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25 Times People Noticed Animals Following Social Distancing Rules And Decided To Share The Pics Online
When a person who has COVID-19 coughs or sneezes, they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain the virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the disease. To avoid that, the World Health Organization (WHO) advises maintaining at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. Some of us, however, don't get it and aren't following these guidelines.
To teach them how it's done, Bored Panda has compiled a list of photos that show animals "practicing" social distancing in the face of the pandemic. From pigeons and seagulls to cats and moose, if everyone behaved like these critters, we would flatten the curve way quicker!
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Social Distancing
Celaena Sardothien 5 years ago
That is just a Purrrrrrrrfect nap space for cats. THEY ARE SO CUTE
Intrestingly, some animals, for example, chimpanzees and honeybees, do take measures to prevent the spread of disease. The two species can be really ruthless when it comes to ousting the sick.
Bacterial diseases that strike honeybee colonies, like American foulbrood, are particularly threatening to them, liquifying honeybee larvae from the inside. "That's where the name comes from, that brown gooey mess. It smells very, very foul," Alison McAfee, a postdoctoral fellow with North Carolina State University's Entomology and Plant Pathology department, told National Geographic.
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#2
Cats Get It
Miss Cris 5 years ago
It's us who are becoming as cats. They have allways reason.
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Big Blue Cat 5 years ago
Come to Finland, we do this all the time, not just because of the virus. It seems to be in our genes. Or maybe we all are cats?
Mummi 5 years ago
I was just about to say how they make me think of Finnish people! =)
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Theherplover 5 years ago
It's a park service, the cats always go and sit there so anyone who sits on a bench will get a cat to pet!
Infected larvae emit telltale chemicals that older bees are able to smell, like oleic acid and β-ocimene, a bee pheromone, according to McAfee's research. Immediately after identifying them, the bees will physically toss these diseased members from the hive, she said.
#3
CAT-Cial Distancing In Japan
Kanga9ine 5 years ago
Social Distance, patience, and not a single incident of panic and the hoarding of kitty litter.
In 1966, as she was studying chimpanzees in Tanzania, Jane Goodall observed a chimp named McGregor who had contracted polio, caused by a highly contagious virus.
His fellow chimps attacked him, casting McGregor out of the troop. Partially paralyzed, McGregor even approached a few chimps grooming in a tree. He reached out a hand in greeting, but the others quickly moved away.
#4
Meanhwhile In Poland
Bonnie Edwards 5 years ago
Studies have found that pigeons are OCD and possibly superstitious. If they bob their head and then find food, they will repeat the action every time in order to get food again. Perhaps this one thinks they are magic circles?
chickiethehen 5 years ago
please remember that one meme where that pigeon saluted. I am 81% sure that this is the pigeon's relative.
"For a full two minutes old [McGregor] sat motionless, staring after them," Goodall noted in her 1971 book In the Shadow of Man.
Goodall mentioned other instances of ostracized, polio-ridden chimps during her research as well, though highlighted that in some cases, infected individuals were eventually welcomed back into the group.
#5
Social Distancing By A Cat
Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
All Felines hold a specific special aura~ they are considered (and scientifically) the smartest in tune with environmental changes of ALL descriptions; and on the whole are considered protecting, and are great teachers!
Chris DiFonso 5 years ago
The cat distanced on his/her on terms, sitting instead of standing as the words in the spot instruct
Lorrie Finley 5 years ago
Maybe the cats like me. Gets fatigued from standing after while & if no chairs around, improvise.
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Theherplover 5 years ago
I think he bought Cheetos, Frosted Flakes, and there's a shortage on litter so he can't buy much of that. It's impawsible to get a lot.
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ALEXIS CISNEROS 5 years ago
thats actually a commen phenominon, cats will sit in circles.. aslo sorry for my grammar
Chimpanzees are visual creatures. They're like humans in this regard. According to some research, the initial stigma toward polio-infected individuals may be caused by fear and disgust of their disfigurement—which is a form of avoiding catching the disease that causes such deformations.
So as you can see, social distancing is not a new concept in the natural world!
#6
Social Distancing
JK Rowling 5 years ago
'To reach the final boss, you must first fight his minions.'
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This Dog From Local News Is Practicing Social Distancing
Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
“Please don’t look at me like that for not wearing a mask, I am human too!”
#8
Even Dogs Respect And Understand Social Distancing
Carmen Murray 5 years ago
That's cool. I'd love to visit one day. Keep safe 🏴
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Sam T Godfrey 5 years ago
Dogs are the most confused domestic animals. That's why they do what everybody else does.
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Even Cats Get It
#10
Peacokcks Know How To
Bettye McKee 5 years ago
They have a special parking section, like 18-wheelers.
