Hippos

Links: A Bumpy Start

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A man sits in a vehicle as a baby hippo rests its head on his chest.

A bumpy start, but a soft landing.

‘Bumpy’ the baby hippo melts hearts with emotional rescue story

Dexerto, via Andrew Y.

My kittens couldn’t wait any longer!

Cat Arrived at a Shelter Just in Time

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

Here’s the story / Of a bunch of huskies…

National park raises husky puppies live on stream 24/7

Dexerto, via Andrew Y.

And finally: * slurp *

For Tongue-out Tuesday, Andrew Y. found a cat with a tongue where its nose should be.

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Links: Happy Birthday!

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A pitbull dog with white fur sits on the ground and looks up. He is wearing a banner that reads "Cole the deaf dog."

And the students sang in sign language!

Elementary School Throws Deaf Therapy Dog a Surprise Birthday Party

People, via NTMTOM

And then they moved indoors and had more fun than a barrel of monkeys.

Cat Hid Her Kittens in a Tin Barrel Until Help Arrived

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

First image is an AI fake, but others are real.

Pictures of Cool Cat Trees Fancier Than Your Apartment

Cheezburger, via A9

Hippo, hippo, hooray!

San Diego Humane Society celebrates world’s oldest pygmy hippo in captivity

10 News, via AJ

Battery level: 100%

You’ve Probably Seen Enough Horrible Things, Here Are 50 “Eye Bleach” Pics

Bored Panda, via Dana D.

And finally: Music-loving Lemur

Dana D. shared a sweet serenade.

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Links: Wing and a Prayer

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Two photos taken from overhead showing the process of attaching a new wing to a monarch butterfly.

Make that two wings.

Vets Perform Successful Wing Transplant on Monarch Butterfly

People, via Karen F.

Gotta catch ’em all.

After Months, They Finally Got the Stray Cat with Her Kittens

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

Mazel Woof!

Couple Throws Lavish ‘Bark Mitzvah’ for Dog’s 13th Birthday

People, via NTMTOM

And finally: You’re Not the Boss of Me!

Andrew Y. found this sassy baby hippo.

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Links: On Wednesdays We Wear Pink!

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We like it!

Sheep flock flaunt pink hair-do in sheep feeder mishap

BBC, via Allein

The eagle has un-landed!

Eaglet who recovered from Grandview nest fall flies off after Columbus release

Columbus Dispatch, via Elizabeth G.

Seriously, it’s loud.

Family adopts quiet cat, now he won’t stop meowing

GeoBeats / YouTube, via Dana D.

Kittens Left in a Box on Doorstep Grow into Happiest Young Cats

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

Plus blankets, a heating pad, etc…

Lamb Born Without Wool is Finally Warmed by Love

Cuddle Buddies / YouTube, via Karen F.

And finally: You’re Not the Boss of Me!

Karen F. shares a baby who knows who the boss really is.

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