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	The Snorpung species are typically around 1.2 - 1.6 metres tall, and humanoid. Coloration is varied, but always garish. Movement is clumsy - similar to that of a small person in a highly restrictive outfit. All Snorpungs have a cranial protrusion that extends vertically and can vary widely in shape and size between different specimens. Its purpose is uncertain but it has been seen to glow on inflation of the belly, leading some experts to speculate that it is some form of signal receiving apparatus. The Snorpung species can also be identified by the unending stream of nonsense emerging from their mouths. Identification on this criterion alone, however, is not recommended, as there is a possibility of confusion with the GMTV presenter (Homo moronis). Social Structure Snorpungs typically live in groups of four in a communal dwelling. No family connections have been observed within groups and each group seems to be totally isolated from other groups and, indeed, from the rest of the world. This restricted gene pool goes some way to explaining the behaviour of modern Snorpungs. The preferred environment for a Snorpung dwelling is among many gentle, undulating and very strange looking hillocks. Colonies of rabbits are usually to be found near the dwelling - the relationship between these and the Snorpungs is not known. Also, near a Snorpung residence there seems to be a much greater incidence of toe-sweat. It never rains near a Snorpung dwelling. Snorpung residences are sparsely furnished, with one table and a number of small beds. They utilise some form of advanced spatial distorting technology enabling the interior to be significantly larger than the exterior. Anatomy The Snorpung species is perhaps unique in the animal kingdom - it is the only known species with a fully functional blowup system integrated into the body. There is a blowup system in the abdominal area, and somewhere near the surface of the skin there must be concealed fat. The blowup system is capable of increasing the belly to grotesque proportions upon the voice command 'By the power of Greyskull, I am Snorpungen'. No other commands have been seen to be used. The content of the belly appears to be fairly fat and slobby, but Snorpungs derive obvious pleasure from watching it. It seems that only one belly can be inflated at a time in any Snorpung group. The Snorpung whose belly is inflated at that time generally seems to experience pleasure, which is strange because that Snorpung, looking at the belly from a sharp angle and upside down, has the worst view of the group. Another prominent anatomical feature runs down the top half of the rear of the Snorpung torso: it appears to be some form of zip fastening device. Its purpose is unknown and it has never been seen to be used. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Behaviour Snorpungs are highly unsocial creatures that seem to perform no function or action except recreation. Common Snorpung social activities include playing with their balls or toes, executing highly choreographed dance routines, or trampling innocent rabbits. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reproduction Snorpungs, although frequently naked, have no visible sexual organs, and indeed there seems to be no way to ascertain gender visually. However, as with humans, there do seem to be two genders, but it is not atypical for a Snorpung of one sex to act in ways humans would interpret as strange for that sex. One male Snorpung has been observed openly carrying a women's handbag, and in secret indulges in flower arranging and wearing women's undergarments. The actual act of Snorpung procreation has never been observed, although several mating rituals have been recorded. A common one involves two Snorpungs running towards each other, then colliding in mid-air. The significance of this ritual is unknown. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Food All Snorpungs currently observed seem to ingest a substance known as 'pungtoast', which is always provided by means of a machine in the group's dwelling. It is not clear how the species survived before the machine that makes pungtoast was invented, or indeed who invented it. (The machine itself is rather interesting. It has the amazing property of being able to launch pungtoast vertically upwards, and yet propel it several metres horizontally to land on a Snorpung's plate.) The only other substance Snorpungs eat is known as 'pungcustard', again provided by a machine, and ingested through a curly straw which doubles as a receptacle (a design which would save on cleaning if it were not for the fact that the object's shape makes it very difficult to wash). The reliance of the Snorpung species solely on machines for survival would seem to be a short-sighted trait. In a situation where one machine broke down a group of Snorpungs would rapidly starve to death or die of thirst. Experts have speculated other sources of nourishment and agreed on the following alternative explanations - water is taken in through microscopic vessels on the soles of the feet, explaining the mysterious behaviour of Snorpungs splashing in puddles which has been frequently observed. And an alternative source of food is provided by the fat, docile rabbits usually found near Pung dwellings - which a Snorpung could slaughter and devour with no effort whatsoever.
