88th Official Muttation List

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Tree Rabbits (throughout)
Suprises of surprises, here we actually have a mutt that did what it was supposed to. These critters were bred as convenient food sources, and have done a phenominal job of living up to their expectations. Mostly rabbit, but with wings and hollow bones from the blended DNA of several birds, they live in or under trees. They are completely docile, allowing their breeders to kill them without fuss. However, their breeders must all but hand-raise them, as it takes some time for them to become accustomed enough to someone to allow close approach. When faced with strangers, especially loud ones, they are easily scared and will run or take flight, whichever gets them away faster.
N/A HP. Classified as Small Game.

Demo Deer (Picnic fields, Hiking Trail)
The term "Demo Deer" --short for Demolition Deer--is actually a misnomer in the fact that these 'Deer' are not actually deer at all. Instead, this large species is actually a blend of moose and rhino DNA. These were developed to clear forests, fences, buildings, and the etcetera. They have giant antlers by their ears, as well as a large pointed horn in the center of their face. These 'Deer' have leathery gray skin, though have slender legs and a thin face.
35 hp. Classified as Large Game

Redacted (Lake)

Swoop (Lake)
Frolicking in the waters and resembling an eel, fish, and maybe a lizard, these mutts tend to keep to themselves until the water is disturbed. Maybe the first sighting is a ripple in the water, maybe it’s the teeth that thrash above water to grab at an invader. But what you should really watch out for are their claws, razor sharp and unforgiving.
15 hp, not edible, not poisonous

Dart Jaguar (hiking trail, challenge course, cabins )
Like many Capitol experiments, these beautiful mixes of jaguar and poison dart frog didn’t turn out the way they were supposed to. The idea was to create huge cats that could not only rip rebels to pieces, but also poison anyone who attempted to fight back. Unfortunately, no way could be found to make the cats excrete poison; the meat is inedible, and you’d better stay away from their bodily fluids, but their skin is safe to touch. They also lost the advantage of the jaguar’s camouflage; though their base coat is still tan, their spots have taken on the brilliant jewel-like colors of the frogs, making them gorgeous but easy to spot. Simple external contact with their poison is enough to paralyze any tribute for several hours; if it gets into your body, a painful death will follow within half an hour. (You probably won't make it that long, though, because most victims get torn apart and eaten long before that.)
30 HP. Poisonous. No Food Classification.

Jack Rattler (throughout)
This mixture of jack rabbit and rattlesnake was used primarily to distract rebels; Capitol soldiers would let one loose across a rebel’s path, so that its uncanny rattling sound would serve as an ample diversion, allowing the Capitolites to swiftly capture or kill the enemy. This worked for quite some time, until word of the rattling rabbit and the misfortune it brought passed around the rebels, and it became common knowledge that if you heard its telltale rattling, do not investigate; instead, keep on alert and run in the opposite direction as fast as possible. Frustrated with their failure, the Capitolites gave up on the creatures and allowed them to run amok in the wild as they pleased, and soon it was not uncommon to spot a rabbit with the tail of a rattlesnake in some of the warmer district climates. Don’t get too close, though; its snake genes give the Jack Rattler a pair of pointy, poisonous fangs and a bite that brings quick death.
Poisonous. Not edible. 12 HP.

Gulpers (Lake, Canoe Shed, Cornucopia)
[credit to pogue ]
They're bloodthirsty and desperate creatures, created to clear the bodies of rebel soldiers quickly (though not so cleanly) from the battlefield. It was the hyena they chose first, with sharpened fangs and increased aggression. However, the final aspect came when scientists rediscovered a shark species long thought extinct, washed up on the shores of District Four. The Goblin Shark. The retractable jaws of the shark not only interested Capitol scientists, it inspired them. They drafted the retractable jaw of the Goblin Shark onto a Hyena, creating an extremely aggressive creature capable of ripping limb from limb when they get the perfect bite. In fact, they never even bothered to name the horrific mutt, they just released them in droves on the Capitol rebels, who nicknamed them 'gulpers'. And it worked, not only were the mutts fighters, they were also scavengers, clearing bodies out hours after battles took place. However, problems started showing up when the mutts became greedy, attacking their own owners, Capitol soldiers. They were kicked to the curb, replaced by new, less hostile mutts. However, the Gamemakers have brought them back, with a white camouflage coloring, for the 69th Annual Hunger Games.
20hp. Classified as Large Game. Not Poisonous.

