Flamingos

Links: Hail to the King, Baby

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I just can't wait to be... molting.

‘King’ of the Penguins Named at Kansas City Zoo

ZooBorns, via Murray C.

(Target acquired -- repeat, target acquired...)

Cat Team 7 Performs Amazing Rescue Missions At Navy Base

The Animal Rescue Site, via Elaine W.

Rock-a-bye baby, in the treetop...

Endangered Orangutan Baby Brings In New Year

ZooBorns, via Murray C.

TA-DAAAAAAAAAA!

Flamingo Chick Hatches While Zoo Visitors Watch

ZooBorns, via Murray C.

Helping parrot owners cope with their temperamental feathered friends.

The Pied Piper of Parrots

The New York Times, via Me

And finally: New Year, New Yous

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But mostly the “wet and confused” look, Faye.

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Links: Yes, It’s the Inevitable Post-Hurricane Cute News Wrapup

Not That Mike The Other Mike20 Comments

If looks could kill...

Angry cat swims through Hurricane Harvey floodwaters

WCPO, via Me

Watch the heartwarming video!

Dog Reunites With Cancer-Fighting Dad After Harvey Tears Them Apart

I Love My Dog So Much, via Cheryl S.

Safe and sound!

Brave HSUS Rescuers Risk Lives to Save Stranded Pets

Halo Pets, via Elaine W.

BLORP

Floridians Come Together to Save Manatees Stranded in Mud by Irma

People, via Me

To be followed by the strangest "switched at birth" story you've ever read.

Human and Dog Moms Go Into Labor at Same Florida Shelter

People, via Me

"Coffee, tea or milk"?! You actually need to ask?!

Southwest Airlines Fills Cabin With Pets Orphaned During Houston Storm

Bored Panda, via Andrew Y. & Sharon H.

Boy-girl, boy-girl, we assume.

Watch the most organized flock of flamingos usher to safety in Florida

Mashable, via Andrew Y.

And finally: Shoulda Stayed In Line With the Others

A baby bear out walking with its mom poses for photos and then trashes an inflatable pool flamingo. Found on Laughing Squid by Faye.




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Links: The Tale of a Lucky Loon. Oddly, Not Autobiographical

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Safety tip: Discard all used fishing gear in the loony bin.

Alberta campers save lucky loon caught in fishing gear

The Star, via Megan W.

For a self-sufficient animal, we sure need to be rescued a lot.

20 Amazing Photos of Cats With Firemen And the Stories to Match

Kitten Toob, via Me

I was hoping for some pumps in teal, actually.

Baby flamingo getting blue booties is the cutest thing you’ll see today

Mashable, via Andrew Y.

We're hooked too.

Kitten Found at Apartment Experiences Cuddle and is Hooked

Love Meow, via Me

Storm drain? Must have been raining cats and dogs.

New Brunswick dog finds lost cat in storm drain, is hailed a hero

The Star, via Elaine W.

And finally: Flying Solo

I’ll have what they’re having, Faye.

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Links: Cowabunga!

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Hang 20!

Abbie Girl Takes Top Pooch In World Dog Surfing Championship

NPR, via Andrew Y.

Wow, the grown-ups make it look so easy!

Adorable Baby Flamingo Tries to Stand on One Leg for First Time

People, via Me

A prickly situation

Cat Becomes New Mama to Eight Orphaned Hedgehogs

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

Happy fun ball!

Downtown Aquarium-Denver Welcomes Baby Armadillo Alejandro

Zooborns, via Murray C.

Thanks! I was almost a catcicle!

Man Saves Frozen Kitten, And It Makes A Stunning Recovery

Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.

And finally: That’s One Stuffed Bear




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