiology
Yapafuu are known for their swift footspeed, a healthy adult Yapafuu can run at speeds over 250 mph. Because of their speed, some make mention of training being required to ride them safely. Berries are the Yapafuu's typical food and come in many varieties. Males are predominately raised as steeds, as females are sometimes considered ill fit to ride. Sometimes Yapafuu are used for racing.

Trivia

 * Yapafuu are pretty much just the Chocobos of Kaniros.