It might be hard to believe, but animals have some problems that we don’t have anything to do with.

Brooke Barker from sadanimalfacts.com has documented some of the things animals have to deal with every day that are just a little bit sad. These quirks make life a tad less fun for our favourite animals – but it’s all part of what makes them so special.

sharks
gorillas
kiwis
beavers
pigs
elephants

Have a read and share your best animal facts – happy or sad – in the comments below!

snakes
leeches

You can find all these adorable sad animal facts and more on the sadanimalfacts.com website here, and purchase the prints from the artist, Brooke Barker, here. You can also find more work by Brooke Barker on her website.

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