Smithsonian Zoo’s Front Royal Campus Is a Sanctuary for Endangered Species
Northern Virginia, via Elizabeth G.
And finally: Unleash the Sheep!
Dana D. found a grazing gang.
Links: Owl’s Cool
Adoptadorable Allie!
The Girl With the Dogs has a new dog rescue, and here she’s helping this fluffy cloud to look her adorably adoptable best.
And Boy, Are My Wings Tired!
Breaking News: Researchers at the Institute for Mad Science have successfully bred a pigeon with a molecular density ten times normal. “Think of the possibilities!” said an IMS spokesperson, adding “No, seriously, think of something, because we’re coming up empty here.”
Whoa, that’s heavy, Andrew Y.
Links: Well, There’s Your Problem, Mate
Pennywise says hello, by the way.
Surprise in storm drain, as workers discover wombat is source of obstruction
The Cooldown, via NTMTOM
Cute little mischief makers!
Cat Finds People Who Save Her And Her Four Kittens
Love Meow, via Andrew Y.
Thanks, I felt like a wombat down there!
Caver Uses ‘Confined Space Rescue Skills’ to Save Pet Dog
People, via NTMTOM
These are a few of my favorite things!
Dog’s Favorite Things Turned Into Tiny Pixel Animations
Bored Panda, via NTMTOM
Rodent of unusual cuteness.
First capybara born in Scotland for 18 years at zoo
Herald Scotland, via Andrew Y.
And finally: Meowjong
Andrew Y. shares a deluxe mahjong table, complete with cat elevator.
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