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I love cuddly animals. With adorable button noses, fluffy fur, bushy tails, AHHHHHHHHH. It would make even the coldest anime antagonist (looking at you Naraku) melt. Despite disarming appearances however, nature breeds vicious beasts. Beasts with Instagram worthy faces and innocent nose twitches. These creatures can fly, swim, and cuddle their way through a human, effectively cutting your body in half if you’re not careful. Here is my top ten list of cute creatures, real and fictional, NOT to fuck with (in no particular order): 1. Koala Bear (Phascolarctos cinereus) Australian koala bear native animal with baby on the back; Photo credit: https://donate.wwf.org.au/campaigns/adopt-a-koala/ Fans of these chubby tree-huggers are probably aware that they are indigenous to Australia. They are tailless marsupials and can weigh anywhere from 10-30 pounds. They are a popular tourist attraction, but be warned: These feisty critters can pack a nasty bite or scratch if disturbed from their afternoon nap! (They sleep for about 16-22 hours a day). 2. Fox-squirrel
Fans of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind already know a little bit about these faithful companions. They were once thought to be impossible to train. They are quick and resourceful little dudes. Don’t be fooled by their small stature; their deceiving looks could very well be your downfall. I hear they have quite a bite! 3. Chow Chow (Canis lupus familiaris; known in northern China as Songshi Quan) Photo credit: http://www.akc.o…
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Oona Sura
Oona Sura is a cosplay enthusiast with an appreciation for Framboise Lambic, Haruki Murakami, and cats. Catch her at the next anime convention on the East Coast!
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