Donkey from Shrek named favourite movie animal

By Marianne Straker, Wed 22 Feb 2012 - Published in Pet Insurance

Eddie Murphy's lovable 'Donkey' character in Dreamworks' Shrek has been named as nation's favourite animal movie star of all time.

With new creature flicks such as Warhorse and the Academy-nominated The Artist, which features 'Uggie' the dog, receiving critical acclaim from industry experts the Co-operative banking group compiled the top 25 most-loved animal characters.

Shrek's wise-cracking sidekick scooped the top prize whilst more classical figures such as Black Beauty and the labrador from Marley and Me had to settle for second and third respectively.

Whilst men and women agreed on the top two they differed on third spot with men opting for the "terrifying" shark from Jaws.

Following the success of the four Shrek films the franchise moved to the stage, hosting musicals in the UK and the US.

Lee Mooney, head of pet insurance at The Co-operative Insurance, said: "As pet owners already know, animals have a unique way of raising a smile with their entertaining antics and they certainly play a big part in the film industry, where they often steal the show with their performances."

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