SCP-XXXX during initial capture, extracted from MTF camera footage.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Keter Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is contained at Site 23-BRAVO in a Class-B "Goliath" Fauna Habitat configured to resemble its original habitat in ███████, Nepal. By request of on-site Foundation staff, an observation unit has been installed in the side of the Habitat, protected by a pane of ballistic glass, 40 cm thick. The observation unit has been sealed off by order of Dr. Guarente. On-site Foundation staff with Level 2 clearance may make use of this observation unit at any time.
SCP-XXXX is to be fed twice daily through a chute installed in its Habitat. A standard feeding consists of 12 kg of locally-sourced fruits and vegetables. Additionally, once every four feedings, SCP-XXXX is to be fed one small animal such as a chicken, rabbit, or goat, terminated shortly before feeding. However, as SCP-XXXX appears to be capable of digesting a wide variety of organic material, on-site staff Foundation staff are permitted to supplement SCP-XXXX's meals with non-hazardous, non-anomalous organic material as an efficient means of utilizing resources that would otherwise be disposed of.
In the event of a containment breach, SCP-XXXX is to be subdued using Class-C "Heavy Eyes" tranquilizers.
Description: SCP-XXXX is an uncharacteristically large organism superficially resembling a member of Arctictis binturong. It measures approximately 8.2 m in length from nose to tail, and weighs approximately 2800 kg. It possesses thick, black fur that grays around the face and extremities, as well as amber-colored eyes that appear to faintly emit light in otherwise complete darkness. SCP-XXXX's claws are significantly sharper and more durable than those of typical members of Arctictis binturong.
SCP-XXXX exhibits typical behavior of a member of Arctictis binturong while in captivity. However, when it encounters another animal, including humans, it becomes extremely aggressive, posturing briefly before charging. SCP-XXXX will attempt to kill these animals quickly, preferring to use its claws to disembowel them, or to simply crush them with its weight. It will consume these animals shortly after.
SCP-XXXX will not become aggressive towards animals if its line of sight is broken by an intervening object, regardless of the opacity of that object. However, it will become curious, and if given the opportunity, will attempt to move intervening objects out of the way, or navigate around them.
In addition to its physical characteristics, SCP-XXXX appears to have memetic properties, manifesting in the form of an apparent calmness regarding the organism. This effect appears to have by inversely proportional to anti-memetic training, resulting in senior staff being disproportionately affected. Affected individuals will still regard SCP-XXXX as physically threatening, and do not appear to be under any compulsions, but will recollect SCP-XXXX fondly, and will request the opportunity to observe it again. Dr. Guarente is currently investigating how these memetic properties can be counteracted, if possible.
Interviewed: D-1442
Interviewer: Dr. Guarente
Foreword: D-1442 is one of several D-Class personnel exposed to SCP-XXXX during initial testing.
<Begin Log>
Dr. Guarente: Thank you for joining me, D-1442.
D-1442: Yeah, no problem. Beats my new job by a long shot. Figured I could use some brownie points.
Dr. Guarente: Right. Yes. I called you here today to ask you about SCP-XXXX.
D-1442: Oh, yeah! The big bear cat thing. Neat critter. What about it?
Dr. Guarente: Do you recall the circumstances of your encounter with the organism?
D-1442: I do, yeah. Me and another guy, D-1590, I think, you asked us to go into the Habitat and grab something that got tossed into the food chute, right?
Dr. Guarente: Correct. And then?
D-1442: Yeah, and then the big guy-
Dr. Guarente: SCP-XXXX.
D-1442: Right, SCP-XXXX, sorry. He comes at us, roaring, claws out. We try to avoid it, best as we can. Duck behind some trees, but it's fast. D-1590 took a claw right to the face. XXXX probably would've come at me right then and there, but the tough bastard was yelling real loud. Guess he just refused to die- at least right then and there. He gave me a distraction, long enough to get what I was looking for and get out. Poor guy.
Dr. Guarente: Yes, that corresponds with my understanding of the situation as well. So, D-1442, did you not find this situation… scary?
D-1442: Oh, yeah, for sure.
Dr. Guarante can be heard sighing, and pauses.
Dr. Guarente: Then why are you referring to SCP-XXXX as a 'neat critter'? Surely watching another person be eviscerated in front of you has left some sort of impact?
D-1442: Well, yeah. It gave me some sleepless nights. And I expect I'm gonna have some more. But, now that I've got some distance from it, I don't know, it seems kind of charming. It's just a big animal. We were the ones who went into it's home, you know?
Dr. Guarente: If that's what you truly believe, then I suppose I must take you at your word. Thank you for your time.
<End Log>
Closing Statement: D-1442 was later given Class-C amnestics by recommendation of Dr. Guarente.
Interviewed: Security Officer Dante ███████
Interviewer: Dr. Guarente
Foreword: Security Officer Dante ███████ was assigned to SCP-XXXX's containment unit during the installation of the observation unit, and has observed SCP-XXXX on numerous occasions.
