5 Iconic Talking Animals In Sci-Fi

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The idea of an animal speaking to a person is as old as written language, but when sci-fi authors do it, they add a bit of extra context. Talking animals are integral to science fiction, whether they're a science experiment, an alien in the guise of a normal creature, or a person in an animal's body.

Outside the traditional Disney cartoons in which they're the dominant species, talking animals can be heroes, villains, or anything in between. Just about every species a person could imagine has gotten their moment to speak their mind, but some talkative creatures are more memorable than others.

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From a place of relative obscurity in the deeper vaults of Marvel Comics to fan-favorite status in the biggest media empire of all time, Rocket has taken off. Rocket was once an ordinary non-sapient creature, but after years of unethical experimentation, he was transformed into one of the deadliest mercenaries in the galaxy. He's utterly convinced of his skill and his one-of-a-kind supremacy. He doesn't even know what a raccoon is. Rocket immediately stood out among the Guardians when he made his on-screen debut in 2014. Eight years later, he remains one of the most prominent faces of the entire cinematic universe. When it comes to well-known characters, it's tough to get bigger than Rocket Raccoon.

Though it isn't the biggest show on TV, Seth MacFarlane's second animated sitcom is one of the longest-running cartoons airing today. The show was recently given its orders for the 20th and 21st seasons, to premiere over the next two years. If the show ends there, it'll have a perfectly respectable 18-year run, but it's not likely to stop. Klaus is the Smith family's pet, but he's also one of the