American Pekin Duck

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**~~Mutant~~ Species 005**
**Threat Level: A**
**Location: Georgia & Florida**
**Codename: American Pekin Duck**
**Documented by H.S.G. Scavenger, Ephraim Bjork**
**Classification: Fauna**

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## Biological & Behavioral Particulars

Mutant 005, also known as “Species 005,” and codenamed “American Pekin Duck,” is a breed of domestic ducks that live in North America. They have white feathers, though when they’re in their youth, they have yellow feathers. Their legs and feet are also a yellowish orange. Species 005 was domesticated around 3000 years ago, and likely much earlier, and also seem to be around 10 pounds in weight. They often live near ponds and marshlands, where they are most commonly found in Florida. Strangely enough, after the nuclear breakout, the Pekin Ducks managed to survive, and adapt to the environment of the nuclear planet. Due to this adaptation, they have their behaviors slightly changed up, and their body works slightly differently. Despite this, they don’t appear to have changed that much, which is why they’re called “Species 005” instead of “Mutant 005.” During the nuclear breakout, a majority of ducks migrated southwest to either Georgia or Florida, and stayed near ponds and marshlands. This proved to work, though not very well, as by the 2060’s their population was only at 70,000, and by the 2070’s their population was 64,000. Luckily, to prevent other ducks from dying, they’ve protected Georgia and Florida from newcomers entirely, and only allowed H.S.G Employees and higher to have access.

Due to their population being protected, their population has slowly been recovering over the years, with their population being 64,000 in 2071, and now 71,000 in 2078, and predictably 74,000 in 2080. If one appears outside of Florida and Georgia, and only one, don’t kill it, or else you’d have a steep fine. Killing multiple could end up in imprisonment. However, it seems like the H.S.G has been cutting corners when it comes to this, mainly due to saving time.

These ducks have not been reported to be hostile unless aggrieved, so it’s assumed that these ducks are still domesticated. Due to this, they’ve been ranked as a “Level A” on the danger scale. When they are aggrieved, they attack people by pecking, and running into them. But as mentioned before, they’re not hostile, and in fact, they’re often benelovent, making them a good companion if you’re a scavenger or warrior. Additionally though, making them a companion is actually prohibited, unless they’re some how ***extremely*** well trained. This is due to their population being preserved.

## Attached Audio File

C-005: Elite, I’ve arrived at Florida.

EL-007: Wait, weren’t you Employee 98? Or maybe Scavenger 36?

C-005: Yep, but I’ve been promo- is that a duck?

EL-007: Wha?

C-005: It looks like a normal Duck.

EL-007: Did you get rabies from some kind of mutant?

C-005: Nope, that’s a duck.

EL-007: What kind exactly?

C-005: Looks like an American Pekin Duck.

EL-007: Okay, so this is definitely not a joke…

C-005: Nope, not a-

<AUDIO CORRUPTED…>

<DECRYPTING AUDIO…>

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[UPLOADING FILE…]

EL-07: Really?

C-005: Nah, don’t stress about it. I’m uploading the actual image to the database.

## Domains & Religious Belief

Species 005 has only been found in Georgia and Florida, but they’re also rumored to live in Alabama. Despite this, their population only lives in small parts of these states, and have a small amount of their population remains. Along with Angelicism, there’s also a potential religion called “Pekianism.” This religion is about the pekin ducks because they’re the only remainder of the holocene, the natural life, before war blasted away. It’s one of the last pieces of hope to bring the holocene back, and one of the only pieces of hope in general. Despite all this “information,” Pekianism has no evidence of existing, though multiple people on Urachan do claim that they believe this religion.

## Origin

Domesticated Ducks likely originated from the East Indies, with sophisticated growth in The Netherlands. The specific American Pekin Duck breed was breeded and domesticated around 3000 years ago in China, and was nicknamed the “ten-pound-duck.” It was then exported to the United States, where it’s been living for centuries.

## Note from Ephraim Bjork

> “
> “I like fries, like- Wait, this is being recorded? Oh… Anywho, ducks are personally my favorite creatures, and I’m also personally surprised ducks managed to survive and adapt to this nuclear world. If they can adapt that fast, does that mean *we can too?* This question is yet to be answered, and because of that’s we’ve deeply protected their habitat. This is Micheal, signing out! And like always, stay safe, secure, and happy!”
>
>  - Ephraim Bjork
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