First animal cartoon

According to Official Guinness Records,

Old Doc Yak, a tail coated billy-goat in striped pants, was brought to the screen by Chicago Tribune cartoonist Sidney Smith (USA) in a Selig Polyscope series started in July 1913. It was the much loved animal cartoon characters who eventually gave animated films a distinct appeal of their own as suitable entertainment for children.

For a complete list of 1913 records, please visit 1913 Guinness Records in United States.

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