Which of these famous animal brand mascots was NOT originally based on or inspired by a real animal?

Brand mascots have been a powerful way for companies to connect their products with animal imagery for decades. Some of these iconic characters were inspired by real animals or conservation efforts, while others were purely fictional creations. Test your knowledge about the intersection of wildlife and marketing with this challenging question about famous animal brand representatives!

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Chester Cheetah (Cheetos)
Tony the Tiger (Frosted Flakes), who was partly inspired by a tiger at the Philadelphia Zoo
The Aflac Duck, which was based on a specific Pekin duck that visited the company headquarters
Smokey Bear, who was inspired by a real bear cub rescued from a New Mexico wildfire in 1950