Tree Tiger

This is the weakest battler in the game. Being small and timid, the creature often runs from battle.

Bio
Tree tigers are a small felines named for their orange, stripped coat of fur. While given the name "tiger," they are actually more closely related to breeds of desert sand cats. In the wild, they make their homes in trees or cliff sides high off the ground to avoid predators. Their clawed feet and hand-like paws help them to grasp and climb--their long tail acting to balance them. They seem to move effortlessly when they run through the treetops, jumping between branches or from ledges into woodland canopies. In urban areas, they can become somewhat of a nuisance as they will move into sheds and attics to make a home for their kittens. They have been known to cause quite a bit of damage if staying for prolonged periods of time. Male tree tigers, in particular, leave behind a foul, ammonia smell when they mark their territory--a smell which is hard to make go away. These creatures live in family groups consisting of one male, his 2-5 mates, and his offspring.

Tree tigers eat small animals such as tree frogs, small birds (if they can catch them), lizards, bugs, small mice, and nesting baby squirrels or birds if they can find them. They will also scavenge for meat in urban areas, eating from trashcans and whatever is left behind. Some people enjoy feeding them, though it is rare that a tree tiger will take it directly from a person's hand.

Significance in World

 * While not a domestic animal, tree tigers are often caught and kept as pets because of their small, cute appearance. However, because they are wild, they still have strong instincts, making them far from the ideal pet. Also, because tree tigers are a social, family-oriented creature, they can become mean if not given constant love and socialization that most humans are not able to provide. Because of their mischievous nature, people often leave them in small cages alone for long periods of time. This results in tree tigers biting, clawing, or even attacking their human owners or acquiring neurotic habits.
 * Tree tigers are not native to Montoenia, but thousands are smuggled to the island nation every year because of their soft pelts. While some are kept as pets, many are sold into the fur trade.

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