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Twilight Pack Animals Guide

By ggeorlett1

A guide to all the animals in the DLC Pack (4 Habitat Animal + 1 Exhibit Animal = 5 Animals Altogether)
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Guide Index

Overview

Common Wombat (Vombatus ursinus)

Egyptian Fruit Bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus)

Raccoon (Procyon lotor)

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)

Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis)

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Common Wombat (Vombatus ursinus)

Taxonomy

Class: Mammalia
Order: Diprotodontia
Family: Vombatidae
Genus: Vombatus

General

Population in the Wild: Unknown
The common wombat (or Vombatus ursinus), also known as the coarse-haired or bare-nosed wombat, is a marsupial found in the scrub and woodlands of south eastern Australia and Tasmania. It has a squat, round build with short muscular legs and a blunt snout. The body is covered in coarse gray brown fur. Common wombats measure between 36 inches and 46 inches in length from nose to rump and weigh 48 lb to 86 lb. There are no obvious external differences between males and females.

Common wombats are not endangered and are considered a species of least concern, with their population currently remaining at a stable level. In some areas they are considered pests as they inflict damage to farms.

Gameplay

Interactivity: Full

Origins

Continent: Oceania
Regions: Australia
ICUN Status: Least Concern

Habitat

Fence Grade: 2> 3.3ft
Land Area: 2422ft
Water Area: 0ft
Climbing Area: 0ft
Temperature: 25-100°F
Biomes: Temperate, Grassland
Can Guest Enter Habitat: No
Can Guests Interact: No
Relations With Humans: Confident

Social

The common wombat is solitary and has no social needs. It is common for multiple wombats to share a burrow system, however they tend to avoid each other and can be aggressive regarding access to feeding grounds.
Group Size: 1‒2 (up to 1 male, up to 1 female)
Male Bachelor: 1
Female Bachelor: 1

Reproduction

A female common wombat in estrus will deposit feces and urine near her territory to attract a male. When a male has located her, they will engage in a chase behavior. She will bite his hindquarters then run away, and he will chase and bite her in turn, before rolling her onto her side or back and mating with her. This chase-mate sequence may repeat several times.

27 to 31 days after mating, the female will give birth to a tiny, bean-sized infant called a joey, which will climb up her fur and into her pouch. The wombat joey will remain in its mother's pouch and feed off her milk until it is about 5 months old. From this point on, it will begin eating solid food and spending time outside of the pouch.

The joey is fully weaned at 20 months old, at which point it leaves its mother who will soon after be in oestrus again. Juvenile, wombats reach sexual maturity at 2 years old.
Difficulty: Difficult (Polygynous)
Maturity: 2 years
Sterility: Death
Gestation/Incubation: 4 months
Interbirth: 24 months

Food

Tier 1: Hay
Tier 2: Herbivore Pellets
Tier 3: Root Vegetables

Feeding Stations

Food Trough
Water Bowl
Water Pipe
Water Trough

Food Enrichment

Melon Feeder
Large Barrel Feeder
Veggie Jelly Cake

Habitat Enrichment

Cardboard Box (Gift Box)
Rubber Duck
Small Ball (Small Ice Ball, Small Ball Colorful, Small Ball Pumpkin)
Herb Scent Marker
Rubbing Pad (Rubbing Pad Bark)

Compatible Animals
None

Zoopidia Fun Facts

The common wombat can achieve and maintain a speed of 24 mph for up to 90 seconds.
The wombat's closest living relative is the koala.
The skin of the common wombat is extremely tough - it often uses its hindquarters to block burrow entrances from predators as it can withstand strong bites.
The word 'wombat' comes from the Darug language, which was spoken by Aboriginal Darug people native to the Sydney basin.
Wombat faeces are cube shaped, and are used to mark territories or attract mates.

Egyptian Fruit Bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus)

Taxonomy

Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Pteropodidae
Genus: Rousettus

General

Population in the Wild: Unknown
The Egyptian fruit bat (or Rousettus aegyptiacus) is a megabat living in the rainforests, deciduous woodlands and scrublands of Sub-Saharan Africa, Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula. Their body is covered in fur that may be yellow, orange or brown in colour. They have large, grey-black wings with pinker colouration around the fingers. Egyptian fruit bats have a long snout ending in a blunt nose, large round eyes and big pointed ears. On average, they measure 6in in length, with a wingspan of around 24in. Their weight ranges between 2.8oz and 6oz. Males of this species tend to be slightly larger and heavier than females.

