54 People Shared The Funniest Animal Photos From Their Countries, Much To Everyone’s Delight
You can’t go wrong with animal photos for instant positivity. These critters don’t even need to do anything specific other than be their adorable selves to tug on everyone’s heartstrings.
Bored Panda has no shortage of those images, and here are more for you. We’ve collected these from people on Reddit who gladly shared snapshots from around the world.
This list contains the cutest and most hilarious pictures, from a “drunk” raccoon passed out in a liquor store in the United States, to a hungry moose hanging out in someone’s kitchen in Sweden. As always, don’t forget to upvote your favorites!
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Turkey
Tombili, a cat from Turkey that was well known for her friendliness, her unique way of reclining against steps and her chubby figure. When she passed in 2016. The city of Istanbul honored her with a statue of her
Australia
Brushtail possum with low melanin, giving her a golden coat. They nicknamed her Pikachu
Ethiopia
We have our own species of wolf!
Ukraine
This is Pes Patron (Dog Cartridge). This little buddy is employed by State Emergency Services of Ukraine as a mine detection dog. He became so popular here and was promoted to official mascot of the emergency service. There is entire Patron subculture going on here, like cartoons, songs, merch etc. Despite being the most famous Ukrainian dog, this little fella still does his work at emergency service helping detecting mines and other ordnance.
Aww man! A big thank you to that beautiful doggie for helping that country
Canada
A Coywolf (Eastern Coyote) across the street from my front door.
She’s semi-famous: her specialty is walking the sidewalks in urban areas in broad daylight looking like an off-leash dog. She’s figured out street lights, and always crosses major streets at the crosswalk and waits for the walk signal! Locals have given her the name “Bunny”.
Oh, c'mon! It's Canada after all! And I bet she always says "thank you!" For the food she gets from the people in her town
Estonia
Men rescue a dog that had fallen through ice, warmed it up and drove it to the vet clinic in their lap. It was a wolf.
Wolf is also the national animal of Estonia, so very fitting.
Serbia
Leo was a dog in Pančevo,Serbia who sacrificed his life in 2014 to save a 11 years old girl from bigger dog than him. Later in honor of him, monument was built on place where he spent most of his time.
Little dogs have the hearts of lions. George was a Jack Russel in Taranaki who took on two pit bulls to save five children from attack. He also has a bronze statue in his memory.
Nepal
All nine color of Shreepech is flown away by Himalayan Monal
And now I have yet another reason to travel to Nepal... That's, arguably, more of a disco chicken than the disco chicken itself - the peacock :)
Estonia
The news story was about a roe deer that moved into family's garden and befriended their dog. Here's them interviewing the deer.
Reporter: "So, what's you thought about you new home?" Deer: "Well, my fellow colleagues are utterly awesome, food is top-notch but there's one tiny, little downside in all of this, see? Those hoomans who live with us can be a little bit annoying!"
Sweden
Hungry moose looking for bread and flowers in the kitchen.
Argentina
Carpincho drinkin mate.
Finland
Reindeer cooling off at the beach in Rovaniemi Finland
Egypt
Our Sinai Baton Blue Butterfly is smol
"Common in Japan and Asia. This species is famous in scientific circles because it was used as an indicator species to study the genetic effects of radiation after the Fukushima disaster." As per 'Journal of Heredity'
USA
This little guy broke into a liquor store in Virginia then proceeded to get drunk, trash the place until finally passing out in the bathroom (& No this is not AI just look it up)
Australia
Drop bear.
tenhoumaduvida:
I heard they can be quite aggressive with humans and scratch them badly. It’s interesting because they look so adorable (when they are babies and dry and hanging on to their mom lol)
activelyresting:
It's similar to a koala, but they're carnivorous with large teeth and claws. They are called drop bears because they primarily hunt by hanging in trees and drop on prey below. Their preferred prey is kangaroos, they are adapted to land on the kangaroo's back and rip out its throat from behind. It's usually a pretty fast, though incredibly brutal. They will also attack humans, especially near mating season, or if they feel threatened.
When the British first arrived in Australia, many fell victim to drop bears, which almost prevented colonisation, but a massive culling operation was enacted with big rewards offered for drop bear hides. That, combined with massive destruction of their habitat means they became critically endangered today, and a protected species today, though their numbers are rebounding rapidly.
The Australian government mostly tries to reduce talk about drop bears because they worry that it will negatively affect tourism. But there's still casualties every year, and it's primarily tourists who are affected, because there's not enough education for tourists about how to avoid drop bear territory, though all Australians learn this in school.
England
Just a few gents on their way to the pub
I'd accept a half pint of Guinness from these guys in Gloucestershire without batting an eye
Finland
We have 10 years of row summer livecam of this dude. Very rare endangered species "Saimaa ringed seal"
Scotland
The Scottish Wildcat (a sub-population of European Wildcat), rarer every year as most are now hybrids with domestic cats. Really one of the last bastions of wild cats in the UK. Woven into our culture as Cat-sìth, a legend of large black cats (maybe Kellas Cats an early hybrid) who were witches / fairy folk. Also why in Scotland black cats are lucky unlike the rest of the UK.
Australia
Cassowary stealing a families spot.
Australia! Nuff said! From the UK to the land where every critter there wants to k**l you...Cheers to all of you in that beautiful land! 😊👋
Paraguay
Anteater T-possing
Chile
I love these guys. It's a Pudú
They are tiny, the smallest species of deer. About 24-29 inches tall. And adorable.
