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Eevee Head Canon
The Natural Habitats of Eeveelutions
A Study; by Professor M. Willow
Introduction~
Pokemon of the Eevee evolution line are highly elusive, and are rare in number and hard to locate. There are little known places in the wild of Eeveelution sightings, but with recent technology we have been able to find and observe these Pokemon in their natural habitat. Packs have actually been recorded changing areas of living and having recurring areas in order to avoid human interaction. Ever since all of the Eevee evolutions were nearly hunted to extinction, they have become harder and harder to find in the wild until we assumed they died out. But now we can be assured that Eevees' evolutions can be found not only in our parties, but in the wild. In order to protect these Pokemon, we have kept the locations relatively unknown to the viewer because of recent poaching of the creatures, we want to keep these Pokemon as safe as possible in order to preserve their place in nature. But still sit back and enjoy what my research team and I have been able to discover over the course of the past few years, and we would like to thank to all our donators to the project, without you we wouldn't have this.
Chapter One:
Vaporeon:
Type- Water
Species- Eeviticus Vaporeus, the Bubble Jet Pokemon
Average Height- 3'3"
Average Weight- 63.9 Ibs (29 kg)
Dex No.- 134
Introduction
Vaporeon were some of the first to be discovered and recorded into the PokeDex, and today they are a household pet, a show favorite, and great battle partners. Vaporeon are known to be one of the most graceful of the evolutions, their long tails and slick scale-like fur making them great show competitors. They've made their mark in famous plays and poetry, and are also found on some of the most monumental paintings and pieces of art, used as a common muse.
In The Home
In the home, Vaporeon are well mannered and gentle, a great pet for children. They require rich foods in order to keep themselves well-groomed and a pool of certain deepness is necessary for their wellbeing. Certain subspecies, especially those of tropical origins, are found to be feistier, but usually calm down on land due to lack of proper coordination.
Seasonal Locations
The Ocean Eeviticus Vaporeus is found in almost every region in the southern areas. During the summer, wild Vaporeon flock to the banks of coral reefs, finding their homes among the flourishing population of wild fish Pokemon, their prey. They find their homes in caves under the coral, air bubbles and spots of land their nests, perfect places for their pups to breath so they may raise their young. They swim through the coral structures easily, their large tail and small body making steering effortless and kills quick. They continue to stay and hunt in certain coral reefs until fall, in which the gather together in large groups and migrate. Every year they migrate twice, each time to a new location. The migration is a constant turning, a circle in which every group is replacing the old ones' spot, or leaving a reef to repopulate itself for a season. In the winter months, the wild Vaporeon find homes in rocky shores of bays, away from human interaction. During this time, they shelter in caves in cliff ridges but never far onto the mainland.
The River Vaporeon are much fewer in number, and were very hard to locate. They live within the mainland in the rivers, making their dens in the sides of the banks. They continue to reuse this home in their life unless circumstances force them to do otherwise. In the summer they raise their pups by the rivers in their dens, hunting away at the fish. Unlike the Ocean Vaporeon, these Pokemon only migrate once per year, during the spring. Once spring arrives, they swim downriver to the ocean to find a mate. The River Vaporeon do include those of which residing in lakes, for the lakes do connect to rivers that they still travel down in the spring meet with the River Vaporeon. They have been mainly killed off due to routing rivers for boats or channels.
The Swamp Vaporeon are the rarest and fewest of them all, thought to have adapted from River Vaporeon after being trapped mainland after the rivers turned into bogs. They stay in the same location, wallowing in muck and grimy water, hidden away in shadow. Remarkably, these Vaporeon are immune to many poisons, likely the adaptation from eating poisonous Pokemon that live in these swamps. They share the same breeding season as the others, but instead wander about searching for a mate, not meeting in large groups often.
Physical Appearance
All Vaporeon, excluding those with the Altered Pigmentation Disorder (APD) commonly referred to as being "Shiny", are colors suited to their natural habitat. They have these coats in order to blend into their environment to stay away from predators and hunt. All Vaporeon have lighter undersides so that from above they melt into the darker depths of the water, and below they look like the lighter reaches of the higher waters. All Vaporeon also have whiskers, above the eyes and on the muzzle, for sensing things in darker areas and detecting currents. Every one of them are mammals, having air sacks that can last them up to four hours.
