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Other non-scientific or pseudoscientifc theories include:
* '''Creationism''': This theory is found in religions such as but not limited to [[Paxism]], [[Thaerism]], [[Akronism]], [[Tunseism]] and [[Verk'ohism]], as well as those who believe that the universe is a simulation, which states that a deity or universal force created sapient beings and imbued them with sapient properties.
* '''Creative Evolution''': Is also found in mostly but not exclusively religious circles whereby an external force such as a deity or universal spirit etc. directed the natural evolution of living things to bring about the emergence of sapient beings.
* '''Extraterrestrial Origin''': This suggests that one or more advanced extraterrestrial civilisations created sapient beings to populate the planet.
== Interbreeding ==
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===== Azral Elves =====
Azral, commonly known as Azra (Kæzhyn: Az'ra) elves are native to Northeastern [[Borea]] and are found predominantly in [[Rohyca]],[[Kæra'zna]] and northern [[Syrtænzna]]. Their small population is partially the result of the selective breeding done between Z'rei elves and
Azral eyes contain a unique pigmentation which dampens Ultraviolet rays hitting the eye, notably effective in preventing the onset of photokeratitis, due to this - their eyes are most often shades of black, grey or pink, though can rarely present as red or hazel. Despite this they notably, in many cases, possess some degree of tetrachromatic vision found in their Z'rei relatives as well as the Usprian elves.
Another notable difference between Azra and other elves is a quirk in the Azra ability to sense heat. Relatively recently discovered was that Azra posses a considerably low amount of the warm-receipting protein [[W:TRPV1|TRPV1]], known as the [[W:Capsaicin|capsaicin]] receptor. This makes Azra elves considerably insensitive to not only chilli peppers, but generally hot temperatures and warm stimuli, which some Xotikobiologists have accredited to the lack of environmental need for warm receptors in Northern [[Borea]] against the necessity of cold-receptors, though such a theory remains hotly debated in the scientific community.
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Nekomimi have a human-like appearance and they have feature triangular ears at the top of their heads, similar in shape and expressional ability to those of domestic cats. According to the [[Bipedaliforma|Unified Bipedalism Theory]], they belong to the ''Primus nekomimi'' species in the ''Priminiforma'' subfamily but some taxonomists believe that they should fall into the ''Caulidae'' tribe along with Tieflings. These are in addition to ears on the sides of their head that are identical to those of humans. They also have cat-like tails. Their cat-like features are an example of [[Wikipedia:convergent evolution|convergent evolution]], as nekomimi are offshoots of a recent common ancestor with humans and not genetically related to Felines. They are believed to have originally evolved in the islands far to the east of Novaris after a period of isolation from other populations, in particular the island that is today Infinite Loop. Nekomimi populations are known to have migrated to South East Yasteria in antiquity, and today can be found in some capacity on every continent. Significant amounts of nekomimi live in Borea and western Yasteria.
Borean
Kuduk Nekomimi are a subspecies of Nekomimi that inhabit small diaspora at the eastern coast of Kuduk. Similarly to the Peregrin Nekomimi, the classification of Kuduk Nekomimi is debated on whether they should be considered a subspecies or just an ethnic group. Physical characteristics that distinguish Kuduk Nekomimi are coiled hair, bushy eyebrows, and honey-colored skin.
==== Peregrin Nekomimi ====
Peregrin Nekomimi are a subspecies, or ethnic group, of nekomimi that inhabit Peregrinia. While it is disputed exactly what classification these nekomimi deserve, it is agreed that they represent a genetically distinct group. Marks of this genetic distinction include fair, almost pale skin, a proclivity for heterochromia, and hair that is often several shades of color from blonde to scarlet.
==== Yaki ====
Yaki are a subspecies of Kemonomimi found predominantly in [[Kuduk]]. They can be distinguished from their animal-like horns protruding from the sides of their heads. Yaki's horns can greatly differ in shape and size from the horns found on Tieflings. Those native to the Hey and Anana tribes have horns that resemble deer antlers, while those from the Great Plain tribes have buffalo-like horns. The skin color range of Yaki goes from a dark almond to a honey-colored shade. A distinguishing factor of Yaki from the Yevak tribe is a large presence of dimorphism, in which Yevak Yaki males are on average much smaller than their female counterparts.
=== Orcs ===
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''Main article: [[Cava]]''
Cava are a species of bipedal therapods
=== Cervines ===
Cervines are a species of bipedal cervid-like mammals that are native to northern Novaris. According to the Unified Bipedalism Theory, they are known as ''Cervis cervis''. Cervines are the only unguligrade sapient species on Urth - they possess hard hooves made of keratin. Similar growths also cover some cervine's fingertips.
Cervines have an average of two children per pregnancy, which lasts six months in warmer climates and ten months in colder ones. The cervine species is made up of about 65% females and 35% males. Cervine fur varies in patterns and colors, with the most common being shades of brown and blonde. Red, black, white, and grey are also known to manifest. Cervine young possess small stripes or spots from birth in a lighter tone than the rest of their fur. These fade around 14 years of age. All cervines molt between winter and summer coats of fur. Cervines can live an average of 70 years for females and 68 years for males. To help with balance, cervines possess fur-covered tails of around three feet in length. Cervine nasal passages and speech organs are highly developed towards long-distance communication, and give their languages a unique aspect unpronouncable to other species.
Cervines became anatomically modern in the tundra and boreal forests of northwest Novaris between 500,000 and 550,000 years ago. Heavy glaciation and environment change led to their migration south according to archeological finds, though upon the glaciers receeding large portions of the population travelled back to their ancestral homelands.
=== Felines ===
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''Main Article: [[Vulpine|Vulpines]]''
Vulpines are a species of anthropomorphic bipedal mammals that superficially resemble the various genera of foxes. According to the [[Bipedaliforma|Unified Bipedalism Theory]], they belong to to the species ''Alepis alepis''. Vulpine males average a height of 5 ft 5 in (1.66 m) while females average around 5 ft (1.54 m.) The vulpine senses are finely tuned, especially their eyesight, and their brains are capable of notably quick thinking and high memory retention. The species does not possess a subcutaneous fat layer and relies on their fur to adapt to different climates. Northern vulpines have longer, dense fur,
Vulpine evolution is not as well-understood as other sapients but it is known they first reached their modern form around 1 million to 500,000 years ago. Evidence of tools and advanced culture has been found in [[Vekaiyu]] that indicates vulpines mastered manufacturing of primitive implements in this timeframe. Vulpine migration was limited in the interglacial periods and today their population can be found mostly in central and north Yasteria. Vekaiyu is one of the most notable vulpine-dominated nations.
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== Further reading ==
* [[Specism]]
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