Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Wildlife Conservation Efforts by The Winter Cynic first appeared in issue Issue 90 in 2021.

Creator's Notes

I really struggled with this theme because though my kinkmari ball is vast and varied, Science is really not a kink I had assimilated. But through some gentle prodding, I found that objectification is definitely an alternative! The art takes place in a universe where cat people are rare and endangered so humans are trying their best to keep this species afloat.

Subject No.1 is a domesticated, lab-raised catboy, whose coloring is based on a Calico cat, for a little gender moment. He’s got the parts to help their species propagate; his pronouns are he/him. No.1 is energetic, enthusiastic, and has way too much energy thanks to a carefully regulated daily regimen.

Subject No.2 is a wild cat, based on a lion of unspecific origin. He’s lived a rough life and has evaded many attempts at capture, but you can only outrun really dedicated scientists for so long. No.2 is, indeed, causing that little belly bump. Sadly, because he’s a predator who is just adjusting to life in the lab, he does not have that much energy.

Even though they are human shaped to us, the audience, whether they are actually human shaped to the scientists is quite open for interpretation. But these two cats can definitely communicate with each other! And unfortunately, No.1 is communicating that he does not understand why No.2 is worn out by a few rounds on the breeding bed.

As always, I want to thank SSBB for allowing me to live my fantasy of being a yaoi mangaka, complete with an omake.