So you’ve been looking through the best tattoos for men, and you’ve made it to animal tattoos. Lucky for you, there’s an animal tattoo out there for everyone, trust us. But don’t be afraid to sit down and brainstorm with your artist once you find the animal for you – often called a consultation, lots of artists do this for free. If you don’t have an animal in mind already, relax and think about which species calls out to you the most (or have a look through this list).

After meditating on your inner beast, check out these 45 animal tattoos for men to add a little fuel to the fire. You’ll thank us when your masterpiece is complete.

1. Animal Skull Tattoo

Skulls have always been a badass body ink subject, but it might be time to spice up the human skull tattoos we see everywhere. Bull skulls, cat skulls, whatever animal skull tattoos mean the most to you, that’s the one to pick.

2. Animal Crossing Tattoo

You probably shouldn’t get one if you have to ask what Animal Crossing tattoos are. You know who your favorite villagers are, so go brainstorm with your local artist and make something colorful and cool.

3. Geometric Animal Tattoos

Geometric tattoos are always abstract and always some of the most impressive tattoo designs for men in the world of body ink. Some people get fully geometric animals, and others break down half of the face or body into shapes. But, and a big but,  both ways look awesome. 

4. Black Panther Animal Tattoo

We’re in the era of spandex-clad superhero movies, so when someone says they’re getting a black panther tattoo, they might mean the animal, but they might also mean a tribute to late and great actor Chadwick Boseman. Or a mix of both, maybe?