Less than a week after releasing three manatees into Florida waters, the Cincinnati Zoo welcomed three new orphans into rehab. Amethyst, Nolia and Waffles will stay at the zoo until they hit their target weight of 600 pounds, then they too will head to Florida.
Manatees
Links: Water Wonderful World
Otter rides surfboard, tired manatee saved, beach rescue dogs, friendly bass, and more.
Well, I rescued one of his swim fins, anyway.
Meet the lifeguard dogs who help keep swimmers safe at the beach
10 News, via AJ
And finally: Dam, Where’s the Water?
Murray C. shares a beaver out of its element.
Links: Challenge Accepted
Cat memes in art, top-heavy owls, itchy manatee, singing beluga, and tree-climbing fail.
Which she was more than up to.
Artist Signs Up For A 100-Day Cat Meme Drawing Challenge
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
Nice design there, Nature!
Baby Owls Sleep Face Down Because Their Heads Are Too Heavy
My Modern Met, via fyaWaldenPond
Typically plays 'Chopsticks.'
Cat has a tiny piano which he plays when heโs hungry
Classic FM, via Murray C.
You speak whale?
Man’s Funny Beluga Song Attracts Beluga Whales Who Sing Back
The Dodo / YouTube, via Murray C.
And finally: Gonna Go Out on a Limb Here
… and say this probably wasn’t a good idea. (via Andrew Y.)
Links: Hey, Do You Guys Sell Hunter Repellent?
And a six-pack of beer -- oh, and corn nuts...
Deer Walks Into Store To Check Their Goods, Later Brings A Surprise
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
Ooh, I feel a sympathy hairball coming up.
22 Dogs Who Were Clearly Raised By Cats
Ranker, via Cheryl S.
"Yeah, they were loitering, smoking, running with a bad crowd..."
Employees Save Motherless Kittens and Turn Their Lives Around
Love Meow, via Me
It's my enigmatic smile that gets 'em.
Tiny Cockatoo Chick Charms His Keepers
ZooBorns, via Rickyโs Mom
And finally: The Millennium Chipmunk Vanishes!
They can’t have disappeared. No chipmunk that small has a cloaking device!
Cat’s got a chip-monkey on his back, Arne.