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[[Image:Ruki blue baby.gif|frame|Blue Ruki as of June 19, 2006.]]
The '''Ruki''' is an [[wikipedia:insect|insect]]-like [[Neopet]] resembling a [[Wikipedia:Praying mantis|praying mantis]] released on July 29, 2004.  Like all insects, Rukis have antennae and 3-part bodies divided into the head, thorax, and abdomen. Unlike insects which have [[wikipedia:Eye#Compound_eyes|compound eyes]], Rukis possess vertebrate eyes complete with sclera, iris, and pupil. They have six limbs: four attached to the abdomen, and two to the thorax which have been adapted for use as arms, ending in three finger-like pincers.


The '''Ruki''' is an insect-like [[Neopet]] resembling a [[Wikipedia:Praying mantis|praying mantis]] released on July 29, 2004 (the 48th created). Originating from the [[Lost Desert]], Rukis have adapted to the hot climate of the desert. Their outer armour protects them from the sun and also enables them to travel great distances, even in broad daylight, without getting tired.
Originating from the [[Lost Desert]], Rukis have [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=21 adapted] to the hot climate of the desert. Their outer armour protects them from the sun and also enables them to [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=72 travel] great distances, even in broad daylight, without getting tired. They were the 48th species to be created, and became Limited Edition on 15 November 2014.


==Colour==
In the [[Neopets TCG|Neopets Trading Card Game]], Rukis are associated with the element of Light.
As of November 2008, the Ruki can come in 32 different [[Rainbow Pool|colours]]...


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==Colours==
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The Ruki is currently available in the following [[colour]]s:
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{{Columns|
*[[8-Bit]] - ''July 29, 2016''
*[[Baby]] - ''October 19, 2004''
*[[Baby]] - ''October 19, 2004''
*[[Biscuit]] - ''February 8, 2006''
*[[Biscuit]] - ''February 8, 2006''
*[[Blue]] - ''Natural''
*[[Blue]] - ''Default''
*[[Brown]] - ''September 15, 2004''
*[[Brown]] - ''September 15, 2004''
*[[Camouflage]] - ''July 29, 2006''
*[[Camouflage]] - ''July 29, 2006''
*[[Candy (colour)|Candy]] - ''July 30, 2018''
*[[Checkered]] - ''July 28, 2007''
*[[Checkered]] - ''July 28, 2007''
*[[Chocolate]] - ''September 15, 2005''
*[[Chocolate]] - ''September 15, 2005''
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*[[Cloud]] - ''August 2, 2004''
*[[Cloud]] - ''August 2, 2004''
*[[Custard]] - ''July 20, 2005''
*[[Custard]] - ''July 20, 2005''
*[Desert]] - ''July 29, 2005''
*[[Darigan]] - ''July 29, 2009''
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*[[Desert]] - ''July 29, 2005''
*[[Disco]] - ''March 10, 2005''
*[[Disco]] - ''March 10, 2005''
*[[Electric]] - ''July 29, 2009''
*[[Faerie (colour)|Faerie]] - ''July 29, 2005''
*[[Faerie (colour)|Faerie]] - ''July 29, 2005''
*[[Fire]] - ''November 5, 2004''
*[[Fire]] - ''November 5, 2004''
*[[Ghost]] - ''October 29, 2004''
*[[Ghost]] - ''October 29, 2004''
*[[Green]] - ''Natural''
*[[Gold]] - ''July 29, 2014''
*[[Green]] - ''Default''
*[[Grey]] - ''July 29, 2011''
*[[Halloween]] - ''October 27, 2004''
*[[Halloween]] - ''October 27, 2004''
*[[Island]] - ''March 4, 2005''
*[[Island]] - ''March 4, 2005''
*[[Magma]] - ''December 15, 2009''
*[[Maraquan]] - ''July 29, 2006''
*[[Maraquan]] - ''July 29, 2006''
*[[Mutant]] - ''August 25, 2004''
*[[Mutant]] - ''August 25, 2004''
*[[Pink]] - ''?''
*[[Orange]] - ''July 29, 2010''
*[[Pastel]] - ''July 30, 2015''
*[[Pink]] - ''Unknown''
*[[Pirate]] - ''July 29, 2008''
*[[Pirate]] - ''July 29, 2008''
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*[[Plushie (colour)|Plushie]] - ''July 29, 2008''
*[[Plushie (colour)|Plushie]] - ''July 29, 2008''
*[[Purple]] - ''November 19, 2004''
*[[Purple]] - ''November 19, 2004''
*[[Rainbow]] - ''August 11, 2004''
*[[Rainbow]] - ''August 11, 2004''
*[[Red]] - ''Natural''
*[[Red]] - ''Default''
*[[Robot]] - ''July 28, 2007''
*[[Robot]] - ''July 28, 2007''
*[[Royal]] - ''July 30, 2013''
*[[Shadow]] - ''August 2, 2004''
*[[Shadow]] - ''August 2, 2004''
*[[Sketch]] - ''July 30, 2015''
*[[Skunk]] - ''July 27, 2013''
*[[Speckled]] - ''November 22, 2004
*[[Speckled]] - ''November 22, 2004
*[[Split]] - ''March 1, 2014''
*[[Snot]] - ''January 4, 2014''
*[[Sponge]] - ''August 1, 2017''
*[[Spotted]] - ''July 29, 2011''
*[[Starry]] - ''August 13, 2004''
*[[Starry]] - ''August 13, 2004''
*[[Striped]] - ''July 27, 2012''
*[[Swamp Gas]] - ''July 27, 2012''
*[[Tyrannian]] - ''July 29, 2014''
*[[Water]] - ''July 29, 2016''
*[[White]] - ''November 2, 2004''
*[[White]] - ''November 2, 2004''
*[[Yellow]] - ''Natural''
*[[Woodland]] - ''July 27, 2013''
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*[[Wraith]] - ''August 1, 2017''
*[[Yellow]] - ''Default''
*[[Zombie]] - ''July 29, 2010''
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*As of September 2007, there were 1.3 million Ruki created on [[Neopets]], placing them 40th out of 54 Neopets in popularity. They are also featured in 53 different [[item]]s.
*As of November 2014, there are over 2 million Ruki created on [[Neopets]], placing them 39th out of 55 Neopets in popularity. They are also featured in 214 different [[item]]s.
*In the Neopets TCG, Rukis are associated with the element of [[Light Faerie|Light]].
*''Ruki Day'' is on July 29th.
*[[Thyassa]], the oldest Neopet ever, was made a Blue Ruki for some point in 2006.
*[[Thyassa]], the oldest Neopet ever, was made a Blue Ruki for some point in 2006.


