35 of the funniest photos of animals that were taken at the perfect time

Gabbi ShawApr 28, 2020, 20:01 IST

Smile for the camera.George Bain/Mars Petcare Comedy Pet Photo Awards

The internet is home to some of the best, most hilarious photos, especially of animals.
These photos — from a whale to squirrels — were taken at the perfect time, and they are guaranteed to make you smile.
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If you're having a rough day, it's no secret that animals are the best way to turn your frown upside down. We rounded up the funniest pictures we could find of animals just being themselves, from answering when nature calls to posing for all of our wild photos.

Keep scrolling for the 35 funniest photos of animals that were taken at the perfect time.

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Owls also get grossed out by their friends' PDA.

A burrowing owlet is embarrassed by the kissing behind him in Salton Sea, California. Melissa Usrey/CWPA/Barcroft Images

You can almost hear exactly what this photo must sound like.

Donkeys are known for their braying. Ingo Barth/ullstein bild via Getty Image

Giraffes are tall, but not this tall.

It's an optical illusion. Graeme Guy/CWPA/Barcroft Images

Linda the llama is getting a smooch from her new friend.

A young boy kisses Linda the llama. Three Lions/Getty Images

This pelican needs to work on his aim.

So close. Nicolas de Vaulx / Barcroft Images

A conveniently placed bird makes it seem like this bear is about to take flight.

This bear is about to fly off. Adam Parsons / Barcroft Images

Squirrels, apparently, are a lot more flexible than we thought.

Doing the splits. Courtesy of Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards

This gives a whole new meaning to the expression "working like a dog."

A busy day. John Pratt/Getty Images

This little guy is checking out his friend's butt.

Just making sure everything's okay. Pictures Ltd./Corbis via Getty Images

Tom Hardy wasn't ready for this slobbery kiss.

Tom Hardy and his co-star Rocco from "The Drop" pose. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP Images

Is it a dog or a mop?

This dog breed is a Komondor. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

This pup knows how to travel in style.

A great hitchhiker. Fox Photos/Getty Images

This dog is sneaking a treat while his friend is distracted.

Sidewalk drama. Bettmann/Contributor via Getty Images

There are two elephants in this photo — the real one, and the one hiding in the water splash.

Do you see them both? Courtest of RailTieYardGame

Flynn is more excited than his owner to win the Westminster Dog Show.

Flynn the Bichon Frise poses after winning Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

This fox has perfect aim.

Nature calls. Douglas Croft/CWPA/Barcroft Images

This dog knows where he's supposed to relieve himself.

A dog's toilet is a good invention. Western Mail and Echo/Mirrorpix/Getty Images

OJ is too cool for school.

A dog named OJ wears sunglasses as he stands on the Embarcadero with his owner in San Francisco. Robert Galbraith/Reuters

These two flamingos combine to make a heart.

True love. FEDERICO GAMBARINI/AFP/Getty Images

This polar bear just wants to say hello.

Hi buddy. Steven Kazlowski / Barcroft Media / Getty Images

This little guy is definitely unamused.

Celebrating NYC Pride. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

You can see the darndest things on the streets of NYC.

A dog and its owner during the 28th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

This beluga whale is camera-ready.

A young girls reacts as she is greeted by Juno, a 15-year-old male beluga whale. Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images

When this dog stole their owners' dentures, photography magic was born.

Say cheese. Twitter/@eUniFiEd

Who among us hasn't wanted to just grab their birthday cake and chow down?

The gorilla Fatou eats a birthday cake at the Berlin Zoo. Axel Schmidt/Reuters

Here's some epic side-eye courtesy of Elwood the dog.

A dog named Elwood is seen during the 18th annual World's Ugliest Dog competition. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

This photo's called "Chest Bump."

This rhino is wearing a tutu — or a peacock is conveniently right behind it.

Trendy. Courtesy of Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards

This ostrich is ready for his close-up.

Unamused. Tony Margiocchi / Barcroft Media / Barcroft Media via Getty Images

This seal has the ultimate disgusted face.

This is a look of shock and awe. George Cathcart/CWPA/Barcroft Images

This is an epic selfie.

Smile for the camera. George Bain/Mars Petcare Comedy Pet Photo Awards

We can only wonder what their daily conversations are about.

Seems important. Stasys Povilaitis/Mars Petcare Comedy Pet Photo Awards

One way dogs and humans are alike — we react to bubbles in the same way.

Bubbles! Connie Fore/Mars Petcare Comedy Pet Photo Awards

This panda plays in the snow better than most humans.

Young Panda Su Lin takes a roll in the snow at the San Diego Zoo. Karl Drilling / Barcroft USA / Getty Images

This photo proves the phrase should be "like a squirrel in headlights."

"Woah, woah, woah ..." Courtesy of Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards

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