Animal People
Animal People are primarily characterized by their fur-covered bodies, except for marine creatures, reptiles, and birds. They usually exhibit humanoid appearances with limited animal-like features such as tails, pawpads, or wings. Fully animalistic forms are rare.
They possess opposable thumbs and individual fingers, occasionally toes, aiding dexterity. Genetically, they often inherit traits from Shape People rather than humans. Birds and Canines are the most common races among them.
Animal People are mammals and not related to Wild Animals, making crossbreeding impossible and unethical. However, some innate animal instincts persist even generations after visible traits have diminished.
Biology and Genetics
Animal People share a mammalian genetic foundation, though it is distinct from baseline humans. Despite animal traits, they are a separate evolutionary line. Their offspring, when bred with other groups, often retain physical or instinctual markers for several generations. Their DNA also exhibits minor adaptations tied to agility, sensory enhancement, and thermoregulation.
Genetic Traits
| Trait | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Fur-covered bodies | Animal Characteristic |
| Elongated ears | Animal Characteristic |
| Fangs | Animal Characteristic |
| Claws | Animal Characteristic |
| Pronounced pupillary response | Animal Characteristic |
| Paw pads | Animal Characteristic |
| Tails (caudal appendages) | Animal Characteristic |
| Cat-like eyes | Cat Trait |
| Purring ability | Cat Trait |
| Exceptional flexibility | Cat Trait |
| Good balance | Cat Trait |
| Zoomies behavior | Cat Trait |
| Retractable claws | Cat Trait |
| Heightened sense of smell | Dog Trait |
| Acute hearing | Dog Trait |
| High stamina | Dog Trait |
| Fast running speed | Dog Trait |
| Seasonal shedding | Dog Trait |
| Drooling tendency | Dog Trait |
| Powerful bite force | Dog Trait |
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