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Michael Krog 5 years ago
Am i the only one that realizes that peacocks is spelled wrong? Am I really alone in this world?
Gale Vester 5 years ago
If they were to suddenly fan out their tail feathers... then what?! Hopefully, they would turn 90 degrees left or right!
Louise Stange-Wahl 5 years ago
How gorgeous! We had wild peacocks living in our neighborhood (in Ohio of all places) and every night they would perch in the highest oak trees with those spectacular tails handing down. Would love to have some out here in the wild west@
Magdalena Bone 5 years ago
Someone in my village used to own two peacocks. The female died but the male is still alive and was released into the wild. It know can be found anywhere in he village...Often sitting on rocks, tree stumps or even cars in the sun! PS: this is Britain, so definitely no peacocks in the wild normally here!
Vanessa Sorensen 5 years ago
At my first primary school, there was a pet peacock. His name was Andrew. I still have 3 feathers, from when he multed.
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Dogs Keeping Social Distance In Zagreb
Vanessa Sorensen 5 years ago
If it is like in australia, then there are good dogs which just sit outside shops and wait for the for their owner, while getting pets, or others who get out during the day and go to shops where the owners give them food. Don’t worry.
Load More Replies... Elsie Collins 5 years ago
THIS IS AMAZING!!! IT TELLS US A LOT MORE THAN WE THOUGHT WE KNEW ABOUT ANIMALS!!!
#12
This Aussie Heard About Social Distancing, Cat Didn't
Ian Taggart 5 years ago
But they can't get COVID 19. That was confirmed when WHO let the dogs out.
Load More Replies... Gale Vester 5 years ago
This Aussie is probably just felinophobic! Well, cats _do_ have hidden pointy bits!
Liz Sahlin Johansson 5 years ago
The dog has met a cat before. Under less comfortable circumstances. He knows how cat claw feels on a nose.
#13
Even The Moose Are Practicing Social Distancing
Full Name 5 years ago
The cats keep them in line. Even moose are scared of cats.
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Vanessa Sorensen 5 years ago
It is so snowy! And mooses are so cute! We have neither in australia. :(
Louise Stange-Wahl 5 years ago
WOW--would love to have some moose neighbors! We just have the snow part. Our three trucks are under all that snow snow-3-cov...c82627.jpg 
#14
My Friends Cats Have This Social Distancing Malarkey Figured Out
Elsie Collins 5 years ago
HARDLY MALARKEY WITH 44,000 DEAD IN THE US, AND NEARLY ONE MILLION WORLDWIDE!!! I'M ROOTING FOR TEAM DARWIN!!
#15
Social Ducktancing
Ninja Kitty 5 years ago
if they are looking out at a pond, are they watching humans in the lake?!?!?
Bettye McKee 5 years ago
. . . all swimming in a cluster and splashing each other?
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#16
Social Distancing Is The Key
Ninja Kitty 5 years ago
Now, JUST in case some people were curious about what the sign meant, it says, "it looks like its all around 2020!".
Rod del Rosario 5 years ago (edited)
I am from the Philippines, the sign with the 2020 figure says, - "Come, it will be happier this 2020". I guess whoever made the sign did not consult a good seer.
Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
Felines are very smart at showing ‘Wise Signs’ of how to behave... which squashes the old statement about Cat Fighting being some regular ‘thang’ when in actual fact the majority are very civilized, ... ^this has been researched:)
#17
Doing Our Part To Keep Apart
Theherplover 5 years ago
Demonstration dogs, demo dogs, demodogs, (dog=gorgon) demogorgon... LOOKOUT
Hunter Bradley 5 years ago
that's what the marriage therapist said when they were planning to divorce.
Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
If dogs can read large signs, then it’s about time humans try also!!!
#18
These Dogs In Dumaguete Know What Social Distancing Means
Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
... it’s the first time they can get some space and shade... no oversized four wheeler machines around!
Karen Lyon 5 years ago
Lou Lopez is right...it's selfishness -- or more accurately, self-centeredness. There's a class of people who fool themselves into thinking they have way more control over life than they really do. So when something like a pandemic happens, they insist on believing that natural consequences don't apply to them. Cats and dogs understand their place, and lots of them just live to love some lucky human. As long as dogs and cats get food, cuddles, play time (and walks for the dogs), they are content. I've learned a lot about peace and serenity from my cats, let me tell you.
#19
Romeo And Mewliet
Hunter Bradley 5 years ago
hellllllo from the other siiiiiiiiiiide i must have mewed a million times
Elsie Collins 5 years ago
I HAVE A RAGDOLL NAMED ROMEOW!!! LOOKS LIKE MEWLIET IS A RAGDOLL TOO!!! OH PARTING IS SUCH SWEET SORROW!!!
