This is some backyard security cam footage from Greenfield, Massachusetts of an elderly gentleman catching some z’s by the pool when a bear wanders in, gets a drink from the pool, and politely wakes the man with a touch of the shoe (what is it with bears and shoes?), presumably

This is a video from Featherheads Bird Rescue in Hobart, Tasmania of an exercise wheel crafted by Alison McNeice (NOT McNugget) to keep the chickens at the rescue enriched and entertained while they snack. Hey, whatever works. Also, did the person filming cut the video because they were laughing so

This is a super short and sweet video of two huskies that spot each other in the car while out for a ride, and keep it super chill. Me? Whenever I see a friend when I’m driving I’m all screaming and waving then swerving and crashing and now I need

This is a video from Glacier National Park in Montana of a group of hikers that encounter a grizzly bear, prompting them to all run in different directions screaming, which is apparently exactly what you’re NOT supposed to do, as it may “trigger a natural predator-prey attack response.” Thankfully for

This is a video of two ring-necked parakeets having a sweet, humanlike conversation with each other and making kissy sounds. They sound like lovebirds! Like, two people in love, not actual lovebirds because lovebirds generally aren’t talkers. Man, birds are nuts. It’s almost hard to believe the government went through

This is a super short video of a turtle high-fiving an alligator. Honestly, the gator doesn’t seem too involved in the gesture, its hand just appears to have been in the right place at the right time. I’m also not sure if this technically qualifies as a high-five considering its

This is the $23 Office Possum available from Archie McPhee. It’s a stuffed 15-inch latex possum with bendable paws and tail for hanging around the office to startle coworkers. Now I don’t know who needs to hear this, but it is not for butts. OR IS IT? Seriously it’s not.

This is a video from the San Diego Zoo of flamingos feeding in the shallow water of their exhibit. Some more info about how flamingos feed while I feed the only way I know how– “Eating until you feel like you’re going to puke.” *loosening belt* It’s nature’s way of