Animal Escape Artists

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Animals have always had a special relationship with humans, but sometimes that connection takes on an unexpected twist.

We’ve all heard stories of dogs and cats finding their way home after being lost or stolen, but what about animals who take it one step further – escaping from captivity?

Meet the master of escape: the clever fox who outran a zoo and escaped to freedom.

This sly creature left the confines of its enclosure and made a daring break for it, outsmarting zookeepers and outrunning every obstacle in its way.

Incredible stories of animal behavior never cease to amaze us, and the tale of the curious elephant who used her trunk as a tool to unlock her cage is no exception.

With a flick of her wrist, this intelligent animal puzzled out how to undo the latch of her enclosure, freeing herself from captivity.

Monkeys are known for their playful behavior and agility, but did you know they can also have a knack for picking locks?

A group of wild long-tailed macaques in the forests of Indonesia have taught themselves how to open up a number of locks, including those on researchers’ cages!

Parrots are known for their intelligence, highlighted by the incredible escape stories of some resourceful parrots.

Some have used tools to unlock doors, while others have learned to mimic the call of a different species of bird to confuse their captors.

With their body shape, coloration, and even the texture of their exoskeletons resembling tree bark.

There is still more to learn about these incredible creatures!

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