Acara

The Acara is an aquatic Neopet that lives mainly on the beach and is able to breathe underwater. Their thick fur is used to keep them warm in the depths of the sea.

Overview

Acaras are amphibious and can breathe underwater, and it is sometimes hinted that the horns somehow give the Acara the ability to echolocate when in water. As a general rule Acaras are fantastic swimmers that are just as happy on land as they are underwater. Their thick fur keeps them warm when diving to the depths of the ocean. They are a playful bunch that live by the sea. Their favorite pastimes are diving for hidden treasures off the coastline and playing Gormball on the beach.

As their huge eyes might suggest, Acaras are known for being highly inquisitive and curious creatures. They take a great joy in coming upon secrets and hidden things, and quite a few have distinguished themselves as very talented treasure-seekers. Some condemn Acaras for being nosey, and it is true that they tend to ask a few too many questions -- but there is no ill will behind those questions, just a genuine desire to learn.

Originally, they were limited edition but have now become common.

Colours

The Acara can come in 44 different colours (including the Maraquan variant, which appears to be a return to the Acara's watery roots):

Baby - May 21, 2002 Blue - Natural Brown - March 13, 2002 Camouflage - June 28, 2008 Checkered - May 4, 2001 Christmas - December 19, 2002 Cloud - September 18, 2003 Darigan - June 27, 2005 Disco - April 21, 2001 Electric - March 27, 2003 Faerie - January 2, 2002 Fire - June 28, 2001 Ghost - June 27, 2003 Glowing - August 1, 2003 Green - Natural

Grey - June 28, 2006 Halloween - October 17, 2003 Ice - June 28, 2008 Invisible - July 24, 2003 Island - June 26, 2002 Maraquan - June 6, 2003 Orange - May 30, 2003 Pink - July 1, 2004 Pirate - June 28, 2007 Plushie - June 27, 2003 Purple - October 12, 2001 Rainbow - April 26, 2007 Red - Natural Robot - May 10, 2001 Royal - June 28, 2004

Shadow - November 24, 2005 Silver - April 28, 2003 Sketch - June 28, 2006 Skunk - November 13, 2001 Snow - ? Speckled - ? Split - ? Sponge - June 28, 2007 Spotted - June 28, 2002 Starry - October 12, 2005 Striped - June 29, 2002 Tyrannian - January 7, 2004 White - September 15, 2003 Yellow - Natural

Tigren

The Acara was originally called the Tigren. The Tigren was designed by Perdiddle and chosen as the winner for the April Create-A-Pet Contest and was introduced on April 28, 2000. The name was changed on July 19 for reasons unknown, along with the Polypup's change to the Gelert. NeoNews of the time touted the change as "evolution", in keeping with the Pokémon-like feel that the pets originally had. They were no longer allowed to keep user created pets for legal reasons and also felt that they needed a fresh new look.

The write up that came with the Tigren stated: Tigrens are excellent swimmers that are just as comfortable on land as at sea. An air of mystery surrounds where these creatures came from but it looks as if they are here to stay.

Other Versions of the Acara

• April 28, 2000 - The Tigren is introduced.

• July 19, 2000 - The Tigren is changed to the Acara.

• October 31, 2000 (Halloween, 2000).

• February 14, 2001 (Valentine's Day, 2001).

• June 27, 2005 (Early Acara Day, 2005).

Trivia

• As of August 2007, Acaras rank 9th out of 53 Neopets, with about 5 million in existence.
• As of May 2008, Acaras rank 10th out of 54 Neopets, with over 8 million in existence.
• Acara Day is on June 28th.
• In the Neopets TCG, Acaras are associated with the element of Water.

See also

• Famous Acaras: Elon "The Black Hole" Hughlis, Fauna, Masila, Mipsy, Princess Fernypoo, Professor Chesterpot, Roberta, Senator Barca, Vira
• Games: Cheat!, NeoQuest II, Scratchcard Kiosk

External links

• Neopets Description: The Acara, What is an Acara?
• Pronunciation: Acara - ack-car-rah , Acaras - ack-car-rahs
• Rainbow Pool: Acara
• Neopedia: The Acara Twins Birthday Surprise, Princess Fernypoo, Senator Barca
• Gallery of Evil: Vira, Masila
• NeoDeck: Samuel No Eyes, Princess Fernypoo, Professor Chesterpot, Senator Barca
• Neopets TCG: Vira, Acara Acrobat, Acara Treasure Seeker, Red Acara, Yellow Acara, Blue Acara, Ylana Skyfire, Island Acara Plushie, Shell Acara Totem, Green Acara, Masila, The Gatherer, Roberta of Brightvale, Fauna, Acara Treasure Seeker (2nd Print), Yellow Acara (2nd Print), Acara Hiker, Acara Nurse, Orange Acara, White Acara,
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