I love animals in the most committed way possible. If replacing every human in my life with an animal were a viable lifestyle choice, I would have done it already.
And believe it or not, I think they know how to do life better than us. I recently came across a bunch of animal facts that made me look at their daily little routines in a whole new way. These tiny things they do make their lives calmer and far more put together than ours, and there’s no reason we can’t borrow a few of their habits. So here are some things animals do that are SOOO cute and makes it seem like they have cracked something we keep overcomplicating.
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Every morning, seahorse couples greet each other with full-on dance routines, moving through twists and twirls that can go on for minutes or even hours.
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Octopuses remember who wronged them, and they do not let it slide. If they don’t like you, they’ll aim a shell or a jet of water at you with the accuracy of someone who’s been rehearsing the moment all day.
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Japanese macaques soak in natural hot springs during the colder months, settling in together and letting the warmth take the edge off the day.
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Sea otters keep their favorite shells and snacks tucked into a little pouch under their arm, like the tiniest crossbody bag you’ve ever seen.
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Flying foxes sleep in big clusters, all wrapped up and tucked close to each other.
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Sun bears spend a surprising amount of their day scratching or full-on hugging trees, and that’s how they mark the spots that feel safest to them.
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African grey parrots often mimic the positive phrases they hear the most, essentially repeating compliments to their flock.
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Sandhill crane pairs kick off their mornings by belting out synchronized duets, basically acting like the world’s most committed karaoke duo.
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Manatees start their mornings by grazing slowly and drifting around in groups, basically holding the calmest brunch meetup imaginable.
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Whistling ducks have a little routine before bedtime where they call out softly to each other to confirm everyone’s close by.
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Prairie dogs greet each other by touching their front teeth together, which looks suspiciously like a kiss.
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Zebra finch pairs actually learn small duet songs together, and it becomes their signature way of staying connected. It’s basically their couple playlist, but way cuter and far more coordinated.
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Maned wolves communicate using soft, low barks that travel across long distances. It’s their way of staying aware of where everyone is so they don’t cross paths and create tension.
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Hornbill pairs spend the day delivering little snacks to each other, and it’s their way of keeping the relationship running smoothly.
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Male penguins hunt for the perfect pebble to give their partner. It’s basically the original “I saw this and thought of you.”
The more I look at these habits, the more I get why animals seem so unbothered. They just do what feels good and keep going. Maybe we don’t need a full lifestyle overhaul, maybe we just need a tiny animal-inspired moment here and there!
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