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:





















OMG, only one left? How many did I eat???
What everyone in LA looks like when it rains in July
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
And the MTV Award for best kiss goes to
Newest member of KISS
Why are humans so afraid of wrinkles?
Saving Gotham one can of Fancy Feast at a time
I'm Thinkin' Burgers Tonight