You'll be mesmerised by these looping animal GIFs

GIFs have been taking over the internet for quite some time now and it's easy to see why; showcasing illustrations, artworks and photography in a quick, animated succession is packed full of fun and inspiration. These animated GIFs from Berlin based designer Rafael Varona put animals in 'fake nature'.

"Since I'm obsessed with loops, I decided to challenge myself to put lots of them into one animation," he explains. "It's part of a series, with much more to come!" The project features sharks, birds and more placed in a rather unusual setting.

The colours and intricate animations are a wonderful creation and we can't wait to see more of the animated GIFs that will be featured in the series in the coming weeks. Take a look at the beginnings of what will be a very inspiring project.

Have you seen any inspiring GIFs? Let us know in the comments box below!