First animal cartoon

First animal cartoon
Who
Old Doc Yak
Where
United States
When
July 1913
Old Doc Yak, a tail coated billy-goat in striped pants, was brought to the screen by Chicago Tribune cartoonist Sidney Smith (USA) in a Selig Polyscope series started in July 1913. It was the much loved animal cartoon characters who eventually gave animated films a distinct appeal of their own as suitable entertainment for children.