Aphid redesign reference

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Aphid's species is a fruit, mammal and reptile hybrid. I held a contest to encourage people to create some friends for him, here's a link to some of the same species ! 
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I really love the variation and freedom of their design, I know it's not really a species but the concept behind them all is really neat. 

Aphid doesn't really have a dramatic backstory, he's just Aphid
He sprouted from the ground and grew up to be a large anthropomorphic animal hybrid of a gator and bear. He's large but timid, a very gentle giant who just loves nature and spending time with his friends. His bestfriend is a kiwi, raccoon and chameleon hybrid named Viny.