This week the National Zoo sent their three giant pandas — Xiao Qi Ji, Mei Xiang, and Tian Tian — back to China to join a breeding program. It’s a bittersweet moment for their caregivers, who’ll miss them but know that the journey will help pull the species from the brink of extinction.
Bears
Links: Cock-a-doodle-doo, Ladies
Sexy chicken men, sexy dancing bear, sexy squirrel, sexy loose llamas, and more.
I’m impressed they could pullet off.
2024 Chicken Daddies Calendar Unveils 13 Hilarious Men-Chicken Moments
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
Catchy name. Our lawyer will be in touch.
LEGO Masters and Adoptable Kittens Come Together for a Purrfect Twist
Cole & Marmalade, via NTMTOM
Granted, my memories of ‘Captain Kangaroo’ are hazy, but I don’t think Dancing Bear was this hot.
Trail Camera Captures ‘Sexy Bear’ Dancing
People, via NTMTOM
Well, mainly the snacks.
Wild Squirrel Visits Woman Every Day for Snacks and Cuddles
Cuddle Buddies / YouTube, via NTMTOM
And finally: Follow Your Nose
Allein shares a sweet butterfly rescue.
Links: Unbearable Cuteness
Cute bears, surfboard stealer is a mom, missing tortoise found, shy shelter dog, and more.
Ah yes, the surfboard stealer.
Infamous Santa Cruz ‘Otter 841’ gives birth to cute pup
KTVU, via NTMTOM
And finally: Freeze!
Their visual acuity is based on movement! (via DC Cindy)
Links: Bear-be-cue
Bear crashes barbecue, doctor prescribes kitten, new cat mom needs help, and food thieves.
AGAIN with the bears!
Bear caught on video crashing family barbecue, feasting on 10 burgers
New York Post, via AJ
Now you can be stressed out instead!
Doctor Prescribes ‘Very, Very Sad’ Virginia Woman a ‘New Cat’
People, via Diane B.
And finally: Speaking of Food Thieves…
Murray C. found a whole gang of them.