The Crystal Fox
A nature photographer claims to have discovered a new species of fox made entirely of living crystal in the Siberian tundra.
Impact Analysis
Nature is amazing, so we're primed to believe in new discoveries. But if an animal looks like it belongs in a jewelry store case, it's probably generated.
Case Background
A "new species" discovered in Siberia! This Silicon-based fox is made of amethyst and quartz. It's beautiful, viral, and completely fake. This is "Texture Transfer." The AI took the concept of "Fox" and the texture of "Crystal" and smashed them together. Biology doesn't work like that—try walking on solid crystal legs with no joints.
Evidence Log
Joint Function
The legs are solid crystal with no joints. There is no biological way this creature could walk without shattering.
Eye Material
The eyes are faceted gemstones, which would not function as optical lenses for vision.
Shadow Color
Despite the fox being purple (amethyst), the shadow it casts is pitch black. A translucent object should cast a colored caustic shadow.