Apparently I should have been a wereleopard.

[thewolfinside]

'Animal in You'



Wildcat

Genera and species: Felis sylvestris
Collective
Term: A clowder of wildcats

Wildcat personalities do not differ
substantially from their domestic cousins Felis Domesiticus and exhibit
the aloof behavior that is common to all felines. With their well-deserved
reputations as creatures of comfort, wildcats jealously guard their independence
while indulging in the finer things in life. Attractive, solitary, creative, and
curious, these individuals are quite happy to observe the world from a
distance.

The wildcat would never take a conventional
route, preferring to explore life from off the beaten track -- relying heavily
on its instincts and powers of observation to guide it safely through the
jungle. Its air of indifference and need for privacy keeps it on the outskirts
of society, but its love for comfort always brings it back

The wildcat differs from its lion
relatives in its approach to its social structure. With an aversion to the
complex family organization of the lion, the wildcat finds freedom and
self-indulgence to be far more compelling. So as a natural explorer, it disdains
staying in one place for long, preferring the freedom of solitary roaming. in
exotic locales. This wanderlust makes it ideal for a career as a travel
agent, explorer, mountain climber, researcher or
writer.

It's difficult to really know cats.
Although they make little attempt to disguise their emotions, their
communication style is somewhat abstract. They readily display their disgust and
boredom as it stalk off to spend solitary time sulking. Usually however, they
return to the place that offers them security and creature comforts. Close
alliances are formed with others that share their eremitic and wandering ways.
Horse and deer, and tiger personalities are good candidates
as soul mates, while gorillas provide them with much appreciated
security.

Wildcats are also incorrigible flirts and
their feline mannerisms are attractive to members of the opposite sex. As a
result, wildcats almost always get what they want -- plenty of pampering without
the nuisance of a long-term mate. And making love to one is more than just a lot
of hissing and scratching, for it is a curious lover whose tendency to get lost
in the moment guarantees an unpredictable encounter.

Because of the wildcat's tendency to
protect its independence, it can be difficult to get it to talk about personal
issues. But when it comes to matters of the world, the wildcat loves a
challenging debate. It is thoughtful and insightful on neutral themes, but when
things get personal . . . logic flies out the window with the cat close on its
heels.

I'd make a joke regarding the name of the quiz and that answer, but yeah... *smirks*

Or

Otter
Genera and species: Amblonyx cinerea

Collective Term: A prank of otters

Description
Otters are petite, engaging creatures overflowing with positive energy.
Intelligent and bright, they are also popular and eminently lovable and
displaying the highly developed social skills that typify the small carnivores.
So, otters mix easily with a wide range of animal personalities.

Lazy? Let's just say easily distracted. For
life has so many diversions for the otter, that whether it's playing a computer
game, reading a book, or doing a crossword puzzle, it's impossible to predict
how it will fill it's day. But when an otter gets focused on a problem, it's
keen intelligence rises to the challenge and it will not give up until the nut
is cracked. Otters feel entitled to the good things in life and a general sense
of well being gives them the confidence to not have to save for the future. A
lover who wants to impress an otter should know that otters love to eat out and
have a predictable penchant for sushi.

Although intelligent and witty, otters have
a tendency to suffer from self-doubt, and fear of failure can prevent them from
living up to their true potential. Still, they are a great problem solvers, with
the ability to spend endless hours on abstract or practical challenges. As
workers, they are dedicated and capable and always eager for a chance to prove
themselves. Their determination makes them valuable employees and although they
often feel that their contributions are undervalued, they would rather accept
lower pay than risk confrontations in their workplace. Although they are fine
motivators, they avoid taking leadership roles, performing better in group
situations with their social skills coming in handy when counseling coworkers
through their problems. Their dexterous hands are useful in a wide range of
careers, and they're ideally suited for work in engineering, advertising, and
design.

As lovers, otters are tenacious and have
remarkably vital libidos. Unafraid of expressing their needs, they have little
tolerance for selfish people and are attracted those creative enough to fulfill
their sexual appetites. Among the aquatic animals, the lusty dolphin
provides endless fun while the terrestrial fox proves to be a
challenging and sexy companion. In a relationship, the otter will willingly
stray into dangerous waters, betting that its instincts will see it though. But,
for the most part it prefers the familiar shallows of a predictable association
with the semi-aquatic beaver or sea lion.

There is no question that the otter is
going to have children. Lots of them. And this otherwise carefree individual
will surprise you with its strict and disciplined approach to child
raising.

Otters are certainly not shy. Their highly
advanced communication skills explain why friends flock to it for advice and why
ex-lovers find it so hard to let it go. But sometimes it seems that relating to
an otter is a one-way street; for otters hate criticism. It's not that they
don't believe there's room for improvement -- it's just that they tend to
confuse criticism with rejection. Friends must step lightly lest they wound the
otter's self-image, for this is the surest way to dissuade the otter from
further communication.

Comments

Yeah, this is OOC

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...a pretty damned good quiz: I should be either a swan or a wildcat.