It looks like that egret is in the wrong neighborhood. We think he might be okay, though, since turtles aren’t really known for their aggressive nature. Well, most turtles, anyway. There are some that will gladly take a chunk out if you get too close. However, egrets can fly (being birds), so we don’t think this one is in much danger.
The turtles all seem a little more preoccupied with sunning themselves or getting something to eat. A lot of them are giving the bird a critical eye, but here we are doing the same thing, so we don’t care.
Keeping a Low Profile
What an awful picture, you might be thinking, trying to squint and make out the beasts that are out of focus. You're almost right – check out the white lump with a little black section that is in the foreground.
Yes, it turns out the point of this photo isn't the large animals in the background but the bird that is using its natural camouflage to escape notice for everybody but the most sharp-eyed wildlife photographer. All that we can see to let us know there's more than just snow there is a beady little eye and a black beak.
It's a Dirty Job, but Somebody's Gotta do It
Oh, pardon us, we didn't realize we were going to be intruding. A pair of gibbons are...well, we think that one is checking the other for ticks and other little parasites, but, you know what, we aren't really all that sure. They could be doing any number of things, and maybe it's just best to let them be.
In reality, grooming each other is a big part of daily life for many monkeys, including gibbons. It improves social bonds, increases hygiene, and gives the monkeys a quick snack, all thanks to one single act.
Just Trying to Climb Here, Buddy
If you know where to look, you can find some really fun animals all over the place. Like on your window or glass door. This little lizard just looks like he's on his way to something important (selling car insurance or something like that), and the person who came up with a camera is just getting in his way.
Don't worry bud, we just like your style on this sunny day. Nice color, good spread to the hands and feet, nice long tail. If only all lizards could be just like you, little man, then the world would be a better place.
No, I Don't Have a Red Nose!
Hey, they're just like humans. If they see some random person taking a picture of them, their first response is to stick out a tongue. We feel a certain kinship with this reindeer. Get out of our hair and let us live in peace.
Here's an interesting fact you might not have known: Male and female reindeer grow their horns at different times. Male reindeer grow theirs during the summer, while females grow theirs during the winter. We don't know why, but this means that canonically all of Santa's reindeer are gals. Yes, even the most famous reindeer of all.