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Eventually, the descendants of Felluses exited Africa and traveled around the world, one species even making it to the Americas. But as they left their ancestral land, these ancient Fellyns inevitably encountered their rivals' descendants: the Homo genus.
It's still unclear whether the interactions between the two genuses were peaceful or hostile. But what is known, is that by the end of the last glacial maximum, at least one species, Felyn felyn, seems to have made peace with Homo sapiens, with multiple fossils belonging to both species having been found together. In addition to this, the bodies lacked any type of damage that can be associated with butchering, strongly suggesting that these bones didn't belong to the casualties of tribal warfare.
This peaceful coexistence is likely due to the fact that all Fellyns have a very similar FOXP2 gene to those of Homo sapiens, making it possible for them to learn, speak, and understand human languages, allowing both species to clearly communicate with each other.
In the end, Felyns and humans became intertwined, with one species always following the other on their journey around the world.
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Without a doubt the most successful of the Fellyns, it's very likely that you have seen a Felyn felyn in your life. Whether it be at work, in the neighborhood, or even at home, these small Fellyns are everywhere.
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Just like our own species, Felyns vary greatly in size, shape, coloration, and personality.
Although all Felyns are unique, there is one thing that every last individual has: a pattern on their stomach which coincidentally resembles a paw. It's still a huge mystery to both humans and Felyns as to why all species of Fellyns have these markings, since they seem to have no real purpose.
Currently, the most accepted theory is that the spots are there to differentiate between Fellyn species, as each member of the family has a unique pattern. But whatever the reason for their spots, it's clear that they have become a symbol for many things throughout recorded history.
Many cultures from all over the world depict these paw-like markings in art, literature, and even buildings. In multiple places around the world, the patterns on our furry friends' stomachs are believed to be lucky, which might explain why they're seemingly everywhere. Now even though these clusters of spots are highly unlikely to actually be a source of good luck, it still hasn't stopped humans from convincing themselves that they'll have nothing to fear as long as they have the mark of the Felyns with them.
Of course, this so called promise of luck has ensured the presence of the markings in militaries, hoping that placing these spots on their weapons will guarantee victory. However, this specific act did anger the Felyns who wanted nothing to do with human conflicts, and saw it as an insult. Thankfully, this practice was quickly prohibited in most countries to avoid conflict.
Even though both groups interact regularly in a variety of jobs, most Felyns are strongly against the idea of enacting violence on members of their own species, meaning that they'll never participate in potentially fatal conflicts. This passivity is actually a good thing, as it makes Felyns the perfect peace keepers and negotiators between nations. In fact, it's highly probable that if it weren't for our furry friends, there could have been many more wars.