Egyptian fruit bats are not endangered and are categorized as a species of least concern. As they may feed on commercial fruit plantations, they may be poisoned or otherwise killed by farmers.

Gameplay

Interactivity: Walkthrough Exhibit

Origins

Continent: Africa, Asia
Regions:
Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Senegal, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Angola, South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, Iran, Pakistan
ICUN Status: Least Concern

Exhibit

Temperature: 70-90°F
Biomes: Grassland, Desert, Tropical

Social

Egyptian fruit bats live in large colonies in the wild. The social hierarchies within the colony are always changing. During the breeding season, colonies segregate into male and female groups.
Group Size: 5‒35

Reproduction

Egyptian fruit bats break up into male and female bachelor groups at the start of a breeding season. Breeding seasons last from April to August, and October to February. Males visit females in their maternity colonies in hopes of finding a mate. To strengthen their bond - and thus increasing the chance of the female allowing copulation - the male often brings gifts of fruits for her to eat. Copulation takes place while hanging down from a branch or similar.

The female is pregnant for 3.5 to 4 months and will give birth to one pup, though occasionally twins may occur. Newborn pups will cling to their mothers and are carried around by them for the first 6 weeks of their lives. At this age, they are strong enough to hang from a roost by themselves where they remain while their mothers are out foraging. Weaning also begins at this time and is complete by 10 weeks old, which is when the pups begin flying and foraging by themselves.

They reach their adult size at 9 months of age and begin living independently. Egyptian fruit bats reach sexual maturity at 15 months old.
Difficulty: Average (Promiscuous)
Maturity: 15 months
Sterility: Death
Gestation/Incubation: 4 months
Interbirth: 8 months

Food

Fruit

Exhibit Enrichments

Nectar Feeder
Bat Box
Water Dish
Fruit Skewer
Apple Rope
Perch Box
Perch Frame
Perch Rope

Zoopedia Fun Facts

The Egyptian fruit bat will eat 50-150% of its bodyweight in fruit every night.
The Egyptian fruit bat has been known to live in colonies of up to 9000 bats.
Egyptian fruit bats have an exclusively frugivorous diet and are ecologically important as seed dispersers.
The Egyptian fruit bat is a highly vocal species; they have been found to have the rudiments of language and communicate to conspecifics about specific topics such as food sources.
Egyptian fruit bats have been heavily researched due to their excellent navigation and echolocation.

Raccoon (Procyon lotor)

Taxonomy

Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Procyonidae
Genus: Procyon lotor

General

Population in the Wild: Unknown
The raccoon (or Procyon lotor) is a medium-sized mammal native throughout North America. It has gray-brown coarse hair, a long black-ringed tail, a pointed snout and distinctive facial markings often described as a 'mask across the eyes. Raccoons have very dextrous front paws which they use like hands. Raccoons measure 16.4 inches to 28 inches in length, with tails adding a further 7.6 inches to 16 inches. Males are typically larger than females and weigh between 5.5lb and 22.9lb, whereas females weigh 4lb to 16.5lb. Size and weight vary greatly across subspecies, climate and time of year.

Raccoons are not endangered and are considered a species of least concern, however some subspecies have been hunted to extinction in the past. While native to North America, there are several raccoon populations thriving in Europe (Germany hosting the largest population outside of America) and Asia due to deliberate releases in the early 20th century.

Gameplay

Interactivity: Full

Origins

Continent: North America, Central America
Regions: Canada, USA, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama
ICUN Status: Least Concern

Habitat

Fence Grade: 2 Climb Proof> 10ft
Land Area: 2260ft
Water Area: 108ft
Climbing Area: 215ft
Temperature: 16-108°F
Biomes: Aquatic, Temperate, Taiga, Grassland, Tropical
Can Guests Enter Habitat: Yes
Can Guests Interact: Yes
Relations With Humans: Confident

Social

In the wild, raccoons may live solitarily or in loose sex-based fission-fusion groups depending on feeding grounds, the availability of water sources and overall population density.
Group Size: 2‒5 (up to 2 males, up to 3 females)
Male Bachelor: 2‒4
Female Bachelor: 2‒10

Reproduction

During the mating season from January to March, males venture from their home ranges in order to locate females. A male that has encountered a fertile female will begin a courtship display. He is likely to be aggressive to any other suitor, so larger males often manage to secure more mates. Copulation can last up to one hour and may be repeated over several days if the male and female choose to stay together. Both male and female raccoons may mate with multiple partners during one mating season.

