Top Ten Animals You Wish You Could Be

If you could be any animal for a day, which would you pick?

1. Cat

   

   The cat (Felis catus) is a domesticated small carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated species in the Felidae family and is commonly called the domestic cat to distinguish it from wild felines.

   Cats can be house pets, farm cats, or feral. They are often valued for companionship and for... read more

   I think a cat is my spirit animal.

   If I were a cat, I'd be social, friendly, and loving but also calm. I wouldn't fight anyone or get mad easily, hiss, yowl, or attack humans. I would probably be patient around a lot of people.

   I would love to be a cat. If I could be any kind of cat, I would be a beautiful Calico. Four good things about being a cat: I love to take catnaps, I would love to be petted and looked after by someone who loves me, and I would love to cuddle on someone's lap.

   A cat is calm, civilized, and sophisticated. It's intelligent and also good company, getting along with almost anyone. I found it hard to choose between a cat or dog, but then I remembered, I am partly subconsciously a cat. Mew.

2. Eagle

   

   Eagle is the common name for many large birds of prey in the family Accipitridae. Eagles belong to several genera, some of which are closely related. Most of the 60 species of eagle are found in Eurasia and Africa. Outside of these regions, only 14 species exist, with 2 in North America, 9 in Central... read more

   If I were a majestic eagle, that would be awesome! I absolutely love eagles for three reasons: I love to fly, they have an awesome wingspan, and I love to eat fish. Also, I would poop on anyone who scares me! Eagles are really beautiful birds, especially the Bald Eagle.

   Mostly for the flying, but also because I LOVE eagles!

   My friend and I discussed which five animals we would choose to become and why.

   When you turn into an animal, you could revert to your human form whenever you want. Additionally, you would retain the human brain's capabilities while in animal form.

   I picked:

   1. Bald Eagle

   2. Bottlenose Dolphin

   3. Gorilla

   4. American Bison

   5. Honey Badger

3. Wolf

   

   The wolf (Canis lupus), also known as the gray or grey wolf, is a large canine native to Eurasia and North America. Over 30 subspecies of Canis lupus are currently recognized. Gray wolves represent the wild subspecies. As the largest extant member of the Canidae family, the wolf is distinguishable from... read more

   Half fox, half wolf. Oh yeah! I'm already a fox, wolf, and human hybrid! Please don't hunt me down for how rare I am.

   My chart of what I am:

   40% wolf

   40% fox

   20% human

   OH YEAH

   Beautiful, strong, and majestic. The wolf is my totem/spirit animal. We have a lot in common, I think.

   Wolves are majestic and serene. I'd love to be one, especially the white one in the photo.

4. Lion

   

   The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat in the genus Panthera, native to sub-Saharan Africa and a single isolated population in western India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body, a short rounded head, round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. Adult males are larger than females and have... read more

5. Shark

   

   Sharks are a type of elasmobranch fish known for their cartilaginous skeletons, multiple gill slits on the sides of their heads, and pectoral fins that are not fused to the head. They belong to the clade Selachimorpha, which is considered the sister group to rays.... read more

6. Cheetah

   

   The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat native to Africa and central Iran. It is the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds between 80 and 128 km/h (50 to 80 mph), with the fastest reliably recorded speeds being 93 and 98 km/h (58 and 61 mph). The cheetah has adaptations for speed, including... read more

   If I were a cheetah, I would love to race a human.

7. Dog

   

   The dog, or domestic dog (Canis familiaris or Canis lupus familiaris), is a domesticated descendant of the wolf and is characterized by an upturned tail. Derived from an ancient, extinct wolf species, the modern wolf is its closest living relative. Dogs were the first species to be domesticated by humans... read more

   I like dogs, and I wouldn't ever have to clean up after myself. I could also go to the bathroom anywhere I want!

   Obviously a dog. Four-legged friends are the best friends if you ask me!

   Definitely. I'd be a Husky. I'd far rather be a dog than a cat.

8. Peregrine Falcon

   

   The peregrine falcon, also known as the peregrine and historically as the duck hawk in North America, is a widespread bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is renowned for its speed, reaching over 200 miles per hour during its hunting stoop. The peregrine falcon is found on every continent except... read more

   They have eyesight on the same level as eagles and can fly at 240 mph when diving. They are the world's fastest flying bird.

   It would be super cool to be a peregrine falcon. You'd get the powers of super speed and flight mixed into one!

9. Tiger

   

   The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus Panthera. It is immediately recognisable by its dark vertical stripes on orange fur and white underside. An apex predator, it primarily hunts ungulates such as deer and wild boar. It is generally solitary and territorial... read more

   My favorite animal. Also very independent.

