40 Heartwarming Wildlife Encounters People Just Had to Share

In a bustling and grey metropolis, it’s easy to go days without meaningful interactions with nature. However, by slowing down to appreciate your surroundings, living in the suburbs or countryside, or taking a trip out of town, you can discover the rich biodiversity around you. Thankfully these people shared their encounters and we can only imagine how it made their day!

It was a good day

“This little guy started hanging around my brother while he was working on a car. I believe it’s an American Kestrel, which means my brother made friends with a falcon!” – Reddit

Quacking moment

Excuse me, I need duck for tonight. Which aisle should I look in?

Urban fox splooting

And that’s on someone’s garden too. Don’t disturb him.

They just settled in

Mama fox and her kids look to be very comfy under that front deck.

On his own image

He’s handsome and iconic, just the way he was drawn.

A rare silver

Yup, that’s a silver fox, and you probably won’t see one for awhile.

Spotting an albino deer

You’d mistake it for some sort of display in a garden.

Poor cats

Mountain lions returning to Boulder during lockdown.

Excited for his presents

“Not a creature was stirring, all through the house – except for this mouse living in our Christmas tree, apparently.” – Reddit

Getting along just fine

The stray cat has made friends with a hedgehog during meal times.

Talk about rare occurences

No, you’re not driving anywhere, at least not without the little guy.

So calm and cute

The baby skunk found in the driveway fell asleep in a hand while being returned to its burrow.

Nearly??

“My friend’s mom nearly had a heart attack when she looked out the back window this morning.” – Reddit

It has a name

“We fed our backyard squirrel once… now meet Frankie at our back door, waiting for more nuts.” – Reddit

Stranger on deck

Imagine waking up in the morning, preparing a cup of coffee, then seeing this guy.

Surf’s up

In a New Mexico home, a lizard is floating on a sponge in the sink.

Another family… out there

Good thing these new “squatters” are super adorable to have around.

Doesn’t look like it did

“A polar fox escaped from a small zoo in Germany but grew tired on the way. A zookeeper took him back. I hope that didn’t disturb his slumber.” – Reddit

Found his spot

This fox lives at the top of granny’s hedge and has no plans of ever leaving.

Mom found it safe

“The wife opened the back door and immediately gasped, then shut it. A little guy had been stashed there by his mommy for about 10 hours before she came back and got him.” – Reddit

Requesting a follow

Or maybe just admiring that handsome reflection.

Lucky shell

“Thankfully, I saved this little guy from my lawnmower today. This is what my lawn looked like, so he was pretty lucky that I saw him.” – Reddit

Seal pup snoozing

And he could care less where he is or who’s around him.

Fate had its way

This hummingbird built its nest on a hanging hummingbird figurine.

Christmas Eve

That old man left one of his again while delivering presents.

Amazing work

“An echidna we rescued at work. This little guy got stuck in the bottom of a shallow mineshaft. We could only see his little spikes sticking out of the dirt. It took us about 30 minutes to get him out because he could burrow faster than we could dig. Nevertheless, we managed to relocate him to a safer spot.” – Reddit

A Pine Marten

They are skilled climbers and predominantly dwell in forested areas, where they hunt for small rodents, birds, insects, and fruits. In recent years, efforts to conserve pine martens have been undertaken due to declines in their populations caused by habitat loss and historical hunting pressures.

A crab holding a Donatello PEZ dispenser.

Now here’s something you won’t see ever again. Ever. Again.

A cute baby hawk

Poor thing looks so startled seeing a human staring at him,

Baby bears on deck

Mama can’t be far so don’t be going out there for pictures.

Wait, who?? Hoo??

“The housekeeping staff found an owl in the room of a guest who checked out yesterday.” – Reddit

Found a stray

Those matching smiles mean they’re made for each other too.

Barn owl found a spot

Check out those camouflage skills though. Can you see him?

A blonde squirrel

And this dude got up to flex for the camera. Typical.

Living in a birdhouse

Wearing that army green for that layer of tough and cool.

Peregrine falcon resting on a car

Those red lights are good for pausing and appreciating nature’s beauty.

Best gift ever

This bird made a nest and had babies in someone’s holiday wreath.

Look how tiny

Cleaning your garden and you find this baby rabbit. What do you do?

Imagine it the size of an SUV

“Found this angry unit in the wild at work today. Wanted to have a piece of me every time I walked past the tree.” – Reddit

Capybara invasion

Capybaras, the largest rodents in the world, are semi-aquatic mammals. They are often found near bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and ponds… And gardens?

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