Pregnancy lasts 60 to 75 days, after which the female gives birth to up to 7 kits, although litters of 3 to 4 kits are the norm. kits are born deaf and blind, and their ears and eyes open around 3 weeks old. At an age of 7 weeks they begin leaving the den and eating solid food. Weaning is complete by 16 weeks old.

While with their mother, she will show the kits various den spots and feeding grounds across her home range. Kits leave their mother and siblings between 5 and 8 months old. Female raccoons reach sexual maturity at 10 months old, males at 2 years.
Difficulty: Easy (Promiscuous)
Maturity: 2 years
Sterility: Death
Gestation/Incubation: 2 months
Interbirth: 12 months

Food

Tier 1: Dry Kibble
Tier 2: Mealworms
Tier 3: Fruit and Vegetables

Feeding Stations

Food Bowl
Water Bowl
Water Pipe
Water Trough

Food Enrichment

Slow Feeder
Small Fixed Roller Feeder

Habitat Enrichment

Block of Ice
Cardboard Box (Gift Box)
Rubber Duck
Small Ball (Small Ice Ball, Small Ball Colorful, Small Ball Pumpkin)
Water Jet (Water Jet Rock)
Sprinkler

Compatible Animals

North American Beaver
Striped Skunk

Zoopidia Fun Facts

Raccoon hands are extremely sensitive, much like human hands.
Raccoons know their territory well and may have up to 20 den spots that they use intermittently.
There are 22 subspecies of raccoon spread across North America and the Caribbean
The black mask around the raccoon's eyes improves their vision by absorbing excess light to reduce glare and help them see in the dark.
Raccoons are excellent problem solvers and are very adept at working out puzzles when there is food involved.

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)

Taxonomy

Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Canidae
Genus: Vulpes

General

Population in the Wild: Unknown
The red fox (or Vulpes vulpes) is a medium-sized canid that lives throughout Europe, Asia and North America, as well as areas of Northern Africa. Red foxes have thick red fur that may be grizzled with brown or black and has a white underside. The tail is long and bushy and the legs are characteristically black. Males measure 38.4in to 46in in total length, of which 12.8in to 15.2in are constituted by the tail, and stand 14in to 20in tall at the shoulder. They weigh between 9.5lb and 16.7lb. Females are smaller and lighter at 36.4in to 44in long, with the tail making up 12in to 14.4in of their length, and measure 13.2in to 18.8in at the shoulder. Their weight ranges from 7.5lb to 13.4lb.

Red foxes are not endangered and their populations are stable. In Australia, red foxes are an invasive species that have been introduced for fox hunting, a tradition originating and spread from the United Kingdom. Traditional fox hunts for sport are a controversial subject in modern times and banned in many countries; however, foxes are still hunted and kept as a source of furs. They are widely regarded as pests due to them preying on livestock such as poultry or sheep.

Gameplay

Interactivity: Full

Origins

Continent: North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Regions: Canada, USA, Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, all of Eurasia except Southeast Asia
ICUN Status: Least Concern

Habitat

Fence Grade: 2> 10ft
Land Area: 2691ft
Water Area: 0ft
Climbing Area: 0ft
Temperature: 9-109°F
Biomes: Temperate, Taiga, Grassland, Desert, Tundra
Can Guests Enter Habitat: No
Can Guests Interact: No
Relations With Humans: Shy

Social

Red foxes are social animals that live in family packs. Such a family usually consist of a dominant mated pair and their litters of the current and previous year.
Group Size: 1‒14 (up to 13 males, up to 13 females)
Male Bachelor: 1‒14
Female Bachelor: 1‒14

Reproduction

Red foxes live in familial packs consisting of a mature mated pair and 1 or 2 generations of offspring who do not reproduce while in the pack. They are usually monogamous once they have bonded with a partner to establish their own pack. The vixen approaches oestrus in spring, and the pair will mate multiple times during her fertile period.

She will give birth to a litter of 4 to 6 kits on average after a pregnancy of 49 to 58 days, although litters of up to 15 kits have been recorded. The vixen remains in the den for 3 to 4 weeks with her litter, while her mate and any offspring from previous litters will care for her. Weaning will begin at this time and will be complete by 7 weeks old.

