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50 Unforgettable Moments Captured When Animals Did Something Hilariously Silly (New Pics)
When it comes to internet humor, animal photos are the new cat's meow. These wacky, wild, and sometimes weird images have taken the internet by storm and left us all feeling pawsitively entertained. From an owl delivering a Hogwarts letter, to a bear taking a snooze in a bird's nest, to a turtle trying to eat a Christmas decoration thinking it's a giant tomato, these pictures are definitely going to put a smile on your face.
But why do we love these funny animal photos so much? For starters, they're the perfect escape from the daily grind. These images offer a moment of belly laughs and silly giggles in an otherwise serious world. And let's be real, who doesn't love to see a cat napping in an absurd position or a dog playing with its toys in the most ridiculous way possible? These animal antics are a universal language that speaks to us all, no matter our age, culture, or background. If you'd like to see more of these wonderful darlings, here's an article we've done previously, oh and another one! Now let's get into it!
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Big Cats Like Boxes Too!
If we had to choose what to fill our time with, many of us would most likely choose the relaxing and joy-inducing activity of watching animals causing an adorable ruckus. They provide a much-welcomed escape from staring at a colored slab all day, be it your laptop screen, the TV, or the ever-stimulating phone.
Besides, these cuties are very shareable. Be it friends, family, or coworkers that you still tolerate, everyone benefits from seeing a lion snuggling inside a cardboard box or a tiny turtle munching on a leaf whilst judging everyone else’s life choices. Hey, if I could’ve chosen, being a human in the 21st century wouldn’t have been top of the list!
My Grandma..
Wtf this is called “hilarious goofy animals to brighten up your day” not “animals to go make you sob in a corner” 😡😭
Platypus Babies Are Called "Puggles"
It is very cute, but it also remains not real. Its an artdoll, but I am failing to find the artist atm.
Found her, Yulia Leonovich https://www.deviantart.com/yulialeonovich/art/Toy-platypus-805005706
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Sorry to say this... but this is just a plush toy... just google it and/or watch videos of baby playtypusses (?).
This reminds me of that painting of a Sniffler in the Harry Potter universe
I actually believe that is a remarkably made stuffed animal as it looks a little but too "cute and fluffy" for the real thing. Here is a photo of a baby platypus (aka a puggle) for reference: Puggles-63...a16eac.jpg 
I never wanted to visit Australia because of spider's, scorpions, snakes and even jellyfish ffs. But now I'm reconsidering...
You're more likely to die from an animal in the USA than in Australia.
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Sadly, that's not an actual puggle in the photo. Real baby platypus look like this: platypus-y...88bca1.jpg 
So supremely cute no one ever expects the venomous spur on the male "Puggle's" hind legs !
Baby echidnas are also called puggles, and echidnas are the only other mammals that lay eggs :)
Not proper mammals either, they’re monotremes:) And echidna babies are also insanely cute ❤️
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That's because they're both monotremes, and both part of the same order of animals!
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THIS IS A FLUFFY TOY NOT A REAL LIFE PUGGLE. SO SICK OF SEEING THIS PIC WITH THE WRONG TAG LINE!
Look at that face! Oh my goodness I'm gonna explode from the cuteness!
This is one of the cutest baby animals ever omg i love this
Platypuses cannot exist. A furry fellow with a beak and paddle feet. Nope. No way.
They are amazing water animals, in rivers where they live in the banks. ADORABLE!!!
Actually, if you think about some of the strange animals, you gotta see God has a since of humor
Although this is a toy I have several acres in Tasmania with a small pond that has a stream that connects to a large manmade dam that has some Adult and baby platypus in it. Just need to build my future home on it
Although this is actually a toy I have several acres of land with a stream and one natural waterhole and a large Dam that has several platypus living in it
Never knew they also have the yellow duckling down. . .! Just Darling Fluffy Babe!!
