Nowapan has a fair number of domesticated species. Many of these are unique to Pan, in other cases, similar species were domesticated elsewhere in the world. The list below includes the most important species. Several others, including the Reedfish, the Green Root Beetle and some mustellids are best described as semi-domesticated and are found in their respective Wildlife Page (see below). It may be noted that the Nowans have domesticated and consume a number of insects and larva.

chi.bh� Butter Grub

The Butter Grub is actually a beetle species. The large (3-4cm) grub is raised under the bark of rotting trees. Yellowish in color with a bright red head and 2 rows of small blue spots. Eaten raw, fried, boiled, and mashed as a flavoring agent. Rich in oil and buttery in flavor. The adult is nondescript black beetle, about 3 cm in length. Originally found in temperate areas, now widely raised in greenhouses.

qir.he Cliff Pigeon

A small dove, this bird is raised in limited numbers in some mountain regions. Considered a delicacy, it is not particularly fertile. It has apparently been extinct in the wild for centuries.

yan.tt� Common Mountain Sheep

This species is closely related to the Bighorn sheep of North America. It has been domesticated for at least 2000 years. It is raised for wool, meat, and horn. The many wild subspecies are described in the Flora and Fauna Page.

li.du Dog

Dogs have been domesticated in Pan for thousands of years. All breeds are thought to be descended from the Steppe Wild Dog and show at least a cursory resemblance to it. Despite the long domestication, the dog has never had the same relationship to humans that developed elsewhere. To be precise, there are no companion breeds. Only a handful of breeds currently exist, most of these are an amalgam of local breeds that once existed. The most important are the following;

li.ke.ptur.k�ng Coursing Breed

Use to hunt fast game on the steppes.

ke.xh�.pir Scent Hunting Breed

This breed is primarily used to hunt for birds and small game.

q�m.ke.q�l Vermin Hunting breed

A smaller breed, it is used for hunting rats and other pest animals.

li.han.q�l Guard Breed

Largest domestic dog in Pan. An aggressive and protective breed often used in Schutzhund functions.

li.tti Meat Breed

This medium sized, heavily built dog is raised as a meat animal. Most commonly found in North coast communities. Its thick coat is also combed for wool to make yarn or is used as trim on winter garments.

q�.lhi.yu.ge Domestic Falcon

A species probably derived from the Peregrine Falcon. Like the latter, it is used to hunt airborne prey. Domesticated since prehistoric times, it is possible the Hawklords were the first to do so.

q�.pt�.yu.ge Domestic Hawk

This species is probably derived from the Goshawk. A strong and powerful hunter, it is used to take rabbits and smaller game.

rong.yu.ge Domestic Swine

A small, peccary like species. Probably descended from the Jungle Pig. Most commonly found in farms of the Southern and Western coasts.

ph�.ch�.d� False Silk Moth

This moth's caterpillar feeds on the leaves of the Silk Bush. It produces silk which while inferior but also more durable and less expensive than that of the Asian Silk Moth. Still found in the wild in the foothills of the Round Mountains. Wingspan to 6cm, rather plainly marked, mottled brown.

qir.k'o Forest Hen

Originally a wild fowl of the western and southern forests it was domesticated about 1500 years ago. Now scarce in the wild. It is raised for meat and eggs.

q�m.sho Fur Squirrel

This squirrel is noteworthy for its thick plush fur. Nowans, with their distrust of synthetics, still produce a lot of fur animals and the Fur Squirrel is one of the two major producers of it (the other is the Pani Rabbit.) The meat is also eaten but this is a secondary product.

kar.ch�.m� Giant Land Snail

A very large (up to 25cm) land snail which is raised in part for its meat, but mostly for its shell. Perfect shells are used as aerophone musical instruments, lesser ones are cut up and used as decorative material. Raised along the southeastern coasts.

pel.ngi Green Bee

A bright metallic-green colored bee. It rivals the European Honey Bee in quantity, though not quality of honey production. This one continues to exist in the wild but has been actively bred for at least 2000 years.

wul.ngi Greenheaded Flightless Duck

One of a number of flightless duck species with vestigal wings. The male of this species has an irridescent green head over a black body. Raised for meat, down, and feathers.

q�m.dhi Pani Rabbit

The Pani Rabbit is raised for meat and fur. It is one of the most important meat producers in Pan and millions are produced every year. Larger than many western breeds, it approaches Jack Rabbits and Hares in size.

��.ch�.wong Pineworm Beetle

This nondescript, dark green, 2cm long beetle's grubs ch�.wong, are found under the bark of certain conifers. Now raised commercially and sold either live or roasted.

ch�.d�.nar Silkworm

First smuggled into Dtanorakerieka in 1456. Nowapan has become a leading producer of silk although much is used domestically rather than exported.

z�.pt'� Spotted Horse

The only species of horse to be domesticated in Pan. The present day horse stands 15.2 to 16.2 hands. It is extraordinarily graceful, rivaling the Arabian Horse for beauty and carriage. Like the Arabian, it is considered to be a hotblood. The species is characterized by a white coat, covered by black spots about 2-3 cm. in diameter. The species is unusual in that it is a natural pacer, it does not trot. The wild species originated in the Steppes but has long been extinct. All wild examples today are feral.

zha.yan Steppe Musk Ox

Slightly smaller than the Arctic Musk Ox, it also has straighter horns. Raised for meat, wool, leather, and milk. Almost extinct in the wild and many that are wild are probably feral. A few herds are still found in Nordland and in the steppes. Almost all are a uniform golden brown, but a few more exotic colors have been developed. This species fills many of the niches that are filled by cattle, sheep, and goats in the Old World.

z�.yu.ge Domesticated or Common Zapiti

Zapitis are camelids (see also the Wildlife Page.) The Domestic Zapiti is a beast of burden and is only rarely ridden. Larger than their South American cousins, they may be more than 1.6 meters at the shoulder. Brown is the most common color but many other colors are now found. Not as numerous as they once were but certainly not in danger of extinction. They no longer exist in the wild except as feral herds.

• Ethnobotany and Flora Page
• Birds of Pan
• Mammals of Pan
• Fish, Reptiles, and Amphibians of Pan
• Invertebrate Species of Pan
• Generic Animal Terms of Nova

Revised August 29, 2001

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