Arethusas are something like furries, or anthro canids or felines. This species usually appears as a caninised human (anthro wolf). Distinguishive marks are very long, black-tipped sharp ears, long tail (significantly longer than wolf's) and their front paws are more hand-shaped. Arethusas posses many of abilities of mankind, such as being able to use tools, think, or even speak. Average Arethusa individual is 1m 75cm (5 feet 74 inches) tall, tallest ever known was 1m 97cm (6 feet 46 inches) tall. It's tail is about 76cm (2,5 feet) long. Average weight is approximately 65kg (143 lbs. Fur of Arethusas is mostly rough and short, ususally longer on cranium, neck and back. Fur colouring is mostly various tones of beige, markings colour range from light grass green to tan. Common eye colours are yellow, amber, light green and sky blue, uncommon are dark blue and dark green, rare are white and gray and rarest are red. Most individuals like to spend most of their time alone, Arethusas create groups only when there's a mating season. Most of Arethusa population are civilised individuals, which means they behave much like a man than a wild animal. They are also smart, adaptable and agile.
Take a look at the picture below. These are measures for a male Arethusa. Females are usually smaller. Most of Arethusa population has normal eyes, thin tails and sharp ears.
An example of an Arethusa male individual - my character, Challenger:
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There are also races. The most common are:
From canine-like:
- Laupa (mentioned above)
Frome feline-like:
- Panthus Lei (looks mostly like a lion, hence this:
Sizing of an average male:
Another of my arethusas, Jezza:
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