The Ocean Vaporeon have thin layers of fur covering their body, they have been mistaken for mermaids for these Pokemon find rocks to lounge on above the water to frequently groom themselves. Their fur is extremely oily, so that when they leave the depths and surface the water doesn't stick to their fur. Their tail, however, subtly turns from fur to scales, so does their underbellies, neck, and back of head/forehead. These scales are meant for protection, so that their main system of transport and the very sensitive areas of their bodies do not get severely injured. Their fur ranges in shades of blues, blue-purples, and blue-greens. Depending on the area, these hues are past down in genes, so that the deeper water Vaporeon are darker and more hidden, while the shallow water Vaporeon are brighter and more clear. Markings, correlating to the pelt color, have been known to range from stripes to dappled spots. These Vaporeon have longer, sharper horns on the center of their foreheads than others. They have webbed toes and a large frill. These frills are not kept open during swimming, they are flattened to the body to stop resistance. The frill is used for swimming only in slow movements. When a Vaporeon relaxes underwater, they may use their frill to loftily float about, pushing themselves forward with swishes from the frill and slight leg paddles. Ocean Vaporeon have larger fins, their tail being the main way of travel. If a Vaporeon in the ocean injures its tail beyond repair, they will surely parish. These Vaporeon rarely paddle with their legs, so they are usually tucked close to the body or limp. The Ocean Pokemon have thin, sharp claws, that are hooked and retractable. The Vaporeon of the sea have longer claws than others, and they also have longer ears. Their fin-like ears help them steer under the water, when going at high speed they use their ears to help turn them, but they depend more on the skin membrane that connects to their horn to be their main rudder. They have stronger eyes than the other evolutions, so that they may see under the salty water, the colors of the eyes range from purple and pinks to greens and blues. The Ocean Vaporeon are the largest Vaporeon documented.
The River Vaporeon have the same oily fur, but their colors have different ranges. While the Ocean Vaporeon may be known to have some of the darkest and lightest hues, the River Vaporeon require colors better suited to their environment. They range from more green-blues, to grey-blues, and even slightly brown. The River Vaporeon have slightly longer toes, for they use their webbed paws and legs as much as their tail. Their tails are shorter than the Oceans' but their fins are broader and they are actually more powerful in order for them to swim upstream. Their pelt markings range from mostly dappled and some patched or mottled. These Pokemon are known to have more markings than the others of their kind. They have the same fin-like ears but of a more average size, and their horns are smaller and less sharp. Their claws are thicker and sharp, and their jaws actually have more biting power. The River Vaporeon have stronger claws in order to grip onto the riverbed against the current. Their eyes have ranged from greens and blues to even amber. They have stronger eyes than other Vaporeon that can stay open against strong currents.
The Swamp Vaporeon are very curious, their pelts are thicker and covered in many markings. Their claws are blunt and webbed paws with a thicker membrane. Their tails are wider and are mainly useless, though they act as a form of defense instead of claws and teeth. Their eyes are not as strong as the other Vaporeon, and instead they have a third eyelid that goes over the eye under in the murky waters. When this translucent eyelid is protecting their eye it makes it look pale and hazy, but without it the Vaporeons' eyes seem fine. They actually do not have blue colors, but instead have brown-greens. Their eyes range from ambers, yellows, and greens.
Behavior
Vaporeon in general are not very social creatures, very territorial and aggressive too unknown Pokemon. Surprisingly though, they can come together in times of need in order to survive. These are very particular creatures that we have found to have complex ways of communication, interaction, and over all behavior.
