The twisted tree of evolution took another unusual turn this week, as researchers from the Center for Dubious Paleontology offered a theoretical link between ancient dogs and the rhinoceros, called the Rhindogerous (canis absurdus).
Whatta Horndog
Seasonal
Holiday or season themes
Tail Wagon
“Wow! Thanks, Santa Claus! Even though it’s not the Red Ryder tennis ball launcher I asked you for, I’m sure I’ll have many fun hours sitting in this wagon waiting for someone to pull me.”
Christmas Season and a Puppy!, by Dog Light Photography, licensed under CC BY 2.0
Hoppy Hanukkah!
This evening marks the first night of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, lasting for eight days to commemorate the Hanukkah miracle, in which one kid snagged the entire pot of carrot coins by spinning gimmel eight times in a row.
Weekend Open Thread
‘Twas the Caturday before Christmas, and this cat is ready to claim all the good loot. To everyone in Cutetropolis and the world, happy holidays.
Pat under the tree skirt, by sarahstierch, CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)