Lots of creatures walk about the Earth, getting from place to place. Even by a loose definition, most creatures have a way to stride on the ground. Pretty much everything except sea creatures has a way to walk, but few are as fancy as the chameleon.
They groove back and forth, carefully measuring each step to give themselves the best place to stand. A pair of independent eyes lets them see everything around them, and a long tail aids their balance. They will also freeze – as this one likely did – with a foot up in the air when something comes near.
Ready for the Red Carpet
Penguins are usually dressed in snappy tuxedos for their day-to-day lives. Some of them, however, like to take it to the next step whenever a photographer stops by. This kind of flightless bird is called a rockhopper penguin, and we hopefully don't have to tell you why (it's because they hop around on rocks).
They have a big collection of long yellow and black feathers that give them a distinctive look that is fierce and fabulous. Hilariously, all of the related images are of palm trees and bushes and things like that. Maybe it's time for this penguin to make a trip to the barbershop.
Bad Guys, Beware the Red Squirrel!
Talk about jumping into action! Squirrels don't deign to walk like us humans – they bounce and jump from place to place with the energy of a toddler that has had too much candy. This vibrant example of a Eurasian red squirrel shows us just how big their leaps can get – there's neither tree nor land in focus, so we bet this high-flying creature is making a big leap.
The tail is often used as a kind of rudder – it keeps the squirrels from taking a bad fall. It might not be a hero, but it's still about to make a perfect three-point landing.
Do I Have Something in My Teeth?
We might not know everything about chipmunks (could anybody possibly know everything about chipmunks?), but we do know that they like to stuff their cheeks with food. When people think about chipmunks, it's the first thing that comes to mind. They sure can fit a lot in there, and that's mostly because they don't have the kind of hands to carry food while moving around.
We do the same sort of thing – popping a pen between our teeth while carrying other things, typing, or using the phone. At least we can get around without having to go down to all fours!
Tons of Animals Get Camera Shy
Not everybody wants a camera shoved in their face. If you're hanging out on the beach and someone takes your picture, you might be a little upset, too. That exact thought might not be going through this seal's head, but there are plenty of other reasons why an animal might be covering its eyes. Maybe it's really sunny out. That can be the case on a lot of beaches.
This little guy or gal is a darling, so we understand wanting to get a picture, but it seems the photographer will have to do a little bit of begging to get a smile from this creature.