Who doesn’t love the odd selfie? Whether it’s in the car, the bathroom or whichever room has the best lighting in the house, a selfie can do wonders for the ego and be a whole lot of fun. But what about on holiday? Well, these holiday-makers have certainly perfected the art of taking a selfie and they’ve included some furry friends in the frame, too. From quokkas on Rottnest Island to kangaroos in the outback, these keen photographers have proof that it is possible to take a candid shot with a wild animal.
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Australian photographer Mitchell Pettigrew used a GoPro to take this candid shot with a sea turtle on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Hailed as the animal whisperer, Allan Dixon is known for his wildlife selfies. Here he is here with a Kea Bird in New Zealand, which is known as one of the cheekiest birds on the planet.
This penguin couldn’t help but get into the shot of these tourists while in South Africa.
Another photo from Dixon, but this time it’s of an inquisitive kangaroo. You can tell why he’s called the animal whisperer, can’t you?
Wow! Not only did Blaine from Crazy Photo Family take this shot of a fish, but it wasn’t until he did a double-take that he realised it was an inflated puffer.
Aww! Even crabs can be cute in a selfie.
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Echidnas might be shy, but you might just be able to sneak a selfie with one in Tasmania.
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You wouldn’t catch us getting this close to a grizzly bear, but Dixon seems to know what he’s doing.
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Even camels can be photogenic.
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And just look how adorable this quokka on Rottnest Island is. If there’s a more photogenic animal than this, we’d like to hear about it.