	CD: I Am Snorpungen Credits: Max Salo
	Story Behind the Song The Snorpung species are typically around 1.2 - 1.6 metres tall, and humanoid. Coloration is varied, but always garish. Movement is clumsy - similar to that of a small person in a highly restrictive outfit. All Snorpungs have a cranial protrusion that extends vertically and can vary widely in shape and size between different specimens. Its purpose is uncertain but it has been seen to glow on inflation of the belly, leading some experts to speculate that it is some form of signal receiving apparatus. The Snorpung species can also be identified by the unending stream of nonsense emerging from their mouths. Identification on this criterion alone, however, is not recommended, as there is a possibility of confusion with the GMTV presenter (Homo moronis). Social Structure Snorpungs typically live in groups of four in a communal dwelling. No family connections have been observed within groups and each group seems to be totally isolated from other groups and, indeed, from the rest of the world. This restricted gene pool goes some way to explaining the behaviour of modern Snorpungs. The preferred environment for a Snorpung dwelling is among many gentle, undulating and very strange looking hillocks. Colonies of rabbits are usually to be found near the dwelling - the relationship between these and the Snorpungs is not known. Also, near a Snorpung residence there seems to be a much greater incidence of toe-sweat. It never rains near a Snorpung dwelling. Snorpung residences are sparsely furnished, with one table and a number of small beds. They utilise some form of advanced spatial distorting technology enabling the interior to be significantly larger than the exterior. Anatomy The Snorpung species is perhaps unique in the animal kingdom - it is the only known species with a fully functional blowup system integrated into the body. There is a blowup system in the abdominal area, and somewhere near the surface of the skin there must be concealed fat. The blowup system is capable of increasing the belly to grotesque proportions upon the voice command 'By the power of Greyskull, I am Snorpungen'. No other commands have been seen to be used. The content of the belly appears to be fairly fat and slobby, but Snorpungs derive obvious pleasure from watching it. It seems that only one belly can be inflated at a time in any Snorpung group. The Snorpung whose belly is inflated at that time generally seems to experience pleasure, which is strange because that Snorpung, looking at the belly from a sharp angle and upside down, has the worst view of the group. Another prominent anatomical feature runs down the top half of the rear of the Snorpung torso: it appears to be some form of zip fastening device. Its purpose is unknown and it has never been seen to be used. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Behaviour Snorpungs are highly unsocial creatures that seem to perform no function or action except recreation. Common Snorpung social activities include playing with their balls or toes, executing highly choreographed dance routines, or trampling innocent rabbits. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reproduction Snorpungs, although frequently naked, have no visible sexual organs, and indeed there seems to be no way to ascertain gender visually. However, as with humans, there do seem to be two genders, but it is not atypical for a Snorpung of one sex to act in ways humans would interpret as strange for that sex. One male Snorpung has been observed openly carrying a women's handbag, and in secret indulges in flower arranging and wearing women's undergarments. The actual act of Snorpung procreation has never been observed, although several mating rituals have been recorded. A common one involves two Snorpungs running towards each other, then colliding in mid-air. The significance of this ritual is unknown. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Food All Snorpungs currently observed seem to ingest a substance known as 'pungtoast', which is always provided by means of a machine in the group's dwelling. It is not clear how the species survived before the machine that makes pungtoast was invented, or indeed who invented it. (The machine itself is rather interesting. It has the amazing property of being able to launch pungtoast vertically upwards, and yet propel it several metres horizontally to land on a Snorpung's plate.) The only other substance Snorpungs eat is known as 'pungcustard', again provided by a machine, and ingested through a curly straw which doubles as a receptacle (a design which would save on cleaning if it were not for the fact that the object's shape makes it very difficult to wash). The reliance of the Snorpung species solely on machines for survival would seem to be a short-sighted trait. In a situation where one machine broke down a group of Snorpungs would rapidly starve to death or die of thirst. Experts have speculated other sources of nourishment and agreed on the following alternative explanations - water is taken in through microscopic vessels on the soles of the feet, explaining the mysterious behaviour of Snorpungs splashing in puddles which has been frequently observed. And an alternative source of food is provided by the fat, docile rabbits usually found near Pung dwellings - which a Snorpung could slaughter and devour with no effort whatsoever.

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