Waitoreke (SciiFii)

The waitoreke (Reke montanus), also known as the waitoreki and the waitorete, is a species of otter/beaver-like primitive mammal that either was once extinct or (probably) originally did not exist, but has since been (re)created by SciiFii and (re)introduced throughout the wetlands, forests, open woodlands, lakes, and rivers across New Zealand to help boost biodiversity, making it among the only native New Zealand land mammals apart from bats and pinnipeds. The waitorekes are legal to own as pets in New Zealand, due to the domestic dogs, domestic cats, and ferrets being banned as household pets in that said country to help preserve the native fauna. The closest living relative of the waitoreke is the Saint Bathans mammal. The waitoreke is a small otter-like animal, usually growing to be about 57-95 centimeters (22.4-37.4 inches) in length, but can sometimes grow to be as big as a domestic cat. The fur of the waitoreke is brown, sometimes having white spots similarly to those of quolls, and is short and dense like the fur of an otter. The waitoreke has short legs ending with webbed feet ending in short claws. The waitoreke has a semi-sprawling stance, more abducted than in therian mammals, but nowhere near as much as in monotremes. The tail of the waitoreke is flattened and beaver-like, used for propelling the animal through the water. The waitoreke is a carnivore and primarily feeds on freshwater aquatic animals smaller than itself, including fish, crustaceans, snails, clams, mussels, and oysters. The waitoreke is primarily a solitary animal and prefers to live alone throughout its life except during the breeding seasons. The conservation status of the waitoreke is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the waitoreke's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.