‘Zootopia’: 15 favorite actors voicing characters in the new animated film

Real rabbits have a split upper lip, but the animators decided to keep Judy’s lip in one solid piece.

Because otters love fish, the animators dressed the Ottertons in fish-themed sweaters.

Cape buffalo, like Chief Bogo, normally live in central and southern Africa.

Singer Shakira seems to be the perfect choice to voice Gazelle, the biggest pop star in Zootopia.

Nick, a fox, is partnered with Judy, a rabbit, on the police force. Foxes are natural predators of rabbits.

Animators used Mufasa from The Lion King to help create the character of Mayor Lionheart.

In real life, Kristen Bell has an obsession with sloths so it’s very fitting that she would voice one in the movie.

Real yaks live in the Himalayan region of southern Central Asia, Russia and Mongolia.

Clawhauser has “tear marks” on his face, just like real cheetahs. 

The animators used lambs from old Disney cartoons like “Melody Time” to create Assistant Mayor Bellwether.

Perhaps inspired by the character of Mr. Big (Chris Noth) from Sex in the City, this Mr. Big is a snazzy dresser.

Inspired by his role as the Duke in Frozen, Alan Tudyk returns as a Duke in weasel form.

All bunnies, including Bonnie, live in the Bunnyburrow section of Zootopia. 

It’s not a surprise that Stu Hopps is a carrot farmer. He must really love his job!

Finnick foxes have very large ears to listen for insects that may be burrowing underground.