Love Lives Here: 9 Animal Murals That Bring Streets to Life

April 21, 2025

By Vidar

From a unicorn rhino in East London to a giant lynx made of trash in Lisbon, this collection brings together ten wildly imaginative artworks where animals dominate walls and streets across the globe. With hyperrealistic fur, surreal twists, and upcycled materials, these pieces invite passersby to look again—and then again. Let’s explore the creatures that roam the walls of Torrefarrera, Cheltenham, Melbourne, and beyond.

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Chicken Punk by LexusOne in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

A giant photorealistic rooster wearing a hoop earring and leg bands is painted on a beige wall, towering with presence and detail. The feathers transition from golden and earthy browns to iridescent blues and purples.

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The Giant Kitten by Oriol Arumí in Torrefarrera, Catalonia, Spain

Painted for the Torrefarrera Street Art Festival, this photorealistic kitten peers curiously from a black square as if hiding behind a window. The mural contrasts sharply with the textured red-brick building it’s on.

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Dog and Fish by Nina Valkhoff in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK

This vibrant mural features a spotted dog with soft eyes surrounded by giant magnolia blossoms and a flowing goldfish. Painted in a dreamy color palette of purples, pinks, and blues. More by Nina Valkhoff here!

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The Squirrel and the Robin by Curtis Hylton in Oskarshamn, Sweden

A detailed and softly blended mural of a red squirrel with yellow-orange flowers in its fur, and a robin nestled in its bushy tail. The background is muted, letting the autumn palette stand out.

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I Am a Unicorn by Pure Evil in East London, England

A comically stoic white rhino stares forward while graffiti above declares: “I AM A UNICORN.” The piece balances sarcasm and simplicity on a weathered garage door.

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Looking Tyred – Elephant Sculpture by Villu Jaanisoo in Jyväskylä, Finland

This life-sized elephant is sculpted entirely from used car tires, layered and twisted to mimic folds of skin, tusks, and trunk. Created by Estonian sculptor Villu Jaanisoo, the piece merges industrial waste with natural form, standing tall in a public space in central Finland. More photos here!

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Lynx Cat by Bordalo II in Lisbon, Portugal

Constructed from plastic waste and discarded objects, this massive lynx sculpture bursts with color and texture. Each piece—bottles, bins, toys—forms the fur and face in dazzling assemblage. More photos here!

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Parrot Mural by Carlos Alberto GH in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

A 3D-style mural of a scarlet macaw mid-flight, with open wings reaching toward a viewer. The illusion is enhanced by the background perspective, tricking the eye beautifully.

See how he made it here!: By Carlosalberto GH – In Chiapas, Mexico (6 photos)

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Blue Wren by Geoffrey Carran in Melbourne, Australia

This serene mural depicts a blue wren perched on a blooming cherry branch. The vivid pink petals and detailed feathers contrast perfectly against the dark gray wall.

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