==See also==
==See also==
*'''Famous Rukis:''' [["Dirty" Navers]], [[Anshu]]
*'''Famous Rukis:''' [["Dirty" Navers]], [[Anshu]], [[Jurin T.]]
*'''Games:''' [[Dice Escape]]
*'''Games:''' [[Dice Escape]]
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==External links==
==External links==
*'''Neopets Description:''' [http://www.neopets.com/petinfo.phtml?type=Ruki The Ruki], [http://www.neopets.com/ruki What is a Ruki?]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=13 Ruki Patrol], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=21 Yellow Ruki], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=34 Ruki Mummy], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=72 Green Ruki], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=94 Ruki Plushie]
*'''Pronunciation:''' [http://images.neopets.com/images/pronounce/ruki.wav Ruki - ''roo-kee''], [http://images.neopets.com/images/pronounce/rukis.wav Rukis - ''roo-kees'']
*'''Rainbow Pool:''' [http://www.neopets.com/pool/all_pb.phtml?f_species_id=42 Ruki]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=13 Ruki Patrol], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=21 Yellow Ruki], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=34 Ruki Mummy], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=72 Green Ruki], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=94 Ruki Plushie], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=10&id=49 Yellow Ruki (2nd Print)]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=446 #446], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=450 #450], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=481 #481], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=558 #558], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=595 #595], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=609 #609], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=661 #661], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=667 #667], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=676 #676], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=691 #691]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=446 #446], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=450 #450], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=481 #481], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=558 #558], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=595 #595], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=609 #609], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=661 #661], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=667 #667], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=676 #676], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=691 #691]
*'''How To Draw:''' [http://www.neopets.com/art/htd/ruki.phtml The Ruki]


[[Category:Neopet Species]]
[[Category:Neopet Species]]

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