Flashes of Nature: 7 Stunning and Perfectly Timed Photos of Animals

Animals are beautiful creatures. There is, perhaps, no better way to enjoy nature in all its glory than by watching a bird in flight, a cat snuggle up in a hiding spot, a dog frolic with a feline, or even a squirrel being ridiculously cute. It's difficult, however, to capture these fleeting moments in a photo -- so when a photographer pulls it off, the results are extraordinarily amazing. The following shots display precise and picture perfect timing that show us the striking and often mysterious world of animals. Click through to see them all! -By Danielle Sullivan

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