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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Fun Film Facts!

Did you know that prior to the 1937 release of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the seven title characters didn’t have distinctive names or personalities? Writers auditioned dozens of choices before settling on the now-famous seven, and naturally some did not make the cut.

Small dog sits on a chair with a collar and a tag. Attached to the tag is the printed word "stinky."
I’m not getting a callback, am I? (Ecchs)

That’s showbiz, Andrew Y.

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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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