#20
Cats Practicing Social Distancing (Karachi, Pakistan)
Lily Mae Kitty 5 years ago
looks like they need a trap, neuter, release group to set up shop, stat!
Kathi Keegan Chang 5 years ago
I think if they are wild instead of having owners, they understand spacial awareness far better than any of US!!
#21
It's Heartwarming To See Everyone Taking Social Distancing Seriously
#22
Social Distancing With My Frenemy Tilly
Ceredwyn Ealanta 5 years ago
That birman looks identical to my elderly old boy who's about 16 now. Birmans are so gorgeous.
*sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby 5 years ago
I don't know my cat breeds so I thought you meant the couch or something lmao
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Dutch VanZandt 5 years ago (edited)
LOL. My neighbour's cat that I call "B****y Cat" is also my cats' frenemy!
Rudolph Furtado 5 years ago
My cat's "Matahari" and "Matata" social distancing after having their lavish morning breakfast.COPYCATS ? DSCN1188-5...b0b079.jpg 
#23
Clever Cats
Rosie Hamilton 5 years ago
Look at who it is! He's a dog so hates cats. It's just a joke - and in the UK we swear a lot.
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Dilly Millandry 5 years ago
Well, their parents aren't married... Seriously, it is a joke account in the name of a police dog. Dogs are traditionally seen as hating cats. They're just messing about.
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Lorrie Finley 5 years ago
The white cat looks like it's watching for a noncompliant idiot to attack.
Bender Bending Rodríguez 5 years ago
I like their color. Black and White, Black, and White. Wonder if it's from the same litter.
#24
Social Distancing In Wynyard. Bin Chickens Show Backpackers How It's Done
Lorrie Finley 5 years ago
I'm going to start calling non compliant people "bin chickens". These people act like they have brains the size like chickens. And it just sounds funny.
#25
Social Distancing
Connie May 5 years ago
Belle, Keith and Shorty practicing their social distancing belle-keit...3308fa.jpg 
Rã. R. Field 5 years ago
“You are fortunate mate, if I was allowed outside, I could consider ‘You little creature’ ,as some entertainment ....ha ha ha ha mmmm?
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What do you think ?
Max L. 5 years ago
Cats, and many felines, feel protected if they can delimitate an area and stay inside. An a4 paper, a towel, a bathrobe belt, a circular shape, a box, a bag, whatever limitates and separates makes them feel protected.
Michelle Muirhead 5 years ago
How come animals (I know that the photos were taken at just the right time), get it but our stupid self-indulgent, self important Covidiots can’t?
Nea 5 years ago
I am surprised people continue to expect humans to behave better than animals. My experience has been otherwise.
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Azure Adams 5 years ago
Proof that humans are the least civilized of all the animals. NO great shocker there
Ottmar Straub 5 years ago
Do not like this article at all cause it is an influencing one. To blame people who have another opinion is part of the problem. There is hardly any intelligent action visible. It all is extremely superficial. As long as the mainstream is interpreting what is right and what is wrong we will live in dystopia. The roots of all our problems are way deeper while so simple at the same time. Fascinating.
Rudolph Furtado 5 years ago
Here in Mumbai is my 13 year old Cat "Matahari" social distancing herself from the World by sitting on the house gallery shelf 5 floors above ground level. Cat's love heights.Excellent photo's. DSCN1197-5...69447d.jpg 
Max L. 5 years ago
Cats, and many felines, feel protected if they can delimitate an area and stay inside. An a4 paper, a towel, a bathrobe belt, a circular shape, a box, a bag, whatever limitates and separates makes them feel protected.
Michelle Muirhead 5 years ago
How come animals (I know that the photos were taken at just the right time), get it but our stupid self-indulgent, self important Covidiots can’t?
Nea 5 years ago
I am surprised people continue to expect humans to behave better than animals. My experience has been otherwise.
Load More Replies... Azure Adams 5 years ago
Proof that humans are the least civilized of all the animals. NO great shocker there
Ottmar Straub 5 years ago
Do not like this article at all cause it is an influencing one. To blame people who have another opinion is part of the problem. There is hardly any intelligent action visible. It all is extremely superficial. As long as the mainstream is interpreting what is right and what is wrong we will live in dystopia. The roots of all our problems are way deeper while so simple at the same time. Fascinating.
Rudolph Furtado 5 years ago
Here in Mumbai is my 13 year old Cat "Matahari" social distancing herself from the World by sitting on the house gallery shelf 5 floors above ground level. Cat's love heights.Excellent photo's. DSCN1197-5...69447d.jpg
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