Animal retro photos that went down in history (7 photos)

Not only the presence of famous personalities or significant events in the picture makes a photograph historical.





There are also photos with animals - funny and sad, which have taken their place in art and history.

Not an easy climb



It seems that these mountain goats are praying while kissing some holy mountain for them. But in reality, everything is more prosaic: animals climb an incredibly steep dam in italian Gran Paradiso National Park, while licking its walls, trying to find salt. Perhaps there is an easier way to find it. But stubborn creatures either don't know it or simply ignore it.

monitor lizard





The photo was taken in the 1930s at the London Zoo. It must be assumed that in during that period there was an excess of children in the city, since the hero is a Komodo monitor lizard is quite capable of coping with an adult man, not to mention little girls.

Wait, mother is coming!



A 1925 New York officer stopped the cars, to enable the tailed mother to carry her child through road. Yes, everything was different: both the city and the people. Only cats at all times the same.

grin of death



It is believed that it was made by the famous Japanese nature photographer Michio Hoshino moments before his death. man really killed the bear and dragged the body out of the tent. But this photo is in fact, a fake that was made for a photo-toad contest and went viral on the web.

Ponies are for the weak!



Judging by the stern expression on the face of this curly-haired baby, to saddle such a monster in order to pass patrol along the borders of possessions, it's business as usual for him. Photo of a serious young rider and his bristly vehicle made in 1914.

Wait, we didn't agree!



This adorable octopus is trying to pull off a scuba diver back to your aquarium. Apparently, he is lonely and really needs friends.