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Evolution History of the Scurraceae family
Including a deep dive into the practice of Clown husbandry and the Clown industry.

''Side note: I will be using “Clown” as an umbrella term for convenience. Please take this into consideration.''

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This article’s purpose is to share information on the evolution process of the Modern Clown and the Modern Jester. It will also cover the ethics of selective breeding, Clowns in the workforce and petcare. Please keep in mind I am not a trained professional, I am simply a Clown enthusiast.

Scurraceae  Family
The term ‘Scurraceae” is made from the Latin words (add more) they are True Clowns. Also known as  ‘Scurraceae familiaris’


 * White
 * Buffoon
 * Joker
 * Party
 * Circus
 * Carnival
 * Sad
 * Horror
 * Candy

Campanaceae Family
The term ‘Campanaceae’ is made from the Latin words (add more) they are True Jesters


 * Jesters
 * Pierrots
 * Harlequins
 * Mimes

Non-Conforming Clown Breeds

 * Juggalo
 * Subjuggulator

Clown Breeds
(True Clowns)

Horror
There is a common misconception around scare and horror Clowns, regarding their relationship. All Horror Clowns are Scare Clowns but not all Scare Clowns are Horror Clowns. Horror Clowns are identifiable due to their carnivorous diet in contrast to most Clown’s omnivorous diets.

(note that Juggalos and Subjuggulators fall under the Horror Clown label but they are not True Clowns)

Sad
Sad Clowns are identified by long drooping faces, down turned eye and mouth markings. It is common for these Clowns to have cool or monochrome coloring which makes them easily confused with Mimes.

Sad Clowns weren’t actually named for their markings resembling a sad face, instead, they were named for their overactive tear ducts.

Worry not, your beloved pet is not actually crying, this is how Sad Clowns communicate! The liquid secreted from their tear ducts are strong pheromones that they rub on things to mark territory or convey information.

These pheromones are heavy in hydrogen and your Clown adds or decreases the amount based on emotion. When excited the tears increase in volume and fluidity by decreasing hydrogen. When stressed the tears become sticky with an increase of hydrogen

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Candy
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White
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Buffoon
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Auguste
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Party
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Joker
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Carnival
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Circus
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True Jester breeds
(Campanaceae)

Jesters
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Pierriots
Perriots are currently being studied to find their class, originally scientists thought that they were descended from birds like the rest of the Jester

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Harlequins
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Mimes
There was a period of time where Mimes were thought to be of the ‘Sad Clown’ breed but this theory was quickly disproved since Mimes are actually Jesters.

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Non-Conforming Breeds
(See here for more information)

Juggalos
Commonly confused with Subjuggulators due to the similar ‘Jug’ prefix*.

Juggalos were thought to be a True Clown (Scurraceae ) as well as falling under the Horror Clown label, but with recent studies Juggalos are now believed to be from the Campanaceae family as previously thought. This is due to the females having breasts and the capability to produce milk for offspring as well as the group having fur other than scales or feathers.

Juggalos are a herd species preferring to live in groups called a ‘Posse’ where there are typically two Juggalos in charge of their Posse. These leaders can be any sex, the only seeming requirement is that they are louder than the rest of the posse. Juggalos are a highly territorial breed, if they find another Clown in their area that isn’t a part of their posse there is a good chance that things will turn violent. This also means that if one of the members of their posse gets hurt or threatened the rest of the posse will quickly come to it’s side to protect it. They are very protective of their offspring (known as “Juggies”) and if there are Juggies in a posse, all members will protect the shared litter with ferocity, their instincts strong enough that they will violently protect offspring of other breeds and even other species.

Juggalos are easily recognizable by their markings, white face with bold black brows, smiles and other various shapes form a stark black and white ‘humanoid face’. Normally in other Clowns these markings would actually be made from scales whereas with Juggalos it's actually a fine layer of fur, the fur has a protective oil covering it that can be used to mark territory with pheromones.

Do not wash your Juggalo’s face, water mixes with the oil and can clog its fur with water causing it to lose its oil. Without the oil the fur becomes dry and brittle, easily breaking off. This is very itchy and can aggravate the Juggalo to the point it can even hurt or kill its own posse, it may even resort to attacking humans. (see here for more information).

The fur also functions almost like whiskers, allowing the Juggalo to sense small electric wavelengths sent out by other Juggalos and is a means of communication between posse members.

