﻿We’re able to watch hundreds, if not thousands of animal videos whenever
we feel like thanks to the internet. Whether you’re looking for cuteness,
a good laugh, or just something you’ve never seen in real life, you’ll be able to find it.
We all know that animals are capable of many things, but if these moments hadn’t been recorded,
you probably wouldn't believe they ever happened. Let’s get it on!
If there’s one lesson to learn in life, it’s to never be too comfortable. After all,
you never truly know what might happen at any given moment. For example, you might be
seconds away from having a huge black jaguar pounce on your head. That can’t be a good thing
right? Wrong. What did I just say - you never know what might happen. Just when you think
you know exactly what kind of terrifying thing is about to happen, you learn that the monster
is actually cute and cuddly and just playing an affectionate game with its human master.
The phrase keeping all your ducks in a row is one of those things that we don’t think much about.
It’s just something to say. Well here’s a treat for you: someone literally keeping all his ducks
in a row… in the middle of a high-traffic road. Amazingly, no duck has ever been hurt doing this,
and they clearly know how to get out of the way of cars. But it does make you wonder why
anyone would want to herd 5 thousand ducks in the first place. Still,
I guess it’s better than herding cats. It’s always good to take pride in your work,
no matter what it is that you do. You can always tell a passionate craftsman by the quality of
their work. This orangutan is passionate about sawing bits of fallen wood. You don’t need to
know why, it’s amazing that she’s mastered such a complex skill. But she really shines
with a little bit of competition. This dude that’s joined her isn’t as good or as enthusiastic - so
she makes sure to show him how it's done. We could all take a few lessons from her.
There’s nothing like a good hug just for the sake of it. Sometimes it doesn’t even
matter who you’re hugging, as long as they like hugs as much as you do.
This seal really really likes hugs. Maybe it’s just hugging this diver because it can, or maybe
it’s because its family is sick of constant hugs and it needs to find a new friend. Either way,
it’s having a great time and so is that unsuspecting diver by the looks of it,
even if he has no idea how he found himself in that position.
Nobody can do everything on their own, and when you need something, it’s good to look for a little
help from your friends as they say. This squirrel knew it had a friend in these people who happened
to have some water that it wanted. See? Just ask, and someone’s bound to give you what you need if
they can. Why it has to run away from them at that speed after taking their water is another
story discussion for a different video. Every parent knows that, no matter how cool your
kids are, sometimes they’re seriously annoying. Kids misbehave, that’s just a fact of life.
Well it turns out, that’s actually a universal fact that extends into the animal kingdom too.
This badger knows that it’s her job to work out how to deal with her naughty kid. It seems
grounding him is the answer. She’s not taking his nonsense, it’s going straight in the hole, and
she’s going down with him to make sure he doesn’t go anywhere.
In this day and age, with everything we know about the environment, there really is no excuse
not to recycle whenever you can. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you were born, what
your age is, or even what species you happen to be. This crow knows that, and he’ll make
sure he recycles. Sure he looks pretty happy picking up after people, but you don’t know what
kind of fine he’s going to charge you for that service - crows love shiny things like silver
after all. Best to just do it yourself. It’s always good to lend a helping hand to anyone
who might need it. This adorable beluga whale knows that and lives by it. I don’t know why it
realised that a dropped phone might be something that these people would want back - maybe it was
thinking it should try, just in case. Either way, that’s all it came up for - to say hi and give the
phone back, no reward necessary. If only everyone was a little more like this cute smiling beluga,
we’d all be much happier. Sometimes you just know you’re born to do
something. It doesn’t matter what stands in your way. If you don’t get into art school or don’t
make the running team, don’t let that stop you! This little doggie was born to run. They said he
couldn’t join the race - partly because he doesn’t go to that school, and partly because he’s a dog.
But he didn’t take no for an answer. He took his moment and joined the race anyway and proved that
he could win! Also the crowd loved him, they can’t afford not to let him join in next time.
You’ve heard about smothering someone with love right? It’s usually reserved
for old ladies with their grandkids, but I think it describes this lion just as well.
It takes cuddling to a new level. It makes certain that it hugs him from every conceivable angle,
and takes the time to also chew on his face and knees. Sure, it’s an unorthodox approach
to something that’s meant to be enjoyable, but at least it looks like it means it.
There’s nothing more peaceful than floating along a beautiful river in a boat. There’s a reason so
many people love it - it’s just so relaxing. Unless you happen to be in this place. Here,
the fish make sure you get no enjoyment out of being anywhere near their river. And they’re
not afraid to come up to your level to make sure you understand them.
So much for your enjoyable afternoon in the great outdoors -
you’re coming home with a few serious bruises after coming face to face with these guys.
Have you ever thrown a dinner party? They’re difficult aren’t they? It’s not easy to cook
multiple courses for more people than you’re used to feeding in the first place. Now imagine you
have 70-thousand guests. And they’re all chickens. How are you going to feed all of them? This guy
rightly does it while running away from them on a tractor. I mean, you would run away wouldn’t you?
It’s like a feathery version of the Walking Dead - except these guys can run fast.
Even in this digital age where most of us stick to our phone cameras, we still know how more
complicated cameras work. For example, we’ve all heard of a viewfinder before,
but these meerkats decided to interpret it in their own way. They got rid of the camera and
decided to just use the photographer as a viewfinder of their own. Or maybe they’re
just camera shy - they’re right that the best place to hide from anyone is on their head.
Good luck taking photos of him up there. While we certainly don’t condone stealing,
everyone agrees there’s nothing better than a good heist movie. There’s just something about
the thrill of the plan, the danger, the skill. And that’s something that this raccoon understands
perfectly. He slowly gathers all the loose bits of loot, before walking straight into danger to
go for the big money. He takes time to wash it too, which is exactly the kind of odd quirk that
a good movie thief needs. This clip seriously gives new meaning to the term cat burglar.
Ever had an itch on your back and nobody to scratch it for you? You’ll use anything to
reach it huh? Whether it’s that rose bush outside your front door or a basic soup ladle. Well here’s
a dog with the ultimate back scratching tip. Try a car wash! It can reach any spot you could possibly
want scratched, and it comes with the added bonus of leaving you squeaky clean afterwards.
Just look how much he’s enjoying it. If that’s not a glowing endorsement, I don’t know what is.
You know those people who like to show up unannounced. Or worse,
the roommate who takes advantage of the fact that you don’t have a lock on your bedroom door. Well,
you’re gonna feel a lot better about that after seeing who opens this door. Oh… hello little bear.
What was it again? Run away or play dead? Actually it’s pretty cute,
let’s hope it comes in peace and the cuteness isn’t a clever trick to make you come closer.
People say: you don’t see that every day, way too often. But don’t worry,
I have good reason to put it here. After all, how often do you see a horse galloping down a
highway in the middle of a group of motorcycles? Not every day that’s for sure. Apparently this
stunt was some kind of protest, and it sure would get attention. You pretty much never have
to overtake a horse on your way home from work so there’s no doubt it’s a talking point.
Some things are just naturally majestic. It’s the perfect word for a high snow-capped mountain, a
glistening ocean covered in foamy wild waves, or a beautiful owl in flight at dusk. But you
might not know that some things are only majestic sometimes. Remember that beautiful owl silently
swooping across the night sky? It’s less majestic on land. When owls run, they look like this.
Yeah… majestic isn’t the word. Adorable?
Unexpected? Hilarious? All those words are acceptable. Not quite majestic.