17 Kitchen Creatures You Didn't Know You Needed

Animal crackers in your soup are nothin': We've got wild animals all over our kitchen!

These majestic creatures aren't just roaming free, though — they're getting stuff done. There are manatees making tea, whales holding butter, penguins opening wine and so much more. But, because it's such a jungle out there on Amazon, we went ahead and did a preliminary discovery expedition.

So now, without further ado, allow us to present the 17 best kitchen creatures you never knew you needed (but totally do). Happy shopping!

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Fred & Friends MANATEA Silicone Tea Infuser, $7.33
Enjoy some delicious tea courtesy of a magnificent manatee! This darling diffuser is constructed of BPA-free silicone that's both dishwasher and microwave safe.

Pugly Sweater Collection Hinged Jar, $17
Store cookies, treats, sweets or anything else of your choosing in this adorable, air-tight pug container. It's handprinted and makes a charming addition to any kitchen countertop.

Piggy Wiggy Oink Oink 6-piece Measuring Cups Set, $8.21
You go to market, and these little piggies will be waiting and ready when you make your way back to the kitchen. This swine set is made for measuring and looks great on your counter.

Fred & Friends Bear Hands Oven Mitts (Set of 2), $15.66
Goldilocks won't come anywhere near your kitchen when there's a bear chef working the stove. That's why you need these paw protectors — not only are they bear-y cute, but they're also quality oven mitts you'll actually want to use.

Ototo Nessie Ladle, $15.99
The loch ness monster does exist — and she's just chillin' in a pot in your kitchen! This ladle is described as being "so adorable your friends and family will think it's a myth," and we totally get why. The Nessie ladle even has feet, so it doesn't sink or get lost in your pot.

Koziol Hedgehog Cheese Grater, $28.49
Step aside, Sonic: Another hedgehog has our heart now. This little guy is made of melamine and is also BPA free. He makes cutting the cheese look cute!

JustNile Enamel Giraffe Whistling Kettle, $45.99
We're gonna go out on a long limb here and say this is the most fantastic tea kettle we've ever seen. If you prefer a different kind of spots, though, there's a similar version of it available in a cow design.

Fred & Friends KITCHEN KONG Gorilla Whisk, $12.67
The king or queen of every kitchen needs a gorilla whisk on hand for those heavy-duty mixing jobs. But if a primate's not your thing, Fred & Friends also makes a carrot whisk and bird whisk as well.

Kikkerland Kitchen Timer, $4.99
We humans may not have nine lives, but that doesn't mean we can't live on feline time in the kitchen! We think you should probably get this kitten-shaped timer right...about... meow.

Gluggle Jug, $54.99
This fantastic fish doubles as decor and a perfect pitcher for pouring drinks. When you pour water out of its mouth, it makes its trademark gurgling noises — much to the delight of kids and adults alike. The Gluggle jug comes in a wide variety of colors and sizes, too.

LouisChoice Little Bird Wine Bottle Stopper, $5.99
A little bird told us that wine stoppers make great gifts. This winged one is no exception and even comes in a variety of different colors.

Animal House Monkey Peeler, $12.88
Peeling potatoes is a chore...unless you get to use a monkey peeler. Then it's barrels o' fun.

Thumbs Up PANBOWL Panda Bowl,$8.52
This precious panda bowl is perfect for salads, snacks and meal prep. It even comes with two bamboo-style wooden spoons.

Creative Co-op Stoneware Whale-Shaped Butter Dish, $14.77
There is no better butter dish than this blue whale-shaped one. This porpoise has a purpose, and his curved tail makes a perfect handle.

Home-X Animal Shape Kitchen Scrub Brush, $7.75
If you really want to clean up bacon grease, get a pig to do it. This oink-tactic scrubber does the job and looks good in the process.

Liangery Shark Fish Beer Opener Key Ring, $9.98
It's not a great beer unless a great white opened it. This particular shark is sure to make a splash in any kitchen or on any keychain.

Kingsley South Pole Penguin Soft Touch Wine Opener, $17.20
Who needs wings that fly when you have wings that open bottles of wine? It really doesn't get much better than poppin' bottles with a penguin.

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