50 Times Animals Acted So Weird They Ended Up On The “Not My Animal” Page (New Pics)

We love animals for their ability to provide us with comfort and for their cuteness. What better way to unwind than watching videos of pandas slumping down from trees and rolling over as they stumble over their own feet?Cute animalsreally are the tonic of the Internet.But cute isn’t the only way animals can be. They’re just as capable of silliness and absurdity as we are. The “Not My Animal” Instagram page captures this quality very well, as they feature a plethora of pics of pets and other crittersdoing weird stuff. If you’re ready for some animal kingdom nonsense, scroll down and check out our newest collection of pics from the page!More info:InstagramThis post may includeaffiliate links.

But cute isn’t the only way animals can be. They’re just as capable of silliness and absurdity as we are. The “Not My Animal” Instagram page captures this quality very well, as they feature a plethora of pics of pets and other crittersdoing weird stuff. If you’re ready for some animal kingdom nonsense, scroll down and check out our newest collection of pics from the page!

More info:Instagram

This post may includeaffiliate links.

Puppy snuggled with a parrot and another puppy, showcasing funny animal behavior.

Two funny animals, a gecko and a chameleon, posing closely together on a textured surface, creating a whimsical scene.

Funny animal photo with a cat photobombing a couple’s romantic moment in a park setting.

It seems that the creator(s) of “Not My Animal"creditits beginnings to the tumultuous cultural landscape of 2016, especially in America. The Instagram page provided comic relief to people, a stress-free place from the constant barrage of bad news. The posts made people “laugh, cry, and question [their] human reality,” highlighting how similar and imperfect both the audience and theanimalswere.

White horse with long, curly mane in a stable, embodying funny animal pics theme.

Funny animal peeking through a window by a pool, looking curious and playful.

Fluffy white dog on a sofa with wild fur sticking out in all directions, resembling a funny animal scene.

The page may contain loads of animals photographed from weird angles or captured in somecompromising positions, but there are also pics of them acting weirder than we would expect. In fact, animals do some pretty strange things, and I’m not just talking about your dog giving you the side-eye.For example, did you know that sloths, who spend most of their waking time up in the trees, go to relieve themselves on the ground? And how about the fact that owls can’t move their eyes? Let’s explore these and more interesting things thatanimalsdo that we might find at least a tad strange.

For example, did you know that sloths, who spend most of their waking time up in the trees, go to relieve themselves on the ground? And how about the fact that owls can’t move their eyes? Let’s explore these and more interesting things thatanimalsdo that we might find at least a tad strange.

Two funny cats embrace as they gaze out a window, creating a humorous scene that doesn’t make sense.

Raccoon holding a large sunflower, creating a funny and nonsensical animal moment.

A horse wearing a pink bucket as a hat in a barn, showcasing funny animal moments.

Funny animal pic of a crab balancing a fish on its claws by the beach.

Funny animal pic: Cat sprawled on a checkered table with herbs scattered around, next to a giant cupcake decoration.

Two funny marmots in a field, one with a paw on the other’s chest, creating an amusing animal scene.

Some researchers have proposed an interesting idea that they do it for the benefit of the moths and algae that live in their fur. As they descend to poop, larvae hitch a ride on the sloth’s back, bringing more nutrients from the pile and also as they live in the fur and pass away. This feeds the algae on the sloth’s fur, which is a lipid-rich high-energy snack for the sloths.

Funny animal picture with a dog and cat staring up, making silly faces against a black background.

Funny animal pic of a hamster next to its own photo stickers on a sheet.

A fluffy cat sits calmly atop a dresser in a cozy room, casting a funny shadow on the wall.

We’ve all probably heard the saying aboutcrocodile tears. But what’s interesting is that crocodiles don’t fake it; they do shed tears. Yet the reasons are hardly similar to why we do it. Scientists say it has to do more with the physical act of eating. Especially when they’re on dry land, their eyes tear up, and with a movement of the head, the tears spill out.

Man at a desk with a goose in an office setting, creating a funny animal moment.

Funny animal pic of a bird peeking out of a box labeled “Do Not Put Cigarette Butts Here."

A cat jumping out of a Puma shopping bag, creating a funny animal moment.

Picking your noseis quite a normal thing for humans to do, especially children. But scientists noticed that some animals do it too, primarily primates. What’s more, just like human children, they like to snack on it too. While it may seem like a harmless quirk, scientists are on a quest to find out the reasons behind the nose picking. Some theorize that it might strengthen teeth, while others say that nasal mucus strengthens the immune system because it contains immune proteins.

Funny animal pic: A small dog standing on hind legs near a giant pixelated orca statue with clouds in the background.

Funny animal pic: A dog humorously carrying a “no dogs allowed” sign on a beach.

Funny animal picture of a crow holding a pink flower in its beak, looking quirky and amusing.

Our fellow pandas are pretty notorious for not wanting to mate. Yet that’s not entirely true for those who live in the wild. The makers of the documentaryPandas: Born to be Wildobserved that males act in a quite dominant way when courting a female. They bellow, mark their scent, and even take the female “hostage.” These behaviors trigger ovulation in females, and, because there’s no competition among male pandas in captivity, that could explain the females' reluctance to mate.

A funny animal wrapped snugly in a striped blanket, resembling a burrito, resting on a bed of towels.

A dog hilariously tumbles in the waves, showcasing funny animal antics at the beach.

Funny animal pic of a tiny hippo resting its head on a person’s knee in a humorous and unexpected setting.

If you were to spot an owl in the wild, notice how they don’t seem to move their eyes. That’s becausethey can’t: they actually move their heads instead of their pupils when they need to look sideways, up, or down. Their necks can twist up to 270 degrees and, technically, they don’t have eyeballs. Instead, they have eye tubes or cylinders, which do not move in the eye sockets like our eyes do.

A curious cat peeks out from a building, creating a funny animal moment in an urban setting.

A funny animal scene of a dog-shaped stool in a room, creating a humorous visual twist.

A person dining with dogs sitting around a table, creating a funny animal scene that doesn’t make any sense.

Did you know there’s a species of jellyfish that is technicallyimmortal? Instead of passing away,Turritopsis dohrniishrinks in on itself, absorbs its tentacles, and then develops into a new polyp, its previous life stage. Scientists liken it to a butterfly transforming back into a caterpillar and turning into a butterfly again.

Funny animal with prominent ears and teeth, looking amusingly strange and surreal.