I feel as though the Shrykull being some kind of spiritual aspect that Abe can manifest is the most logical explanation, Abe even says it himself.
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With hand scars complete, the spirits took form.
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Plus we should remember that Mudokons (Or atleast Abe) are a species that turn into birds when they die and can bring back their dead. They seem to have this spiritual manifestation thing down.