Yes, they are called puggles, but, no, that's not what they look like (as you should know by now, thanks, Daffydillz~!). I love the sense of humour at the Australian Geographic page titled "That’s not a baby platypus, this is a baby platypus", which you hopefully read in a Crocodile Dundee voice :-) https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/wildlife/2021/06/thats-not-a-baby-platypus-this-is-a-baby-platypus/
Yes ,like Echidnas the babies are called Puggles ...But they look like this, the pic in the post is a toy. platypus-y...f63443.jpg 
That’s how my cat cuddles with me when we go to sleep and my arm goes in between
If I had a dollar for every time this adorable creation was posted as a "real" platypus I wouldn't be horribly in debt.
There are platypus in the river near where I live, the Yarra river in Melbourne Australia
Do you think God gets stoned? I think so... look at the platypus. Robin Williams
This is a toy. https://www.deviantart.com/yulialeonovich/art/Toy-platypus-805005706
Since this little guy has been debunked, how about a cute pic of real baby platypuses? babies-63e...17b59a.png 
.... isn't this one of those hyper realistic figures done by a very talented artist...? I could have SWORN I saw this in another BP post celebrating skilled and talented artists...
I went to a zoo in Australia and they said the "puggle" thing was just an urban legend?
https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/wildlife/2021/06/thats-not-a-baby-platypus-this-is-a-baby-platypus/
Is it OK to tell you foik that a baby hedgehog is called a hoglet? I have hedgehogs visiting and even hibernating in my garden and they are also super cute When the winter weather is mildish (here in the UK) they wake up and look for a snack, so I provide food for them. Please! please! please! don't feed hedgehogs bread and milk it is so bad for them. Feed them tinned cat food (not fish) or specialist hedgehog food. Also, don't feed wild birds with bread, (that includes ducks) it fills them up without providing nourishment, Give them proper bird food or grain Lastly, wild animals don't make good pets, no matter how "cute" they look. It will all end in tears and heartache.
Load More Replies...Not only are animals entertaining, but they’re also good for our health! Yeah, no kidding! Studies have shown that interacting with animals (even fish!) helps lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, and decrease depression. Furthermore, they help create a sense of calm and comfort; truly, can anything be wrong in the world when a panda is rolling down a hill?
The effect is further amplified when the animal is doing something surprising or unexpected. Psychologically, the surprise appearance of a cute furry friend causes a cognitive orienting response. In the case of animals, it’s a pleasant surprise and the unexpected pleasure of seeing something funny when we were expecting something more mundane that triggers a positive response (in this case smiling or even laughing).
Hogwarts Letter Finally Arrived
No, no! That is very dangerous! The letter would explode if you open it… so why don’t you give it to me and I’ll check it out 😉*evil laughter*
Hello There!
Victorious!
This picture is perfect. The subject, colours, emotion, A+ to the photographer, and its wonderful model.
“There is no doubt there is a short-term burst of happiness,” explains University of Victoria neuroscientist Olav Krigolson. “That should lead to better cognitive function for the short term. Staring at cute things activates the amygdala [an area of the brain that deals with emotions] and other emotional areas of the brain, which ramps up other cognitive systems.”
“So there is a benefit. What makes it particularly powerful is when the emotional response and reward are wrapped together,” he said. The cute image delivers the brain a minuscule blast of dopamine, working the same chemical reward system activated by drugs like cocaine. It makes us come back for more before we are even conscious we want to.
I'm In Confusion
Dropping Sticks
As interesting as this all is, there are certain ways of enhancing these positive feelings during a time of high stress, which may then lead to better results at work or school. The University of Leeds conducted a study in which a 30-minute montage of images and videos of cute animals was shown to 19 participants, many of whom were students due to take an exam 90 minutes after the session, with the remainder being academic support staff who had declared they were feeling stressed from work.
They had their heart rate and blood pressure measured before and after the study, with the majority wearing a heart-rate monitor throughout. The study produced both physiological and psychological findings. “Throughout the course of the session, heart rates and blood pressure fell across all individuals to a level that would be considered healthy and indicative of limited stress or anxiety,” stated Dr. Andrea Utley.
This Owl Captured Child's Hobby Horse And Carries It Around The Town
Looks like the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz flying on her broom from far away. The origin story for witches flying on broomsticks just might be someone seeing a large owl carrying something similar (you know, like a broomstick) from far away and/or in dim light. Ya never know.
