Local Legends Resurface
As word spreads about the mysterious litter, locals start sharing tales of strange creatures sighted in the area over the years. Some elders recall folklore about mythical beasts living in the nearby forests, and others mention unusual animal encounters that were quickly dismissed as mere superstition. The vet and his team take these stories more seriously, considering the possibility that these creatures are linked to the local legends. Could this birth be connected to something ancient and forgotten, a reawakening of creatures once believed to be myths?
The Role of Mutation
The team begins to explore the possibility of a spontaneous mutation that led to the birth of these hybrids. Genetic mutations happen in nature all the time, but this seems to go far beyond the normal range of genetic variation. Could environmental factors or even human intervention have caused a drastic mutation in the mother dog’s DNA, altering the genetic material passed to her offspring? If this is a mutation, it’s an extreme one—one that might reveal new insights into how species evolve and adapt to their surroundings.