Kougra

The Yellow Kougra as of January 2007

The Kougra is a tiger-like Neopet introduced upon the discovery of the 'Mystery Isle' as one of several potential pets, on August 3, 2000. As Tiger Cub it won the user vote and was released as a pet on August 9, 2000.

Overview

Originating from Mystery Island, the Kougra's energetic nature combined with its large paws and pointy teeth make it a natural in the Battledome. These cheeky buggers love to pounce on unsuspecting playmates, so if you plan to introduce this Neopet to your family and friends, make sure that its playmates do not confuse the Kougra's playfulness for aggression.

The Kougra seems to have been modelled off of the tiger, with slight modifications to make it more appealing. These modifications include giving the Kougra large eyes and big paws, both of which are associated with youth, along with toning down the teeth and muscles that make natural tigers so intimidating. The Kougra also has notches in its ears and tufts in its fur, adding to the illusion of playfulness and spontaneity.

Kougras love to play and practice pouncing on each other, and can be very fierce if aggaravated, what with their long tails, hard claws, and razor sharp teeth. A Kougra can be extremely willful, headstrong, and pretty independent. Just like a real-life tiger, a Kougra is very clever and quite good at stalking.

Colours

As of May 2008, Kougras can come in 45 different colours...

Baby - July 30, 2002 Biscuit - April 22, 2006 Blue - Natural Brown - July 21, 2003 Camouflage - July 27, 2005 Checkered - April 22, 2003 Christmas - ? Cloud - April 22, 2005 Darigan - June 23, 2003 Desert - July 11, 2001 Disco - April 28, 2005 Electric - January 21, 2003

Faerie - January 22, 2001 Fire - December 17, 2001 Ghost - April 22, 2003 Glowing - February 26, 2004 Gold - April 22, 2008 Green - Natural Grey - April 22, 2005 Halloween - October 19, 2001 Ice - April 22, 2006 Island - ? Jelly - ?

Maraquan - March 11, 2004 Mutant - April 22, 2002 Orange - April 3, 2003 Pink - September 20, 2002 Pirate - September 3, 2003 Plushie - April 22, 2003 Purple - October 2, 2001 Rainbow - April 22, 2002 Red - Natural Robot - August 4, 2001 Royal - April 22, 2004

Shadow - ? Silver - ? Skunk - September 21, 2001 Snow - April 21, 2007 Spotted - July 23, 2001 Starry - May 6, 2003 Strawberry - April 22, 2008 Striped - April 22, 2005 Tyrannian - May 31, 2002 White - ? Yellow - Natural

Trivia

• As of July 2008, 13.4 million Kougras have been created, placing them 3rd in popularity. They are also featured in 168 different items.
• The Spotted Kougra resembles a Cheetah.
• The Kougra appeared for the very first time in the 37th Caption Contest picture, much later than all the other species at the time.
• The male Royal Kougra resembles a lion.

See also

• Famous Kougra: Bertie Shurtz, Commander Gormos, Fire Paw, Jake, Linae, Oscar, Revenant, Tyran Far
• Games: NeoQuest, Caves and Corridors: Mystery Island, Gadgadsgame, Kou-Jong

External links

• Neopets Description: The Kougra, What is a Kougra?
• Pronunciation: Kougra - koo-grah Kougras - koo-grahz
• NeoDeck: Fire Paw, Tyran Far, Zeirn the Electric Kougra, The Masked Intruder, Jake the Explorer
• Neopets TCG: Blue Kougra, Green Kougra, Kougra Archaeologist, Kougra Chieftain, Kougra Scientist, Kougra Trooper, White Kougra, Wooden Kougra Totem, Yellow Kougra
• Caption Competition: #37, #46, #75, #86, #184, #190, #193, #204, #261, #263, #288, #299, #318, #326, #351, #362, #366, #380, #495, #525, #553, #559, #569, #579, #594, #637, #670, #696, #699, #704, #792, #843, #861, #865
• How To Draw: Kougra
• Selected Fansites: Neocolours (German) - All Kougra Colours