Which Animal Was This Cartoon Character Based On?

By: Monica Lee
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Which Animal Was This Cartoon Character Based On?
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About This Quiz

Disney introduced the world to many iconic cartoon characters, but they don't have the market cornered. From "The Angry Beavers" to "CatDog," there are plenty of them to go around in movies, TV, comic books and video games. Why do we like cartoons so much? Artists take the best features of our favorite animals and enlarge their eyes, give them extra-intense facial expressions and make them simply fun (and funny) to look at! 

The Walt Disney Company popularized the trend of animated cartoons with Micky Mouse in 1928. So influential was this mighty mascot that in 1978 Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

Not to be outdone by a mouse, Warner Bros. contracted Leon Schlesinger to produce animated musical shorts that used Warner Brothers' huge musical collection. Schlesinger Productions gave us Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird, the Tasmanian Devil and many others. 

Since then, cartoons have kept evolving to bring us favorites like Scooby Doo, Hello Kitty, GIR (from "Invader ZIM") and other silly characters. Sit back and recall all your Saturday mornings spent eating a bowl of cereal and watching your favorite cartoons, by taking this quiz now. Go ahead and match the cartoon character to the animal it was based on ... it's easy! 

Mickey Mouse Steamboat-willie
Wiki Commons via Disney
What animal did this recognizable cartoon character come from?
Rat
Mouse
Ferret
Dog
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He's the mouse who started it all. Walt Disney's first cartoon featured this cute mouse named Mickey. Disney's animated cartoons have become more colorful, endearing and technologically advanced ever since.

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Warthog Pumbaa
Wiki Commons via Disney
Okay, Pumbaa might hard to identify. What animal is he?
Pig
Warthog
Rhino
Hippo
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Introduced in Disney's 1994 animated film, "The Lion King," this fun and friendly warthog steals the show. Ernie Sabella is the voice of this cartoon character.

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Meerkat Timon
Wiki Commons via Disney
Maybe you know what type of animal Timon is ... what is it?
Tom cat
Meerkat
Gopher
Fox
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When Timon sings, everyone knows. He has a voice like, er, like a meerkat. Nathan Lane is the voice of this genius of an animal.

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Goofy
Wiki Commons via Disney / Art Babbitt
What kind of animal is represented by this Goofy character?
Fox
Dog
Bear
Gopher
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Goofy isn't like other dogs, as he walks upright and talks with a Southern drawl. Also, he wears clothes, usually a turtleneck, vest, pants, shoes, white gloves and a crumpled fedora.

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Cheshire Cat
Wiki Commons via Walt Disney Studios
What animal is this character based on in "Alice in Wonderland"?
Tiger
Cheetah
Cat
Lion
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The Cheshire Cat in "Alice in Wonderland" is a unique creation, as his smile lingers after he disappears. He is also purple - definitely a special cat.

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Thumper
Wiki Commons via Disney
A favorite of one and all, Thumper from "Bambi" is based on which of these animals?
Cat
Rabbit
Chipmunk
Gopher
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Thumper thumps his foot, and he also hops and talks. Plus, he taught Bambi how to skate and speak, and he is a true best friend.

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Bagheera
Wiki Commons via Disney
Bagheera is based on what animal?
Tiger
Cheetah
Lion
Panther
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Bagheera and Baloo make the perfect odd couple in "Jungle Book." This grumpy panther is always the foil for the carefree Baloo.

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Pegasus
AnimationScreencaps.com via Walt Disney Studios
Pegasus from "Hercules" is modeled after what animal?
A flying mule
A flying horse
A flying donkey
A flying cow
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This divine winged stallion sounds like it should be fierce, but the way DIsney created Pegasus, he looks like a colt made of clouds. Let's ride.

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Tigger
Wiki Commons via Disney
What animal is this bouncy Tigger based on?
Cougar
Panther
Tiger
Lion
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"The wonderful thing about Tiggers is, I'm the only one." This one-of-a kind Tigger is based on a tiger, but with a bouncy tail and a talkative tongue.

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Bernard and Miss Bianca from the Rescuers
AnimationScreencaps.com via Walt Disney Studios
Bernard and Miss Bianca from "The Rescuers" were based on which of these animals?
Mole
Rat
Mouse
Chipmunk
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Taking the spotlight from Mickey and Minnie are two adorable mice: Bernard, the fearful janitor of the Rescue Aid Society, and Miss Bianca, the Hungarian representative for the society.

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Rolly
AnimationScreencaps.com via Walt Disney Studios
What breed of dog was the inspiration for Rolly?
German shepherd
Golden retriever
Dalmation
Sheep dog
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It may be hard to tell the difference between 101 Dalmatians, but Rolly was easy. He was on the pudgy side and was always asking his parents for food.

