Safari Joe is a notorious villain from the classic 1980s animated series ThunderCats, specifically appearing in the episode titled "Safari Joe." He was an intergalactic big-game hunter who specialized in capturing and "collecting" rare sentient beings rather than animals. His primary motivation was ego and the thrill of the hunt; he arrived on Third Earth with a specialized "Holo-Scanner" to analyze the ThunderCats' specific weaknesses. He then used a vast array of high-tech traps—such as a "Thundanium" cage and specialized projectiles—to pick off the ThunderCats one by one, playing on their fears (like Tygra's fear of water or Cheetara's exhaustion). In 2026, he is remembered by fans as a "cowardly" villain because, despite his impressive weaponry, he surrendered immediately once his technological advantage was neutralized and he was forced into a fair fight. His story served as a moral lesson about the difference between true bravery and the "bully" tactics of those who rely solely on superior force to intimidate others.