Note: Due to the feedback we’ve received on the first two lists (Time Wasting Web Games and Wacky Japanese Videos), we’re continuing this series on a weekly basis. This week’s subject is a perennial favorite: animals.
Since we launched Fanpop earlier this month, the Pets & Animals Channel has really taken off. Now I’ll have to admit, that when we started, I was a bit skeptical about the Pets & Animals Channel. But once we started to see users post links about guinea pigs, hamsters, pigeons and hamsters, I was pretty well convinced. There are a LOT of animal lovers out there.
Of course all the while I’ve been watching, enjoying and laughing at all the crazy animal videos that the pet fans have submitted. Not since watching ‘Those Amazing Animals’ back in the 80’s (I’m showing my age aren’t I?) have I been treated to such a spectacle of animal talent. Among the many excellent clips I’ve been treated to are a few that I’ve watched over and over (often laughing out loud in the process). So without further ado, I present the Top 5 Funny Animal Videos on Fanpop.
This one is short and sweet and oh-so-cute. I dunno why, but it makes me smile everytime I see it.
Oh the plight of the fainting goats. It’s hard to believe that nature could play so cruel a trick on a creature. In the case of these goats, the smallest of surprises can cause their legs to lock up and force the goat to topple over due to a hereditary condition.
Exhibitionist kangaroo decides to pleasure himself in the background while a man is talking to the camera.
Television anchor shows the true meaning of the word panic when one of his wildlife guests decides to get a little spontaneous.
Monkey scratches his butt, smells his finger and delivers a priceless reaction in this classic clip.
Honorable Mentions:
Of course, coming up with this list was a challenge, what with all the excellent animal clips out there. As a bonus here are a few of the honorable mentions that didn’t quite make the cut.
- The Evil Penguin: Are Penguins really this diabolical?
- Crazy Synchronized Goldfish Swimming: Ok not necessarily funny, but definitely amazing.
- Karate Chimp: As the guy who posted this video asks, “Who the hell trains a monkey to do karate?” Indeed.
- John West Salmon Commercial: Still funny after all these years…man vs. bear (well man-in-a-bear-suit at least).
Hope you enjoy these gems. If you want to see more clips like these, be sure to visit the Animal Humor Spot or the Viral Videos Spot.