>>46130484Finally some fucking good argument, props to you
While it's true that Sheep and Ox are both Bovidae, it is also true that a little kid wouldn't absolutely make the connection between the two species.
The adherence to the animal classification has never been consistent in Pokémon, Rockruff which evolves in Lycanrock different species but same family or Shinx (a lynx) that evolves into Luxray (a lion), Remoraid and Octillery, Carvanha and Sharpedo.
The way Gamefreak makes a connection between species is mainly by design, to cite
>>46130002Pokémon are first and foremost design for general public and design's first objective is to serve a purpose, someone doesn't even classify it as Art.
This reasoning can be applied in filmography, it's true that if you want to make an historical drama you have to face the reality of your source material but at the same time you have to sacrifice it (hopefully the least possible) for the purpose of telling a better story
Gamefreak is not trying to educate you in biology, with every design there's a request, a problem to solve and a solution to that problem
