What is a Moomba? This is a question I am frequntly asked so now I will explain.

Moombas are the creatures in FFVIII.
They have red fur and get around via running/walking on all fours although when stationary they stand on its two hind legs.
It is said in the game that they are possibly the final stage in the life cycle of a Shumi.

The world of Final Fantasy VIII is predominantly occupied by humans. Another prominent race is the "Shumi", a small tribe of creatures with yellow skin and large arms. The tribe lives in an underground village on the Trabian continent. The Shumi frown upon showing off their large hands. All Shumi undergo a biological metamorphosis at some point in their lives; a qualified Shumi will become an Elder while another may become a mute "Moomba". Moombas are covered in red fur, which the Shumi attribute to "the passionate ingenuity in their hearts". Additionally, Moombas have appeared in other Final Fantasy installments, including Chocobo World and Chocobo Racing

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