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Look, everyone: I’m travelling. This is where it’s at, people! Selfies with animals.

Allan Dixon calls himself a global adventurer and an animal whisperer, and it seems to be nothing but the truth. On his Instagram account, Allan posts selfies with all sorts of animals and it is oh-so-cute.

Allan smiles brightly along with animals from different places along his journey, looking like they are enjoying it just as much. And guess what? He’s in Australia for the holiday season.

Allan told Bored Panda that he gains the trust of the animals in a calm relaxed manner, and the results are usually golden. Some of his photo’s take up to 3 hours of prepping.

Take a look:

It’s nearly Christmas time! The kangaroos are getting into the festive spirit and painting themselves snowy white. ⛄❄ Well actually it’s an albino kangaroo and he’s awesome! #kangaroo #selfie #australia #perth #perthlife #westernaustralia #animalselfie

A photo posted by Allan Dixon – Adventurer (@daxon) on Dec 11, 2015 at 9:01am PST

When a pony has a better hairstyle than you. #selfie #pony #westernaustralia

A photo posted by Allan Dixon – Adventurer (@daxon) on Nov 24, 2015 at 5:36am PST

What’s up Roo? Lets get a photo together. Smile and say “Austraaaaaliaaaaaa” #kangaroo #roo #selfie #australia #westernaustralia

A photo posted by Allan Dixon – Adventurer (@daxon) on Nov 12, 2015 at 3:53am PST

The face of this quokka after I told him how awesome you are. Keep being awesome! #quokkaselfie #quokka #quokka #rottnestisland #lovemyrotto #rottnest #thisisWA #australia

A photo posted by Allan Dixon – Adventurer (@daxon) on Oct 29, 2015 at 8:02am PDT

WOW! Thank you so much for all the nice comments and hi to all the new animal selfie lovers. To see the whole gallery of hilarious animal selfies click #DaxonsAnimalSelfies and enjoy. Lots more to come #selfie #animalselfie #perth #westernaustralia #seeaustralia #thisisWA #nakedplanet

A photo posted by Allan Dixon – Adventurer (@daxon) on Dec 17, 2015 at 7:35am PST

Capturing that special bonding moment with man’s best friend. Thanks for the kiss @pinkydownunder. Uuuucchhhh. Nearly Merry Christmas! Full collection of animal selfies under #DaxonsAnimalSelfies. #dog #melbourne #australia #stkilda #stkildabeach #animalselfie #Christmas #merrychristmas

A photo posted by Allan Dixon – Adventurer (@daxon) on Dec 23, 2015 at 6:06am PST

Merry Christmas!! I wanted to say thank you all so much for your kind messages and comments over the last few days. I’ve tried to read over them all and will take the time to respond to most of the questions that people have asked over the next few days. I’m here down in Australia for Christmas and this quokka wishes you an AWESOME Christmas! Some people have asked how did I manage to make this into a lifestyle or a job if you will. A lot of my travel is done with the aim of helping or collaborating on a project in content marketing. It was all a slow process of figuring out how to help people in showing off the best qualities of a location or experience. I would then share this for free to the people that needed it, until I could start making a wage for the help I provided them. While focusing on that I was talking selfies with animals for the last two and a half years until someone noticed, and then shared the collection. In essence anyone can do anything if they put their mind to it. But it takes time and consistent hard work with many ups and downs to make it. On the bright side you’ll enjoy the time spent doing what you love to do and wake up excited each and everyday to do it. So now, it’s time to start doing what you love to do. Start off small and reach out to try help people that do what you love to do. #merrychristmas #Christmas #selfie #animalselfie #DaxonsAnimalSelfies #Perth #perthlife #animalsco #bestanimal #westernaustralia #thisisWA #rottnestisland #rottnest #lovemyrotto #quokka #quokkas #quokkaselfie #igcutest_animals

A photo posted by Allan Dixon – Adventurer (@daxon) on Dec 25, 2015 at 5:43am PST

Image Credits: Allan Dixon/Instagram