10. Dolphin

    

    A dolphin is an aquatic mammal within the infraorder Cetacea. Dolphin species belong to the families Delphinidae (oceanic dolphins), Platanistidae (Indian river dolphins), Iniidae (New World river dolphins), Pontoporiidae (brackish water dolphins), and the extinct Lipotidae (baiji or Chinese river dolphin... read more

    I love dolphins! They're the next smartest creatures to humans. They even have names for each other and play games! How cool is that? I'd love to be a dolphin.

    Who wouldn't love to be a dolphin, living in a strong community and enjoying the big sea?

    Dolphins are genius and friendly too.

The Newcomers
11. ?

    Velociraptor

    

    Velociraptor is a genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived about 75 to 71 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous Period. It had a lightweight build and a relatively large brain for its body size. Velociraptor had sharp teeth and a large sickle-shaped claw on each foot, which it likely... read more

    Being a dinosaur would be so cool.

12. ?

    Killer Whale

    

    The Orca, or Killer Whale (Orcinus orca), is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin family, and is its largest member. Recognizable by its distinctive black-and-white coloring, the Orca is a cosmopolitan species found in all oceans, from polar to tropical regions.... read more

    I think they are more intelligent than humans. Just cool animals.

The Contenders

13. Red Fox

    

    The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest of the true fox species. It has the broadest geographic range of any member of the Carnivora order, inhabiting regions across the entire Northern Hemisphere. Red foxes are highly adaptable and thrive in a wide range of environments, including forests, mountains... read more

    I would like to be a fox because I would be smarter than humans! BURN!

14. Horse

    

    The horse is a hoofed mammal of the family Equidae. Its primary domesticated subspecies is Equus ferus caballus, although wild subspecies persisted into recent history. All modern horses descend from the Pleistocene species Equus ferus. Horses evolved over 45 to 55 million years from the small multi-toed... read more

    I love horses, eagles, and dolphins.

15. Tyrannosaurus

    

    Tyrannosaurus, whose name means "tyrant lizard" in Ancient Greek, is a genus of coelurosaurian theropod dinosaur. It had an extraordinary bite force estimated at up to approximately 12,800 pounds, or 5,800 kilograms of force. This is considered the strongest estimated bite of any known terrestrial animal... read more

    It would be fun until the asteroid hits.

16. Snake

    

    Snakes are elongated, limbless, carnivorous reptiles of the suborder Serpentes. Like all other squamates, they are ectothermic, amniote vertebrates covered in overlapping scales. Many species have skulls with several more joints than their lizard ancestors, enabling them to swallow prey much larger than... read more

17. Crocodile

    

    Crocodiles (family Crocodylidae), or true crocodiles, are large semiaquatic reptiles that live throughout the tropics in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Australia. The term crocodile is sometimes used more broadly to include all extant members of the order Crocodilia, which encompasses alligators and... read more

18. Goat

    

    The domestic goat (Capra hircus) is a domesticated animal species that is part of the goat-antelope group. It was domesticated from the wild goat (Capra aegagrus) in regions of Southwest Asia and Eastern Europe. Goats belong to the family Bovidae and the tribe Caprini, making them close relatives of... read more

19. Coyote

    

    Coyotes are canines native to North and Central America. They are highly adaptable animals and can survive in a wide range of environments, including forests, grasslands, deserts, and even cities.

    They are similar in appearance to domestic dogs but tend to be smaller, with pointed muzzles, erect... read more

20. Monitor Lizard

    

21. Bear

    

    Bears are carnivoran mammals of the family Ursidae. They are classified as caniforms, or dog-like carnivorans. Although only eight species of bears are extant, they are widespread, inhabiting a wide variety of environments across the Northern Hemisphere and parts of the Southern Hemisphere. Bears are... read more

22. Bat

    

    Bats are mammals of the order Chiroptera. With their forelimbs adapted as wings, they are the only mammals capable of true and sustained flight. Their long, spread-out digits are covered by a thin membrane called the patagium, which gives them remarkable aerial maneuverability and allows many species... read more

    Bats are so cool. If I could be any kind of bat, I would be a fruit bat and eat fruit every night. Three things I love: I love fruit, I would love to fly at night under the moon, and I would love to scare anyone!

    Bats are so cool. To be able to have echolocation abilities, to fly, and to be adorable... Yeah, hell yeah.

23. Komodo Dragon

    

    The Komodo dragon, also known as the Komodo monitor, is a large species of lizard found on the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Padar. It is the largest living species of lizard, capable of growing up to 10 feet long. Komodo dragons are carnivorous and have a venomous bite... read more

24. Mountain Goat

    

    It would be cool to live in the mountains like a mountain goat.

25. Bird

    

26. Elephant

    

    Elephants are the largest land animals alive today. There are three recognized species: the African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), the African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis), and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus). These are the only surviving members of the family Elephantidae. Extinct... read more

    I might wish to be an elephant because it's my favorite animal. Then, I could be so strong that I could knock out predators.

    For example, if a lion were coming to eat me, I would grab the lion with my trunk, spin him around by the tail 100 times, and then throw him away.

27. Gibbon