Animals in the Pokémon world: Difference between revisions

'''Real-world animals''' have been mentioned a number of times to exist in the [[Pokémon world|world of Pokémon]]. Most often, they are mentioned in relation to a [[species|Pokémon species]]. For example, {{p|Pikachu}} is known as the "Mouse Pokémon" and was directly referred to in the anime as an "electric mouse", hinting that real-world mice exist in the [[Pokémon world]]. Other than this, all other mentions of animals are rare.

* A few Pokédex entries have mentioned the existence of real-world animals, mostly in [[Generation I]].

** In both {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokédex]] entries in [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], {{wp|Indian elephant}}s are mentioned.

** In several of {{p|Bellsprout}}'s Pokédex entries, Bellsprout is said to prey on insects.

** {{p|Victreebel}} is mentioned to use the {{m|Sweet Scent|Sweet Aroma}} of its honey to lure prey such as bugs, as well as large animals.

** {{p|Horsea}} is said to prey on bugs in several of its Pokédex entries. Some entries also mention that Horsea uses coral as an anchor to avoid being washed away, as well as for shade to build its nest in.

** {{p|Lickitung}}'s [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen]] Pokédex entries mention that it can extend its tongue like a chameleon.

* In {{3v|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the {{player}} makes a comment about crabs while aboard the [[S.S. Anne]].

* In the [[Generation I|first generation]] games and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|their remakes]], a {{tc|Sailor}} mentions that jellyfish sometimes drift aboard the [[S.S. Anne]].

* In the first generation games and their remakes, a chef aboard the [[S.S. Anne]] says "''Er-hem! Indeed I am le CHEF! Le main course is Eels au Barbecue!''" He also speaks of a "Salad le salmon" and a beef/veal dish.

* In the first generation games and their remakes, a {{tc|Tamer}} in the [[Fuchsia Gym]] mentions having joined the Gym due to "ninjas' long history with animals."

* In {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, a man in [[Celadon City]] wonders if his {{p|Poliwrath}} will ever evolve into a frog Pokémon, indicating he has knowledge of regular frogs and tadpoles.

[[File:Concept art cat.png|thumb|A real-world cat on anime concept art]]

Animals have been seen in the {{pkmn|anime}}. They were more common in the [[original series]] as there weren't as many Pokémon species introduced at the time. A picture book based on the Pokémon anime once featured a {{wp|dog}} walking past {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, and a piece of concept art of the residents of [[Pallet Town]] featured a {{wp|cat}}. Birds can also occasionally be heard in the background. Foods that contain meat products, such as {{wp|hamburgers}} and {{wp|chicken}}, are often seen.

In [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]], the four gym [[badge]]s are made up of {{wp|seashell}}s with a gem on the center of the shell. This implies that {{wp|mollusc}}s exist within the Pokémon world.

:More fish can be seen swimming in the ocean near the sunken [[St. Anne]].

* ''[[EP028|Fashion Flash]]''

:[[Miranda]] talks to seagulls to learn the conditions of the sea. In addition, when Meowth despises the idea of going into a sewer, [[Jessie]] tells him to "pretend he's a {{wp|catfish}}."

:There is a swordfish on {{ka|Victor}}'s wall.

:While {{Ash}} and his friends are resting, their elderly female host mentions the disappearance of her "{{wp|muskrat}} {{wp|meatballs}}."