Fiona and Fritz

Alternate Animal Anatomy

Not That Mike The Other Mike30 Comments

What are these parts really called? Twitter’s on it

Pay attention, class, because this will be on the final. In keeping with their educational mission, a number of zoos have joined together to “unscience” cute animals.

For instance, did you know that horns are really called “pokey nubbins”? You do now!

And of course, all baby animals have “teefies.” We should know that.

Here are some otter anatomy terms you otter know.

https://twitter.com/orcoastaquarium/status/1090297512018071552

And while every hippo has a head, only Fiona has a “crown holder.”

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Fiona Turns Terrific Two

Not That Mike The Other Mike20 Comments

A look back at the plucky preemie’s first two years

Two years ago today, a baby hippo was born at theΒ Cincinnati Zoo who would go on to inspire millions with her will to survive, and charm them with her adorable sass. Born premature at only 29 pounds, Fiona could not even stand up, and needed around-the-clock care from her keepers and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Today, at over 1,000 pounds, a healthy and happy Fiona delights her adoring fans. To celebrate, the Zoo released this video of her best moments, including the adorable leg chomp! (via Lois M.)

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Links: No Touchie Da Wombat

Not That Mike The Other Mike9 Comments

Leave the selfie stick at home, mate.

You Can Visit This Australian Island if You Pledge to Skip Wombat Selfie

Smithsonian, via Murray C.

So I felt like a swim, sue me.

Apparently Bunnies Too Have a Lot To Be Ashamed Of

I Can Has Cheezburger, via Faye

Not-so-terrible twos.

Half ton of fun: Cincinnati Zoo’s Fiona turning two this week

Chron.com, via NTMTOM

Can't sleep, shark will eat me...

Pet Products That Must Have Been Designed By Geniuses

BuzzFeed, via Murray C.

Small, medium, large

Picture-perfect cat with a heart-shaped spot is Instagram star

SoraNews24, via Andrew Y.

And finally: Pupajamas

That looks sooooooo comfortabuhls, Murray C.

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Links: Fiona Grows an Extra Digit

Not That Mike The Other Mike9 Comments

From preemie to dreamy!

Fiona the Hippo reaches new milestone, weighs 1,000 pounds

Local12.com, via Gigi the cat lady & Andrew Y.

This is the "before" picture.

Cat, Missing 14 Months, Found Living in Pet Food Factory

Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.

Bread head

Overexcited seagull gets stuck into a luxurious bread dinner

Daily Mail, via Sharon H.

Relationship status: It's complicated.

Two Loving Pups Plus One Cuddly Cat Add Millions Of Smiles To Instagram

The Animal Rescue Site, via Elaine W.

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30 Dogs Who Absolutely Love Winter

Cuteness, via Elaine W.

And finally: Fiona New Year!

In honor of her milestone, Fiona will participate in the annual ball drop this New Year’s Eve. (via Andrew Y.)

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