Suppose Arctocyon ('bear dog') is an extinct genus of ungulate mammals. "Arctocyon" was a "ground dwelling omnivore", that lived from 61.3-56.8 Ma. Synonyms of "Arctocyon" include "Claenodon", and "Neoclaenodon". "Arctocyon" was likely plantigrade, that is, walked like a bear.
Can we infer that "South Park's "man bear pig" was inspired by the Arctocyon"? Yes, no, or maybe?
Suppose Arctocyon ('bear dog') is an extinct genus of ungulate mammals. "Arctocyon" was a "ground dwelling omnivore", that lived from 61.3-56.8 Ma. Synonyms of "Arctocyon" include "Claenodon", and "Neoclaenodon". "Arctocyon" was likely plantigrade, that is, walked like a bear. Can we infer that "South Park's "man bear pig" was inspired by the Arctocyon"? Yes, no, or maybe?