Mythical creatures have always fascinated us - from magical unicorns and dragons to griffons and Manticore; the folklore was never short of coming up with these fantasy animals. The reason why so many of these animal combinations 'exist' is probably that new species, when spotted for the first time left an exaggerated impression to the beholder, thus becoming a more impressive version of the real animal. Another reason is that these mythical creatures often were allegories, carrying some secret messages with them. Well, no matter the reasons, these weird animals are surely a sight.
Now, with the advent of Photoshop, mythical creatures and photoshopped animals are easier than ever to create and share with your friends!
Several online communities are dedicated to hybrid-creature creation: Bored Panda previously had a mega-list of animal pictures, and Reddit has a large community over at /r/HybridAnimals. We've written about some members of that weird photo community, too! Feel free to submit your funny animals to the list below as well.
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Butterphant
Penguitten
Koaowl
Catmeleon
Searex
Dubbit
Labradorca
Orangupanda
Highland Red Pandow
The Snowy Owlpard
Hippopotamice
Tiny Dicks
Racowl
Towel
The Golden Camel
Toucameleon
Birboon
Australian Pygmy Cheessum
A Frig
Owlarilla
Punk
Hairy Potter
The Ferocious Schnowlzer
Catelephant
Tigraffe
Crabadillo
Dove Manatee
Wren Terrier
Owlves
Flying Foxkudu
Pic Bull
Elepus
Lioto
This hybrid animal is the lion × guinea pig. In Japan, the guinea pig is pronounced as "marmot".
Swanhorse
Catarsier
The Spat
Crocoturtle
Showl
Mooster
Maldartion
Shider
Birdala And Humaffe
The Spowl
Freaky! I think I'll have nightmares tonight after some of these!