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===Origin===
===Origin===
Cramorant may be based on two common seabirds present in the British Isles,  the {{wp|cormorant}} and the {{wp|fulmar}}, a bird that uses {{wp|defensive vomiting}} to turn away predators; inspiration from the latter may also justify its primary {{t|Flying}} type, as like most petrels, fulmars spend most of their lives on the wing. Its {{a|Gulp Missile}} [[Ability]] may also draw inspiration from {{wp|cormorant fishing}}, an ancient fishing technique that consists of using trained cormorants to fish and spit the fish up. Cormorants also frequently hold their wings outstretched, as Cramorant does, to dry their feathers after a dive. The plumage on its neck may be inspired by {{wp|Bib (garment)|bibs}}.
Cramorant may be based on two common seabirds present in the British Isles,  the {{wp|cormorant}} and the {{wp|fulmar}}, a bird that uses {{wp|defensive vomiting}} to turn away predators; inspiration from the latter may also justify its primary {{t|Flying}} type, as like most petrels, fulmars spend most of their lives on the wing. Its {{a|Gulp Missile}} [[Ability]] may also draw inspiration from {{wp|cormorant fishing}}, an ancient fishing technique that consists of using trained cormorants to fish and spit the fish up. Given {{p|Arrokuda}}'s arrow-inspired nature, Cramorant's method of spitting may possibly allude to {{wp|crossbows}}. Cormorants also frequently hold their wings outstretched, as Cramorant does, to dry their feathers after a dive. The plumage on its neck may be inspired by {{wp|Bib (garment)|bibs}}.


Cramorant's Shiny coloration may be inspired by multiple news stories from the UK involving seagulls having turned orange due to accidentally falling into curry sauce.<ref>(June 9, 2016). "[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-36490552 Seagull turns orange after falling into curry]". ''BBC News''.</ref><ref>(August 8, 2016). "[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-37015956 Second seagull falls into vat of curry]". ''BBC News''.</ref><ref>(July 1, 2019)."[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-48832481 'Bright orange' bird was covered in curry or turmeric]". ''BBC News''.</ref>
Cramorant's Shiny coloration may be inspired by multiple news stories from the UK involving seagulls having turned orange due to accidentally falling into curry sauce.<ref>(June 9, 2016). "[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-36490552 Seagull turns orange after falling into curry]". ''BBC News''.</ref><ref>(August 8, 2016). "[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-37015956 Second seagull falls into vat of curry]". ''BBC News''.</ref><ref>(July 1, 2019)."[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-48832481 'Bright orange' bird was covered in curry or turmeric]". ''BBC News''.</ref>