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25 Clever Animal-Themed Comics By The Talented New Yorker Cartoonist Tom Toro (New Pics)
Funny,ComicsNOV 10, 2026

25 Clever Animal-Themed Comics By The Talented New Yorker Cartoonist Tom Toro (New Pics)

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Animals have always been a great source of inspiration for cartoonists, and Tom Toro knows exactly how to make the most of their quirks. We've featured his hilarious work on Bored Panda several times before, but this time, we're focusing entirely on his animal-themed cartoons. From opinionated cats and sarcastic birds to wildlife dealing with very human problems, these creatures have a lot more in common with us than you might expect.
Best known for his cartoons published in The New Yorker, Toro has a knack for finding humor in everyday situations, social trends, and the occasional absurdity of modern life. His illustrations often take a familiar scenario and give it an unexpected twist, with animals stepping into roles usually reserved for humans. The results are clever, sometimes surprisingly thought-provoking, and almost always a good laugh.
Scroll down to see what happens when the animal kingdom takes on our everyday struggles, and don't forget to upvote the cartoons that make you laugh the most!

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#21

Animal-themed comic by Tom Toro with squirrels unloading groceries to bury them in a suburban yard.
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#22

Single panel animal-themed comic by Tom Toro showing a sleeping bat dreaming of counting sheep.
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5points

#23

Animal-themed comic by Tom Toro featuring two pelicans standing on a rock in the water.
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4points

#24

Animal-themed comics by Tom Toro showing a small pig writing on a typewriter while others sleep.
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4points

#25

Clever animal-themed comic by Tom Toro depicting lions resting over a zebra in the savanna.
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