How To Be A... (Added How to be a Horse)

[Goldchocobo]

A series I have started on my tumblr: GoldchocoboFH.tumblr.com

In my series, I give rundowns on how each species acts, looks and any notable behaviors.

So far I have covered 8 groups:

• Dinosaurs (5 genus covered: Velociraptors, Utahraptor, Deinonychus, Microraptor and Tyrannosaurus rex, as well as a few short note on 'misc' species.)
• Dogs (with some wolf behaviors and knowledge).
• 'Panthers' covering Leopards and Jaguars and how they may look with Melanism.
• Birds- three family groups covered, a few specific species.
• Crocodiles and Alligators.
• Lions
• Hyenas
• Red Foxes
• Horses and Zebra

Each How to be A is researched by me, I try to put in interesting true facts in each post, so you know that every animal can be as exciting as a wolf or a lion. I try to link as many videos and pictures in, but tumblr has a limit on how many videos I can post- which I found out on the bird episode. However- use this series as a springboard into your own research; if you're serious about making a character that's an animal you don't know about- research that animal! it's not hard, and it can be fun to learn things instead of making your hyena character dominantly male and then being shouted at and told your wrong.

Here are the specific links:

How to Be A Dinosaur (needs some information updating but is overall correct, I may re-do this one as it was my first)

How to Be A Dog

How to Be A Panther

How to Be A Bird

How to Be A Crocodylia

How to Be A Lion

How to be A Hyena

How to be A Fox

How to be A Horse


I have a very loose schedule and I know what I'm doing. Any suggestions are welcome.


This post will be updated once a new 'How to be A' is made, check back regularly for updates!

[Hakumi]

This Series Is No Doubt Going To Be A Good One.
I'm already interested by just this description alone. No doubt I'm going to be checking in every now and then for the updates as well as reading what you came up with so far.
Learning Something New~! - Le Nuzzles - Keep it up!

[G4RG0YLE]

Omg yes, this will be so helpful to people wanting to roleplay these species. Thank you so much! <3

[Goldchocobo]

I've added quite a few tutorials since posting this. I hope everyone interested in playing those species checks them out!

[floof]

Wow this is certainly helpful! Even with only Feline and Canine models, you could really be ANYTHING with a little creativity, imagination, and the right knowledge of the animal you wish to be.

[Rostova]

Owe my, thank you very much. I believe quite a few floofs found this very helpful

[Goldchocobo]

Finally updated with How to be a Horse/Zebra- enjoy!

I have no more plans for anymore How to be A's, but suggestions are welcome and needed!