The Ocean Vaporeon are some of the most aggressive. They constantly share reefs, setting territory borders and surveying them, and when they meet another Vaporeon, they're fierce. An Ocean Vaporeon will approach the other, if it shows signs of submission, signaling that they mean no harm, most will back down. But if the Vaporeon shows signs of aggression, then the defend will try to scare it off. The Vaporeon face off! Each flair their frill to seem larger, slitting their eyes and baring their teeth and claws. They'll circle each other growling and hissing, making hostile, high pitched shrieks. While both do this, they may fake lunge at each other in order to show who is the stronger. In most cases, one will back down, flattening their frill and dipping their head in defeat. But if one does not, they fight. They thrust forward, lowering their heads to point their sharp horns at their enemy. During the fight, the horns may clash as they struggle for dominance, which has given the Vaporeon brawls the nickname "Swordfights". After the beginning of the match, they will stop trying to impale the other, and begin to roll about biting and clawing each other. Rarely do these battles end in death, usually they stop after the horn fight, and one opponent submits and admits defeat. Some Vaporeon have been able to become friends, usually meeting during migration, and may even begin to live together. The Ocean Vaporeon are usually solitary though, only sharing territory with friends and family. When responding in a friendly manner, they spread their frill only slightly, nuzzling their friend while purring. They communication with each other in yips, barks, and chirps, and usually joint hunt if they do have a companion. In their free time they lounge on the beaches, rocks, or float on the calm surface on their back.
The River Vaporeon are less aggressive, and are actually very passive. The fish of the river are only abundant during certain periods of time, and in those times wild River Vaporeon will hunt the large groups in the rivers together, regardless of knowing them or not. These Pokemon have been found to sometimes live in groups, especially in lakes, but are primarily solitary. They will share a river with several other Vaporeon as long as they do not pose a threat. When meeting, they give a friendly swish of their frills, but disputes are bound to happen. During winter, when rivers freeze over and prey is sparse, skirmishes over fish are common, and the River Vaporeon act similarly to the Ocean in aggressiveness, spreading their frills and trying to outweigh the other. But other than these times, these Eeveelutions try to avoid conflict. In their free time they lay on the banks and play in the shallows, enjoying their time. In lakes, these Pokemon share prey and hunt together, forming a sense of community.
The Swamp Vaporeon are highly aggressive, using their tails, lined with sharp scales, to attack others. They have wide territories to make up for the lack of prey, and when disputes arise they spread their frill, bare their teeth, and swish their tails. Their thicker scales and fur help protect them from blows, but they still get injured. They rarely are friendly and are solitary.
Hunting
Vaporeon cannot hunt on land like other Pokemon can, so they must try their best in the water. They go through cold, dead winters with little food and have to survive. Luckily they have adapted to have the best hunting techniques they can in order to survive.
The Ocean Vaporeon hunt alone, but when large schools of fish Pokemon gather, they all come for a free for all. They swim near the ocean floor, safest for them to hide. Blending into the water, rocks, or coral, they slowly swim along until they spot prey. Pressing themselves to the most covered place, they slit their pupils and wait a short moment. As soon as their prey is in position, they lunge forward with a burst of speed from a large swish of their tail. They race forward in a flash, outstretching their forelegs and clamping down on the prey when they meet jaws or claws. These Pokemon are intelligent creatures, for after they finish their meal in private, they may take the remains to a place to lure more Pokemon. They may also hunt Kinglers and other crab Pokemon, which are great catches. When not hunting fish Pokemon, they eat clam ones. They may find one and drag it to their den, gnawing on it until it breaks open. They also take these to the surface, lounging on their backs with the prey in paw, trying to break it open. If they have a meal too large, they may share it with a neighbor across their border. This helps form alliances and friendships, which are optimal in this ecosystem. During times of little prey, Vaporeon may attempt to eat Corsola by digging past the thinner under-armor into the fleshy insides. This is usually ineffective though, and just ends up killing the Corsola and leaving the Vaporeon hungry. The Ocean Vaporeon are often hunted by Sharpedos, Eelektross, and other undersea predators. They depend on the coral reefs for not only food, but protection. Another reason they choose the rocky cliffs to stay in during the winter is because of defense from predators. In the rocks and coral, they, and other prey like them, have places to hide. The Vaporeon are in the most danger during migration, where they are in the wide open. Without having so many Vaporeon at their sides to help defend themselves and their young, they would surely be picked off by the predators, and even with each other, many still don't make it across the sea.
