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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 [[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.


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.
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.


In the [[Neopets TCG|Neopets Trading Card Game]], Rukis are associated with the element of Light.
In the [[Neopets TCG|Neopets Trading Card Game]], Rukis are associated with the element of Light.


==Colours==
==Colours==
The Ruki is currently available in 47 different [[colour]]s:
The Ruki is currently available in the following [[colour]]s:


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{{Columns|
|-valign=top
*[[8-Bit]] - ''July 29, 2016''
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*[[Baby]] - ''October 19, 2004''
*[[Baby]] - ''October 19, 2004''
*[[Biscuit]] - ''February 8, 2006''
*[[Biscuit]] - ''February 8, 2006''
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*[[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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*[[Faerie (colour)|Faerie]] - ''July 29, 2005''
*[[Faerie (colour)|Faerie]] - ''July 29, 2005''
*[[Fire]] - ''November 5, 2004''
*[[Fire]] - ''November 5, 2004''
|width=250|
*[[Ghost]] - ''October 29, 2004''
*[[Ghost]] - ''October 29, 2004''
*[[Gold]] - ''July 29, 2014''
*[[Gold]] - ''July 29, 2014''
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*[[Mutant]] - ''August 25, 2004''
*[[Mutant]] - ''August 25, 2004''
*[[Orange]] - ''July 29, 2010''
*[[Orange]] - ''July 29, 2010''
*[[Pastel]] - ''July 30, 2015''
*[[Pink]] - ''Unknown''
*[[Pink]] - ''Unknown''
*[[Pirate]] - ''July 29, 2008''
*[[Pirate]] - ''July 29, 2008''
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*[[Rainbow]] - ''August 11, 2004''
*[[Rainbow]] - ''August 11, 2004''
*[[Red]] - ''Default''
*[[Red]] - ''Default''
|width=250|
*[[Robot]] - ''July 28, 2007''
*[[Robot]] - ''July 28, 2007''
*[[Royal]] - ''July 30, 2013''
*[[Royal]] - ''July 30, 2013''
*[[Shadow]] - ''August 2, 2004''
*[[Shadow]] - ''August 2, 2004''
*[[Sketch]] - ''July 30, 2015''
*[[Skunk]] - ''July 27, 2013''
*[[Skunk]] - ''July 27, 2013''
*[[Speckled]] - ''November 22, 2004
*[[Speckled]] - ''November 22, 2004
*[[Split]] - ''March 1, 2014''
*[[Split]] - ''March 1, 2014''
*[[Snot]] - ''January 4, 2014''
*[[Snot]] - ''January 4, 2014''
*[[Sponge]] - ''August 1, 2017''
*[[Spotted]] - ''July 29, 2011''
*[[Spotted]] - ''July 29, 2011''
*[[Starry]] - ''August 13, 2004''
*[[Starry]] - ''August 13, 2004''
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*[[Swamp Gas]] - ''July 27, 2012''
*[[Swamp Gas]] - ''July 27, 2012''
*[[Tyrannian]] - ''July 29, 2014''
*[[Tyrannian]] - ''July 29, 2014''
*[[Water]] - ''July 29, 2016''
*[[White]] - ''November 2, 2004''
*[[White]] - ''November 2, 2004''
*[[Woodland]] - ''July 27, 2013''
*[[Woodland]] - ''July 27, 2013''
*[[Wraith]] - ''August 1, 2017''
*[[Yellow]] - ''Default''
*[[Yellow]] - ''Default''
*[[Zombie]] - ''July 29, 2010''
*[[Zombie]] - ''July 29, 2010''
|}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*As of July 2009, there are over 1.8 million Ruki created on [[Neopets]], placing them 39th 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.
*[[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.



Latest revision as of 09:20, 31 July 2018