The power of Photoshop never ceases to bring us joy, whether it's making silly images or simply removing that blemish that just had to show up when you were having your picture taken. It's a great tool in the right hands.
But then there are people who go above and beyond in the world of digital manipulation.
The subreddit HybridAnimals is full of these brave souls, who spend their time digitally combining two well-known animals into one majestically bizarre hybrid beast.
Some are adorable, some are a little unsettling, but they're all delightful. After all, there's always something satisfying in a mash-up of two seemingly dissimilar things.
These imaginary creatures are also a testament to the talent of their creators, whose skill at manipulating photos into something convincingly lifelike is impressive. In fact, some of them are almost a little too lifelike!
Take a look at some of our favorites, and see if you can come up with your own freaky hybrid animal!
(h/t: BoredPanda)
The Cartoon is known for raiding trash cans, but it's so cute you don't even care.
The Racowl is also known for raiding trash cans, but prefers to dive in from above.
Behold the majestic Creagle, truly a symbol of greatness.
You always thought sheep were wool, but it turns out they're cotton.
The majestic Chihualion surveys his savannah kingdom.
The Dubbit likes to paddle in ponds and nibble on carrots.
The Goth is attracted to light and bananas.
The Bunnachick is a bit skittish, but offer it some carrots and grubs, and it'll be your best friend.
We don't want to meet the Scorpion Frog, either.
The Orangupanda has mastered the art of looking like he cares what you're talking about.
The Grumpy Snub-Nosed Monkat is not amused. Ever.
The Catmeleon is less a master of disguise, and more a master of sitting really, really still.
The Roebucaphant is truly an imposing figure on the plains.
The Koaowl is not often seen, and is even more difficult to pronounce.
If that's not enough weirdness for you, you can always check out more of these bizarre, imaginative beasties on HybridAnimals. Maybe they'll even inspire you to come up with a few of your own!
And if you know someone who could use some surreal cheer, be sure to SHARE these creatures with them!