Juggalos are known to be a high energy breed who need lots of space, they benefit from having throwable or breakable toys. If you own a singular Juggalo it’s lifespan is significantly decreased as well as it’s energy and health. Please do not adopt one if you cannot house a posse of up to 4 or 5 or cannot accommodate space and the Juggalo’s destructive instincts. Large scratching posts, toys with detachable limbs or crinkly paper inside them are available at most pet stores.

Juggalos are mainly carnivorous, in the wild they hunt small prey such as rabbits, squirrels and even other Clowns for their food. In captivity it is recommended to feed your posse raw meats or even live prey like rats for enrichment. Just as all  members of the  Scurraceae genus they do need a certain intake of sugars for their health. It is recommended to leave out 4 to 6 bowls of soda for your posse (depending on amount of Juggalo). The soda ‘Faygo’ is highly recommended by Veterinarians due to its high Potassium Sorbate.

If one of the Juggalettes (a common name for female Juggalos) in your posse is pregnant or nesting it is recommended to leave out an extra bowl for her and to supplement her diet with a cheesy snack of sorts.

Habitat
Wild Juggalos are found

(Not recommended for first time Clown owners.)

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Subjuggulators
Subjuggulators, a Juggalo subspecies, evolved from their original state into the most beloved Clown Guard breeds. While they do have a lot in common with Juggalos such as parental instincts, territoriality and pack mentality, Subjugs are much larger and more violent. They also fall under the Horror Clown label.

Also originally thought to be descended from crustaceans, then mammals (Like Juggalos). They are now believed to be an Insectoid species due to their Compound eyes, chitin exoskeleton (though this is also shared with other breeds of Scurraceae ) and larger egg clutch. There isn’t enough data collected on this for me to wholeheartedly believe it.

Subjuggulators are a migratory species moving in a pack that shares the Juggalo term ‘Posse’, though instead of having two leaders they have one. The leader of Subjug posses’ are always the largest and will be the most violent out of the group.

Subjugulators are one of the most intellectual Clown Breeds, they have the same level as a 4 year old human child. They have been known to use tools in the wild to beat or strangle their prey. (add more)

Habitat
Wild Subjuggulators are found in cold rocky climates

Markings
Subjuggulator markings are unique in the sense that infant Subjugs are born with them other than getting the markings after their premature molt. Actually Subjug Juggies are born with more markings than they have when they mature. Much like fawns they have these extra markings to blend in with the rocky climate they’re native to

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Breed Alterations
(Products of selective breeding, not subspecies)

Teacup/Toy Clowns
It is common for breeds of all species to be selectively bred into ‘Teacup’ breeds, bred to be small and dainty.

The breeds this is most popular for are Party Clowns, Mimes, and Candy Clowns, but any breed or species can house these genes.

While this alternative makes your Clown tiny and cute, it can cause many health defects and is slowly garnering a resistance from veterinarians and concerned Clown lovers.

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Color Genres
Clowns are commonly bred into color specific ‘genres’ such as Pastel, Gothic or Neon. This is done by finding Clowns with a higher amount of a specific coloring and breeding them with one with a similar amount.

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Guard Clowns
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Service Clowns
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Housewife/husband
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hus·band·ry
noun

1.

the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals.

Teacup breeds
With teacup breeds it is very common for that Clown to have heart defects or be prone to seizures. Teacup breeds are also at high risk for Osteogenesis Imperfecta, also known as ‘brittle bone disease’

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Juggalos
If you find your Juggalo's oil increasing in volume or in texture, or if the area is inflamed, there are a few different things that could be causing it.

First off please consult your Vet to find out what's happening instead of diagnosing it yourself.

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Declawing
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Clowns in the Movie Industry
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Scurraceae vs Scurraceae familiaris
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Mating and Early Life
Seeing as there is almost an overabundance of articles covering the ins and outs of Clown Mating I will skip that and cover litter size and hybrid breeding.

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Clown Vocalizations
Vocalizations vary depending on breed and species. True Clowns Scurraceae  all have the ability to make a honking noise. (see here). Depending on breed, the noise can vary in pitch, smaller Clowns making a higher pitched noise, larger making a lower.

This noise is made for varying reasons, contentment, excitement or pain.

There is a different honk for each.

With True Jesters (Campanaceae), Jesters form growths of varying sizes on their bodies to resemble bells. These growths are made of keratin and they have small bits of keratin inside, that when they are hit against the sides of the growth make a sound that sounds like bells. (see here). Unlike Clowns not all species of Jester can make these growths, Pierriots do not grow them, instead they are a silent breed, a trait they pass down to mimes

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