What are some examples of 'Scranimals'?

Answer 1

Antelopetunias, avocadodos, broccolions, hippopotamushrooms, mangorillas, orangutangerines, ostricheetahs, pandaffodils, petrelephants, porcupineapples, potatoads, radisharks and rhinoceroses are examples of scranimals.

Specifically, the term designates the inhabitants of Jack Prelutsky's (born 1940) and Peter Sís' (born 1949) Scranimal Island. Scranimals (Greenwillow Books, 2002) introduces readers to fantasy wildlife whose forms may draw upon a mix of animal and plant forms:

• Antelopetunia from an antelope and petunia;

• Avocadodo from an avocado and a dodo;

• Hippopotamushroom from a hippopotamus and a mushroom;

• Mangorilla from a mango and a gorilla;

• Orangutangerine from an orangutang and a tangerine;

• Pandaffodil from a panda and a daffodil;

• Porcupineapple from a porcupine and an apple;

• Potatoad from a potato and a toad;

• Radishark from a radish and a shark;

• Rhinocerose from a rhinoceros and a rose.

Or the wildlife may combine animal and animal forms:

• Ostricheetah from an ostrich and a cheetah;

• Petrelephant from a storm petrel and an elephant.

Answer 2

'Scranimals' is a book by Jack Prelutsky that features whimsical creatures such as the 'Spatuloon' (a spoon-shaped raccoon) and the 'Porcupineapple' (a pineapple porcupine). These creatures are a blend of different animals and objects, resulting in delightful and humorous combinations that spark creativity and imagination in children.