It can be pretty overwhelming to consider the huge ripple effects that the global coronavirus lockdown is having around the world. The economy has taken a huge hit, tourism has screeched to a virtual standstill, and communities are coming together in new ways amid quarantine. But one of the more positive things to come out of quarantine is the increased freedom animals are experiencing and the unusual sightings of wild creatures roaming the streets of usually busy cities.

Animals seem to have taken a leaf from these countries who are not taking social distancing seriously, and instead of keeping apart, they are coming out en masse to reassert their rightful place in society. And once they taste this new freedom, who knows if they will ever want to go back?

10 Sheep And Goats Are Taking Their Chances On This Usually Busy Highway

Animals can be pretty smart. They know to usually avoid busy highways with fast-moving traffic, but these sheep and goats have sensed something is up, and now they can finally have their fill of the untouched roadside grass. This road is the airport highway in Istanbul, and with the double effect of fewer cars in use and fewer planes in the air, these animals should have a peaceful afternoon grazing.

9 Deer Are Enjoying The Quieter London Neighborhoods

London is usually bustling with millions of people day and night. Locals typically fill the sidewalks, expertly navigate the underground, and get annoyed by the hordes of tourists, and cars, buses, and trucks sit bumper to bumper on the roads. But in the quieter lockdown times, as Brits are limited to one daily trip outside, the local deer have seized their opportunity to explore new pastures, much to the delight of the locals who get to view them from the confines of their homes.

8 These Ducks In Turkey Look Like They Mean Business

If any image suggested that animals were planning a global coup or takeover, it has to be this photo of a group of ducks fanning out along Adnan Menderes Boulevard in Adana, Turkey. With no other humans around, they seem to have grown in confidence, claiming this waterside pathway as their own. Perhaps they're just missing the usual human food leftovers, or perhaps they're getting used to having the run of the town.

7 Wild Boar Have Been Roaming The Streets In Europe

Wild boar may look cute, but they can be incredibly dangerous and aggressive. So they're probably not the ideal new neighbors for residents in Europe, where they have been spotted more and more frequently since global quarantines began. These wild pigs have taken over streets in Croatia, Paris, and Spain, and they seem to look pretty unfazed by the few photographers and people they meet. Europe better watch out.

6 These Goats Are Reclaiming This Welsh Town

These wild goats are stopping traffic and generally just causing mayhem in the Welsh town of Llandudno. They have been climbing on residents' garden walls, eating greenery from their gardens, and taking a defensive stance against cars in the street. They are usually residents on the Great Orme headland nearby, but given the significant reduction in human activity in this seaside town, they've decided to expand their territory and claim Llandudno as their own.

5 This Indian Street And Sky Are Now Full Of Wildlife

In Jaipur, India, this deserted street has been reclaimed by goats and huge flocks of birds. With no cars or people around, these animals are able to spend their days idly sauntering the empty streets and sidewalks, having their fill of any leftover food and trash and getting used to the new feeling of being suddenly in charge. Even the sky is clearer and dominated by birds circling overhead.

4 You Might Catch A Glimpse Of Some Peacocks On Your Trip To The Grocery Store In Spain

Peacocks and peahens are pretty impressive-looking birds, and it's not often you get to catch a glimpse of genuinely wild ones. Especially not by simply peering over your balcony to admire them strolling up your street. Spain has seen extreme lockdowns this spring, with residents only allowed out for essential trips such as grocery shopping and visiting the doctor, so these peacocks have been making the most of Spain's temporary ghost towns.

Related: 20 Islands With More Animals Inhabiting Them Than People

3 A Kangaroo Hops Along The Streets Of Adelaide

This cheeky kangaroo was captured by CCTV and South Australia police hopping straight through the downtown core in Adelaide. The footage shows the usually busy city completely empty, except for one unusual visitor who almost appears to be flaunting his freedom to the security cameras and people watching. When you consider that Adelaide is home to 1.2 million residents, you get an idea of just how surreal it is to see wildlife this close and personal.

Related: 10 Photos (Taken With Smart Phones) That Show What Lock Down In Italy Is Really Like

2 Monkeys In Thailand Are Plotting Their Takeover

An intense brawl broke out in Thailand between these monkeys, thanks to the severe drop in tourists due to the global coronavirus pandemic. These macaques are usually well fed by flocks of selfie-snapping tourists, but the recent drop in human activity means that these monkeys are now having to fend for themselves - and fend off other rival monkey gangs. This vicious fight was reportedly between two rival macaque gangs over a single, lonely banana.

Related: 25 Images Of Animals That Resented Tourists (And Showed It)

1 Coyotes Have Been Spotted Wandering Around San Francisco

Coyotes are cute - but from a distance, especially for dog owners or parents of small children. They are not known to always play nice, but they are usually pretty shy creatures that are easy enough to avoid. But with San Francisco's 800,000 residents hidden away under quarantine, more coyotes have been seen roaming the streets and soaking up the sun in front of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Next: Before And After Coronavirus: Photos Of Hotspots That Have Become Ghost Towns