River Vaporeon hunt in groups or alone, waiting, blended into the riverbed, for their prey to swim right towards them. They then grasp their prey in their jaws after lunging outwards, when in groups, one Vaporeon will scare the fish Pokemon towards another waiting in ambush. When not fishing underwater, they wait by the banks and scoop up the fish with their paws, hooking them with their claws. They are actually omnivorous, eating river plants and berries. They will use their horns to lift and roll over rocks in the water to get at prey or find plants to munch on. On some days they may wander not too far from the river to eat from berry trees and bushes. They can be spotted eating their catches on the sandy bank of rivers or even in low trees hanging over the waters. When not eating plants or fish Pokemon, they hunt Corphish, the crawdad-like Pokemon. These are harder catches, the pinchers able to do some damage, but it can be done and they are especially rewarding with their delicious meat. It usually takes multiple Vaporeon to take down a full-grown Crawdaunt. Both crawdad Pokemon are shared with other Vaporeon due to their large size, which helps form bonds with neighbors. The River Vaporeon have less predators, but are still at risk. During the same times they hunt the fish Pokemon travelling upstream, so do the bear Pokemon, Ursaring. They come in the wide, shallow rivers to hunt the abundant prey, but if a Vaporeon gets in their way, they won't hesitate to have a larger snack. They have been observed to allow Vaporeons to hunt in the same rivers as they do, but they are still highly aggressive. In certain regions, Carvanha are also an issue. Rivers with Carvanha are usually avoided by Vaporeon, but sometimes, like during migration, they may have to pass through these piranha Pokemon's territory. Sometimes the travelers are left alone, but other times the Carvanha attack. They live in large groups, residing in rivers until they reach the age of evolution, to which the head to the ocean. These groups are enough to tear a Vaporeon who is travelling alone into shreds. These areas are highly dangerous, but if the Vaporeon travel on land they put themselves at risk from other predators. Many Vaporeon die if they head through a river of hungry Carvanha, and other than humans, this is one of the leading causes of death to these river creatures.
Swamp Vaporeons eat frog Pokemon, even of poisonous origin, and lizard Pokemon. They hunt alone, and fight over prey often. They blend into the murky bog around them and are hard to spot. They are not preyed upon, but usually die of starvation or a battle wound. They live in an unforgiving environment.
Migration
Some Vaporeon Migrate due to weather change, changing of the tides, and the following of prey. During these times, the ones that do migrate, gather into large groups in order to make the journey of survival, and to find a mate. It is amazing to watch all the struggles they go through year after year to survive! These resilient creatures seem to always find a way to keep going, even if the odds are stacked against them.
The Ocean Vaporeon migrate twice every year, once in the spring and once in the fall. The coral reefs are habitable all year 'round, so why travel so far in the winter? You see, Vaporeon are one of the main predators of the fish in the coral reefs. Their small enough to fit into the reef walls and fast enough to catch all of the prey. Outside of these, predators wait for those to straggle out of the safe boundaries of the reef. Without the large predators, the fish are safe, but the Vaporeon keep their populations from exploding. But if the Vaporeon were to live there year long, the fish would be hunted out of existence, so in order for them to have a continual food source, these Pokemon make a journey to another location and allow the fish Pokemon to repopulate. Once fall begins, each and every Vaporeon travel from their territories in search of others, neighbors, even those of past aggression, travel together until a large group is formed. Once this group is of twenty Vaporeons or more, they head out into the deep. Each coral reef group meets in certain locations across the world, all of them heading out to a certain chain of islands. These islands are farther out to sea than those of Alola, and are a living place for thousands of species during times of the year. Pelippers and their spawn have used these islands as breeding grounds for centuries, so have other bird Pokemon. The islands themselves are very barren and lifeless without the travelers, being made up of rocky landscapes. Other than the reefs, fish find safety here that couldn't travel the distances. The prey here isn't as abundant, but still over average. But with so many others to compete with over the winter, including the birds, it becomes harder to hunt than you may think. During the long month of travel, each Vaporeon take time to get to know each other, hunting alongside in desperate search of food. They help fend off predators and feed each other, and without this strange cooperation, they wouldn't make it. The primary cause of death, other than humans, is being killed on these trips by predators, or of starvation. But even if they all are starving, they will not stop travelling, and when one dies the group gathers around it in mourning before continuing on, never resulting to cannibalism. A large issue with the fall migration is that these islands they head to are the same islands they evolve in; caves being filled with Waterstones. After birthing their young in the end of spring, they have raised them throughout the summers, and now that the pups are not newborns, but still young, they must make the journey of their lives. Because of having pups with them, they must travel near the surface to emerge for air. The predators are especially aggressive, following the groups with intentions of snatching away their young. Some are eaten while others starve, but if they make it, they continue to live and then evolve on the rocky Cliffside homes. In the spring migration, the newly evolves make it back home to live one more summer with a parent or both if they continue to stay together. But those who have made their second trip or more now are of age to mate. As soon as the spring migration begins, Vaporeon head back to their homes with their new mates, ready to find a den and begin their family once home. The journey is just as hard, but they now face a sweet reward once home, and they don't have to face the challenges of bringing pups with them which makes the journey faster. They will continue to migrate continually for the rest of their lives, just so that they may not kill the only food they have. The location of the large island chain is hidden, and several research centers reside on the island to study and protect it from harm.
