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).
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Links: Let Sleeping Cats Lie
Some things are best LEFT unstudied.
Scientists Reveal Why Cats Always Sleep on Their Left Side
SciTechDaily, via A9
If someone doesn’t play “Flight of the Bumblebee” on this thing it’ll be a massive disappointment.
Bees have set up a hive inside this cello
Classic FM, via Elizabeth G.
Who are these people and why are they in my bookstore?
The event of the year? A ‘diva’ bookstore cat’s 10th birthday party
Los Angeles Times, via NTMTOM
This bandit will steal your heart! (And silverware.)
Wild Raccoon Acts Like A Puppy And Plays With Children
Cuddle Buddies / YouTube, via Karen F.
And finally: Jump Scare
Elizabeth G. found a cat who looks, then leaps.
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Links: Would That Make Him a Bird Dog?
He’s always flipping out?
Rescue Dog Goes Viral After Post Describes Him as ‘Sentient Middle Finger’
People, via NTMTOM
And I’d do it again! Whatever it was.
These 40 Sneaky Pets Knew Exactly What They Were Doing
Bored Panda, via NTMTOM
Oh, and you have a cat tree? That’s nice.
Video tour of my cats’ CATIO paradise!
YouTube, via Karen F.
And finally: Titanic with Chinchillas
Allein founded this shorter version starring shorter actors.
Links: On Wednesdays We Wear Pink!
And we are not looking too happy about it.
Hilarious Moments As Shared By “Important Animal Images”
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
Just remember, dogs don’t actually fly.
‘Superman’ Leads to More Than 500% Surge in Dog Adoption Interest
The Wrap, via NTMTOM
This is nacho food. So getcho own food.
52 Hilariously Adorable Cat Memes
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
What a long strange trip it’s been.
Stray Cat in Michigan Is Missing Pet of Person in Germany
People, via NTMTOM
And finally: Build a Little Birdhouse for Your Cat
Elizabeth G. brings us a cat with a dee-luxe apartment in the sky.