From a loose emu to surfing dog: Watch the biggest animal moments caught on video in 2024

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A new year means more viral moments of animals being animals.

From Florida alligators and Oregon black bears to a Massachusetts great white shark, 2024 proved to be a big year for ferocious animal moments caught on camera.

Some viral videos involved more than one animal, like one the Paste BN Network obtained in June showing a fearless bear fighting off two alligators in a Florida river. That same month, a viral video captured a heroic deer warning an Oregon homeowner that a bear was approaching.

Other videos are more heartwarming, like the massive Russian cat named Kroshik going from 38 pounds to 25 pounds following a weight-loss journey. In September, a strange video showcased a black bear walking on two legs in the mountains of West Virginia.

Whether gearing toward the wholesome, peculiar or straight up terrifying, here are some of the most memorable animal videos of 2024.

Alligator drags massive Burmese python through the water in Florida

Alligator missing tail roams around Florida neighborhood

Tailless gator roams Florida neighborhood

A tailless reptile was spotted waddling towards a nearby pond in a Cape Coral neighborhood.

Bear fights off two alligators while going for a swim in a Florida river

Video: Fearless bear fends off two Florida alligators while swimming

A kayaker filmed a bear on a swim in a Florida river that had to fend off attacks from two alligators.

Beachgoer uses shovel to scare away hungry bear

Watch: Video shows man swipe at hungry bear with a shovel

Video captured the tense moments when a man scared away a hungry bear from a picnic area on a beach.

Deer warns Oregon homeowner of an approaching bear in backyard

Homeowner records deer warning her of nearby black bear

A deer named Ziggy warned an Oregon homeowner that a black bear was lurking near her home.

Black bear lunges at employee at Tennessee theme park concession stand

Click to watch: Hungry bear lunges at snack bar worker

A black bear raiding a concession stand lunged at an employee who was uninjured. The bear was later euthanized.

Two-legged bear seen on trail camera in Appalachian Mountains

Bear with two-limbs walks like a human with ease

Hunters have seen this two-legged bear since 2018. It is unknown whether the bear was only born with two limbs, or if it the result of an injury.

Paraglider catches dog chasing birds on top of Great Pyramid of Giza

Paraglider films dog that climbed to top of Great Pyramid of Giza

A dog that climbed to the top of the Great Pyramid of Giza was captured on camera by a paraglider flying around the ancient monuments.

Pups take to water to catch waves before big competition

Watch: Water-loving pooches ride waves in California

These water-loving dogs are training before taking part in an annual dog surfing competition in California.

Overweight 38-pound kitty is on a health journey

Mission possible: Cat works towards a healthier future

A 38-pound cat is trying his best to get healthy. Kroshik, Russian for “little baby,” is undergoing special rehabilitation program to lose weight.

Cat stays cool in a floating cooler as owner tows him from a kayak

Cat floats on lake with no fear of water

A cat owner put their cat, Fitz, in a floating cooler and towed him around Lake Ontario as they kayaked.

Rodeo bulls escape their pen, plow through crowded parking lot

Scary moment bulls on the loose run through parking lot

Eight rodeo bulls escaped their pen and ran through a crowded parking lot, scaring spectators in Massachusetts.

Loose emu wanders around Pennsylvania neighborhood

Watch: Emu takes a stroll down Pennsylvania street

A Pittsburgh suburb got quite the shock when the noticed an emu walking down their street.

Two camels seen trotting around Ohio theme park

Watch: Two loose camels trot through Cedar Point

Two camels were spotted trotting around after reportedly breaking out of the petting zoo at Cedar Point in Ohio.

Hundreds of sea lions slide off embankment in California

Sliding sea lions cause 'avalanche' in Monterey, California

An unusually large number of sea lions were seen sliding off an embankment in California.

Enchanting moment as killer whales breech water to hunt

Watch: Orcas jump in mesmerizing formation

A whale watching group was treated to a mesmerizing view of breeching orcas in California.

Great white shark circles boaters, pops head out to inspect crew

Watch: Great white shark circles boaters

A great white shark stopped munching on a whale carcass to circle boaters in Massachusetts, it even popped its head out at them.

Dolphins leap out of water near boat off California coast

Spectacular video shows dolphins leaping out of water

Whale-watchers spotted a pod of dolphins jumping high out of the water off the California coast.

Sharks feed on massive school of fish off Long Island shore

Watch: Video shows sharks feeding on massive school of fish

Drone video captured the moments when a large school of bunker fish encountered sharks.