Feral

In the television show Mutant X, Genomex created four classes of New Mutants: Feral, Molecular, Elemental and Psionic. Feral New Mutants have had their DNA spliced with animal DNA resulting in either physical or mental characteristics of the animal. They are extremely athletic. It is very common for Ferals to be attracted to another one sexually, this is often called "Feral Attraction." This is the only New Mutant category that does not have other subclasses like with the other New Mutant categories.

Subclasses
(listed in order from the most common)

Feline: Typically possessing the DNA of the cat, lion, tiger, panther, leopard, cheetah, jaguar or other Feline species, these Ferals often display inhuman speed (they can run as fast as Cervines), agility (they are as agile as Cervines), reflexes, greatly augmented physical strength (although not as strong as Ursines), metabolism and leaping ability (not as high as Cervines and Amphibians). Their senses are heightened, allowing them to hear and smell things in a greater capacity and greater distance and see outside the visible spectrum (like infra-red and ultraviolet). They can also alter the appearance of their eyes from human to yellow cat-like. Felines often display great sociability. This is the most common type of Feral. NOTE: All Felines are extremely territorial like Ursines and Canines, have a heightened fear of fire and are prone to the form of hypnosis.


 * Examples:  Shalimar Fox, Dr. Richard Saunders, Donna Morse, Sgt. Angel Dorn, Cpl. Clark Randall, Lt. Beau Longstreet, Nikki Rodgers, Amanda Terry, Gia Duchamps, Valerie, Dazz, Maia Stoller, Lt. Michael Anders, Lt. Krista Bingham, Cpl. Robert Callas, Lt. John Lee, Sgt. Lashanda Lovell, Lt. John Nelson, Cpl. Denise Oliver, Cpl. James Petersen, Lt. John Whitmore, Mia Taggert

Ursine: Typically possessing the DNA of bear species such as grizzly, black, brown and polar, Ursine Ferals are superior to all other Ferals with regards to physical strength. They have above human hearing, smell, eyesight, reflexes, agility, leaping ability, metabolism and superior speed as well. Ursine Ferals are often quite solitary, which often disagrees with their human side, which craves human interaction. They are also often extremely very tall. NOTE: Like Felines and Canines, they are extremely territorial as well.


 * Examples: Michael Ward, Ben Jones, Mac Cameron, Cal

Canine: Typically possessing the DNA of a specific family of dog such as the wolf (Lupine), fox (Vulpine), coyote, jackal, dingo or other canine species, these Ferals have the keenest sense of smell of all Ferals, acute hearing and eyesight. Like Feline Ferals, they have extreme physical strength, speed, reflexes, leaping ability, metabolism and agility. They also have amazing, enhanced stamina. They are the most social of all Ferals and but are easily provoked and quick to anger. They may also possess enhanced moonglow. Due to their sense of smell, Canine Ferals are expert hunters and trackers. NOTE: Like Felines and Ursines, they are extremely territorial as well.


 * Examples: Aldous Berkley, Nathaniel Block, Mike Robson, Kara Whitely, Terra, Brett Lawson

Reptus: Typically possessing the DNA of Reptilian species such as snake and lizard (including alligator, turtle and crocodile), these Ferals display both enhanced physical skills and exotic physical features. These features can include additional membranes (e.g., eyes, wall climbing) and concealed venom sacs (fangs, pheromone gas), while enhanced skills include reptilian reaction, agility, senses, speed (if the applicable DNA is a lizard), camouflaging (if the applicable DNA is a lizard), constriction (if the applicable DNA is a larger snake such as the anaconda) and reflexes as well as augmented strength (if the applicable DNA is alligator, crocodile or a larger lizard such as the komodo dragon). Some Reptilian Ferals may possess reptilian scales. In addition, most Reptilian Ferals crave external heat as they display the features of cold-blooded organisms. NOTE: Like Felines, Reptilians are also immune to most forms of hypnosis and mind-control.


 * Examples: Lena Blake, Dr. Ira Eldridge, Wendy Lehrer, Mason Eckhart's accomplice

Porcine & Bovine: Typically possessing the DNA of pig, boar and hog, like Porcine Ferals, Bovine Ferals, typically possess the DNA of domestic cattle, cow, buffalo, bison, bull, ox, yak or other Bovine species. Due to the similarity of the two classes of animal, some of these Ferals may possess DNA of both. Above human strength and hearing are essentially the only advantageous traits among these breeds, however their strength coupled with charging speed can create a devastating attack. NOTE: Like Canines, they also tend to be quick to anger.