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Toulouse, Marie, and Berlioz
AnimationScreencaps.com via Walt Disney Studios
Toulouse, Marie and Berlioz were inspired by what animal?
Kitten
Puppy
Lion cub
Tiger cub
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These three cutie-pie kittens are siblings in the movie "The Aristocats." They tease, fight and bicker just like human siblings and they also love each other fiercely.

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Sebastian The Little Mermaid
Wiki Commons via Disney
Sebastian was inspired by which of these animals?
Lobster
Crab
Shrimp
Snail
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Only Sebastian can sing "Under the Sea" and make us feel like we belong in a tropical paradise. The Little Mermaid had a wonderful friend in Sebastian.

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CatDog
Wiki Commons via Nickelodeon
What are the animals that inspired this unique cartoon character?
Cat and horse
Dog and horse
Horse and cougar
Cat and dog
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CatDog is a pair of conjoined siblings. Cat is the more clever of the two, but Dog has a happy-go-lucky attitude that Cat could learn from.

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Flounder
AnimationScreencaps.com via Walt Disney Studios
What is the animal that inspired this undersea cartoon creature?
Flounder
Tropical Fish
Barracuda
Shark
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Flounder is the best friend of the Little Mermaid and is a sea creature you want to cuddle. He is not, however, a flounder.

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Abu
AnimationScreencaps.com via Walt Disney Studios
Abu is a smart one. What animal is he based on?
Capuchin monkey
Chimpanzee
Orangutan
Gorilla
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Wrong Answer

Aladdin and Abu are the perfect team in the movie, "Aladdin." They have perfected the art of getting into trouble and escaping danger.

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Dory
AnimationScreencaps.com via Walt Disney Studios
Dory is a tropical fish, but which fish inspired the cartoonist?
Sugar fish
Blue tang
Clown fish
Angelfish
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Wrong Answer

Dory gave us "Keep on swimming" and was the funniest fish ever created. We loved Dory in both, "Finding Nemo" and "Finding Dory."

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Pascal
AnimationScreencaps.com via Walt Disney Studios
Pascal from "Tangled" was inspired by what animal?
Frog
Newt
Chameleon
Gecko
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Rapunzel's friend is a cool chameleon named Pascal. He can hide out in the open with no worries about being discovered.

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Angry Beavers
Wiki Commons via Nickelodeon
These two guys are based on what animal?
Beaver
Gopher
Woodchuck
Otter
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These two angry beavers, named Daggett and Norbert Beaver, are brothers who live in a forest in Oregon. Daggett says "SPOOT!" when upset.

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Garfield
Wiki Commons via Paws Inc.
What breed of cat was used to create Garfield?
Siamese
Orange tabby
Persian
Sphynx
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Garfield, who loves lasagna, pizza and sleeping, also loves to antagonize Odie, the dog. His owner is Jon Arbuckle.

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Snoopy Peanuts
Wiki Commons via Charles M. Schulz
What kind of dog breed inspired the cartoon character Snoopy?
Golden retriever
Poodle
Beagle
Pug
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Snoopy is Charlie Brown's pet beagle in the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz. His character debuted in 1950.

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Foghorn Leghorn
Wiki Commons via Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, Inc.
What animal is Foghorn Leghorn based on?
Chicken
Rooster
Sparrow
Robin
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Foghorn Leghorn is a cartoon rooster, of course. He was inspired by Senator Claghorn, a character from a radio show called "Allen's Alley." The senator was a blustery Southern politician.

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Henery Hawk
Wiki Commons via Turner Entertainment Co., a Time Warner company
Henery Hawk is based on what kind of hawk?
Cooper's hawk (chicken hawk)
Crested goshawk hawk
Red kite hawk
Western marsh harrier
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Wrong Answer

In the Looney Tunes cartoons Henery Hawk doesn't seem to notice or care that he is much smaller than the chickens he wants to hunt. He dismisses Foghorn Leghorn, who is a rooster, as a "loud-mouthed shnook."

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Scooby doo
Wiki Commons via Hanna-Barbera
Scooby-Doo is based on which breed of dog?
Great Dane
Pug
Golden doodle
Vizsla
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Wrong Answer

Scooby-Doo is known for his "Ruh-roh, Raggy!" and "Zoinks!" He also loves his Scooby Snacks when hunting for the bad guys or scary ghosts.

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Bugs bunny
Wiki Commons via Warner Bros.
Bugs Bunny is modeled after what kind of animal?
Angora rabbit
Wild hare
Checkered giant rabbit
Miniature lion
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"Eh... What's up, doc?" is Bugs Bunny's catchphrase. Bugs first came to film in 1940 and has been entertaining us ever since.

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Puss In Boots
Wiki Commons via Dreamworks Studios
What animal is Puss in Boots based on?
Cat
Dog
Beaver
Fox
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Wrong Answer

Puss in Boots can make his eyes big and soften the hearts of his enemies, then instantly change to fight his opponents. What an amazing kitty!

