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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.
 
In the [[Neopets TCG|Neopets Trading Card Game]], Rukis are associated with the element of Light.
 
==Battledome==
In the Battledome, Rukis have no natural resistances, however they do have three species [[abilities]]:
 
*''Ruki Pinch'' - Attack: 2 x Fire; Defence: none; available from level 2;
*''Ruki Rage'' - Attack: 2 x Physical; Defence: none; available from level 10;
*''Ruki Radar'' - Attack: 2 - 3 x Fire, 2 - 3 x Light; Defence: none; available from level 20.
 
There are also twelve pieces of [[battledome equipment|equipment]] that can only be used by a Ruki.


==Colour==
==Colour==
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==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 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.
*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.


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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?]
*'''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)]
*'''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]
*'''How To Draw:''' [http://www.neopets.com/art/htd/ruki.phtml The Ruki]
*'''[[IDB]]''': [http://idb.finalhit.org/species/41 Ruki]


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

Revision as of 22:19, 28 January 2011