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Some ideas stay with us for a long time, and for cartoonist Jonny Hawkins, that idea was Zoolies. The silent animal comic series first came to life in 1987 while its author was delivering pizzas near Detroit, Michigan. Over the years, he kept creating and sharing his comics, coming close to getting them syndicated several times but never quite making it happen.

Then, in 2022, Jonny’s daughter Kara encouraged him to give Zoolies another try. This time, the timing was right, and the series was finally accepted for syndication by Tribune Content Agency in Chicago. Since then, the cartoonist has created more than 1,600 colorful comics featuring humor that doesn’t need any words.

With simple illustrations and stories that anyone can understand, the series proves that a good joke can cross any language barrier. Scroll down to enjoy some of Jonny’s charming animal comics and let us know which one is your favorite!

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#1

Dot To Dot Dalmatian

A silent animal comic shows a Dalmatian drawing spots on another Dalmatian, a humorous cartoon.

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They found the spots.

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    Giraffe Love

    A giraffe looking lovingly at a stained-glass window of a church, a sweet silent animal comic.

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    #3

    Dualing Porcupines

    A silent animal comic portrays two porcupines fencing with masks and foils, a humorous scene that might make you smile.

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    Auntriarch
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They would have to duel with swords, because if you duel with pistols you have to start back to back.

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    Dove

    A white cartoon bird on a wire making a peace sign in a silent animal comic.

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    WindySwede
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "That's me in the corner, That's me in the spotlight. Losin' my defecation!" -> 🚗

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    #5

    Spider Tennis

    Two spiders playing tennis on a court with a net from a silent animal comic.

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    #6

    Kanga Popcorn

    A kangaroo eating popcorn from its pouch while watching TV, a silent animal comic.

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    #7

    Frog Bubblegum

    A comic depicting three frogs, one blowing a large bubblegum bubble, part of silent animal comics.

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    AmyBcat
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    Premium     1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...using natural talents... course that can hold a Big Burp...

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    #8

    Spider Chute

    A spider parachuting down with a web, a humorous silent animal comic.

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    Spider ballooning...

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    #9

    Squirrels Storing

    A silent animal comic shows squirrels using a conveyor belt to load nuts into a tree trunk, a clever scene that might make you smile.

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    AmyBcat
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    And! Squirrels actually remember where they put those nuts!

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    #10

    Hedgehog Book

    A cartoon hedgehog reading a book titled A GOOD BOOK, curled up in a silent animal comic.

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    AmyBcat
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    Premium     1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tail end of comfort

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    #11

    Beak Birds

    A comic showing a stork with small birds perched on its beak, illustrating silent animal comics.

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    AmyBcat
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    ... your friends are using you

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    #12

    Rhino Rider

    A silent animal comic depicts a small bird using a rhino as a ride, highlighting the animal interaction.

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    #13

    Bear Scratch

    A comic featuring a bear scratching its back with a stick, an example of silent animal comics.

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    AmyBcat
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    A big old tree works alot better...

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    #14

    Snail Tuba

    Two snails with one playing a snail-shaped tuba, a funny silent animal comic.

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    AmyBcat
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    Premium     1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tuba snail?

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    #15

    Birds In Trees

    A silent animal comic depicts a tree full of colorful owls, with one owl looking annoyed at a branch being sawn off. This comic might make you smile.

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    AmyBcat
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    Premium     1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guess she's just gotta eat more😆

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    Porcu Vault

    A silent animal comic shows a porcupine jumping off a tree branch towards a sleeping bear, a funny moment that might make you smile.

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    AmyBcat
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    Premium     1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... oops 😬

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    #17

    Elephant Donuts

    A tired elephant with donuts on its trunk next to a coffee cup from a silent animal comic.

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    Trunk full of donuts elephant style

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    #18

    Rhino Hoops

    A silent animal comic shows a rhino with rings on its horn, looking sad because a ring missed. This comic might make you smile.

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    #19

    Swiss Antlers

    Two deer, one with traditional antlers and one with utensils on its antlers, from a silent animal comic.

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    Camel Back Skiing

    A camel and a rabbit with a fly on its hump and tail, respectively, from a silent animal comic.

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    #21

    Ladybug Hiccup

    A comic of ladybugs on grass, one with a hiccup, from the silent animal comics series.

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    Poptop hiccup up

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    #22

    Bear Tree Hug

    A silent animal comic shows a bear hugging a tree, a heartwarming animal cartoon.

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    #23

    Snake Coil

    A green cartoon snake with a long, curled tongue in a silent animal comic.

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    AmyBcat
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    Why, yes! I Can curl my tongue!

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    #24

    Whale Emissions

    A blue cartoon whale jumping over icebergs, with ice cubes coming from its blowhole in a silent animal comic.

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    #25

    Bug Light

    A silent animal comic features an ant reading a book under a tree, a charming animal cartoon.

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    Got it on Amazon!

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    #26

    Clam Pull Tab

    A silent animal comic portrays a seashell picnic basket on a sunny beach, showcasing a whimsical animal-related item.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't put a pull tab on the hinge. Don't you know nothing.

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    #27

    Leopard Dice

    A comic of a leopard driving a car, wearing a seatbelt, from the silent animal comics collection.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That safety belt looks awkward.

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    #28

    Giraffe Sax

    A silent animal comic illustrates a giraffe playing a saxophone, a whimsical animal cartoon.

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    ... musical adaptation

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    #29

    Cocoon Zipper

    A chrysalis on a branch with a zipper, an imaginative silent animal comic.

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    #30

    Backward Bill

    Three white ducks walking in a row, with one wearing sunglasses, from a silent animal comic.

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    Bill Swallow
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obviously a relative of Daffy Duck. ("Well, I say he *does* have to sh00t me now! So sh00t me now!!!" *BLAM*)

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    #31

    Frog Cannonball

    A silent animal comic shows a frog jumping over another frog in the water, making a funny scene.

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    #32

    Hanggliding Cat

    A silent animal comic depicts a cat hang-gliding with a flock of birds, a funny animal cartoon.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If those are Canadian geese (they fly like this) then you just might want to turn around.

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    #33

    Bunny Ears

    Two cartoon rabbits facing each other, looking surprised in a silent animal comic.

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