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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
This {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} is based on the fabled {{wp|Loch Ness Monster}} in {{wp|Scotland}}, also known as Nessie. The creature and this Pokémon are said to resemble the marine reptile known as the {{wp|plesiosaurus}}. However, while Lapras has a long neck, it is not nearly as long as the plesiosaurus's neck, whereas the body is very similar to the creature that is said to be in Loch Ness. Lapras's intelligence, singing and rarity can be comparable with some {{wp|cetacean}}s. It is also possible that its long neck and head (as well as its whole body) take some inspiration from the mast heads and hulls of {{wp|Viking}} ships. | This {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} is based on the fabled {{wp|Loch Ness Monster}} in {{wp|Scotland}}, also known as Nessie. The creature and this Pokémon are said to resemble the marine reptile known as the {{wp|plesiosaurus}}. However, while Lapras has a long neck, it is not nearly as long as the plesiosaurus's neck, whereas the body is very similar to the creature that is said to be in Loch Ness. Lapras's intelligence, singing and rarity can be comparable with some {{wp|cetacean}}s, especially {{wp|blue whale}}s and {{wp|humpback whale}}s. It is also possible that its long neck and head (as well as its whole body) take some inspiration from the mast heads and hulls of {{wp|Viking}} ships. | ||
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