Red XIII's species



Red XIII's Species refers to an unnamed species of sentient feline mammals that reside on Final Fantasy VII ' s Planet. The species is known to be very long-lived, with lifespans that last hundreds of years. They seem to be highly similar to real-world lions, though they share some characteristics of wolves. On the end of the their tails is a burning flame, though the significance of this is never explained. Though they are equally as intelligent as Humans, with the ability to speak with perfect grammar, there is no evidence of the species creating a civilization of any kind. For unknown reasons, the species died out to near extinction levels from the start of Final Fantasy VII, and is said to be down to only Red XIII. Red XIII's father, Seto, died protecting Cosmo Canyon, the only known home of the species, from the Gi Tribe. His unnamed mother died some time afterwards.

Through unknown means, Red XIII is seen with two cubs of his species 500 years after the end of Final Fantasy VII, which are presumed to be his children. It is unknown how he managed to procreate, but it does show that the species will survive into the future.