People are starting to become more and more familiar with the various types of Pokemon in existence, and some people may even remember seeing real life creatures that are spitting images of some of the pocket monsters.
We’ve compiled a list of Pokemon and their real life equivalents for your viewing pleasure. It’s quite interesting to see where some inspirations behind the iconic characters actually come from.
Beedrill = Asian Giant Hornet
images via pokemonpets.com & animalsadda.com
Pidgey = Cedar Waxwing
images via pokemon.wiki.com & allaboutbirds.com
Victreebel = Pitcher Plant
images via pldh.net & asknature.org
Seaking = Calico Ryukin Goldfish
images via pokemon.wikia.com & animal-world.com
Kakuna = Bee Pupa
images via inkomingvirus.deviantart.com & scottcamazine.com
Caterpie = Eastern Swallowtail Caterpillar
images via pokemon.wikia.com & bc-animals.tumblr.com
Magikarp – Yelloweye Rockfish
images via pokemon.wikia.com & kingsailfishmounts.com
Poliwag = Translucent Tadpole
images via pokemonpets.com & serebiiforums.com
Vileplum = Rafflesia Arnoldii
images via pokemon.wikia.com & parasiticplants.siu.edu/Rafflesiaceae
Charmander = Giant Chinese Salamander
images via pokemon.wikia.com & geneticdisorders.info
Omanyte = Ammonite
images via dltk-kids.com & dkfindout.com
Metapod = Pieris Rapae Pupa
images via pokemon.wikia.com & bugguide.net
Pikachu – Pika
images via pokemon.wikia.com & blogs.scientificamerican.com
