Stranga Sciuro is a flight-capable species with a curious—and sometimes destructive—nature. Opportunistic tree-dwellers, these creatures will make their home in any high-placed hollow they can find, whether a natural tree hole or an artificial vent on the outpost’s outer walls. They feed on nuts and berries. Their natural hoarding tendencies can lead to piles of nuts building up in their nest, which draws the attention of other Stranga Sciuros. Fights over food and mating opportunities are common and usually take place aerially. The bioluminescent markings on their wings and tail help prevent opponents—and predators—from accurately judging their movements. Because they can interfere with automated vent operations, wild Stranga Sciuros are considered low-level pests. Inside the laboratory, their behavior remains lively and adaptable, making them a relatively easy species to handle.

The creatures that dwell in this rather desolate world still display some diversity in appearance, eating habits, and social behavior. Whether they have fur or feathers, skin or scales, their unique genetic makeup allows for a variety of colors and markings within each species. Despite limitations in food sources, herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores are all present in the food chain, and each species requires specialized care within a laboratory. Although the artificial setting of housing units and breeding pods precludes most opportunities to study true interspecific behavior, the interactions within and between species has been studied extensively in the wilderness by scientists daring enough to venture beyond the outpost’s walls.

Creature Notes

• Found this little friend while out on a walk. Injuries to right front paw, left wing, small wound near the tip of the tail. She handles easily, so tending to her injuries shouldn't be too much trouble. I expect her to make a full recovery
• Checking the ID randomly assigned to this little fellow, I found that it resembles the word 'Zenith'! I found her mid-day, so it seems only appropriate to name her accordingly. From now on, I shall call her Zenuith
• Zenuith has made a full recovery much faster than expected and is now able to freely roam the lab. I will need to add a lock to my supply of snack bars. Perhaps some studies on Strange Sciuros' abilities to problem-solve are in order ...