Avians

Bird-of-prey: The only non-farmed Terran birds that survived on Pern were birds-of-prey such as falcons, hawks, and eagles. They eventually interbred to create a crossbred species known only as "bird-of-prey." They are used as messengers and help in finding seeds.

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Fowl: The only farmed Terran birds that survived on Pern were chickens and ducks.

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Gryphhawk: A gryphhawk is a Pernese avian that looks like a gryphon but is the size of and as trainable as a bird-of-prey.

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Wherry: A wherry is a Pernese avian that looks like a feathered raptor with an additional pair of limbs in the form of membranous wings. Wild wherries taste more gamy whereas domesticated wherries taste vaguely similar to fowl.

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Dragonkind

Dragon: Dragons were engineered from fire-lizards as a defense against Thread. They are capable of going between and communicate thoughts via telepathy. They protect the skies from harm and are bonded to their rider from life to death.

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Fire-Lizard: Fire-lizards are a native Pernese novelty rediscovered in the Ninth Pass. They are capable of going between and communicate emotions and images via telepathy. They act as a pet and messenger.

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Watch-Wher: Watch-whers were engineered from fire-lizards as a secondary dragon species. They are primarily used as guard beasts or as the "canary" in a mine. They can see in infrared and communicate emotions and images via telepathy.

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Mammals

Bovine: Bovines (cows) are used to till the soil and get milk, and are killed for their meat or skin.

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Canine: Canines (dogs) are used as guards and herders. The most common types are mutts that resemble Australian Shepherds.

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Caprine: Caprines (goats) are used to get milk and wool, and are killed for their meat.

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Cheetah/Lion: Metasynth-enhanced cheetahs and lions are a menace created by Ted Tubberman in a failed attempt at creating a domestic feline companion but in current times, are prized for their pelts. They are to be killed at first sight to prevent them from attacking humans, dragons, and livestock alike.

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Draftbeast: Draftbeasts (draft ponies or donkeys) are used as beasts of burden and are good for larger holds and weyrholds that require a reliable animal for transportation.

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Feline: Felines (cats) are used to kill pests. The most common types are moggies that resemble Maine Coons.

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Fox: Metasynth-enhanced foxes, rediscovered about a century after the Ninth Pass, are used as hunting companions.

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Runnerbeast: Runnerbeasts (thoroughbred horses) are used by runners and as racing animals. The most common types are breeds that resemble the Anglo-Arabian.