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The art of taking selfies has officially been adopted by the animal kingdom, and it's one of the most hilarious things going viral right now. From zoo residents to family pets, these animals are posing, smiling, and even grouping up for the camera. The resulting photos are both adorable and fascinating, as they provide a window into the private lives of the wild's most mysterious creatures.

While it's possible to make pets take selfies by touching a smartphone screen, for more exotic animals, a clever method was created. It's called camera trapping, which means the photo is taken when the animal touches or approaches a motion-sensing device near the lens. It's a totally safe and non-invasive trick, and it captures even the most dangerous predators in candid, sincerely funny moments.

One mischievous monkey in Indonesia caused a scandal with her selfie in 2014 after she got her hands on a British photographer's equipment. The images were stunning, and lead to several heated court cases over their true author and copyright holder. It was finally determined that the monkey - a gorgeous Celebes crested macaque - took the pictures herself, making them public domain. Now everyone can freely enjoy her irresistible toothy grin.

Take a look at some of the best animal selfies making their way around the web right now, and while you're at it, double-check that your own furbaby hasn't run off with your phone.

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    Self-Portrait Of A Female Celebes Crested Macaque, Who Had Picked Up Photographer David Slater's Camera And Photographed Herself With It

    Self-Portrait Of A Female Celebes Crested Macaque, Who Had Picked Up Photographer David Slater's Camera And Photographed Herself With It

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    I Woke Up Like This

    I Woke Up Like This

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    Hatsune Chiku
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How come all of these animals look much better than me in selfies XD

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    My Cousin Wanted A Selfie With A Kangaroo

    My Cousin Wanted A Selfie With A Kangaroo

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    But First Let Me Take A Selfie

    But First Let Me Take A Selfie

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    Tufted Titmouse Selfie

    Tufted Titmouse Selfie

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    Horse Selfie

    Horse Selfie

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    Pikelet Taking A Selfie With Foster Puppies

    Pikelet Taking A Selfie With Foster Puppies

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    Lion Selfie

    Lion Selfie

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    BFF Selfie Time

    BFF Selfie Time

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    Caught Our Husky Taking Selfies In Bed

    Caught Our Husky Taking Selfies In Bed

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    Amy Carter
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well when you look this good you have to share it with the world

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    Selfie Level: Highly Concerned

    Selfie Level: Highly Concerned

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    Travelling In Indonesia, Monkey Pick Pocketed Me And Left Behind This Selfie

    Travelling In Indonesia, Monkey Pick Pocketed Me And Left Behind This Selfie

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    Cat Takes Selfie To Prove He Is Being Abused

    Cat Takes Selfie To Prove He Is Being Abused

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    Charlie The Sea Otter Takes A Selfie In The Exhibit

    Charlie The Sea Otter Takes A Selfie In The Exhibit

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    I Found A Series Of Selfies On My Camera. The Milk Teeth Aren't Helping

    I Found A Series Of Selfies On My Camera. The Milk Teeth Aren't Helping

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    Kitten Selfie: The Very Best Kind Of Selfie

    Kitten Selfie: The Very Best Kind Of Selfie

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    When You Take A Picture And The Selfie Cam Surprises You

    When You Take A Picture And The Selfie Cam Surprises You

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