Last month, two very special visitors came to the Smithsonian Zoo in Washington, DC. Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao have been settling into their new home, doing all the panda things their caregivers want to see: eating, exploring, and rolling around.
Polar Bear Cubhouse
Lookit, we dug a snow cave! And it’s gonna be our super-secret clubhouse and only the cool kids can come in and we’re gonna have snacks and tell ghost stories!
Polar Bear Cubs, by USFWS Headquarters, licensed under CC BY 2.0
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Therapy dog gets a special birthday party, mama cat brings her kittens, Vito the pug wins best in show, and guinea pig picnic.
And finally: Guinea Pig Picnic
Murray C. shares this sumptuous spread.
Pointy Thanksgiving!
Rico the prehensile-tailed porcupine is a popular critter at the Cincinnati Zoo, and with his puffy nose, beady eyes, and dainty claws, it’s easy to see why. But his cutest trait is the way he eats, and today he’s going to clean his Thanksgiving plate.
Have some more corn, Rico!
Don’t forget the sweet potato!