One thing social media is especially good at is making us aware of all the cute, beautiful, and occasionally scary things animals do. And whether the holidays are, for you, a joyful time to relax and celebrate or a lonely and alienating time, animal videos are a lovely way to spend your time.
Social media is not as good at ensuring that the things we see are actually new, so maybe you saw some of these in a previous year. But I saw them this year, and they’re worth watching no matter what, unless you are a soulless monster.
This one is cute and also a potent reminder of why you’re not going to escape a bear by climbing a tree:
Likewise, don’t mess with a moose:
This one is pretty sad because the baby has since died, but if you needed proof that animals cherish each other:
Similarly:
A non-video bonus:
Social media is not as good at ensuring that the things we see are actually new, so maybe you saw some of these in a previous year. But I saw them this year, and they’re worth watching no matter what, unless you are a soulless monster.
This one is cute and also a potent reminder of why you’re not going to escape a bear by climbing a tree:
Likewise, don’t mess with a moose:
This one is pretty sad because the baby has since died, but if you needed proof that animals cherish each other:
Similarly:
A non-video bonus: