Probably the last thing you’d expect to see is a tiger slinking along inside a laundromat while you’re folding your clothes. Or a duck on the subway! Clearly, something strange is going on, and your brain is playing catch-up, trying to figure out exactly what that is.

Welcome to the wonderful world of animals showing up in incredibly peculiar places. The ‘Animals Where They Shouldn’t Be’ Instagram account does exactly what it says on the tin and shares photos and memes of animals “in the wrong places.” Whether it’s a massive bear or lizard browsing for groceries at the local corner shop, a crocodile reading at the library, or a chicken trying to figure out how a skateboard works, the photos are bound to make you think about the context behind them... and wonder why cats can be found, well, pretty much everywhere.

We’ve collected some of the funniest and most peculiar pics from ‘Animals Where They Shouldn’t Be’ (and a few other places) to share with you, dear Pandas. Scroll down, upvote the ones you liked the most, and follow the page if you enjoy its creator’s humor. 

We reached out to the friendly team at the PDSA, the United Kingdom's leading veterinary charity which has provided 100 million free treatments to more than 20 million pets since being founded in 1917. PDSA Vet Claire Roberts was kind enough to answer Bored Panda's questions about pets exploring their surroundings, and answered the elusive question that's been stuck in our minds for ages: why do cats love plopping down on our laptops when we've got so much work to do? Read on for the full interview.

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Deborah B
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3 years ago

The lynx looks happy to have a friend. Hope they let the little kitty stay.

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    Talitha Jansen
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    3 years ago

    They didn't arrest the bird, a suspect had the bird with him. They put the bird in a cell to keep it safe, as they waited for animal rescue.

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    Rumina Io
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    3 years ago

    But that cat is playing a sousaphone

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    Lyone Fein
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    3 years ago

    Big warm fluffy pillow mobiles

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    Isabelle Drinkwater
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    3 years ago

    i is ham

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    FABIHA MONIR PRATHAMA
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Where there is a lap, there is a cat.

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    Astor.exe
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    3 years ago

    i see duck i upvote.

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    blobby_grrl
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    3 years ago

    Wheee!!!

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    Angela B
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    3 years ago

    Excuse me, do you have any snacks in this establishment?

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    Barbra E. Nyberg
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    3 years ago

    Yes, it is.

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    Confused Duck
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    He's a national hero in the UK, he is meant to be there.

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    Isabelle Drinkwater
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    THIS IS NOTHING CLOSE THE BOX NOTHING STRANGE IS GOING ON HERE AT ALL MOM

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    Owen
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    3 years ago

    Fight the power!

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    JoJo Anisko
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Cheetahs want cheetos

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    "SWEET BABY JESUS THERE IS A BEAR IN THE REFRIGERATED BEVERAGES SECTION"

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    Isabelle Drinkwater
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Refrigerated BEARvrages! I’ll see myself out…

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    CalicoKitty
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    3 years ago

    Sylvester was beginning to regret his life choices.

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    Jennik
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    3 years ago

    Shelf Monitor

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    blobby_grrl
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    3 years ago

    *ominous music plays*

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    Confused Duck
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    The urge to make a Hot Fuzz comment....

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    blobby_grrl
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    3 years ago (edited)

    "Honey I think the steaks are ready!"

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    SilverIsGold
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Well, that ship has sailed.

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    "I've been driving a forklift for 20 years I know no passengers but I couldn't help myself Imao"

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    Scout Finch
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I'd let the deer in too. Don't blame you. Let him work the controls!

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    blobby_grrl
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    3 years ago (edited)

    *tips hat* Howdy partnr

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    Angela B
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    3 years ago

    The morning after the night before.

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    Edda Kamphues
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    3 years ago

    Just chilling with my bison.

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    A_Cat_To_The_Past
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    3 years ago

    That will be 23.87 plus fish

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    Ronstantin
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    3 years ago

    I bet it's a nice moovie!

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    SilverIsGold
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    3 years ago

    Aw

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    blobby_grrl
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    3 years ago

    Jurassic Park- Elephant style

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    Busy Panda
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    3 years ago (edited)

    Horse: Starlight Glimmer's cutie mark couldn't be natural, regardless whatever she said!😠

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    Tiger Pearl
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I think someone’s tiger-print socks just grew legs and walked away. This happens to me all the time!

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    FABIHA MONIR PRATHAMA
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Disney toys are getting a little realistic these days.

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    Mom wake up new currency just dropped

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    Shayne Randlett
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    3 years ago

    She's not going to understand your order if you talk with your mouth full...

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    Nurichwersonst
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    3 years ago

    And again!!! Da steht ein Pferd auf dem Flur 🎵🎶

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    DC
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    3 years ago

    Hitch a ride, they said. It'll be fun, they said, and cost effective, they said, and not dangerous at all, they said.

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    Owen
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    3 years ago

    He was speeding

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    Angela B
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    3 years ago

    Mistakes were made.

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    rararando
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    You pay peanuts, you get monkeys.

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    Barbra E. Nyberg
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    3 years ago

    Oh, good, the last one!

