Title: A Guide to Hybri
Description: Must Read
Robin - May 31, 2010 08:38 PM (GMT)
Hybri (n): Any organism whose DNA possesses both human and animal strands.
This guide was created following sixty years of Hybri research and development. Parts of it are taught in public schools in order to better educate the general population. It can also be found at most libraries, and online. Overall, the guide itself covers four main topics:
I. Origins
II. Mating
III. Pregnancy
IV. Characteristics
Revisions have been made as new information occurs. As of date, this is the most comprehensive text available on Hybri. Now, let's begin.
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I. Origins
Hybri were originally created through the injection of animal DNA into already developing babies. Said babies were still within their mother's womb at this time, and barely in the first stages of development. The injection caused no harm to the parties involved, and the DNA used was based on the wealth of the Hybri recipient. Wealthier families opted for endangered animals while those with little spend settled for household pets. Either way, only one animal DNA could be used. Using two animals was impossible. When attempted, the second animal DNA disappeared, thought to be expelled by the first.
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II. Mating
Due to their unique DNA, Hybri are able to reproduce with both humans and other Hybri. In the case of human and Hybri offspring, Hybri DNA dominates. This results in a Hybri child with the animal DNA reflecting their Hybri parent. It is rare (about 10% chance) for a human child to result from a human and Hybri pairing.
Meanwhile, the offspring of two Hybri shows more variance. There are three known possibilities to date, listed in order of most common to rarest:
1. A Hybri with one parent's animal DNA. (About 60%)
2. A Hybri with both parent's animal DNA. (About 40%)
3. A human with no animal DNA. (Less than 1%)
Identical twins will always share the same DNA. This means only fraternal twins can combine the possibilities listed above (ex: one a Hybri, the other a human OR one a Hybri with one animal DNA, the other a Hybri with two).
Either way, studies have shown that natural reproduction is the only way for a Hybri with two animal DNA to be formed, or at least for now.
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III. Pregnancy
The development of Hybri still requires nine months. The only difference is the mother's cravings, which reflect the animal DNA used. For example, mothers of domestic cat Hybri tend to crave tuna, salmon, and other fish. This is due to the animal's natural preferences, which surface throughout the course of the pregnancy.
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IV. Characteristics
As expected, Hybri possess some animal features. These vary from person to person, but animal ears and tails are most common. In cases of bird Hybri, wings are present, while fish Hybri are covered in scales. Yet, not all features are apparent from first glance. Feline Hybri exhibit greater flexibility, heightened smell, and heightened hearing than their human counterparts. Fish Hybri excel in swimming, while bird Hybri can actually use their wings to fly. Of course, these are just some examples. Truly, the skills and appearance of Hybri depend on the animal DNA used.
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