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Is there any real life creature that it is based on?

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>Nidoran appears to be based on a porcupine, rabbit, mouse, or a hamster, as seen by their aggressive nature towards one another.
-Nidoran
>Nidoqueen shares traits of rhinoceroses, gorillas, rabbits and porcupines. The coverings on its chest and its lower abdomen collectively resemble a two-piece bikini worn by human females.
-Nidoqueen
>Nidoking shares traits of rhinoceroses, gorillas, rabbits and porcupines.
-Nidoking

Basically a mix of a few small creatures, then some parts ressembling rhinos and gorillas.

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XD, my answer was definetly blown out of the water! XD
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Nidoran/Nidorina
Possibly a Porcupine, rabbit, mouse or hamster.
Source: http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Nidoran♂_(Pokémon) and
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Nidorina_(Pokémon)
Nidorino
Possibly a Rhino, Porcupine, rabbit, mouse, or hamster.
Source: http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Nidorino_(Pokémon)
Nidoking/Nidoqueen
Possibly a Rhino, gorrilla, rabbit, porcupine
Source: http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Nidoking_(Pokémon)
and http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Nidoqueen_(Pokémon)

I wouldnt call them any one specific animal but more of a Hybrid of a few to make an Apex Predator like Pokemon.

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Actually, I believe it is a Pacanara, then evolves into a Artigasia Magna. Considering its moveset, it can eventually learn surf, which both species are seen as wetland animals. Nidoqueen is also very distinctive of her physical characteristics: can stand, gigantic, and wears a bikini armor. She is also described to have high maternal instincts, of which Artigasia Magna has, as it is the ancestor of Capybaras. The Pacanara's fur pattern resembles the dots on her hind legs, along with its viral behavior, bathing in nature. Check them out on youtube, it seems to be taking a shower like a human!

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The Nidoran line is based on a combination of a porcupine, rabbit, mouse, and a hamster. Hope this helps!

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