The River Vaporeon only migrate once per year, during late winter and early spring. The trip usually takes one week to go downstream and two weeks to return. After a cold, savage winter they survived the Vaporeon must travel downstream in the new melt. The banks begin to rush with water that helps carry them to the ocean, where they can meet other Vaporeon of their kind and let their children evolve. The pups have to survive down rushing rapids and waterfalls in order to step into the next phase of their lives. These Pokemon meet here right after the fish Pokemon do the same, each finding a mate and heading upstream to reproduce. The Vaporeon then follow these fish and hunt them as they eagerly await the time they reproduce and repopulate the rivers with many fish. While the Vaporeon meet at the ocean edge, being fresh water Vaporeon they find the time usually uncomfortable and stay more on the shores, they meet others, and if they are of age, they leave their parent to find their mate. After about a week of staying there, they regroup and return home with the hard journey upstream. While fighting the currents they may find may obstacles, but try their best to face them. It is an extremely beautiful sight to watch these Pokemon travel up waterfalls, each using a powerful water attack to boost themselves up into the air and many have to try multiple times to continue on. These migrations may not be as brutal as the Ocean Vaporeons', but they must survive through cold, barren winters, waiting for spring.
The Swamp Vaporeon do not migrate, but do wander around to find a mate, but never far from their territory.
Mating
It is during early spring that female Vaporeon go into heat, in this time they have strong pheromones that tell the males that they can have pups. Only females of certain ages can go into heat, and they must have survived through two springs, from birth to first migration, until the next spring when they are matured enough. During this time, whether during the weeks before spring migration at the rocky cliffs or at the shores of the sea during the river spring migration, males constantly battle and try to impress a female. They attack each other in brawls over a she-Vaporeon, and they try to impress her to take them as their mate. Male and female Sea Vaporeon have slight tints of color at the edges of their fins, the females having brighter colors to distinguish themselves from the males. The brighter the hue on the male though, the more attention he'll get from a female. Seeing that all of the Eeveelutions and primarily male, the battle is much more heated during the days of heat. In this short time, males must flair their frills and spread their tails, trying get the attention of the female. They strut around and bark, seeing if she is interested. They must also fend off the other males from trying the same. In this time almost every female takes a mate before they return, they travel into the waters and he impregnates her before her heat is over. The two will remain together until their litter has been raised, and sometimes may continue to be mates for another year. But, Vaporeon do not mate for life, and the union will end eventually. Some females even make the journey back without a mate, choosing not to. Those rejected will have to try again next year in hopes of continuing their line. Some males actually take another male mate, and these unions last as much as others do, and some females take a female mate to return with, some even being pregnant and choosing to go with the female instead of the father. During the return trip, the females are early into their pregnancy and experience no issues. A Vaporeon pregnancy lasts up to three months, and they give live birth, contrary to popular belief that they do not. This may be attributed to since daycares put the fetuses into egg-like capsules for optimal health and growth for battles, so the child grows in it instead of its mother. Vaporeons will continue to be able to mate for the next 9 years. During mating season for the Swamp Vaporeon, they will still go into heat, but will wander around in search of a mate, to which they will depart soon after, and the mother will raise the children alone.
Raising the Pups
The families of the pups will have to raise them until evolution, and then they may live with them for another year to get them used to their new forms and teach them how to survive. It is interesting how these Vaporeons raised young that couldn't survive underwater, but made them. These creatures are able to raise their Eevees in strange environments without issue, and are resilient to keep their pups alive.
