Links: Wombat Wednesday +1

Wombat and kangaroo buddies, Godzilla cats calendar, man hatches a swan, baby beaver, and more.

And finally: Hockey Pawpads

A9 brings us these adorable athletes.

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Moo Deng, Patented Pygmy

Moo Deng, the chubby baby pygmy hippo and mega meme mistress, is a hot property. That’s why the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Bangkok plans to obtain trademark rights so that the superstar can raise funds to help her home zoo.

Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo, tries to bite the arm of her caretaker.
Unauthorized use? That’s a chompin’!

Andrew Y. shared some more Moo Deng mania:

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Links: Smitten by Kittens

Non-cat guy gets a cat, chickens get arms, giant penguin chick, and dog wants to hold hands.

And finally: I Need to Hold Your Hand

A9 shares a dog who just needs a little comfort right now.

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Links: Um, Because He’s Cute?

Neuroscientist adopts cat, man beats the crowds for shelter dog, pandas have a party, capy takes a bath, and more.

And finally: Brain Washing

Andrew Y. shares this contented capy.

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