The kits reach sexual maturity at around 10 months old and tend, to leave the pack soon after, though some may remain longer. These young adults will not reproduce while in the pack and will help care for their parent's new litter. Young lone foxes may mate with multiple partners during the breeding season, but will eventually choose a mate to remain with and establish their own family.
Difficulty: Easy (Monogamous)
Maturity: 10 months
Sterility: 10 years
Gestation/Incubation: 2 months
Interbirth: 12 months

Food

Tier 1: Processed Meat
Tier 2: Whole Carcass
Tier 3: Fruit and Vegetables

Feeding Stations

Food Tray
Water Bowl
Water Pipe
Water Trough

Food Enrichment

Dog Ball
Skittle Feeder
Bamboo Feeder

Habitat Enrichment

Small Ball (Small Ice Ball, Small Ball Colorful, Small Ball Pumpkin)
Tennis Ball
Cardboard Box (Gift Box)
Small Bubble Machine
Rubber Duck
Sprinkler
Block of Ice
Blood Scent Marker

Compatible Animals
None

Zoopidia Fun Facts

The red fox is the most widespread species of terrestrial carnivore in the world.
Red foxes are very vocal and have 20 different types of call.
Red foxes have excellent hearing and can hear their prey make slight movements even when underground.
The red fox 'grins' when it is afraid or demonstrating submission, which can misinterpreted by humans as a sign of happiness.
Male foxes are called 'tods', females are called 'vixens' and their young are called 'kits'.

Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis)

Taxonomy

Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Mephitidae
Genus: Mephitis

General

Population in the Wild: Unknown
The striped skunk (or Mephitis mephitis) is a small mammal found throughout North America, including southern Canada, the US and northern Mexico. It is a stocky animal with short legs, a broad build and bushy tail. Its narrow face has a pointed snout, and small round ears. Striped skunks are covered in thick and coarse black and white fur and are named for their distinctive pattern: black fur with a white scalp that leads into two stripes along their back and onto their tall. Male skunks are 15.2 inches to 18.4 inches long with a 13.2 inches to 16.4 inches long tail, and weigh 4.4 lb to 12.1 lb. Females are slightly smaller at 13.6 inches to 16.4 inches head-body length, a 12 inches to 14.8 inches long tail, and a weight of 4 lb to 10.8 lb.

Striped Skunks are considered a species of least concern and are not endangered. Humans have tamed and kept striped skunks for fur farming, as pest control and pets for centuries.

Gameplay

Interactivity: Full

Origins

Continent: North America
Regions: Canada, USA, Mexico
ICUN Status: Least Concern

Habitat

Fence Grade: 1> 4.125ft
Land Area: 1938ft
Water Area: 0ft
Climbing Area: 0ft
Temperature: 19-100°F
Biomes: Temperate, Grassland, Taiga
Can Guest Enter Habitat: No
Can Guests Interact: No
Relations With Humans: Shy

Social

The striped skunk is a solitary animal, although male and female skunks may form temporary pairings or harems during the mating season.
Group Size: 1‒2 (up to 1 male, up to 1 female)
Male Bachelor: 1‒2
Female Bachelor: 1

Reproduction

During the mating season from February to April, males will roam far and track females by the scent of their urine. A female in oestrus will act submissively towards an approaching male and allow him to mount her. He will stay with her and defend her from competitors for about 35 days. During a breeding season, he may accumulate and guard a harem of multiple females.

When the male stops guarding her, the female retreats to her den. Following a pregnancy of 59 to 77 days, she will give birth to a litter of 1 to 10 cubs, on average 4 or 5. The infants remain in the den until 6 weeks old, at which age they begin eating solid food and accompanying their mother on foraging trips. They are fully weaned by 10 weeks old, and become independent soon after.

Striped skunks reach sexual maturity between 10 and 12 months old.
Difficulty: Easy (Polygynous)
Maturity: 1 year
Sterility: Death
Gestation/Incubation: 2 months
Interbirth: 12 months

Food

Tier 1: Dry Kibble
Tier 2: Insects
Tier 3: Fruit and Vegetables

Feeding Stations

Food Bowl
Water Bowl
Water Pipe
Water Trough

Food Enrichment

Slow Feeder
Skittle Feeder
Bamboo Feeder

Habitat Enrichment

Small Bubble Machine
Sprinkler
Tennis Ball

Compatible Animals

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
North American Beaver
Raccoon

Zoopidia Fun Facts

Striped skunks do not hibernate, although those living in colder climates may enter a state of torpor during the winter in which they may lose up to 50% of their body weight.
The striped skunk can project foul-smelling liquid up to 9.9 feet, and the smell can linger for over 2 weeks.
Striped skunk spray contains sulphur compounds that give it its unpleasant rotten egg smell.
The striped skunk is immune to snake venom and is known to eat rattlesnakes.
The Latin name for the skunk is 'Mephitis', which comes from the name of Mefitis, the Samnite goddess of volcanoes and poisonous gases.