Play ball! Baseball season is almost here, and Candi G. shares her avid Seattle Mariners fans Griffey (L) and Ichi (R) having a conference on the pitcher’s mound:
Weekend Open Thread
Cats
Links: Now Hear This
So don’t talk smack behind my pointy back.
Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range
BBC, via Karen P.
Live stream of world’s fattest parrot and her chicks captivates New Zealand
The Guardian, via NTMTOM
And finally: Balloonatic
If your travel plans are up in the air, keep your spirits aloft. (via Andrew Y.)
This is Charlotte. While everyone’s losing their minds over delayed flights and tiny seats, this Jack Russell snagged a blue balloon at the airport and turned the terminal into her own racetrack. Pure zoomie chaos in the best way on Red Bull levels. pic.twitter.com/v8WbxBxT33
— Puppies 🐶 (@Puppieslover) March 4, 2026
Buddy in Between
Meet two kitten best buds who won’t let anything come between them — except for Buddy, the perpetually sleepy golden retriever.
Links: Wombat Wednesday
Rescue Wombats Act Like Puppies When They See Their Favorite Human
Cuddle Buddies / YouTube, via NTMTOM
And finally: Emperor Cast
Andrew Y. found a feline taking its rightful place of honor.
Viral video in Japan:
— Jeffrey J. Hall 🇯🇵🇺🇸 (@mrjeffu) February 28, 2026
A cat climbed to the top of a display of dolls for Hinamatsuri, a traditional Japanese holiday in which families pray for the happiness, health, and prosperity of young girls.pic.twitter.com/IIvQg0lEtP