History:

Nifflers are known in the wizarding world for their obsessive attraction to shiny objects such as coins and jewelry, which help make them excellent hunters when a witch or wizard loses a treasured possession.

Despite its gentle, harmless, and sometimes affectionate nature, the Niffler's main downfall as an option for a household pet lies with its great sense of tenacity, especially when it sees a shiny object it wants. If the furball is let loose or allowed to escape within a wizard's home, the creature will not think twice about wrecking anything that stands in its path, as its claws and its determination, when combined together, allow the Niffler to burrow through ANY material for as long as it takes to reach its prize. The beast is tameable and trainable in the right hands, but making it so is a task too great for most unskilled wizards to handle. For this reason, it is recommended that the Niffler remains a wild creature.

 

 

 

 

Appearance:

Nifflers are rodent-like creatures with a long snout similar to that of a platypus and a coat of black, fluffy fur. They are native to Britain. They live in burrows as deep as twenty feet below ground, and females can produce six to eight young in a single litter.

Nifflers have a pouch on their bellies that held far more than at first seemed possible, like the effects of an Undetectable Extension Charm on a container.

Newt Scamander wrote in his book that Nifflers were black-haired. In Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, the hair of the baby Nifflers are shown with other colors, suggesting that other colors were rare or that Niffler hair darkens when they age.

Their Magical of Magic Classification is: Beast and XXX

 

 

 

Fun Facts:

• The Niffler's sense of determination, tenacity, fearlessness, and drive is modeled on the African Honey Badger

•Nifflers were kept by Goblins to burrow for treasure

• The Niffler lends its name to a magical plant known as 'Niffler's Fancy'. This is because its shiny, copper-like leaves remind Wizards of a Niffler's desire for shiny objects

 

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Question: Aren't Nifflers adorable, that is a certain fact! Though, how would you deal with their sometimes destructive behavior?  

~ Let me know in the comments what you think! ~

 

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You made it to the end! Thank you so so much for reading the sixth volume of the Amazing Creatures of Magic! If you would ever like for me to feature a certain magical creature, please feel free to owl me; and I will be sure to feature them! The creatures that can be mentioned in these blogs can be from those known within the wizarding world to creatures from myths/legends/lore around the world.
 

Until next time!