"She has better things to spend her money on than looking at animals."
On the most basic level, people just like looking at animals.
They looked at the land, the people, the plants and animals.
You may be able to tell if he's around, too, by looking at regular animals.
For a moment he was very still, looking down at the tiny animal.
"Would you mind if we came out of the car and got a closer look at the animal?"
"But only while I stand here and watch him," she said, looking down at the animal.
They were all staring at the animal above the trees.
We might, thought Mark now, have shot at the animal and disabled it.
Well, you're just looking at the animal that found its niche first.