R E A D . B E L O W . F O R . M O R E . D E T A I L S !

_{…wild, mysterious, resilient, fearless, intelligent, majestic, perceptive, gentle…}

Pronunciation:
Rae-phryn = “Ray-frin”

Classification:

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata [ Sub Phylum: Vertebrata ]
Class: Mammalia
Order: Perissodactyla
Family: Equidae
Genus: Equus [ Sub Genus: Hippotigris ]
Species: Equus magnificus

Status:
endangered species

Height:
16-17 hands

Weight:
1300-1600 pounds

Longevity:
approx. 100 years

Gestation:
21 months

Native Habitat:
woodland--grassland--semiarid

Physical Characteristics:

1. Poisonous horn on snout: equivalent to the most potent snake venom

2. Incredible auditory senses: capable of detecting the slightest change in audio frequency

3. Prehensile tail: used for balance, extension, and strangulation

4. Cold Blooded: black markings absorb warmth from the sun to maintain body temperature
(in arid regions, black markings fade to amber)

5. Omnivorous: unique diet enables them to survive in harsh conditions



Raephryn were the mystical steeds of the Aeirins, a primeval council that allegedly ruled the world thousands of years ago in its Golden Age with grace and magic. In the ancient texts, Raephryn were said to be the fastest, strongest, and most graceful mount, far better than even the greatest stallion known to man. Today, they survive in scattered herds, living out their long lives in secret far away from the eyes of humanity.



_{Created in Microsoft Office Publisher on January 11-13 2008.}

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