# Extraordinary Edible Animals The Worth1000 Plantimals Contest Interbreeds for Eating By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worth1000-plantimals References: [techeblog](http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/if-animals-were-plants) & [worth1000](http://www.worth1000.com/contests/8163/contest) It’s a very good thing that evolution doesn’t work the way it’s portrayed in the Worth1000 Plantimals Contests, otherwise extinction would be all too easy an outcome for most animal species. These playful photographic compositions respond to the latest challenge to the website’s readers to use their Photoshop skills to merge mammals, birds and reptiles into vegetable and fruit hybrids. From Eaglilies to Cucumbfrogs, these clever Worth1000 Plantimals Contest entries are really quite remarkable. Photo Credits: [Various Worth1000 User Submissions](http://www.worth1000.com/contests/25858/plantimals-5) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Animal-plant Creations:** There is a trend of creating hybrid animal-plant creations through digital manipulation, as seen in the Worth1000 Plantimals Contest. - **Playful Photographic Compositions:** There is a trend of creating playful photographic compositions by merging animals and plants, as showcased in the Worth1000 Plantimals Contest. - **Photoshop Skills in Creative Challenges:** There is a trend of using Photoshop skills to participate in creative challenges like the Worth1000 Plantimals Contest. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Graphic Design and Photography:** The graphic design and photography industry can explore innovative ways to merge different elements, such as animals and plants, to create unique compositions that capture attention. - **Digital Art and Illustration:** The digital art and illustration industry can find disruptive innovation opportunities by pushing the boundaries of creativity, incorporating hybrid animal-plant creations into their artwork. - **Social Media and Online Platforms:** Social media and online platforms can tap into the trend of creative challenges and provide a space for artists and participants to showcase their Photoshop skills and share their unique compositions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md) - [Nature-Inspired Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-2.md) - [Premium Hybrid Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnea.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Provocative AR Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-so-happy-animals.md) - [Unconventional Fish Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woop4.md) - [Plant-Based Billboard Takeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-billboard.md)