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Ever Wondered How Pokémon Look in Real-Life?

Gaming Pokémon Animals

While some Pokémon are fantastical, fire-breathing beings, others have true connections to real-life animals, plants and objects, and Thai Facebook page We Share has put up a collection of interesting side-by-side photos to show just how stunning the likeness can be.

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Caterpie, a bug-type Pokémon, has the same green body and orange “horns” as this caterpillar.

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Beedrill is inspired by the Japanese Giant Hornet, whose sting is said to feel like a hot nail driving through flesh.

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Scyther is based on the Praying Mantis, only with blades for hands.

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Shellos, the water-type Sea Slug Pokémon, appears blue in color when it’s from the game's “East Sea.”

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The fierce-looking Sandslash takes inspiration from the Pangolin, with both being able to curl up into solid, armored balls for defense.

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Drowzee, the Hypnosis Pokémon, has the same short trunk and triangular ears as the Tapir.

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