Development Sketches II

I've modified my creature some more so that it looks more rodent-like. The head has been lowered to emphasise the body, since that is the important part of this creature. The back is raised to give more surface area for the paper to grow out of. There are 3 rows of paper growing out of its body - 1 row along the back and a row on each side.

Description

The reason this creature has been genetically modified from a rodent is because scientists have experience with rodents such as lab rats. They have applied the similar prinicples in genetically manipulating the rats into this rodent. This genetically modified creature exists to serve humans as a paper recycler. Its habitat would be a grassy enclosure where they can be closely observed and fed regularly. As well as eating grass as part of its diet, its main source of nutrients would come from the paper waste that humans create. As the creature takes in the nutrients from its diet, its unique digestive system re-mulches the paper and turns it into fibre. The intestines reject the paper fibres, which are alternatively directed towards the skin, where it is weaved together and finally extrudes out of its body.