And finally: Bumpy’s Best Bud
Bumpy the rescued hippo has a new friend, in this video found by reader Deb G.
Links: Blood Brothers
Hippos
Links: Hippo Birthday to Moo
With a BIG birthday cake!
Pygmy hippo Moo Deng turns 2: Thailand throws three-day birthday bash
Firstpost, via Andrew Y.
And finally: Happy Horse
Andrew Y. found a pair of unlikely pals.
Bedtime for Bumpy
Bumpy the baby hippo had a bumpy start in life. Orphaned at only a few days old, he was still huddled with his mother’s body when rescued. Now he’s getting expert care, swimming joyfully — and sleeping safely. Read more about Bumpy here.
Links: Adorably Delicious
Why are they all licking their lips like that?
Berlin zoo’s baby hippo named ‘Brötchen’ part of food-naming trend
Yahoo News, via Andrew Y.
I feel like a hot dog in this thing.
Dog Illustrations That Prove Life Is More Fun With A Dog Around
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
And finally: Stooping to Conquer
New Yorkers are woofing it up after the Knicks’ comeback win in game four. (via Dana D.)