It’s a scorching hot day at the Cincinnati Zoo, but fortunately the resident elephants have a big pool that’s deep enough to submerge in. Up trunkiscope!
Elephants
Hit the Water!
Three elephant besties put on their trunks and go for a swim. From the sound of all the happy trumpeting, they must have had a splashing good time.
Links: Shake Ya Tail Feather!
Birds and their dances, elephants have names, museum cat, friendly piglet, and more.
(Funky Chicken not included)
10 Outrageous Ways Birds Dance to Impress Their Mates
Audubon, via Ricky & Bibi’s Mom
“Timothy J. Tuskersons, stop teasing your sister this instant!”
Elephants call each other by name, study finds
The Guardian, via NTMTOM
An amazing rescue!
I helped this parrot after blind lady accidentally incubated its egg
YouTube, via Elizabeth G.
Welcome to Purrassic Park.
Stray Cat Works In A Museum Every Day For 16 Years
Cuddle Buddies / YouTube, via NTMTOM
BAA RAM EWE! I mean, MOO!
Tiny Pig Runs To Say Hi To Everyone On The Farm
Cuddle Buddies / YouTube, via NTMTOM
And finally: Puppy Roll
Andrew Y. shares a corgi who tucks itself in.
The Story of NamThip
Meet NamThip, a recent arrival at Elephant Nature Park. After a hard life begging on the streets, she now has a safe new world to enjoy — and a fun new toy.