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Pink Panther
Wiki Commons via The Mirisch Company
The Pink Panther is based on which animal?
Cougar
Tiger
Panther
Bear
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Wrong Answer

Pink Panther started off in the opening sequence of the original 1963 live-action film by the same name. This cartoon was such a success it was turned into a series of animated shorts and a cartoon series.

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Archimedes
AnimationScreencaps via Walt Disney Studios
Archimedes is fashioned after what animal?
Woodpecker
Owl
Robin
Hawk
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Wrong Answer

Archimedes, who is Merlin’s talking owl in "The Sword in the Stone," teaches Arthur a few lessons in life. Cartoon owls are always wise.

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Chip 'n' Dale
Wiki Commons via Disney
Chip ‘n Dale were based on which of these animals?
Gerbils
Mice
Chipmunks
Squirrels
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Wrong Answer

The high-pitched voices are perfect for these little chipmunks, Chip and Dale. Disney created them in the 1940s to antagonize Pluto and Donald Duck.

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Digger Mole Shirt Tales
Youtube via Warner Archive
"Shirt Tales" had this cute character. What animal was it based on?
Rat
Mole
Gopher
Chipmunk
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Wrong Answer

Digger Mole likes digging and collecting. He is gray and wears a blue shirt.

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Bogey Shirt Tales
Youtube via Warner Archive
This "Shirt Tales" character is based on which of these animals?
Gorilla
Orangutan
Chimpanzee
Bear
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Wrong Answer

Bogey (Bogart) loves bananas. His favorite meal is a submarine sandwich with banana nut bread for dessert.

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Tuxedo J. Orville Sam
Wiki Commons via Sanrio
What animal is this cute cartoon character based on?
Walrus
Seal
Sea lion
Penguin
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Wrong Answer

Tuxedo J. Orville Sam is the happy penguin stage helper of the theater. He is Kitty's sidekick in "Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater."

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Kissyfur
Wiki Commons via Universal Television
What animal is Kissyfur based on?
Bear cub
Chicken
Piglet
Wolf
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Wrong Answer

Kissyfur and his father, Gus, are two escaped circus bears that move to the swamps of Paddlecab County. They need to watch out for gators!

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Dink the Little Dinosaur
Wiki Commons via Ruby-Spears Enterprises
Dink is a cute dinosaur, but what kind of dinosaur was this cartoon character based on?
Apatosaurus
Corythosaurus
Tyrannosaurus
Pteranodon
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Wrong Answer

"Dink the Little Dinosaur" is the story of a young Apatosaurus and his friends, Amber, Scat, Shyler and Flapper. They live in a peaceful Mesozoic paradise called Green Meadow.

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Squidward
Wiki Commons via Viacom
You're watching "SpongeBob" and see this character. What animal is it based on?
Octopus
Crab
Squid
Flounder
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Wrong Answer

Squidward Q. Tentacles is one of the few characters that is always irritated by SpongeBob's joyful and naive personality. Squidward is the cashier at Krusty Krab.

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Eugene H Krabs
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What animal is this "SpongeBob" character based on?
Lobster
Crab
Starfish
Sponge
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Wrong Answer

The Krusty Krab is owned by Eugene H. Krabs, in the city of Bikini Bottom. He hires SpongeBob SquarePants because of SpongeBob's skill at making delicious Krabby Patties.

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Sheldon Plankton
Wiki Commons via Viacom
What is the animal that this devious little cartoon character is based on?
Snail
Plankton
Mussel
Clam
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Wrong Answer

In "SpongeBob SquarePants," Plankton is always trying to steal the Krabby Patty recipe. He is a devious little guy. This plankton is actually an animal, not a plant. He is a type of zooplankton called a copepod.

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Arthur Read
Wiki Commons via Oasis Animation
What animal is Arthur modeled after?
Squirrel
Aardvark
Chipmunk
Gerbil
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Arthur is an aardvark who wears glasses and clothing. He is a third-grade student at the fictional Lakewood Elementary School.

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Pepé Le Pew
Wiki Commons via Warner Bros.
What animal is Pepé Le Pew based on?
Armadillo
Squirrel
Raccoon
Skunk
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Wrong Answer

Pepé Le Pew is a cartoon skunk who is a true romantic. Sadly, his smell is so off-putting he has a hard time impressing a female black cat with a stripe down her back.

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Roadrunner looney tunes
Wiki Commons via Warner Bros.
What animal is this speed demon based on?
Ostrich
Roadrunner
Emu
Peacock
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Wrong Answer

Wile E. Coyote is always trying to get his teeth into the Road Runner. But it never happens - even with all the schemes he comes up with, using Acme contraptions.

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