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Christmas Weewoo: A Scientific Study
Christmas Weewoo are some of the merriest of Petpets known to Neopiankind. Like their alternatively coloured counterparts, all Weewoos are well accustomed to living in towns and cities. They are docile, curious, and are known to serenade those who leave out bird feeders, a sort of friendship ritual. But unlike the other Weewoo sub-species, Christmas Weewoos are known to display unique behaviours that will be discussed in this brief scientific letter. All data was compiled by Melody Harvester, PhD candidate at Meridell College.
Cuddling Behaviour
Weewoo are social Petpets, often foraging in flocks (except the mutant Weewoo; for more information about this sub-species, please consult this summary by the same author.) Most are solitary roosters and are found with individuals of their immediate brood during the nesting season. In contrast, Christmas Weewoos are often found in large cuddling groups, affectionately called a “Big Woo” by avid Petpet watchers. There have been records of upwards to thirty Weewoo cuddling together to help conserve body heat! The red, fluffy cape-like parts of their bodies are some of the softest, warmest parts of their bodies along with their big red crests, sometimes called their “Santa hats.” When cold, Christmas Weewoo will fluff up their feathers to reduce overall surface area and better contain heat. When many are together, it can be hard to tell one Weewoo from another, with only their beady eyes helping to differentiate the sea of yellow from red.
Absolute Floof
This sub-species has naturally thicker feathers than its more southerly counterparts. Because of their thick fluff, these Weewoos are the heaviest sub-species, often weighing a full 10% more than the second highest, the Royal Weewoo (this sub-species is heavier because they wear adornments that they collect throughout their lives). Due to this weight, they tend to fly lower to the ground and for shorter distances to conserve energy. They are also what is known as a sit-and-wait predator, often staying in one place and waiting for food to come by before taking off from their perch and giving chase. Beyond their fluffy bodies, they also have feathered legs that are well adapted to handle the cold. This functions as built-in legwarmers and protects them from the dangers of frostbite.
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