Pygmy hippo birth thrills zoo, raccoon lives in couch, deaf dog, and skateboard kitten.
And finally: Skate Cat
Murray C. shares a kitten learning about momentum.
I Got a Toofache
Honest I do, and it really hurts! Ow! I’m going to need a lot of ice cream to numb the pain. Like, maybe two pints of caramel fudge ripple. And a pint of strawberry. Oh, and maybe some lemon sorbet as a palate cleanser.
Links: Like a Mood Ring, but Cat
Cat changes color, squirrel photos, baby bat bungee birth, Hana turns 11, and more.
It’s just a touch of grey.
Couple Was Shocked When Their Kitten’s Fur Magically Changed Color
Buzznet, via Karen F.
(Sooner or later, this schtick has to work.)
Cat Puts His Arms Around Everyone at Animal Shelter
Love Meow, via Andrew Y.
Pampered ‘paca princess!
Woman Brings Home A Baby Alpaca And Gives Her Own Room
Cuddle Buddies / YouTube, via A9
And finally: Happy Birthday, Hana!
Hana turns 11 and gets the party hat. Andrew Y. and Allen share this video of her memorable year. More photos on Maru’s blog.
Let’s Take This Outside
It’s time for the giraffes to leave the barn — but one shy boy won’t stick his neck out. In this excerpt from The Secret Life of the Zoo, the newborn calf just wants to stay in, worrying his caretakers. It’ll take a nudge from his mom to get him going.