What is what animal is totoro?

Totoro is a fictional character, a large and friendly creature resembling a mixture of a cat, rabbit, and an owl. Totoro is from the 1988 Japanese animated film "My Neighbor Totoro" directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli. Totoro has become an iconic figure in Japanese popular culture and is often seen as a symbol of friendship, nature, and childhood innocence. Although Totoro is not based on a specific real-life animal, its design and characteristics have made it a beloved and endearing creature to fans of the film.