Five years ago Fiona the plucky hippo was born prematurely at the Cincinnati Zoo. As caregivers worked around the clock to keep her alive, we followed her progress here. And today she’s a healthy hefty hippo with even more growing to do!
Fiona and Fritz
Links: Chill Bill
Duck loves Dunkin, dog get custom den, cat steals bras, and is Fiona getting a stepfather?
Their water is perfect for me to dunk in.
Meet Munchkin — the Dunkin’ loving duck with millions of fans on TikTok
Boston.com, via Elizabeth G. & Karen P.
They make great gifts!
Cat’s Favorite Things In The World Are Bras
The Dodo / Twitter, via Andrew Y.
And it's probably cooler than yours.
Dog Owner Makes Mini Living Room for His Three Pups
People, via NTMTOM
Is Fiona getting a stepfather?
Hippo Introductions Happening Faster than Expected at Cincinnati Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo, via NTMTOM
Bonus Tongue-Out Tuesday blep!
Sergeant Found Cat With Two Babies, Wants To Bring Her Home
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
And finally: Teddy Bears’ Recess
Dana D. shares a mama and baby bear who get the slides to themselves as the teaching staff squees up a storm.
Links: Rainy With Chance of Poodles
Dog crashes forecast, comedy wildlife photos, groundhog and son, hyena man, and more.
Am I supposed to climb these steps?
Meteorologist’s dog steals spotlight, interrupts the weather report
Today, via Fkawaldenpond
Pfthhthpthhtpfthhht!
50 Wholesome Rescue Pet Pics To Heal Your Soul (August Edition)
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
Howlingly funny!
Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards: Gallery of 2021 Finalists
Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, via NTMTOM
Groundhog Day, Jr.
Groundhog Brings His Son To Visit His Human Best Friend
The Dodo / YouTube, via Georgiana Y.
And finally: Very Cheeky, Fiona!
Fiona bites mom’s butt, then flashes that “I just bit mom’s butt” look. (Via Murray C.)
Links: Namesakes
Fiona meets Fiona, hawk rescue gets weird, photo day at dog park, slurpy kitten, and more.
Hopefully won't grow as big.
Baby Girl Named After Fiona the Hippo Meets Her for the First Time
People, via NTMTOM
But can charm his mama with just one word.
23-Year-Old Cockatoo Acts Like A Troublemaking Toddler
The Dodo / Twitter, via Andrew Y.
Spunk Muttley, Class of '22, JV Tennis Ball Squad
Photo essay: Picture day at the dog park
Bozeman Daily Chronicle, via NTMTOM
And finally: Does This Cat Have a Drinking Problem!
Andrew Y. shares a cat who slings while he slurps.
Slurp Slurp Slurp