Tired Hamster
The Shell Knight
“Ultimately, the cuteness response is an important adaptation for us. Without it, I simply don’t think we’d survive as a species,” says Morten Kringelbach, professor of neuroscience at Oxford University and Aarhus University (Denmark). As humans, who come into the world too early, “we need a lot of care—and need to make sure our young are appealing enough to receive it.”
However, on average, puppies and kittens scored higher on the cuteness scale than humans. And, if you ask me, for good reason. Scientists believe that the powerful nurturing instinct we have for our own children spills over into an affection for anything that even loosely resembles them.
“Animals like dogs and cats have been essentially bred to look like babies,” says Kringelbach. “They have the big eyes, they have the big ears. When you see them, your brain is thinking ‘this could be a baby’. And it’s only later on, by the time you already have reacted, you say ‘oh, that’s not a baby. But maybe I should still look anyway!’”
Look At That Tongue
The Reply I Hoped For
Talking to the other sharks "In my day we ate dodo, dodo breakfast, dodo for lunch and dodo for tea. These days it's all processed surfer...."
🔥 Cardinal Showing Off.
Whichever it is, science and smart people aside, one thing is for sure—funny animal photos serve as a reminder that even the most mundane moments in life can be made special by the presence of an animal. They remind us to take a step back and appreciate the simple things in life, and to cherish the moments that bring us the most happiness.
As you continue scrolling through this list, make sure to upvote your favorites and leave some thoughts in the comments below, and I shall hope to see you all in the next one! Have a great one!
Genuinely Lol’d At This
Hello
Don't know if this qualifies as "hilarious" or "goofy" ... this is definitely more "sh*t your pants scary!"
What A Bat In The Womb Looks Like
When You Try To Google Tony Hawk But Accidentally Type In Tiny Hawk
OK, we have Chicken Hawk. Where’s Foghorn Leghorn? “Boy. I say, I say. Boy.”
Don't You Dare Wake Him Up
Have You Ever In Your Life Seen A Bear Sitting In A Eagles Nest? You Have Now!!!
You Have To Remember Eagles Nests Weight Hundreds Of Pounds As They Add New Sticks Every Year, And They Can Be Over 6 Ft. Wide
This Cow Looks A Bit Guilty
Thanks, I Hate Emo Horse
Big Blep 👅
Well Howdy
A Polite Boi
Oh Yeahhh
Peach Perfect
That's A Weird Looking Giraffe 🦒
Okay, that is extremely cute. I don't know if I will recover from this.
He’s Shedding But It Looks Like He Has A Gecko Onesie
Rawrrrrr! Unknown Man Finds Game Camera.
When You Discover The Hidden Camera
Someone's Had A Beary Rough Day😅
Wildlife Photograph Of The Year, 2019
I know my canines XD That's a Tibetan fox! (Vulpes ferrilata) They look a little funny XD
Huckleberry Is Wearing The Tennis Balls Of Shame.
I Don’t Know If I’d Be Delighted Or Scared Sh*tless
If I saw that while I was driving in the middle of nowhere, there’d definitely be an accident. Not a car accident, but an accident, nonetheless.
I Found This Otterly Adorable
Ahhh
It’s Gonna Be A Loooong Car Ride!
This Is Yoda. Yoda Likes Tomatoes
My Dad Sent Me A Picture This Morning And Said “It Finally Happened”
Freeloading Bear Taking A Bath In Someone's Backyard Jacuzzi
Mooo Along
Found A Birb In My Bike
This Fat Bee Trying To Climb
Look I've Heard It's Rough In Aus, But South Africa Hits Different. No Morning Swim Today.
I live in Australia and I always argue our animals won't eat your face, any country with Bears, Big cats, monkeys are scariest.
He Can Stack 7 Cheerios On His Head
Hamster Doing Hamster Things
We're not allowed hampsters in Australia, I have a whistling rat (guinea pig)though
He A Little Confused, But He Got The Spirit
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I've seen some of these on another website but animals always make your day better.
Feeling good for sure. Always looking at these pictures lifts my spirits and get a good bunch of laughter!!! Thank you to those who post.
I've seen some of these on another website but animals always make your day better.
Feeling good for sure. Always looking at these pictures lifts my spirits and get a good bunch of laughter!!! Thank you to those who post.
