An Unhinged Anhinga
These two birds are not even the same species but they seem to be communicating just fine. Actually, drop the ‘just fine’ part. There is communication going on there alright, it’s just that it doesn’t seem like the very pleasant kind. We are not sure what this anhinga is warning the duck about, but it must believe that it’s very important.
Maybe the human with the camera is looking too suspicious, walking around with that odd plastic box, making weird clicking noises. You can never trust those clicking humans, no matter how many times they’ve given you breadcrumbs at the park.
Color Me Interesting
Mandarin ducks are known for their bright and vivid feathers. Seriously, this color palette and striking hues look like the work of the best fashion designer in the world. Not many people, however, know that the female mandarin brings a lot less to the table in terms of color.
Mostly coated in different shades of gray, she is often ignored when her more colorful partner is around. Well, this female just about had it with this nonsense and was going to do something about it. Hey, mister camera dude! I may not look like a quacking Pantone catalog but I'm just as interesting as this guy!
This Couple Is Now a Trio
Sticking out your tongue for a picture used to be something we thought only humans in their early teens do. This giraffe proved us wrong, though. As this cute couple was strolling around in what appears to be a zoo or a wildlife shelter of some sort, they stopped by the giraffes to take a picture.
Little did they know, one of the regular tenants had the exact same thought! And not only was it going to get in the frame, it was going to do it with a bang — tongue out a la Miley Cyrus and blocking the boyfriend from view.
What Do You Mean Ten Legs?
Pictured at Camano Island State Park in Washington, this Red Rock Crab sparked the interest of a traveling photographer. However, he was not the only one whose interest was sparked. His dog, Sam, seemed to be just as intrigued.
So much so that he couldn't bear moving away from it enough to be out of the frame. Why is it in the water? Why is it so hard? Why does it need so many legs? Can I eat it? Can I play with it? All those questions buzzed around in the little pooch's head so intensely that it made his eyes pop!
Gorilla Guy
We share so much of our DNA with primates that it only makes sense to call this picture a family photo. You've got to hand it to the gorilla in the back window. Without it, this picture would have been just another boring photo of a guy in a zoo.
Seriously, who goes to the zoo and then takes an INDOOR picture that features absolutely NO animals in sight? Isn't that what one's home is for? If you're asking us, this ape was doing that guy a favor by photobombing his bland picture. We hope the monkey was compensated with some yummy fruit as a thank-you for his contribution.