Zirkus Genetics and Other Info

My gallery · by **GasW0lf** » Wed Jun 08, 2016 7:50 am

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My gallery · by **GasW0lf** » Wed Jun 08, 2016 7:50 am

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Genetics are highly dependent on the sub-type of the Zirkus in question.

Basics
Zirk can have any range of colors and markings, however, the saturation of the colors highly depends of sub-type. For example a Forest Zirkus would generally have duller colors to blend in, but a Tropical Zirkus would have brighter colors to blend in with the flora.

Prevalent Genes and Traits
Genes found in all Zirk
Horns or antlers of any type are always found on a Zirkus along with three spikes on the upper back.
All Zirk sport a reptilian tail that should be about the length of their body from chest to rump.
All Zirk are highly intelligent and great hunters.
Zirk sport a forked tongue and snake-like nostrils and heat sensing pit. The pit is located above the nostrils.
Zirk lack claws with the exception of the hook dew claw. Zirk also have pads on their feet much like canines.
Omnivorous diet, but like meat more.

Forest

Forest types tend to be more agile and are large in size and sport medium coats of fur.

Duller, less saturated colors that are very light in winter and slightly darker in summer. Average size of 200 cm at the head and light weight. They feature webbed paws to help stay on top of snow as well as large pads to keep traction on ice. Fur is thicker than other varieties.

Duller, less saturated colors that tend to be darker. Average size of 256 cm at the head and more heavy set.

Brighter, more saturated colors that range from dark to light. Average size of 178 cm at the head and very light weight and more agile than other variations of the Forest type as well as faster.

Grasslands

Grasslands Zirk are fast on their feet. They have shorter coats of fur.

Duller, less saturated colors that are very light and tend to be of neutral color. Average size of 223 cm at the head and light weight. They are extremely fast and good at lunging at prey.

Duller, less saturated colors that tend to be medium in tone. Average size of 200 cm at the head and more heavy set. These Zirk are very fast and agile, as well as good at stealth.

Desert

Small and quick Zirk with very light coloration and short shiny coats of fur. Average size of 137 cm at the head.

Wetlands

Small Zirk with light build and large paws. Tend to be darker, dull colors. These Zirk are great stealth hunters and also very good at swimming. Average size of 157 cm at the head.

Coastal

Small Zirk with light build and large webbed paws. Tend to be brighter highly saturated colors. These Zirk are great swimmers and can hold their breath for long periods of time. They can also uncommonly be found with a mutation that adds fins of various type on the body. Average of 124 cm at the head

Tundra

Large Zirk with light build and large webbed paws. Very light, dull coloration. These Zirk are great stealth hunters and also very fast and agile.

Duller, less saturated colors that are very light and tend to be of neutral color. Average size of 223 cm at the head and light weight. They are extremely fast and good at lunging at prey.

Duller, less saturated colors that tend to be medium in tone. Average size of 200 cm at the head and more heavy set. These Zirk are very fast and agile, as well as good at stealth.

Domestic

Zirk with varying build that range from 86 - 200 cm at the head. Coloration varies greatly. These Zirk are great for riding or house pets depending on the size. They tend to be more docile than wild types and have a more omnivorous diet.

My gallery · by **GasW0lf** » Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:20 am

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Possible mutations vary from type to type. Ear size isn't mutation, but type is.

Forest

Mane, any length (common)
Small Wings (common)
Large Wings (common)
Antlers (uncommon)
1-4 Extra Spikes (uncommon)
Heterochromia (uncommon)
Leg Feathering (uncommon)
Longer Tail (rare)
Non-Forked Tongue (rare)
Scaling (Legendary)

Grasslands

Mane, any length (common)
Small Wings (common)
Large Wings (common)
1-4 Extra Spikes (uncommon)
Heterochromia (uncommon)
Leg Feathering (uncommon)
Longer Tail (rare)
Non-Forked Tongue (rare)
Head to Tail Base Spikes (rare)
Scaling (Legendary)

