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Dogs in Kimonos: Japan Reinvents a Children’s Holiday for Pets
New York Times, via AJ
It’s even in the right place!
Cat Stole Hearts Across Brazil With His Perfect Heart-Shaped Mark
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
So tall already!
Endangered Masai giraffe welcomes first calf at San Diego Zoo
Times of San Diego, via AJ
And finally: Squawk to the Hand
Thérèse B. brings us these noisy terror-dactyls.