Elephants

Links: Occupy Wombat

Not That Mike The Other Mike11 Comments

Wombats break into prison, poodle wins Westminster, intense elephant rescue, a loudly purring cat, and more.

Hey, we were here first.

Zookeeper visited former penal colony in Australia to find it overrun with wombats

Discover Wildlife, via NTMTOM

Kittens Survived the Streets Together and Embraced Another Cat

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

Miniature Poodle Wins Best in Show at the 2024 Westminster Dog Show

People, via NTMTOM

Intense but with a happy ending.

Overnight Rescue of Elephant Trapped in Water Well

Sheldrick Trust / YouTube, via 6rabbits

Well, it’s the groundhog pups story… again.

Punxsutawney Phil’s Twins Names Revealed On Mother’s Day

Daily Voice, via NTMTOM

And finally: Well, Someone’s Happy

Elizabeth G. shares a kitty with its motor running.

You already voted!

Welcome Home, Old Girl

Not That Mike The Other Mike10 Comments

There’s a new arrival at Elephant Nature Park, and the herd eagerly trumpets a welcome.

For Grandma Dok Koon, this journey begins a new chapter in a life full of hardships.

Now she has new friends, loving caregivers, and plenty of time for herself.

You already voted!

Links: Yikes! Stripes!

Not That Mike The Other Mike10 Comments

Zebras on the loose, dog at wedding, corgi plays fetch — with himself, hungry trunk, and more.

Kudos to all involved, but come on — how hard is it to catch escapees in striped uniforms?

North Bend neighbors corral runaway zebras; 1 still missing

KOMO News, via Susan H.

You may now fetch the bride.

Golden Retriever Nails His Job as Wedding Ring Bearer

People, via NTMTOM

Meanwhile, that cat tree you bought 10 years ago is tilting to one side.

Guy Builds Themed Cat Patios

The Dodo / YouTube, via Andrew Y.

He made fetch happen!

Introverted Corgi Is Happiest Playing Fetch By Himself

The Dodo / YouTube, via Andrew Y.

Wow, what other body parts has this maniac stolen?

Kitten Incredibly Small Compared to Littermates Has the Heart of Big Cat

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

And finally: Trunk-out Tuesday

Murray C. brings us a nose that knows what it wants.

You already voted!

And Toto Too

Not That Mike The Other Mike4 Comments

The Sheldrick Trust has protected elephants for so long that former orphans once in their care bring new babies in need of help. That’s what happened in 2022, when four ex-orphans brought little Toto, only a few days old, to give him a second chance at survival. Read Toto’s story here.

You already voted!