Desert

Mane, any length (common)
Small Wings (common)
Large Wings (common)
1-4 Extra Spikes (uncommon)
Heterochromia (uncommon)
Longer Tail (rare)
Non-Forked Tongue (rare)
Head to Tail Base Spikes (rare)
Scaling (Legendary)

Wetlands

Mane, any length (common)
Small Wings (common)
1-4 Extra Spikes (uncommon)
Heterochromia (uncommon)
Scaling (rare)
Longer Tail (rare)
Non-Forked Tongue (rare)
Head to Tail Base Spikes (rare)
Scaling (Legendary)

Coastal

Mane, any length (common)
1-4 Extra Spikes (uncommon)
Fins replaces spikes if on back (uncommon)
Heterochromia (uncommon)
Longer Tail (rare)
Additional eyes (rare)
Non-Forked Tongue (rare)

Tundra

Mane, any length (common)
Small Wings (common)
Large Wings (common)
1-4 Extra Spikes (uncommon)
Belly Spikes (uncommon)
Heterochromia (uncommon)
Leg Feathering (uncommon)
Longer Tail (rare)
Non-Forked Tongue (rare)

Domestic

Mane, any length (common)
Small Wings (common)
1-4 Extra Spikes (uncommon)
Heterochromia (uncommon)
Leg Feathering (uncommon)
Longer Tail (rare)
Additional eyes (rare)
Non-Forked Tongue (rare)

Traits Under Consideration

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Diseases/Conditions/abilities

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-constant dryness of the tail/skin (Flaky skin, patches, etc) is a variation
Tail regrowth - Though rare, some Zirk may be able to regrow a tail if lost

My gallery · by **GasW0lf** » Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:21 am

res for eyes and other misc stuff

My gallery · by **GasW0lf** » Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:23 am

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Basics
Color Sprites are very basic creatures that only sport up to three colors normally. Females have a tendency to be duller while males will be brighter to attract mates. They are usually only about the size of a teacup chihuahua but can be a bit smaller or bigger.

Prevalent Traits
Antlers of any type are always found on a Color Sprites along with 6-8 spikes on the back.
Small wings. (thought to be the remnant of evolution)
All Color Sprites sport a long fluffy tail with a kink towards the end.
Light green areas (marked on the image above) glow in low-light situations.
Omnivorous diet

My gallery · by **GasW0lf** » Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:27 am

you may post!

My gallery · by **GasW0lf** » Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:33 am

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Genes, genes, and more genes! Currently we are looking for suggestions on possible mutations to add to our list and we would love your help. Please feel free to suggest any mutation Excluding anything that would change the tail other than possibly a kink or add-on to it. We will take all suggestions into consideration and if we like them we will assign them to a type we see fit and give them a rarity!

My gallery · by **Syd March** » Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:49 am

Belly spikes as a mutation, maybe?

My gallery · by **GasW0lf** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 6:59 am

My gallery · by **worshipthesquid** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 10:56 am

(marking to add a long list of mutation suggestions once I get on a computer in like 12 hours, assuming the good ones won't all have been thought of and this is, in fact, the right place. (damn, I love brainstorming. Also, this species is really cool-looking).

Edit: Okie doke! Are you looking for just line edit-type mutations or also colouring/pattern/pigment mutations? I'm mostly going to put down line editish mutations rn but please do let me know if colour mutations are a thing you're looking for!

- additional eye(s)/sensory patches
- heterochromia (or similar)
- ear mutations - similar to other animals, differently shaped, smaller or larger, folded
- fur mutations - longer, shorter, more tufted, more silky, patchy
- visible teeth or fangs
- tongue: non-forked, triple-forked, two-coloured, split or non-existent
- visible claws/talons
- spike mutations: no spikes, bigger spikes, the full dragon spiky look (head to base of tail), spikes on 'elbow' or 'knee/ankle' joints or over shoulders, spikes modelled after existing creatures (e.g. lionfish, porcupine)
- horn mutations: more than two, unicorn, none, based off existing creatures (e.g. curly ram's horns, ibex/other antelope, uh... rhino?) )