The Ocean Vaporeons have a unique skill, they have a special oily, mucus membrane they can create out of glands in their mouths. They can open their jaws, release air into the liquid and create bubbles that absorb air, can withstand attacks, and last very long times. These bubbles are filled with energy, the same kind that are used in the move Bubble Beam, but they serve a different purpose. In the beginning of the pups' lives, they are born in air pocketed dens in the coral. These dens are created by other Pokemon, carved into the structures. At the base of the coral there may be a hole in the sand, this marks the entrance of a den. Once travelled into, the tunnel will curve upwards until you hit an air pocket. Inside, there is a pool of water that leads to two tunnels on either side, both are exits. There is a patch of land, a sandy nest to rest in, and there the pups are born. These dens are scattered among the reefs and have been used by Vaporeon for centuries. The parents are able to store vast amounts of air in their bodies so that they may stay underwater and use them for attacks. They use this air to continually refill the den's supply and keep a safe place to live and sleep. Once the pups are born, eyes shut and ears sealed, the young Eevee are cleaned by their mother, she will continue to do this for them so that their pelts will be oily and water resistant. They will immediately latch onto their mother's teat, and will suckle until the age of four weeks when they can eat raw foods. Eevees born from Ocean Vaporeon are the only known Eevees that can ingest salt water without consequence. A couple of weeks after they can eat what their parents catch, the bubbles become involved. The Eevees can now see and hear perfectly, and are growing and eager to leave the den. Once the parents check that the cost is clear, that no predators are over the reefs, which is usually a very safe environment, the parents use their glands to create large bubbles that can exist out of the water. This covers the pups' heads but the tips off their ears stick out. No matter water may go through the bubble, it simply wraps itself around it so that no movement or object may puncture it. With the bubbles on they can still interact with objects with their muzzle and can still suckle if they press it against their mother's underside. They are then lead out of the den into the shallow waters of little pressure, where they may roam about under their parents watch. Pups born from Vaporeon are born with small webbed toes, which do disappear if they evolve into another evolution other than a Vaporeon. The parents teach them that when they find it hard to breath, swim to the surface and the bubble replaces the air upon contact with the surface. The pups are still small though, and the parents usually help boost them to the surface by pushing them up with the length of their horns. During the summer, the pups are taught how to avoid predators and hunt to the extent they can as Eevees. Once fall hits, the pups are still in their youth, but have to make the migration if they are ever to make it to juvenility. The litter are to travel with their parents, but cannot swim for that long. So the parents carry them, since they use their tails to move they might carry one in their forelegs, one by the scruff, one may be gently grabbing hold of the parent's frill and riding on their back, and one may even be grabbing the parents horn and holding onto it as they move forward. Continually feeding, carrying, and caring for the pups makes the journey that much harder, and if one falls from their parent unnoticed a predator will surely be close behind to make sure it never catches up. The Eevees cannot handle serious pressure in the depths and the bubbles need to be frequently refilled by surfacing, this means that the Vaporeon have to swim near the surface and in plain view, risking themselves greatly for their young. If during the journey both parents die but their young survive, they will be adopted by another family if one is present. If the Eevee survives the journey, it will be situated in a new den for the winter, given food and rest to revitalize, and then they must evolve. The parents lead them way under the water into caves in the cliff walls filled with Waterstones, and the pups then evolve. Once evolved, they are now small Vaporeon, and they must get use to their new bodies and be taught to hunt and fight. When young Vaporeon, they have lighter colored pelt that will darken overtime. Over the winter, they stay with their parents, or one parent if the other departed after the journey, and learn all the necessary skills of survival. By spring, they grow into their new forms and shed their young pup fur and have grown in all of their adult teeth. But even now they have just barely grown into juveniles. After returning from the spring migration, they will find a small territory branched off of their parents with the help of the adult. They will hunt with their parent but live in a separate den. After making their next migration, they finally leave their parents side and live the winter alone as young adults. During this winter they may make enemies and friends in the close boundaries. Once the females go into heat, the new adults are slotted into the race for a mate. The likelihood of death during birth is higher with those who are in their first heat. So have miscarriages occurred, sometimes during the spring migration back and the pain causes them to stray behind, and the blood may attract predators, causing the females to be attacked. Most who suffer miscarriages during migration perish, but some do end up surviving and living another day.
