May 9, 2025 - Art Wolfe

Art Wolfe’s Five Friday Furry and Feathered Funnies!

May 9 2025

Someone recently asked me to name five intrinsically funny animals off the top of my head, and I thought it would make for a fun Friday blog post to keep things light heading into the weekend. Leave a comment below if you have a favorite from the list, or have your own suggestion – I’d love to hear it and dive into my files to see if I have any photos of your suggestions for a future post!

5. Tarsier

These tiny primates are adorable but also kind of silly looking with their big eyes and spindly fingers. They grow to be only a maximum of about 6 inches in length, and top out at about 5 ounces in weight.

4. Capybara

It’s usually funny to see a giant version of something you identify with as being relatively small, and the world’s largest rodent is no exception. Look at mom’s snoot! These Rodents grow to be well over 4 feet long and can weigh from 75 to 140 pounds or more.

3. Guanaco

Guanacos are a member of the camel family, located in the South American wilds. Their loping strides, long necks and camel faces somehow manage to be both graceful and hilarious – like something straight out of a Dr. Suess book. Fun fact – due to living in altitudes up to 2.5 miles above sea level, guanaco’s red blood cell count is up to 4 times more than those of humans.

2. Blue-footed Booby

A goofy bird with a goofy name – what a combo! Not to mention the fact that they also happen to be beautifully colored birds that are a joy to photograph. Their blue feet are a product of their diet, and males display them proudly in an effort to attract a mate.

1. Celebes Crested Macaque

The reason these guys are so funny is written all over their faces. Human-like expressions with exaggerated features combined with their interest in the camera lens makes them an obvious choice for the top spot! They are most often found in groups of 25 or more, so if you find one, you’re bound to have a whole grinning family to photograph.