Have you ever wanted to fly like an eagle? Float through the ocean like a turtle? Thanks to the increasing popularity of GoPro and other point-of-view portable cameras, you can have the next best thing.
Documentarians and animal enthusiasts alike have strapped cameras onto a variety of critters for research, or harmless amusement.
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Through clear skies or murky waters, these videos show us the secret lives of cute cats, friendly dogs, and chillingly vicious birds of prey.
Image: Flickr, Ira Mowen