<Begin Log>
Dr. Guarente: Dante. Thank you for joining me.
Security Officer Dante ███████: Anything to help out, Dr. Guarente.
Dr. Guarente: I appreciate that, I really do. How have you been?
Approximately two minutes of irrelevant conversation has been expunged for brevity.
Dr. Guarente: Anyway, what I'd like to talk to you about today is SCP-XXXX.
Dr. Guarente pauses for two seconds.
Dr. Guarente: You're smiling. Can I ask you why that is?
Security Officer Dante ███████: Of course, doctor. I'm smiling because, well, SCP-XXXX is one of my favorite skips at this site. I got to see him a lot when we were putting the observation room in. When he's not tearing people open, he's kind of cute, you've got to admit.
Dr. Guarente: Have you ever felt any urge to interact with SCP-XXXX?
Security Officer Dante ███████: No, of course not. He's cute, but so is a lion. Depending on your tastes, I guess. What I mean is, I don't care how dopey he looks when he's curled up on the ground, I'm not stupid enough to try and have some personal time with him. What is this about, anyway?
Dr. Guarente: Just trying to do my due diligence. You've described SCP-XXXX as 'cute' and 'dopey'. Would you describe your obsession with it as being focused primarily on its aesthetic appearance?
Security Officer Dante ███████: Woah, hold on. Doctor, with all due respect, I think calling this an obsession goes a bit too far. I just appreciate him for what he is. Can I speak frankly for a moment?
Dr. Guarente: Of course.
Security Officer Dante ███████: Then, to be honest, I've seen some real shit around here. There are things in some of the rooms here that I cannot describe, or listen to descriptions of, without things getting weird. A huge animal, even a deadly one, is kind of comforting.
Dr. Guarente: I see. Interesting. Thank you, Dante, this has been very illuminating.
<End Log>
Closing Statement: Security Officer Dante ███████ was later prescribed Class-C amnestics by Dr. Guarente, and agreed to taking them after minor reluctance.
Interviewed: Dr. Guarente
Interviewer: Senior Researcher Dr. W████
Foreword: Dr. Guarente has been assigned to SCP-XXXX since its containment.
<Begin Log>
Senior Researcher Dr. W████: Thank you for joining me, Dr. Guarente.
Dr. Guarente: Erm, yes. Of course. What is this about?
Senior Researcher Dr. W████: It's about SCP-XXXX.
Dr. Guarente: Oh! Excellent. Have you reviewed my reports, then?
Senior Researcher Dr. W████: I have. And, to be honest, doctor, I'm a little concerned.
Dr. Guarente: As you should be. This is a potentially disastrous situation. There were personnel lining up just to look at it. You can obviously see why I had to close down the observation unit. I can't imagine why we installed it in the first place. I take it we'll be upgrading its class to Keter? It's only a matter of time before someone opens up the Habitat to pet the damn thing.
Senior Researcher Dr. W████: That is… Not what I meant. Though I appreciate your openness. Dr. Guarente, I am concerned that you've lost your objectivity. As far as any of the other staff can tell, the phenomenon you're reporting as a 'memetic property' appears to simply be a sincere appreciation for what SCP-XXXX is.
Dr. Guarente: That's completely absurd. It's a hulking beast! It eats everything it can. Its Habitat is stained with the blood of several D-Class. There's nothing to be appreciated about it!
Senior Researcher Dr. W████: Doctor, SCP-XXXX has been your first assignment here at Site 23-BRAVO, correct?
Dr. Guarente: Correct.
Senior Researcher Dr. W████: And before being transferred here, what is it you did?
Dr. Guarente: Well- well, mostly, I was responsible for testing and cataloging anomalous items. But I always did my due diligence, and I earned my place here!
Senior Researcher Dr. W████: Of course, of course. I'm not attempting to imply otherwise. I don't doubt your abilities, Dr. Guarente. Rather, I'm concerned about your experience. This is your first time dealing with something genuinely dangerous, but I don't think you appreciate how ultimately benign it is. It's a binturong. It's big, and it's scary, and yes, it can hurt you, but all of those things are true of a non-anomalous rhino. When you start to work with some of the other SCPs contained at this site, I guarantee you will come back to SCP-XXXX just to appreciate how simple and grounded it is. It's not an existential threat. It's not an unknowable horror. It's a fluffy, angry viverrid. In fact, after this meeting, I intend on going to take a look at it myself.
Dr. Guarente: I… I see. Very well, Dr. W████. I will attempt to prove myself moving forward.
<End Log>
Closing Statement: Senior Researcher Dr. W████ was later prescribed Class-C amnestics by recommendation of Dr. Guarente. Recommendation refused. Dr. Guarente was prescribed Class-C amnestics by recommendation of Senior Researcher Dr. W████, and was forced to take them after significant resistance.
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