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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
{{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Slowpoke, Slowbro and Slowking}} | {{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Slowpoke, Slowbro and Slowking}} | ||
Due to its marine nature, physical appearance, and association with {{wp|shellfish}}, Slowpoke may be based on a {{wp|sea otter}} | Its appearance may also be based on {{wp|hippopotamus}}es and {{wp|giant salamander}}s. Due to its marine nature, physical appearance, and association with {{wp|shellfish}}, Slowpoke may be based on a {{wp|sea otter}}. Its ability to grow a new tail if cut off may be inspired by the biological processes of {{wp|autotomy}} and {{wp|regeneration (biology)|regeneration}} seen in some species of {{wp|lizard}}s and {{wp|salamander}}s. | ||
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