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| − | '''Vermin''' are small [[creature]]s such as [[rat | + | '''Vermin''' are small [[creature]]s such as [[rat]]s, [[bat]]s, and [[lizard]]s which are difficult to see, and also the type of [[fish]] which are caught by [[fisherdwarf|fisherdwarves]]. They are below 2 kg (4 lb) in size, much smaller than cats. The presence of vermin can be noted if you are particularly observant, as they will occasionally blink into and out of view on the screen. The main distinctions between vermin and [[creature]]s are that vermin: |
| − | # Do not attack and cannot be engaged in [[combat]] or trigger [[trap | + | # Do not attack and cannot be engaged in [[combat]] or trigger [[trap]]s |
| − | # Do not provide [[meat]], [[bone | + | # Do not provide [[meat]], [[bone]]s and other by-products of butchery |
# Do not breed, but "spawn", spontaneously appearing in their natural environment or [[biome]]{{verify}} | # Do not breed, but "spawn", spontaneously appearing in their natural environment or [[biome]]{{verify}} | ||
# Some vermin are "hateable", meaning dwarves can have an anti-[[preference]] which gives them a negative [[thought]] when they see the hated vermin. | # Some vermin are "hateable", meaning dwarves can have an anti-[[preference]] which gives them a negative [[thought]] when they see the hated vermin. | ||
| − | Vermin can be problematic as many types feed on [[stockpile | + | Vermin can be problematic as many types feed on [[stockpile]]s, thus making it more difficult to keep enough [[food]] and [[alcohol|drink]] to survive. Vermin can be hunted by [[cat]]s to reduce this problem, though the [[remains]] will still need to be [[Activity zone#Garbage Dump|removed]]. |
| − | Vermin can, however be captured in [[ | + | Vermin can, however be captured in [[animal trap]]s, and can be tamed as [[pet]]s. |
| − | Dwarves will eat vermin if no [[food]] source is available, resulting in an [[ | + | Dwarves will eat vermin if no [[food]] source is available, resulting in an unhappy [[thought]]. |
See {{Catlink|Vermin|the vermin category page}} for a list of vermin. | See {{Catlink|Vermin|the vermin category page}} for a list of vermin. | ||
Revision as of 05:08, 7 April 2012
| This article is about an older version of DF. |
Vermin are small creatures such as rats, bats, and lizards which are difficult to see, and also the type of fish which are caught by fisherdwarves. They are below 2 kg (4 lb) in size, much smaller than cats. The presence of vermin can be noted if you are particularly observant, as they will occasionally blink into and out of view on the screen. The main distinctions between vermin and creatures are that vermin:
- Do not attack and cannot be engaged in combat or trigger traps
- Do not provide meat, bones and other by-products of butchery
- Do not breed, but "spawn", spontaneously appearing in their natural environment or biome[Verify]
- Some vermin are "hateable", meaning dwarves can have an anti-preference which gives them a negative thought when they see the hated vermin.
Vermin can be problematic as many types feed on stockpiles, thus making it more difficult to keep enough food and drink to survive. Vermin can be hunted by cats to reduce this problem, though the remains will still need to be removed.
Vermin can, however be captured in animal traps, and can be tamed as pets.
Dwarves will eat vermin if no food source is available, resulting in an unhappy thought.
See the vermin category page for a list of vermin.