you're totally fine, haha! ruppell’s vulture or bullhead catfish? thanks again ^^
here we go, round 2!! let me just jump right in before i mess this up again haha!
rüppell’s vulture a few quick facts about this gorgeous species of bird! one of the larger species of vulture, the rüppell’s vulture is made unique by a few criteria — first, namely, that it nests specifically in cliffs, which are not densely found in central africa, hence why you’ll often see giant swaths of communal nests (very uncommon for birds of prey, who typically nest alone). their specific nesting preference means that these birds often have to fly long distances to scavenge for their prey. their primary strategy is seeing where other vultures are descending and checking that spot out, aggressively shooing away smaller species from their kill and gorging themselves. fascinatingly they have a very low energy way of flying! they glide instead, and the largest of this breed cannot sustain (energy-consuming) flapping flight. they have extensive breeding seasons and only raise one chick per year; that chick has a very high survival rate, but it would be impossible for these birds to raise any others with the energy they have to expend traveling to get food.
our vulture soul has to be someone sociable who feels comfortable in both large and small groups. while they can work alone, their natural inclination is towards collaboration, and i imagine this person would have difficulty starting or figuring out how to reach their goals in isolation. and they are expressive! when you get this individual around others or engaged in something they’re passionate about, they’re vocal and honest, the type to say exactly what they’re thinking. despite their penchant for working together, they can also be possessive. expect this person to be blunt; they want to succeed, and they want things done their way. a rüppell’s vulture person is not a doormat and they can be downright pushy and assertive when they know they can get away with it. like many scavengers, they’re opportunistic, observant, and fine with corner-cutting. their extremely specialized and unadaptable nature makes it difficult for them to find their niche, but once they’re in it, they don’t let go. they’re enduring and patient people, intuitive and efficient enough to know how to get the best results without exhausting themselves. this person wouldn’t describe themselves as cutting-corners; they want to think smarter, not harder, and aren’t into showmanship — hence why they’re happy to cooperate, if it makes their job easier. additionally, they’re going to be single-minded: they put all of their eggs into one basket, and are dedicated to that option succeeding. finally, like all vultures, i’d describe these people as indulgent as well as confident.
honest without being dramatic, communal but still self-focused, enduring but willing to be aggressive, specialized and utterly opportunistic... this is the rüppell’s vulture in a nutshell. i’d expect them to be cliquish with friends, extremely sharp and aware people, and stressed when forced to take on too much at once. they strike me as ExTPs.
bullhead catfish i have always loved catfish, like they’re just a peak animal design? bullhead catfish have a few subspecies (chiefly black, brown, yellow) so i’m going to describe this species as a whole, and then try to get into any distinctions about those subspecies. first and foremost, bullhead catfish are incredibly hardy: these species are often used to study river pollution, because they’re adept at surviving in highly pollution and/or low oxygen conditions, and can even survive for a while outside of the water. it’s a social creature as well, found in schools and will typically search for food in a group. their barbels help them detect changes in the water and also search for food — and they will eat almost anything. while not typically aggressive, these guys do have sharp teeth and will raise their pectoral fins when threatened, issuing a venomous slice to any creature who attempts to grab them. during the cold months, they go into a state of semi-hibernation.
looking between the different species, what i’ve found is that the black bullhead is most tolerant of murky waters, the yellow prefers vegetation, and the brown needs clear water and can be territorial. i’d consider these three species extremely similar, except that the black is the most hardy and thick-skinned, while the brown is the most boundary-keeping and protective.
so the bullhead in general! first of all, these are going to be social and tolerant individuals; this is someone who feels at home in a group, and doesn’t need a lot of alone time to recharge. moreover, i’d expect them to value peace and stability. schools of fish don’t have a hierarchy or in-fighting, and as such i don’t think a bullhead soul would be overly concerned with status or achievement and just wants a cooperative and communal environment. they’re uncompetitive and easygoing, and are extraordinarily hardy. you’re not going to see this person get miffed by much, and when they are, they’re much more passive aggressive rather than actually hostile. this type of individual can be cutting but is rarely direct about it. they’re rather stay in their own lane and their own space, and as such are incredibly long-fused unless push comes to shove. in that same vein, they’re highly adaptable. while not adventure-seeking and rather habitual people, they take what life dishes out and rolls with it. this person doesn’t get stressed by their environment, but because of their acute sense of awareness and alertness, i’d anticipate that they’re just very flexible. what inspires them is their curiosity and inquisitiveness. these people are not picky and are unspecialized; they’re happy to stick their nose into anything, especially if that’s what the group’s interest is. in this degree i’d call them bold... perhaps even rash and don’t entirely think through consequences because they’re just so good at adapting.
all in all, this is someone who’s not thrown by much. they roll with the punches and can thrive anywhere as long as they’ve found their group of people. they’re unspecialized people who pursue whatever interests them. enduring, easy-going, and collaborative. these guys really strike me as Se-doms, so i’d put them as ESxPs.
