Alternative views from the sidelines of the Rio Olympics

Every other year, the spectacle of the Olympics captures the attention of people from every corner of the globe. This year, we were treated to the Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where record-setting swims, incredible gymnastic feats and the world's fastest man entertained us for over two weeks.

The action on the tracks, balance beams and diving boards wasn't all that went on, though -- events like the Olympics take plenty of time to prepare and maintain.

Take a look through the gallery below to see some of the best behind-the-scenes shots from the Summer Games, including some oddly -- but conveniently -- placed television screens, the dozens of workers who cleaned up wet tennis courts and the curious animals who decided to call the golf courses home.