By Viktorija G.
The art of taking selfies has officially been adopted by the animal kingdom, and it's one of the most hilarious things going viral right now.[post_ads] From zoo residents to family pets, these animals are posing, smiling, and even grouping up for the camera. The resulting photos are both adorable and fascinating, as they provide a window into the private lives of the wild's most mysterious creatures.
While it's possible to make pets take selfies by touching a smartphone screen, for more exotic animals, a clever method was created. It's called camera trapping, which means the photo is taken when the animal touches or approaches a motion-sensing device near the lens. It's a totally safe and non-invasive trick, and it captures even the most dangerous predators in candid, sincerely funny moments.
One mischievous monkey in Indonesia caused a scandal with her selfie in 2014 after she got her hands on a British photographer's equipment. The images were stunning, and lead to several heated court cases over their true author and copyright holder. It was finally determined that the monkey - a gorgeous Celebes crested macaque - took the pictures herself, making them public domain. Now everyone can freely enjoy her irresistible toothy grin.
Take a look at some of the best animal selfies making their way around the web right now, and while you're at it, double-check that your own furbaby hasn't run off with your phone.
#1
Selfie With The Crew
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#2
Self-Portrait Of A Female Celebes Crested Macaque, Who Had Picked Up Photographer David Slater's Camera And Photographed Herself With It
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#3
Chillin' With The Gang
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Omg Quokka!
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I Woke Up Like This
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My Cousin Wanted A Selfie With A Kangaroo
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But First Let Me Take A Selfie
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Beautiful Husky
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Bella Takes A Selfie
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#10
Tufted Titmouse Selfie
Courtesy : Bored panda