Ruto and Link

[Baka Nezumi]

The Zoras lay eggs, right? So, wouldn't that be impossible for a human-like species (Hylians) to breed with the Zoras (without masks).

[Fishalicious]

Two different species can interbreed... We had some wolves and wolf-dogs here a few years back... >>; And most similar size canines can interbreed. It's a matter of chromosomes and which sections of the animal/plant kingdom.

And like dawnsummers12 said, we are just assuming they have similar DNA and breeding systems. I mean, in Zelda, you can breath underwater wearing a tunic that does nothing to your internal systems, especially the respiratory system. owo;

[chicknumber2]

if they did get together (which they won't)and had kids (which is imposiable) they woukld come out as weird little things *shudders*

[IronKnuckle]

if they did get together (which they won't)and had kids (which is imposiable) they woukld come out as weird little things *shudders*

Mabey this though is what inspired the Japaneas to make all those crappy horror movies about fish monsters.

[DW]

okay, dogs can interbreed because they are the same species. Whether it is a Chihuahua or a Rottweiler depends on what genes it has. Wolves can breed with dogs becasue a wolf is a dog. There are a few animals whose DNA is close enough to breed together, that's hwo we get mules from horses and donkeys, and the ligers from lions and tigers. as you see, they must be similar. So the real question is whether Zoras and Hylians are similar enough. We know that Hylians and Gerudo and Sheikah are very similar, so they can cross breed. Zoras are definitely humanoid, but are they enough so that cross breeding would be possible?

[Commodore Axilon]

I wouldn't think so. Seeing as how they can breath underwater, have fins and scales, and lay eggs. That has to be way too different genetically.

Edit: They don't even have any visible genitalia. That pretty much rules out crossbreeding, doesn't it?

[Eralk Fang]

Well, Gorons have navels, which is a specifically mammal trait. I don't think they can interbreed, but I'm just sayin'...

As for Zoras; Zora/Hylian relationships aren't frowned upon in Hyrulean society, and there is the fact that Zora females exhibit specifically mammalian traits (breasts)... it's just one big mystery. (I've heard really good arguments against the Zora/Rito thing based on the idea that Laruto had children with a more humanoid male- a Hylian or a human).

[DW]

(or a bird ;D) anyways, the fact they lay eggs should make it impossible for cross breeding. Still, I don't think they have to have kids to marry, right? If that was the way the world worked than we wouldn't be having Gay Marriage debates.

[Commodore Axilon]

As for Zoras; Zora/Hylian relationships aren't frowned upon in Hyrulean society,

Where'd you get this?

and there is the fact that Zora females exhibit specifically mammalian traits (breasts)...

Yeah, but they don't have nipples, so no dice. And even if they were mammals, that doesn't necessarily mean they'd be able to mate with humans. I'd like to see you successfully mate with a platypus. ;D

[Hi no Seijin]

I'd like to see you successfully mate with a platypus. ;D

I'll take that challenge!

:o

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8)

::)

Okay, not really.

[Eralk Fang]

I thought King Zora made an approving reference to the Ruto/Link relationship, but looking back over my resources, he doesn't seem to, and Ruto asks Link to keep their "engagement" a secret from her father. Whoops.

Weirder things have happened in the Zelda series, though. It's up in the air until we get something definite out of a game.

[IronKnuckle]

Well, Gorons have navels, which is a specifically mammal trait. I don't think they can interbreed, but I'm just sayin'...

As for Zoras; Zora/Hylian relationships aren't frowned upon in Hyrulean society, and there is the fact that Zora females exhibit specifically mammalian traits (breasts)...

I think they just added that so you can tell Ruto is female.

[Darth Wyndisis]

It's ... interesting to think about what the kids would be like, but I don't think that is a possibility.  Zora are basically evolved fish, so from a genetic standpoint, it couldn't happen.  Hylians and Zora's probably don't even have the same amount of chromosomes.  But wait, who says that can't happen in the world of Zelda, as it is a world that revolves around magic more than science... so I guess it could happen... but why hasn't it?  You never see mix breeds running around Hyrule.  Well, if the thing about them not being able to procreate is true, I suppose it is possible if Link wore the Zora mask, like someone already mentioned.  Wow, I am tired.

[DW]

would wearing the mask really change the way he reproduces though? I mean, could it really change the life forms inside....it's organs? Plus, it is a dead body he is using, so wouldn't they be dead too?

[Bboy94]

About the egg thing, humans have eggs, they just don't come out the body.