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Why is the University of California Irvine mascot an anteater?

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Why is the University of California Irvine mascot an anteater?

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UC Irvine chose the anteater when, in 1965, students were allowed to submit mascot candidates for a campus election. The mascot was inspired by “Peter the Anteater” from the comic “B.C.” The anteater won the election with 56% of the votes.

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