When faced with a threat, the venomous pufferchicken (gallus humongous) will inflate its body three times in size to startle predators.
That’s one angry bird, Andrew Y. (see a cool artist rendering on Twitter.)
Chickens
Links: This Don’t Look Like Hogwarts To Me!
Snowy owl in SoCal, twin baby elephant update, rescued rooster, stray dog finds home, and more.
I knew I should’a taken that left turn at Albuquerque.
Rare Snowy Owl Is Causing a Stir in a SoCal Suburb
People, via NTMTOM
Now I’m your new alarm clock!
Rooster Got Second Chance When Woman Saved Him From Meat Factory
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
A story of love, determination… and cheese.
Woman Patiently Waits 3 Weeks Trying To Rescue Stray Dog
The Dodo / YouTube, via NTMTOM
And finally: Thanks, Acme!
Irwin’s mastery of the Acme Portable Hole gave him an edge at hide and seek. (via Andrew Y.)
Links: How Do You Do, Fellow Cats?
Dog thinks like a cat, friendly crow, turtle rescue pup, a rooster who needs a rest, and more.
Um, you're not allowed up here...
Pittie Jumps On The Counter To Be With The Cats
The Dodo / YouTube, via NTMTOM
You're in my shot, Mom.
Kittens Grow to Adore Sweet Dog and Think He is Their ‘Mother’
Love Meow, via Andrew Y.
Just walked right in!
Wild Crow Becomes Best Friends With This Family
The Dodo / YouTube, via NTMTOM
And finally: Cock-a-Doodle-Drop
Looks like someone didn’t eat their corn flakes this morning, Murray C.
Links: Well, Blow Me Down
Rooster goes to Popeye’s, pika researcher, Syrian cat sanctuary, prancing pup, and more.
I'll be safe here. What's the worst that could happen?
Lost Rooster Shows Up At Popeyes After Hurricane And Refuses To Leave
The Dodo, via NTMTOM
What, I can't just stay here and get free fish?
Aquarium Teaching Motherless Baby Seal How to Thrive on His Own
People, via NTMTOM
Saving cats in that other war zone.
Cat Sanctuary in Syria Continues to Save Animals Like Beautiful ‘Chimera’
Cole & Marmalade, via NTMTOM
Pikas, I choose you!
Conservation Photographer and Researcher Focuses on Pikas
Treehugger, via NTMTOM
My babies deserve the best!
Pregnant Stray Cat Rescued from Streets Into Foster Care
Love Meow, via Andrew Y.
And finally: Shake It!
Arne shares Morty the Misfit, a special-needs chihuahua who prances everywhere.