Animals Behaving Like Humans Is Amusingly Accurate
As humans, we like to access our inner animalistic behaviors from time to time and in effect, resemble actual animals. Perhaps, we lick our plate after a delicious meal or we climb trees just because it’s fun, or maybe we hop around shouting, “oooh-oooh, eee-eeee, aaaah-aaaaah,” in a game of charades or perform bear crawls because we read somewhere that it might strengthen our core. Whatever it is that has us reverting back to our animalistic insticts, it has not gone unnoticed.
Our animal counterparts are wanting to repay us the favor and show us that they, too, can act like humans. They have watched us doing “human things” for so long that they seem to have perfected a lot of our unique behaviors. Here is a collection of animals doing just that–perfecting human behaviors and actions like they’ve been doing them for years. We present you, the many “Manimals” of the world.
After seeing thousands of tourists staring at their smartphones, this monkey in Japan wanted to see for himself what all the fuss was about.
Bulldogs are known for their low center of gravity and amazing ability to ride skateboards. This guy has gone to another level and has even learned to confidently steer the board. He has some serious skills on four wheels.
This pooch has learned to make himself useful around the house. We just hope he’s getting paid an allowance for these chores.
The cutie on the front of this surfboard seems to be enjoying his ride on the waves. The second dog? Well, from his expression, we’d say not so much.
Namaste. It’s this kitty’s yoga time, and theres’s no way she’s going to do a downward facing dog. Instead, she’s doing a more cat-appropriate tripod pose.
When your favorite team has just lost in double overtime because you couldn’t find your lucky pajama bottoms and you’re now too bummed to get up and go to bed. #denial
“Hey, human. You going to give me a push like you said you would or what? This swing ain’t gonna push itself!”
“Man, the service around here is just un-bear-able! I’ve been waiting for my drink for at least an hour now.”
“Darling, I look purr-fect all the time because I take care of myself. In other words, it’s all about meee-ow.”
This chill pup has learned the fine art of lounging in a pool, with not a care in the world. “Human, won’t you be a doll and fetch me a cocktail?”
A self-portrait? Now this is the type of artwork that we’d love to own here at Wildlife Insider!
Safety first! This pug has his riding helmet on and is ready to go for a nice horseback ride through the countryside.
This little guinea pig has quite the green thumb.
This looks exactly like a human father and child driving lesson. The child is ecstatic and eager, while the father realizes the day he has been dreading for 16 years has arrived.
Move along. Nothing to see here, except for two absolutely adorable pandas enjoying themselves on children’s toys at a playground.
“I don’t always ride a bike, but when I do, I make sure there are training wheels. Safety first!”
This oddly reminds us of Rose in The Titanic. Add a blue ‘Heart of the Ocean’ necklace, and it would be spot on.
Umbrella, check! Suntan lotion, check! Sand and sea, check, check! This pup is all set to start working on her tan and commence the boy watching.
Every summer, moms all over the nation take their kids to their local swimming pools for a little, cool refreshing fun. This moose mom decided to do the same.
Who needs ranch hands when you have a smart dog like this? Plus he works for kibble and will never ask for a raise!
Nothing like Sunday morning, thumbing and toeing through the newspaper. This week’s crossword puzzle seems like quite the challenge!
Is it a human in a bear suit or a bear who thinks he’s human? The answer? Pedals, actually, is the name of a wild bear who lived in New Jersey and walked upright like a human. Pedals, the beloved and locally famous bear of New Jersey, was likely shot and killed by a hunter during the annual bear hunt in October of 2016. The internet went ablaze and several people wanted answers that they never got. Knowing the popularity of Pedals and the very real threat of retaliation, officials did not reveal the name of the hunter that is suspected to have taken Pedals life. Que the waterworks and blood boiling.
A raccoon’s work is never done. Here is one doing the laundry so his zebra costume will be clean for tonight’s breaking and entering shenanigans.
From the worried expression on this sweet pup’s face, it’s apparent his owner has caught him doing some unauthorized online shopping for new doggie toys.
Hanging out in the swimming pool with his cowboy hat and a cool brew in hand, this dog is livin’ the dream. Cool pool party, bro!
What’s a tired sea lion to do? Get a little R & R in a the nearest, comfy lounge chair, of course!
Here’s a new twist on the Goldilocks tale. When this bear could only find beds that were either too big or too small for him, he decided to try a hammock — and it turned out to fit him just right.
“Right there, Bob, don’t move. Okay, access your inner bear cub. Now, you’re a monkey. Dance, monkey! Dance! Okay, great, I think that’s a wrap. Thanks everybody. Bob, that monkey was brilliant.” We think this bear has the whole photographer thing down.
Because this sloth wants more out of life than just hanging upside down and growing moss on his back, he’s decided to enroll himself in school.
We’re pretty sure this dog (who bears a striking resemblance to his owner) thinks he’s human. And we’re not about to tell him that he’s not.
“Fried dumplings and strange-looking green things? I ordered a platter of sushi! I am definitely not amused, Human!”
After seeing a ‘No Dogs on Train’ sign, this crafty canine decided to sit this way so that he could fool everyone into believing he was actually a human. He almost had us fooled!
“Of course I can drive this thing! Well, that is unless, it’s a stick shift. I just can’t drive sticks.”
Almost every pool owner has at least one nuisance neighbor who thinks that they can invite themselves over just any ol’ time!
In a perfect world, just like this establishment, every pub would allow pooches to enjoy a pint with their pals. Or, maybe just water, let’s make it a pint of beef-flavored water.
Just like humans, cats like to binge-watch their favorite shows together, especially if they’re about birds — tasty, delicious birds. *Drool*
We think that this sunglass-wearing, motorcycle-riding pooch is absolutely bad-to-the-bone! What about you?
Finally, the humans have created a game perfect for guinea pigs’ short arms. This one, in particular, has been playing for 10 hours straight–needless to say, he is in the zone.
Whoooo can ride a skateboard better than you? This talented little owl. That’s whoooo.
This pup likes to practice his yoga with his owner and — unlike our previous kitten — he loves doing downward facing dogs.
Child: “Dear God, can I please have another puppy?” Dog: “Dear God, can I always be the only dog?” They might not be on the same page about a new furry addition to the home but these two look so sweet and angelic doing their nightly prayers together.
Tired of feeling “fluffy,” this plus-sized pooch’s New Year’s resolutions included eating less and exercising more — lots more.
We wonder what this cute cat is contemplating. Perhaps, it’s “Should I take my cat nap now or later?” or “Should I frame the dog before or after dinner?”
See the baboon. See him listen for you to lock your car. See the baboon open your car door because you forgot to lock it. Uh, oh. See your tears as you realize that the baboon and his friends have trashed your car in search of food.
Yee haw! Get along li’l doggies! This monkey and his canine are a dynamic rootin’, tootin’ duo!
What do you get when you have a panda pile-up? Pure panda-monium, of course! As well as a whole lot of cuteness. These panda bears love to play on slides just like humans!
This sweet — and hungry — sea lion pup was obviously hoping that this restaurant in San Diego would have fresh seafood on its menu.
It’s not just humans who know the importance of stopping and smelling the flowers. Some animals also understand that it’s the little things that make this world special.
Humans aren’t the only creatures that can enjoy snowboarding. This little penguin has got hitting the slopes down to a barefoot science! Who needs a board? Rookies do, that’s who.