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Timing can turn an ordinary photo into something unforgettable, and the “Perfectly Timed Photos” collection on Know Your Meme is full of 10/10 shots capturing some of the most unexpected moments.

The gallery has grown into a huge archive of more than 1,500 images submitted and collected over the years. While browsing through it, we noticed that some of the most entertaining examples feature animals – and it’s easy to see why. They rarely cooperate with the camera, making it even more satisfying when someone captures the perfect split second.

For this list, we selected 50 of our favorite photos featuring both domestic animals and wildlife caught at just the right moment. Some are hilarious, some surprising, and others might make you look twice to figure out what’s really going on.

Scroll down to check them out and let us know which photo deserves the top spot!

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Funny animal photos of a fluffy cat appearing to float in mid-air above a person and plants.

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Airborne kitty coming in for a landing.

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    A golden retriever with wide ears and open mouth photobombs a group of women, a funny animal photo.

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    #3

    Funny animal photos: A bee is silhouetted against a bright sun, appearing to hold it like a lamp above plants.

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    A majestic bird with transparent wings flying against a bright sun in a scenic landscape, a funny animal photo.

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    Funny animal photos: A cat comically mid-air, jumping over other cats looking up in a funny way in an outdoor setting.

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    Funny animal photos: A white cat standing on a TV stand, with a man making a funny face on the television screen in the background.

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    Three funny animal photos of owlets perched on a branch, one falling off.

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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Two is company, three was a crowd.

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    A funny animal photo of a duck comically trying to walk on flowing water with wings spread.

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    #9

    A small black bird rides on the back of a large brown eagle mid-flight, a funny animal photo.

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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you think the small bird has just watched The Lord of the rings films?

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    #10

    A husky dog mid-roll in dirt, looking surprised and comical, featured in funny animal photos.

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    A bird flies past a formation of red jet planes leaving smoke trails, a funny animal photo for an award.

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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That must've been mighty strong curry sauce on the chips he just stole!

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    #12

    A reflective surface makes it look like a hawk is holding a phone for a selfie, a funny animal photo.

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    The only acceptable flock camera.

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    #13

    A black and white cat appears to be playfully punching a brown dog, a funny animal photo.

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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guess who grew up with boxers

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    A golden retriever puppy with a butterfly on its nose, sitting in grass, one of many funny animal photos.

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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one looks faked, Monarch butterfly would be much larger compared to a pupper.

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    A seagull with its beak wide open, about to snatch a large ice cream cone, a funny animal photo.

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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like anyone who stands on a beach or a boardwalk and sticks their food out in front of them to take a picture instead of eating it immediately 100% deserves this fate.

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    A funny animal photo of a red and black parrot perched on a woman's shoulder, facing the camera.

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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like some exotic face painting.

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    #17

    Two small birds, one feeding another at a birdhouse opening, a touching moment among funny animal photos.

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    Funny animal photos: A person and a dog sledding down a snowy hill, both with excited expressions.

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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Janice, how did I let you talk me into doing this?

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    A mother bird feeds an insect to her chicks, a heartwarming funny animal photo for a comedy award.

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    Funny animal photos: A large parrot perches on a selfie stick held by a man, with snowy mountains in the background.

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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Keas are wonderful but very destructive. My friend who lives in South Island had to replace the handlebar rubbers on his motorbike.

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    Funny animal photos: A small dog on a cushion with a rainbow reflection appearing to emanate from its mouth.

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    See the rainbow, barf the rainbow.

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    A dog with a comically distorted face as it tries to bite a football, a funny animal photo.

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    A cow licks a small child's face while an adult holds the child, a funny animal photo.

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    Funny animal photos: Two colorful bee-eater birds in mid-air, with beautiful feathers and long beaks.

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    A small dog with a blue tag tries to catch a large bubble in its mouth, a funny animal photo.

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    A funny animal photo of a camel seemingly biting a woman's head.

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    A funny animal photo of a bird landing on a woman's head, set against a stunning mountain lake backdrop.

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    A funny animal photo of a dog mid-air, comically jumping into a swimming pool with water splashing.

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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nowhere in the Gospels does it specify that Jesus will come back as a *human*.

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    A funny animal photo of two baby ducks comically falling out of a wooden birdhouse, learning to fly.

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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might be Bufflehead ducklings as these ducks are cavity nesters and readily use manmade duck houses/nest boxes. Wood ducks will also use nest boxes.. if you build it, they will come.

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    A funny animal photos of a black and white dog with bubbles on its face and nose.

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    I was wondering how a dog can wear a monocle...

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    Two funny animal photos of golden retrievers appearing to breathe fire near a bonfire.

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    Funny animal photos: A joyful dog leaps mid-air down steps, a tennis ball firmly in its mouth.

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    "i am Bolt the the Superdog!"

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    A funny animal photo showing a dog reaching out from water towards a woman and a small dog on a dock.

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    A deer jumps over a barbed wire fence, featured in funny animal photos that could win a comedy awards.

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    A great white shark breaches the water, captured in a funny animal photo that could win a comedy award.

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    Amazing picture

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    A woman smiling as a duck appears to kiss her cheek, part of a collection of funny animal photos.

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    Pull my finger! What the duck?

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    Funny animal photos: A dog mid-air, seemingly jumping from a wall, surprising a man and a smiling woman.

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    Funny animal photos: A small white bird comically perched on the back of a large eagle mid-flight against a clear sky.

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    "Are we there yet?"

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    Funny animal photos: A golden retriever dog jumping up against a tree with a blue frisbee in its mouth, playing in a sunny park.

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    Funny animal photos: Three cats, black and two striped, play on a multi-level grey cat tree.

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    OH NOOOOO! I hope everyone was ok!

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    Funny animal photos: A crow playfully pecking at a mans eye, creating a humorous expression, with a house in the background.

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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A) that looks like Chris Elliot (the actor); B) it also looks like a good way to lose an eye.

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    Funny animal photos: Two powerful horses rear up, engaged in a playful or competitive interaction in a field.

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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, what a fantastic picture!

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    A dog enthusiastically digging a hole on a sandy beach, a funny animal photo.

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    Funny animal photos of a giraffe awkwardly bent over, with birds flying around its mouth.

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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure what's happening here but, look, a giraffe!

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    Funny animal photos of a seagull swooping down to steal an ice cream cone from a hand.

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    A seagull snatches an ice cream cone from a person, a funny animal photo that could win a comedy award.

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    Funny animal photos: A pelican with its beak open wide as a small pink butterfly flies out, creating a humorous scene.

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    A funny animal photo of a white dog winking with a party hat askew on its head.

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    Trying to shake that hat off its head

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    A woman playfully holding a small foal by its front legs, a funny animal photo.

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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooh, that's gonna leave a nasty scar (if not a traumatic brain injury)

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    A funny animal photo of a deer comically leaping over a short fence, appearing to float mid-air.

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