 * Examples: None Known

Cervine: Typically possessing the DNA of deer species, which also includes similar species such as moose, antelope or gazelle, Cervines display speed, strength, agility, leaping ability, reflexes, metabolism and grace unparallel, even in Felines. They are as fast and agile as Felines and often jump higher than Felines but they are unable to jump higher than Amphibians. Their sense of hearing is heightened to inhuman extremes, yet their other senses are only slightly enhanced beyond those of normal humans. Cervines have an inner sense that warns them of impending danger and have the remarkable ability to remain completely motionless. Some Cervines may even display physical mutations such as antlers and elongated limbs. They are very easy to recognize except on Halloween.


 * Examples: Judy, Sean Kienle

Amphibian: Typically possessing the DNA of amphibious animals such as frog, toad, newt or salamander, Amphibious Ferals, like Reptilian Ferals, display both enhanced physical skills and the exotic physical features. These Ferals, depending on the nature of the associated DNA, have incredibly strong legs and are able to jump incredible heights and possess additional membranes for underwater activity. Most if not all Amphibian Ferals are adaptable in water and their agility increases while in water. While in water, they possess underwater speed and can swim much faster than a normal human being. They are able to hold their breath underwater for considerably much longer than a normal human being. Some Amphibious Ferals may also possess a long and prehensile tongue.


 * Examples: Tina Benedict, Craig Haim

Pisces: Typically possessing the DNA of any of the non-mammalian aquatic vertebrate breeds, including the lamprey, shark, barracuda or other fish breeds, these Ferals possess many common characteristics of the aquatic breeds such as functional organs (e.g., eyes, gills, fins, swim bladders, webbing, spinates, concealed venom sacs, additional membranes, endoskeletal structures) and enhanced skills including superior strength, agility, underwater speed and perhaps most important of all the ability to breathe underwater. They can also hold their breath for considerably much longer than a normal human being. Due to their underwater speed, they can swim much faster than a normal human being. They feel an intense urge to be in water although they are functional on land. Some Pisces Ferals may also possess extendable spines with poisonous or paralyzing effects, which are very painful and can cause total strong pain.


 * Examples: None Known

Insectum: Typically possessing the DNA of any of various insect or arachnid breeds, including scorpion, beetle, wasp, yellowjacket, hornet or spider, these extremely rare Ferals may possess functional organs such as eyes, extendable stingers, pincers, spinnerets, antennae, venom sacs, wings, pheromone ducts and exoskeletal structures. These Ferals may also possess greatly enhanced physical skills, particularly strength, speed and agility. They can be prone to acts of violence as their mammalian, insect and arachnid physiology constantly rejects the other.


 * Examples: Lorna Templeton, The Guardian

Aves: Typically possessing the DNA of any of various species of bird, including eagle, hawk, falcon or owl, this rare Feral breed possesses many common characteristics of birds including functional organs such as enhanced respiratory and skeletal systems as well as an enhanced ocular systems and organs. These Ferals also have the sharpest sense of sight and hearing of all the Ferals. Due to their sharp and keen sense of sight and hearing, they can see and hear from greater distances. However, functional wings are rare if at all possible for enhanced flight and speed. In addition, other varieties of DNA may be infused for additional desirable characteristics such as penguin DNA for cold resistance.


 * Examples: None Known

Other Feral Subclasses
Unlike with Moleculars, Elementals and Psionics, there are no other subclasses in this category. This is the only New Mutant category that does not have other subclasses that cannot be classified by any means like with Moleculars, Elementals and Psionics which have subclasses that cannot be classified by means.

Other Ferals
There are perhaps other Mutants who are portrayed with Feral abilities across various media with varying abilities like Marvel Comics' Toad who possesses amphibian physiology, Maria Callasantos, Hong Lianje, Henry McCoy, Dark Beast, Sharon Smith, Greer Grant, Zabu, Bast and Ebony who all possess feline physiology, Mikhail Ursus who possesses ursine physiology, Dr. Curt Connors who possesses reptilian physiology, Rahne Sinclair who possesses canine physiology, J. Jonah Jameson III who possesses canine physiology, Man-Bull and Decimus Furius who both possess bovine physiology, Cal'syee who possesses aves physiology, Janet Van Dyne Pym and Hank Pym who both possess insect physiology and Julia Carpenter who possesses arachnid physiology.

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