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Like other sapient species, Kali reproduction takes place by internal fertilization which occurs via sexual intercourse, though there exists assisted reproductive technology procedures. The average gestation period for kalis is on average 30 weeks, but a normal pregnancy can vary by up to 4 weeks. Kali infants are typically 45 centieters (18 in) in height at birth and weight approximately 2 kg (4.5 lbs). Childbirth, despite being dangerous in kalis, is comparatively less dangerous than in other sapient species.

Both the mother and father care for kali offspring. Kali infants are helpless at birth and continue to grow for approximately 20 years, reaching sexual maturity by between 16–17 years of age. The kali life span is split like other sapient species into usually five stages: infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. Kali females typically undergo menopause and become infertile by the age of 60–65. Kalis live to be on average a maximum of 95 years old — the oldest ~~sapient being~~ ever recorded was Heiki Nozoko, a kali who was born in 1840 and died in 1982, and lived to be 141 years old. Due to a variety of factors, the average kali lifespan over the past 50 years is approximately 55.6 years, an average which was drastically brought down due to the Azkali plague pandemic and subsequent societal collapse, during which approximately ⅖ of all kalis died.

Both the mother and father care for kali offspring. Kali infants are helpless at birth and continue to grow for approximately 20 years, reaching sexual maturity by between 16–17 years of age. The kali life span is split like other sapient species into usually five stages: infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. Kali females typically undergo menopause and become infertile by the age of 60–65. Kalis live to be on average a maximum of 95 years old — the oldest confirmed person ever recorded was Heiki Nozoko, a kali who was born in 1840 and died in 1982, and lived to be 141 years old. Due to a variety of factors, the average kali lifespan over the past 50 years is approximately 55.6 years, an average which was drastically brought down due to the Azkali plague pandemic and subsequent societal collapse, during which approximately 20% of all kalis died.

=== Biological variation ===

Kalis experience a wide variety of biological variation, which can includes blood type, genetic disorders, cranial features, facial features, eye color, hair color, skin and scale color, height, and build. The typical height of a kali is between 1.3m and 2m, though this varies depending on sex and ethnic origin.

~~== Psychology ==~~

Like other sapient species, kali populations appear to adapt genetically based on various external factors. For example, slightly less half of Azkalis (c. 46%) are lactose intolerant, with the reason for this believed to be the relatively recent introduction of cheese into Azkali cuisine.

Kali skin color is extremely variable, and can be virtually any color. Approximately 25% of all kalis have a yellow skin color, with kalis with yellow skin tones constituting approximately 35% of Azkali's population. Kali skin color is prenatally determined, and is usually determined by the average of both of their parent's skin colors; in one third of cases however, a kali's skin color will be arbitrarily decided. As a kali ages, their skin and hair color turns less saturated and brighter (i.e more "white").

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 Like other sapient species, Kali reproduction takes place by internal fertilization which occurs via sexual intercourse, though there exists assisted reproductive technology procedures. The average gestation period for kalis is on average 30 weeks, but a normal pregnancy can vary by up to 4 weeks. Kali infants are typically 45 centieters (18 in) in height at birth and weight approximately 2 kg (4.5 lbs). Childbirth, despite being dangerous in kalis, is comparatively less dangerous than in other sapient species.
-Both the mother and father care for kali offspring. Kali infants are helpless at birth and continue to grow for approximately 20 years, reaching sexual maturity by between 16–17 years of age. The kali life span is split like other sapient species into usually five stages: infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. Kali females typically undergo menopause and become infertile by the age of 60–65. Kalis live to be on average a maximum of 95 years old — the oldest sapient being ever recorded was Heiki Nozoko, a kali who was born in 1840 and died in 1982, and lived to be 141 years old. Due to a variety of factors, the average kali lifespan over the past 50 years is approximately 55.6 years, an average which was drastically brought down due to the Azkali plague pandemic and subsequent societal collapse, during which approximately ⅖ of all kalis died.
+Both the mother and father care for kali offspring. Kali infants are helpless at birth and continue to grow for approximately 20 years, reaching sexual maturity by between 16–17 years of age. The kali life span is split like other sapient species into usually five stages: infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. Kali females typically undergo menopause and become infertile by the age of 60–65. Kalis live to be on average a maximum of 95 years old — the oldest confirmed person ever recorded was Heiki Nozoko, a kali who was born in 1840 and died in 1982, and lived to be 141 years old. Due to a variety of factors, the average kali lifespan over the past 50 years is approximately 55.6 years, an average which was drastically brought down due to the Azkali plague pandemic and subsequent societal collapse, during which approximately 20% of all kalis died.
 === Biological variation ===
 Kalis experience a wide variety of biological variation, which can includes blood type, genetic disorders, cranial features, facial features, eye color, hair color, skin and scale color, height, and build. The typical height of a kali is between 1.3m and 2m, though this varies depending on sex and ethnic origin.
-== Psychology ==
+Like other sapient species, kali populations appear to adapt genetically based on various external factors. For example, slightly less half of Azkalis (c. 46%) are lactose intolerant, with the reason for this believed to be the relatively recent introduction of cheese into Azkali cuisine.
+Kali skin color is extremely variable, and can be virtually any color. Approximately 25% of all kalis have a yellow skin color, with kalis with yellow skin tones constituting approximately 35% of Azkali's population. Kali skin color is prenatally determined, and is usually determined by the average of both of their parent's skin colors; in one third of cases however, a kali's skin color will be arbitrarily decided. As a kali ages, their skin and hair color turns less saturated and brighter (i.e more "white").