Sheepish - (throughout)
A dastardly blend of fox and sheep DNA, the Sheepish are as sly, quiet, and elusive as a fox. They have a very thick, fluffy orange coat, with the tail, snout and ears of a fox protruding from the woolly mass. Their teeth are incredibly sharp, although the cunning animals conceal them quite well, looking innocent and cuddly. The Sheepish were attempted to be bred as a food source; however the far too little meat that they produced was far too gamey for the Capitol people. The Sheepish continued to be bred for their bright orange wool, which is prized by Capitol fashion designers.
20 hp, not edible, not poisonous

Kodoma - (Cabins)
If one did not know better, they would think the Kodoma a ghost. The creature moves in absolute silence, with a body that looks somewhat similar to a human's in that it stands upright and have two arms and two legs. The similarities stop there, though, for this particular mutt has a wide, round abdomen, no fingers or toes, and an oval head with two dark eyes and an equally dark mouth, so that the three features can barely be distinguished from each other. The rest of its body is opalescent, smooth, and free of even the slightest feature, and it's tiny, maybe a foot and a half tall at most. The Kodama are generally a puzzling creature. Unlike most mutts, they were created to cheer up people in the Capitol who were old, sick, or depressed, meant to be a kind of therapy. Their behavior didn't exactly go as planned, though - the creatures would often just stand there, making an occasional call that sounded high pitched and distant. They amused patients, however, and were therefor kept. In the Arena, they have been known to be actually helpful. They travel in packs and often do little more than watch tributes with their wide eyes and bring them food. Still, their presence has been known to be greatly calming to many, even the unlucky teenagers slated for almost certain death.
n/a hp, not edible, not poisonous

Duowolf(Cabins, hiking trail, canoe shed, picnic field)
The two heads of this creature were designed to represent comedy and tragedy. On one side, with red eyes, is a vengeful head hardwired to kill. To take. To hurt. To consume. On the other side, with yellow eyes, is a head that is just happy to be along for the ride. Yellow eyes is not so much into killing for sport as it is killing for a meal. Having these two vastly different personalities sharing one body can sometimes confuse them and thus gives their prey time to run or fight.
25 HP. Not poisonous. Not edible.

Snakeroot - (Campfire circle, hiking trail, lake, challenge course, picnic field)
[credit to napoleon, d2m ₊⊹ 🐁 ɢʀɪғғɪɴ. ]
there are snakes in the grass, but they hadn't always been there. the species are a deviation from and a grotesque fusion between mambas vipers and ivied flora, but once, they were just mere pets in the capitol's most beautiful botanical gardens. the strong, pinecone-like leaves they have in lieu of scales flowed so cohesively with the flowers and their colors, which spun the illusion that mother nature herself moved and danced. but all pretty things have flaws, and theirs was engraved onto their genetics. the creatures, instead of feasting on insects or photosynthesizing through the skin, turned those sharp fangs to the humans instead. even when tethered together with the lifeless ivies, these mambas did not lose the graceful ferocity that makes a snake. now they roam, leaving trails that are unseen through the grass plains, but their scales sing a discordant melody of tree bark and coarse movement.
15 HP. Edible, if decapitated. Not poisonous.

Contest winners
Floraspore - (picnic fields, hiking trail, lake)
[credit to umber vivuus 12b 🥀 [dars] ]
Ah, Floraspor, the newest nightmare of a tribute. They say the nectar of a Floraspor is euphoric, and you can sense its mood based on the scent it secretes. When happy, it smells something like strawberry jam. When angry or on alert, it smells almost indistinguishable from the spray of a skunk. The Floraspor's competitive appeal was initially undermined by the mutt-fighting circuits, before the term utility mutt began floating around. Floraspor can produce a number of spores that, if ingested, can cause some serious problems to targets, such as being poisoned or even temporarily paralyzed. The paralysis may not last long, but every second counts in terms of survival.
25 hp, inedible, poisonous

Manticut - (throughout)
[credit to umber vivuus 12b 🥀 [dars] ]
Woof, and we thought mosquitoes were bad. Manticuts almost feel like creatures who were created solely so that so many people in the world would be forced to live out one of their biggest nightmares: huge, intelligent, angry bugs. The Manticuts share the temper of their wasp and mantis cousins, but can grow to a whopping foot-and-a-half feet tall. Their arms take design from the scythe, and are astoundingly powerful. It has been estimated that these creatures are more than capable of severing an entire human limb with a single swipe, should they care to. Heed this warning: if you hear the unmistakable buzz of a manticut, prepare for one hell of a fight.
35hp, edible, not poisonous