Fiona may be the star attraction at the Cincinnati Zoo, but today was all about her mother Bibi. The mother of the famous Fiona, who herself celebrated a birthday recently, celebrated 20 years with a special treat from her loving caregivers.
Hippos
Links: Pthhthhthpthhtt!
Achievement unlocked: Maximum Sass
Keepers Help Gorilla Baby Reach Milestones at Jacksonville Zoo
ZooBorns, via Murray C.
Hey, she was right last year!
Cincinnati Zoo’s Fiona predicts the winner of Super Bowl LIII
Local12, via NTMTOM
Wait, you're not from ESPN! Take a hike!
I Went Backstage At Puppy Bowl And Tried To Interview Puppies
Deadspin, via NTMTOM
YAAAAARRRR!
10 Angry Kittens Who Demand To Be Taken Seriously Right Meow
The Mind Circle, via NTMTOM
(I step out for a pint and all hell breaks loose.)
Red panda cub escapee from Belfast Zoo found
BBC, via NTMTOM
OK, it's broken. Now go read a book.
These Animals Want to Break the Internet This Furr-iday
ASPCA, via Elaine W.
Well yeah, being underwater will do that.
Winners Of Underwater Photo Competition Will Take Your Breath Away
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
And finally: Oh, Were You Sitting Here?
Why yes, I do believe you were. (via Dana D.)
Alternate Animal Anatomy
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.
Ready for a proper anatomy lesson? #UnScienceAnAnimal is here!
Let's kick it off with this example of a floof nugget, ππ’π―π΅π©π¦π³π’ πΆπ―π€πͺπ’. pic.twitter.com/H4UKRPQMBK
— Woodland Park Zoo (@woodlandparkzoo) January 29, 2019
For instance, did you know that horns are really called “pokey nubbins”? You do now!
Time for a proper anatomy lesson! #UnscienceAnAnimal pic.twitter.com/3a8R0JCTsO
— Northwest Trek Wildlife Park (@NorthwestTrek) January 29, 2019
And of course, all baby animals have “teefies.” We should know that.
we would like to submit this bebe tapir anatomy for review
ππ’π±πͺπ³πΆπ΄ π£π’πͺπ³π₯πͺπͺ aka ππͺπ΅π³πΆπππΆπ΄ ππ’π―π’π΅πΆπ΄ #UnscienceAnAnimal pic.twitter.com/HaRmaaWQFz— San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (@sandiegozoo) January 29, 2019
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.”
Proper Fiona Anatomy #UnscienceAnAnimal #TeamFiona pic.twitter.com/HcRGMIJ7VC
— Cincinnati Zoo (@CincinnatiZoo) January 29, 2019
Fiona Turns Terrific Two
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.)