Elephants

Links: Swimming Trunkster

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Two men rescue a baby elephant from a river.

Bet that built-in snorkel came in handy.

Baby Elephant Swept Down River Saved by Fishermen, Reunited with Mom

People, via Sowmya D.

That’s not what we mean by “nine lives.”

Stray cat Lottie produces unusual litter of nine

BBC, via NTMTOM

Cuter than one.

Tiny two-headed turtle found in Cape Cod

PopSci, via Elizabeth G.

And finally: Quality Koala Time

Thérèse B. brings us a fluffy forager.

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Queen of the Hill

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And now a moment of pure happiness, as a young elephant climbs up and slides down a dirt pile set out just for her.

a young elephant climbs a mound of dirt and throws some dirt in the air with her trunk
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Links: No Dog Deserted

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A woman and three dogs together on a dusty dirt road

Note: Discussion of abandonment, injury.

Woman Leads A Regular Mission To Help Abandoned Dogs In Desert

Bored Panda, via NTMTOM

My nose always knows.

Cat Lost His Home, but His Nose for Treats Led to New One

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

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How This Orphaned Elephant Defied the Odds

National Geographic, via A9

Wow, bet you could hide a dozen Trojan soldiers in that bad boy.

Hugo the Shire Horse Claims Title of ‘World’s Tallest Horse’

People, via NTMTOM

No drinking this until after final exams!

The pet I’ll never forget: Harold, the halls of residence cat

The Guardian, via NTMTOM

And finally: Eager Beaver

Andrew Y. shares this “stupid cute” baby beaver.

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Tired Teeter-tottering Trunkster

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After a long day of keeping up with mama, this sleepy baby elephant struggles to stay awake — and upright.

a baby elephant stands underneath its mother. The baby's eyes are closed.
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