Preparing for a post apocalyptic future, Aperture Science took the liberty of showing you what life might look like after the humans are taken over by animals. I love the thing, I think it's hilarious. I see the Animal King for Portal 2 as the Companion Cube of the original Portal. The thing is awesome.
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And it makes another appearance during the Turret Opera. Do you see it in the back?
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