Animal names have an ancient origin, and the Greek and Latin nomenclature of animals often describe peculiarities that differentiate an animal species or family from the others.
For example hippopotamus means “horse (hippo) of the river (potamus)” and derivates directly from ancient Greek, while the ancient name for dogs was canis lupus familiaris.
Brilliant folks at So Bad So Good tried to imagine a modern alternative to the animal names we all know, and came up with some hilarious gems that are in many ways much better than the originals.
(h/t: sobadsogood)
1. Danger Zebra

2. Furry Potato
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3. Forrest Corgi
4. Fart Squirrel
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5. Sadeyes Von Gimmefoos
6. Danger Noodle
7. Pantless Thundergoose
8. Wizard Cow
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