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    Isabelle Drinkwater
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I see nothing wrong with this image

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    Remi (He/Him)
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    3 years ago

    The Bestest lecturer

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    HelluvaHedgehogAlien
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    That is another way to use liquid cat

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    OnAFreakingRollercoaster
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Is that a wombat?

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    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    So sad

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    Isabelle Drinkwater
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    Ahh, lovely. Fresh fennel with a side of cat

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    FABIHA MONIR PRATHAMA
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This cat is multilingual.

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    sproutdidydoodah
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    "would you like to talk about our lord and savior"

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    Domi
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Every beginner in the gym looks like this.

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    XenoMurph
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Today I'm visiting Hollywoo

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    Cthulhu is Alive
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Someone's getting fired.....

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    Magpie
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    Guide dogs for the blind in training I think. edit: desensitizing them to all sorts of noises.

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    Domi
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I hope my wife doesn't find me here.

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    XenoMurph
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    3 years ago

    That crocodile rocks!

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    Isabelle Drinkwater
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    FIELD TRIP

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    Angela B
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    "Pardon me, where do you keep the butter?"

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    Sue Lynn Chan
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    WHERE'S THE FOOOD??!!

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    Greymom
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I hate seeing an inbred cat 😹!

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    HelluvaHedgehogAlien
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    3 years ago

    You need to reset your spawning codes Penguin :)

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    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Cheetahs are known to be nervy animals in captivity so some zoos raise the cubs with puppies as emotional support.

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    HelluvaHedgehogAlien
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This banana is mine, and this banana is mine… this other banana is mine too… THESE BANANAS ARE ALL MINE human whatcha lookin’ at

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    CaptainDinosaur
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Often, Abigail would stand in the surf and dream of greener pastures over the horizon...

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    Tiger Pearl
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I think someone should have hidden the sheets better when carrying them in. This Zebra is clearly out for revenge!

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    CalicoKitty
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I'm betting on the goose.

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    Manic Mama
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    It's in the Witness Protection Program, trying to blend in.

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    Isabelle Drinkwater
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Underage driving

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    Lolly Gagger
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    “The Tiger Who Came To Pee”

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    How dare they

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    Isabelle Drinkwater
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    NOOOOO JEREMY

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    Angela B
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Don't start with the Snoop Dog jokes Kevin. This is a serious interview!

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    Sad Quokka
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    "gimme a push will ya"

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    JoMeBee
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Uh, can I get some help here?

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    Okiedokie
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    He’s just keeping the bunkers tidy. By eating unsuspecting golfers.

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    Sad Quokka
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    "HILAAARRRYYYYYY! I've done my ten minutes naughty time, let me out!"

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    Clown fish
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Hello, please tell me there is a lift I'm nayckered

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    Okiedokie
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    If you get a Shiba, be aware, every escape opportunity will be taken, even if it fails

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    XenoMurph
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Hard right, Hard right!!

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    𝓚𝓮𝓲𝓽𝓱
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Did you guys see anything in that window up there?

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    What they streamin

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    Sue Lynn Chan
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    More importantly, where's the link?

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    Magpie
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    3 years ago

    NOPE. Um remember horse poop.

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    JoJo Anisko
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    3 years ago

    Help the poor baby down before he gets hurt.

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    sproutdidydoodah
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    we've been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty

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    Rebelliousslug
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    3 years ago

    We’ve all got places to be

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    ~MushroomFrog~
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    3 years ago

    Help

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    K- THULU
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    What's that skippy, cleanup in aisle 4?

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    Domi
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Just one beer and I'm going home.

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    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Zara, don't look.

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    OnAFreakingRollercoaster
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    3 years ago

    Whaddup dawg

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    Isabelle Drinkwater
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    3 years ago

    I IS MALK

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    Paulo Freitas
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    Now, Im not One to start rumors..... But that man hás crabs.....

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    Hilary Mol
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    3 years ago

    The driving instructor shortage problem is getting worse.

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    DC
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    New impoved cow, rid of hat, replaced by food bin to be changed like a battery.

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    Nat of Clan P
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    3 years ago

    Nope. But yes for the doggo. He looks freaked out too. Poor pupper.

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    best turtle
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    el charro negro lost his horse

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    Feno
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I hate when people park crooked. What an a*s.

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    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    These fast food places really have to stop serving undercooked chicken

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    I wish that was me

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    Sue Lynn Chan
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    So this is why there is law about handling the fish suspiciously.

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    Phoenix(or nix)they/them
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    That dog is gonna get to good at playing on PC that it's gonna start playing valorent(correct any spelling because I can't spell)

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    Nilsen
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    That' actually quite common in Eastern Europe. Carps are kept alive in bath tubs all over Polen at least, for the last few days before Christmas and served as the main dish on Christmas eve https://matadornetwork.com/read/live-carp-tradition-wigilia/

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    Paulo Freitas
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    3 years ago

    I love these bull terriers, they look só wierd lol, and they are powerfull little f***s a few years a go One head butted me ( i bent down to pet her, and She got up, no we wherent bar fighting ) and broke my glaces lol.

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    Senjo Krane
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    3 years ago

    This dog was lifted there by the looks of it. Help it down ahole

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    Exquisite Spam
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    These are giant isopods. Deep-sea creatures which are likely VERY dead at this point.

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