Our Top 10 Fictional Animals

Whether they are cute and cuddly, or the classic baddy, we all love fictional animals. In celebration of World Animal Day, we’re reminiscing on our Top 10 fictional animals of all time, from cheeky monkeys, to quiet mice. Enjoy our list as we take you on a journey through the Animal Kingdom.

1. Donkey, from Shrek

The glue that holds the group together. Donkey is Shrek’s lovable (but slightly annoying) trusty sidekick; most notable for his waffle making talents. His relentless clinginess and constant need for reassurance only adds to his charm, along with the fact he has a complete heart of gold and is determined to assist in rescuing Princess Fiona.

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2. Willy, from Free Willy

Free Willy stole our hearts back in 1993, when young delinquent, Jesse learns that a killer whale is to be killed by the aquarium owners. Growing attached to the captured Orca, Jesse risks everything to free Willy. It’s one of the first films that sticks in our minds to show the unbreakable bond that is forged between humans and animals.

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3. Kermit, from The Muppets

We’re feeling a little sorry for Kermit at the moment, what with his recent divorce from the sassy Miss Piggy - we just can’t understand where the separation has come from! Back in 1955, Kermit was our sensitive protagonist who later hit the Billboard Hot 100 with Rainbow Connection in 1979. What an animal superstar!

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4. Grumpy Cat, from The Internet

Grumpy Cat shot to internet fame back in 2012, known for her consistently unimpressed facial expressions. Whether she’s enjoying chasing a mouse, or scratching at a post, we can always rely on Grumpy Cat to be consistent with her emotions. To be honest, we’re pretty sure she’s just rebelling against her real name, Tardar Sauce.

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5. Marcel, from Friends

To begin, Marcel is actually female, despite what the cast of Friends would have us believe. The starlet has also appeared on Nickelodeon television shows, as well as American television series, 30 Rock. The primate’s career has really kicked off since her cameo in Friends; it would’ve been silly for her not to make the list!

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6. Tod, Fox and the Hound

As soon as poor Tod the fox was orphaned, a tear or two fell down our cheeks, but the emotional turmoil didn’t end there. Little did we know that he would befriend a playful hound, Copper and become best friends, only for Copper to then hunt Tod in adulthood. It really is a great film, we certainly felt like Tod was our best friend.

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7. Stuart Little, from Stuart Little

Adopted son of Mr and Mrs Little, Stuart is everyone’s favourite mouse. He’s been through many ups and downs in his lifetime, getting lost in Central Park with nothing but the icy breeze for company is probably the most notable. Ever-determined to make it back to his parents, Stuart fought the conditions and made it home safely without a scratch on him. What a guy!

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8. Alex, from Madagascar

Self-proclaimed King of the Jungle, African Lion, Alex is known for his loyalty to the other zoo animals. He leads the pack when three of his fellow animals flee from New York Central zoo, assisted by four fugitive penguins. Even when dreaming about meat steaks, Alex definitely gave us a few giggles!  

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9. Lassie, from Lassie

Border collie, Lassie has been everyone’s favourite pooch protagonist since hitting our screens way back in 1943. As well as being truly lovable, Lassie even made insurance history in 1982 by being covered by the very first pet insurance policy ever sold in the US!

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10. Baloo, from The Jungle Book

“Ooh-be-doo I wanna be like Balooo-ooh-ooh!” Who would think that this lovable bear has been around since 1967? He’s characterised by his friendly and laid-back nature and his song “Bare Necessities” is often remembered today for being so poignant in never letting pressures of life get you down!

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