The Tree Weasle

The controversially named Tree Weasle has proven to be somewhat of an enigma as it is in fact neither a tree nor a Weasle.

They are actually a regional species of otter, unusual for their adaptation making them just as comfortable in salt water and fresh water and on dry land. They are often seen inland roaming the forests, swimming in the lakes and rivers and on the beaches. In fact the only place you won't find them is in trees, as they are notoriously terrible climbers.

Originally discovered and named around 1000 years ago by Osgod Clappa, one of the first founders of the region travelling with the great Tovi Pruda.

As the band of adventurers were journeying through the region, they arrived at one of the largest breeding sites for the species. Unfortunately the area had been hit only an hour earlier by the regions worst (and one of its only) tornadoes on record. He spotted the group of poor, unusual creatures still desperately clinging onto the trees for safety and the name stuck.

The Feather-bellied Tree Weasle

After several years of toil, the leading minds in Tovenia's small but dedicated scientific community announced a major breakthrough in species restoration. Head Scientist Thored Azurson announced the creation of the 1st Feather-bellied Tree Weasle, (a cousin of the regions modern Tree Weasle) in nearly 800 years.

Interestingly just like its modern day relative, the Feather-bellied Tree Weasle is also erroneously named. When fossilized remains were first found, they resembled the Tree Weasle but were clearly larger and had wings on their front limbs. Scientists of the time theorised they would have more avian qualities including feathers. This was incorrect, as scientist can now see they closer resemble a large flying squirrel.

The Two Spotted Glow in the Dark Tree Weasle

A new variant of Tree Weasle has been recently discovered in urbanised areas. Scientists are still unsure whether it is something they have been ingesting that gives them their luminescent property, or if it is a just a genetic quirk.