30 Of The Best Selfies Of The Man Dubbed 'The Animal Whisperer' With Every Animal He Has Befriended
Some people take a few cute photos with their pets, and others turn animal selfies into a full-time calling. Allan Dixon, the Irish photographer and adventurer known as the "Animal Whisperer," has spent years doing exactly that.
From quokkas and kangaroos to camels, sea lions, and more, Dixon has traveled the world collecting playful selfies with animals that seem completely at ease around him. He started in 2015, and the results have made him a favorite online.
The best part is that the photos feel genuinely joyful, and the collection keeps growing. Here are some of his best shots.
Welcome the Quokkas who helped launch his career and who are making millions of people smile worldwide as well
It's always smile time for Quokka lovers out there
Can't get enough of the Quokkas
The quokkas really did set the tone for the rest of the collection.
This lemur seems to have received some pretty shocking news
This little guy, Marty, is only 4 months old but is living life to the fullest
Holding a hedgehog is just a rollercoaster of thrills
Are those clouds or dogs?
Some of these animals look like they were born ready for the camera.
This adorable guy, Nigel, was saved after his mother was hit by a car, and now he greets visitors and makes them smile
Hug a cloud! Good news too: you can volunteer at alpaca farms all over the world
Say kisses!
The duck is teaching him the proper dive technique
Loving those horns
The variety is half the fun, and every animal brings a different kind of personality.
Quokka vibes aside, this feels like a wildlife photographer who bonded with meerkats so closely he fell in love.
Most stylish bunny in the world who should be in fashion shows
Jungle book in real life
This goat is a selfie pro
Show the world your colors
This koala named Ralph gets a second chance at life after being rescued from the fires
Even the rescue stories somehow fit right into the same cheerful mood.
Feeling great after a weekend party
This is the new 'it' hairstyle
When a camel is more photogenic than you
Quokka smiles literally make rainbows
How can you resist that cuteness?
Can any kangaroo be any cooler?
By this point, the whole gallery is basically a highlight reel of animal charm.
When you're just born to be adorable
Just chillin' in the snow
Grandad's just taking a swim
Paws up if you love cats and dogs
Bad hair day twinning
Unicorns are real!
Just soaking up all that sun
This guy is so lucky to have had all those selfies with those wonderful animals. These selfies are more than just for Instagram, though.
Dixon also reminds us that behind all these selfies are real problems that these animals are facing, which we should help to solve. Reach out and offer your assistance in any way you can.
The photos are fun, but the bigger message is hard to miss.
Think those Quokka selfies were lucky, wait until you see animals “posing” on purpose in mastered-the-art selfie photos.
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