Mar 3, 2006

Identity Crisis

The tapir looks like a creation of Dr. Moreau. This sleepy specimen looks like some cross between an elephant, an anteater, a mountain lion (look at that tawny coat), a pig, and might even have some koala in it. I can't quite peg the ears. This creature's ugliness doesn't have a cringe factor; it just gives you that double-take, 'I don't know what to make of it' feeling.

Their alien looks makes me wonder why this animal hasn't been made the lead character on a Saturday morning cartoon.

Thanks for the great photography, Zombie Squirrel. Check out his other work here.

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6 comments:

  1. zombie squirrelsMarch 06, 2006

    Nicely done - the tapir would be a perfect cartoon character. Thanks for the mention.

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  2. Raging WombatMarch 06, 2006

    Thanks for the photo!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 14, 2006

    I want a cookie!!!!

    He died like he lived, with his mouth open.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 22, 2006

    TAPIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    We're great tapir fans. They've got ugly skulls, too!

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  5. Raging WombatOctober 22, 2006

    Ugly skills? I have yet to see one.

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  6. UnknownSeptember 23, 2007

    Those are hippo ears, I'm thinking. A little larger than, but same shape.

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