If you were the kind of kid that got up at the crack of dawn on Saturdays to watch cartoons, you probably remember that anthropomorphic animals ruled the early morning airwaves.
These wisecracking creatures don't have to just be a childhood memory—tons of animated animals have real world counterparts!
Here are 11 cartoon critters and the animals that inspired them:





















Why are humans so afraid of wrinkles?
And the MTV Award for best kiss goes to
Oh Dude, get in this selfie right now
Oh no! They put all their eggs in one basket
When your boss says you can go home early
This better be gluten free pasta
Newest member of KISS
What everyone in LA looks like when it rains in July
Don't Worry PETA, it's faux fur
OH I get kissing now. You kiss me and I kiss me