The River Vaporeon all meet at the ocean to find mates and evolve their young. Once a female chooses her mate, he impregnates her at the location and the two choose whether they return to the male's or female's river. On the trip back, the singles, new couples, and newly evolved Vaporeon all head back to their homes, the couples swimming upstream until they find a den to their liking. Some travel not too far, others make it all the way to the thundering rivers of the mountains. Once the mother has found a den that seems safe, they dig it to their preferred size in the bank, and then make beds of moss. During pregnancy she will still hunt, but her partner will do most of the hunting and defending until she has given birth. The small Eevee are born in the den, and the mother will continually groom their fur until it is oily and water resistant. They are born blind and deaf, but within four weeks they gain their senses and can stop suckling their mother's rich milk. Around week 6, they will be old enough to go outside. For those with pups, the Vaporeon choose dens in the banks of wide, shallow rivers. They will hunt up and downstream and leave the area of clear shallows for their young. The Eevees, which are born with lighter pelts and webbed toes, are taught to swim. In villages who coexist with the River Vaporeon, they call the new litters "Tadpoles", and the young spend most of their time in the water. Since 95% of all Eevees born from Vaporeon evolve into Vaporeons, they are primarily in water as pups, but are still taught to hunt on land for those desperate winter days. If the youth are able to survive the winter with the help of their parents, they will make the journey downstream. For families with both parents, one stays behind to not make the migration and guard the den, waiting for their family's return. The youth will have to swim and be carried by their parents down the rivers filled with rapids and predators. If they make it, they see the ocean for the first time. It is a naturally occurring phenomena that at deltas and the ends of rivers that Waterstones are abundant in the riverbeds and sandy shores. The young will evolve, and the parent usually returns with them to their home. On rare occasions, the travelling parent will abandon the newly evolves to make the journey back themselves, most fail. With their new bodies, they return up the currents to their home and spend their last year with their parents, now being taught to use their new bodies to swim and hunt properly. They help each other through the brutal winter before the entire family embarks back to the ocean. The parents usually split and try to find new mates, and the young adults are now thrown into the struggle of breeding season. They will either take a mate to go with and start a new family, or they will leave alone, and follow their kind in order to find a new place to live, sometimes siblings even stick together to find a place to live.
The Swamp Vaporeon, after mating, leave each other and the mother gives birth. She continues to raise the pups for the next two years before abandoning them to scramble through the marsh in search of a Waterstone and or mate. They live lonely lives of solidarity.
Poaching
Decades back, wild Vaporeon were constantly hunted and poached for fishermen to have more fish to hunt and for the Eeveelution's fatty tail and strong horn. Without their tails, they cannot survive, but the blubber makes oil that is extremely sought after. There are Vaporeon centers where they take Vaporeon who have had their horns and tails removed and they give them a home. The survivors at these centers can never be released into the wild, for they will surely perish. The horns are extremely hard to break and never grow back, same with the tails. Slowpoke tail harvesting was legalized after researchers revealed that they can survive without them until they regenerate. Vaporeon tails, however, do not ever grow back, and without them, they cannot navigate to hunt or escape from danger. Poaching has gone down in recent year, but only because of the rapid depopulation of the Vaporeon until they quickly became an endangered species. It is haunting to look at photos of hunters with their catches, Vaporeon pressed against each other, strangled in ropes as they were rounded up underwater, eyes wide with terror. Though it isn't as common, Vaporeon poaching still exists today, and we try our very best to find these people and bring them to justice.
Facts
A group of migrating Vaporeon are not called a pack or school, but a Pod.
The larger and sharper the horn, the higher the rank.
During the winter, on the few sandy shores of the islands, large groups of Ocean Vaporeon will nap on the beaches in huge groups.
Shiny Vaporeon are some of the only Vaporeon who stay in reefs year 'round due to them only blending into the coral, although some still migrate ever year.
Vaporeons' livers are strong enough to eat or drink high toxins and salt water without consequence.