You doubt the jackalope?!

Very much so. :p

Creatures of the same genus can great hybrids (and on rare occasions, creatures of the same family)

Yea I kinda figured that, so I'm assuming all felines and canines are cappable, but grey areas like hyenas and canines are what I'm wondering on...

I don't think what will be possible, considering how rare interfamily hybrids are...maybe it would be a chimera...I'll have to look that up.

Dang hun... some things are just not possible... although if yu believe in the ancient fables... it might have been at one time.

All dogs derive from the wolf so that's very possible. A fox is in the canine family, but it has its own genus and so cannot cross. (thank God - no offense meant to the Wolfs mind you)

Animals and people... it does happen but without results.

V.

Well this is all fantasy, but the ideas float in my head as far as anthros go, considering they're humanoid. However your answer to wolf/fox inability interest me because if the fact they have a different genus, yet same family. Like I said however, it's all the realm of fantasy, and just my mind musing in it's own way.

actually...I think a wolfxfox COULD be possible in theory...but a VERY rare chance...........in theory.

Canine Interfertility

Wolf - Dog = yes
Wolf - Dingo = yes
Wolf - Coyote = yes
Wolf - Jackal= yes
Wolf - Fox = no
Dog - Dingo =yes
Dog - Coyote = yes
Dog - Jackal = yes
Dog - Fox = no
Coyote - Dingo = yes
Coyote - Jackal = yes
Coyote - Fox = no
Dingo - Jackal = yes
Dingo - Fox = no

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As for me, I resolve the interfertility matter by having my furries set up in two different classes: Typical Carnivores and Omnivores having 50 chromosomes each; Typcial Herbivores having 56 each. Fishes, birds and insects are not anthro, but are sentient. All capable of doing what humans can do, and then some.

Also, it seems like  poetigress is following a model of both humans and SAC's as 46 each, though I'm only basing this off of what I've seen in one work.

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Though, I've wondered how you've reconciled Iris together with the fact that female hyenas have a pseudo-penis =x

I'm sorry, my last statement is a touch ambiguous. Fish, birds, and insects are not anthro, and can't do what humans do. Reptiles however are anthro. That's just in my demented little reality/continuity.

WOW! Thanks for all that! That list is amazing! :o

As for Iris... I have no idea,on that one,I might just say the anthro versions don't in my world, but Imight wind up with people who will agrue that fact, especialy with sexual interaction with Kinse and Night (chapter six) and future interactions between Gren and Iris.

is following a model of both humans and SAC's as 46 each,

To be honest, I never gave it any real thought, but yes, that'd be my assumption, given that I'd think there has to be more of a human DNA basis to allow for any kind of reproduction. (And even then I knew I was stretching believability!)

I have to admit, I much prefer stories where the hybrids are either possible (as with compatible species) or conjecturally possible (as with genetically engineered anthros)... Stories where characters are breeding left and right into ridiculous combinations lose me pretty fast, unless they're supposed to be comedy or something -- it just feels amateurish.

I've wondered how you've reconciled Iris together with the fact that female hyenas have a pseudo-penis

*shrug* She would just have an enlarged clitoris, I would think.

Stories where characters are breeding left and right into ridiculous combinations lose me pretty fast, unless they're supposed to be comedy or something -- it just feels amateurish.

I feel the same way. That's why I have 50 or 56 karotypes. When I was doing extensive RP, I devised a fertility formula too. It's based on human and animal gestations, though it's a touch complicated. I'll share it if people are interested.

*shrug* She would just have an enlarged clitoris, I would think.

That's what I would do, but the range of portrayal I've seen varies far and wide *shifty eyes*

When I was doing extensive RP, I devised a fertility formula too. It's based on human and animal gestations, though it's a touch complicated. I'll share it if people are interested.

You got my attention.

Haha, well, anthropomorphic creatures are all impossible XD

I know that, I'm just musing in my own odd way.

'Odd' being the key word, eh Gru?

Oh yes, quite so. I have funny curiosities at times.

Awww. You were suppose to go Chuck Norris on my ass for that.... I would've enjoyed that, Gru!

*pictures a feral roo and fox mating*

XD

*laughs at the silly thought* :p

Though your character is a roo/fox isn't she?

Yep, hence why I thought of that. =)

Ligers=Lions+Tigers Was done actually.

Leopolf=Leopard+Wolf Impossible

Horse+Tiger+Lion=Higer (Lady Liberty)

Oh yes I knew about that one, I also know there fertile as well.

Figured, any feline/canine cross would be.

Really? Your Lady Liberty is a three part mix? Interesting.

Yep she is.

wolf/cheetah hybrid don't the proper name for the hybrid. Is it a cheolf, or what?

A weetah? Yea I think your cheolf rolls better on the tongue.

It does roll off the tongue better.

hmm' I was thinking of using some hybrids maself, though I don't care if it's "possible" or not (ie, I have character who's part bear, part owl.)

An owlbear! lol (D&D monster) :p

Wasn't there a little bear with white wings on the Island of Misfit Toys in the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Christmas special? :p

uhhh, maybe. Don't recall.

There's some breeds of dogs that are made with hybrids. For example, the Blue Lucy is certain types of dogs mixed with coyote I believe.

There's also the Savannah Cat http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savannah_cat which is housecats mixed with Servals.


And thanks for featuring me. I'm really flattered! :)

Oh wow, I like those, they're so cute!

And you're quite welcome.

Don't forget the horse/zebra cross, the zorse. I can't remember whether they're fertile, though.

Also, I remember hearing somewhere (a long time ago, so it's plenty of time to have it mixed up!) that you call it either a tigon or a liger based on which cat was the father (that comes first) -- so a tigon was a male tiger mated with a lioness, and so on.

As far as anthros crossbreeding with humans, that's going to depend on the world the author creates, and whether that allows for believability. If, for example, the anthros are aliens, crossbreeding would likely be impossible. If they evolved alongside humans, it might be possible. If they exist because of magic, or if they were scientifically created, all bets are off -- it can go either way depending on where the author wants to take the story. Also consider not just genetic possibility, but the social aspects as well -- after all, humans of different races/ethnicities/religious backgrounds have always been biologically compatible, but many are still reluctant to intermarry because of social differences, prejudices, cultures, fear of stupid bigots, etc. Aspects like that can play more of a role than biology in terms of whether or not crossbreeding ever actually takes place.

I was more curious on the biological aspect, though I figured the social aspect of interactions would make mating between humans and anthros rare anyways. Though a few of your words intrigue me for instance:

if they were scientifically created, all bets are off.

What about your story Susan's Ark? Aren't the characters there created scientifically? (Specifically through genetic engineering of humans?)

Through genetic additions to embryos, yes. As far as whether they'd be able to eventually reproduce with humans -- or at all -- I haven't really considered, as it hasn't been an important aspect of that world yet.

(And, by "all bets are off," I meant, there's no obvious certain answer. Probably should have picked a different phrase.)

It's quite alright, as long as I understand it now. Glad to have your input in this topic, it was all helpful.