Traits
Desert Ears (Desert)
Category: Ear Mutation
Desert Xeros can have larger than average ears to radiate heat, this trait is known as Desert Ears. They can be any shape (pointy fennec-like, rounded jackrabbit-like, etc.) Size can vary a bit, but is generally about 1.5 to 2x the height of the head.
How to get this trait
This trait can only be added to Desert Xeros, or by using a Desert Vial on a Xero that has the "Glitched" status.
Tundra Ears (Tundra)
Category: Ear Mutation
Tundra Xeros can have extremely fluffy ears called Tundra Ears; the fluff is so long that the tufts of fur inside cover most or all of the visible skin and hangs outside the ears!
How to get this trait
This trait can only be added to Tundra Xeros, or by using a Tundra Vial on a Xero that has the "Glitched" status.
Floppy Ears (Standard)
Category: Ear Mutation
Species: Xero
Floppy Ears are a common mutation observed on Xeros. These ears can be perky like the above example, fully flopped like a labrador's ears, or even longer flopped ears like a lop rabbit's.
How to get this trait
This trait can be added to your Xero by giving them a Widd Berry/
Tufted Ears (Standard)
Category: Ear Mutation
Species: Xero
Tufted Ears are a common mutation observed on Xeros. These ears can be any shape or size, but feature tufts of longer fur at the tips. This adaptation may have allowed Xeros to more easily determine wind direction and stay downwind of danger.
How To Use This Trait
✅ Do
This trait adds a small tuft of fur to the Xero's ear tips, similar to that of an Earth lynx or caracal. This can range from very short fluffy ear tips to more pronounced tufts. Click the magnifying glass above for examples of this trait! 🔍
🚫 Don't
The color inside a Xero's ear is bare skin, not fur! The fur tufts on the ear tips must be a different color to separate them from the skin of the ear insides. If you are looking for a trait that changes the shape of the outer ear & skin, see the Frilled Ears trait.
This trait can be added to your Xero by giving them a Kara Berry.
Marine Ears (Marine)
Category: Ear Mutation
Marine Xeros can have extra small ears, or no visible ear flaps at all. This adaptation helps them be more streamlined underwater.
How to get this trait
This trait can only be added to Marine Xeros, or by using a Marine Vial on a Xero that has the "Glitched" status.
Hollow Ears (Hollow)
Category: Ear Mutation
These ears are unique to Hollow Xeros, and while they fit the shapes and sizes you expect from a standard Xero, they do have an adaptation unique to their type. The ear's interior cartilage is ridged, acting as a type of acoustic focusing lens to help sharpen sounds for positional accuracy in the dark. Hollow ears can be a solid color, or have a gradient of changing colors within the different segments. The ridges within the ear must be present.
How to get this trait
This trait can only be added to Hollow Xeros, or by using a Hollow Vial on a Xero that has the "Glitched" status.
Frilled Ears (Notable)
Category: Ear Mutation
Species: Xero
Frilled Ears are a rare mutation observed on Xeros. They have a grooved outer edge, giving them a jagged or wing-like appearance.
How to get this trait
This trait can be added to your Xero by giving them a Harvest Fairy.
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