Italy
In Italy, there is the beautiful story of "Lampo, il cane viaggiatore" (the traveling dog). Lampo is a dog from 50s, found for the first time got off a cargo train at the Campiglia Marittima railway station, near from livorno. That time he was a stray dog, so the stationmaster, Elvio Barlettani, decided to protect him in his office and then adopt him. Lampo fastly learned the train timetables (perfectly and never failed to get on the correct one) and almost every morning he would board the train in Campiglia on his own to go to Piombino to accompany the stationmaster's daughter to school, then return to Campiglia on a train going in the opposite direction. Every day he would board trains bound for different destinations, traveling alone across numerous Italian railway lines, then returning at the end of the day, always by train, to Campiglia. It's said that it even helped passengers orient themselves. Lampo was fatally hit by the cargo train in Campiglia Marittima, was buried in the flowerbed at the foot of an acacia tree at the railway station, and then a bronze statue now stands at Campiglia Marittima station honoring Lampo. The name "Lampo" (flash in italian) was given because of his speed, with which he traveled from one place to another like any other traveler.
Poland
Wojtek was a Syrian brown bear adopted by Polish soldiers during WWII, who became an official enlisted soldier, famously helping carry heavy ammunition crates at the Battle of Monte Cassino and serving as a beloved mascot, later living out his life at the Edinburgh Zoo. He was given a rank (Corporal), a service number, and became a symbol of Polish resilience, known for his gentle nature, love of beer, and ability to carry artillery shells, boosting morale.
Scotland
Dolly the Sheep and GreyFriars Bobby
Brazil
Boto cor de rosa "the pink river dolphin" (our gay dolphin)
These dolphins turn pink because their blood vessels are located very close to the surface of their skin. Because they live in murky river water where camouflage isn't as necessary as it is in the ocean, they have lost much of their skin pigmentation, allowing the blood flow beneath to show through. Males tend to (with age) go more pink
Romania
Hi, can you give us a ride?
These are pups by the way.
South Africa
Shower time….
I've commented on this photo before on BP. It's in Etosha, Namibia. The photographer is Johan Swanepoel
USA
Not exactly, but cute. This was Benji, a gray fox who came by for at least six years. Southeast USA.
Japan
Everyone probably already knows this, but... Hachikō, the legendary loyal dog
Since my love for doggies is huge, when my brother, his now Wife, my Wife and I went to visit Japan, I wanted to see, really bad, that statue, something got stuck on my throat when I laid my eyes on it! We definitely don't deserve such a monumentally, beautiful hairy companions who love us unconditionally for what we are
Canada
Ikea monkey.
A monkey was found wandering an ikea store in a very stylish coat in December 2012.
It was a huge story at the time. His name is Darwin.
And wild other species beings aren't supposed to be kept as pets 😡 Darwin, a Japanese Rhesus Macaque
Australia
Red Dog: a famous kelpie dog who traveled the Pilbara region of Western Australia in the 1970s, becoming a beloved local legend known for his loyalty and hitchhiking adventures before he found his main owner, John, and later searched for him after he passed
Philippines
Largest eagle in the world in terms of length (overall height, and wingspan).
*Harpy Eagle of South America are the largest in terms of bulk/weight.
Please, do a search for amazement - they're amazing and look like a person cos playing as a humongous bird
India
Gaur. Indian bison
Largest wild cattle in the world
Germany
A pigeon caught speeding with 45 km/h in a 30 km/h zone by a Blitzer.
Now you've done it, little birdie, expect a exxpensive ticket through the mail and some points on you DL!
USA
Bald eagles on a fishing boat in Alaska.
The population of bald eagles in Alaska is around 500-800. They will flock to "clean up" during fishing season
Brazil
Tião the monkey was put forward as a candidate for mayor of Rio de Janeiro, and received 400,000 votes
USA
Alligator snapping turtles
Once I was swimming across turtle creek, Man, them snappers all around my feet. Sure was hard swimming across that thing With both hands holding my ding a ling. My ding a ling lyrics Chuck Berry
Canada
Massasauga Rattlesnake, this one being the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake to be specific. It’s also within the US, but it’s pretty rare in general unfortunately. It also has the unique distinction of being the only venomous snake native to Ontario.
I’ve actually been lucky enough to have seen one in the wild, it’s a gorgeous animal and I even got rattled at.
Israel
Not sure if my country is known for it, but my city (Haifa) is known for these buggers in Israel.
Well... how do I point the obvious out (tongue-in-cheek) without offending...? IYKYK
South Africa
Stole my bread.
This is an Anubis Baboon. Anubis, the God of de*th in ancient Egypt, what did you expect? :)
USA
Some Zebra in a patch of Blue Bonnets. I don’t have an actual picture of them myself but I do pass by a pasture on my way to work with a few Camels wandering around alongside some donkeys and some cattle.
Brazil
This was in the post right below this one. I think it's destiny saying me something.
South Korea
HOOOOOG RIDERRRRRRRR!
USA
In Montana, there was an old law on the books that makes a school principal responsible for horses "parked" at school. It's one of those laws that nobody bothered to change after cars and buses became a thing. So students decided to play a prank on their principal by riding their horses to school.
And the principal took care of them, IIRC. There are a lot of old horse-related laws still on the books that nobody has bothered to change.
Gracias, grazie, danke, arigato, merci, arigato for beautiful post Miguel! 👍👏👏😊
Gracias, grazie, danke, arigato, merci, arigato for beautiful post Miguel! 👍👏👏😊
