Hippos

Links: Orangutan Island

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She'll have protection and orangutan friends for company.

People built a whole island to protect a rare albino orangutan

Washington Post, via Me

I caught some Zs!

19 Golden Retrievers Retrieving All The Things

Cuteness, via Elaine W.

The extremely rare cupcat.

Kitten Found Stuck in a Cup, Leads Rescuers to Save His Entire Family

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Yeah, well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

The World’s Silkiest Anteater Is Not—I Repeat, Not—Stoned

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I'm... I'm actually not calm at this moment.

This Raccoon That “Works” At A Vet Clinic Helps Sick Dogs To Calm Down

Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.

And finally: Give Mama a Kiss, Fiona

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A Hippo-sized Crush

Not That Mike The Other Mike15 Comments

Will a Texas hippo send Fiona’s heart a-Twitter?

Since practically the entire world has fallen in love with Fiona, it was inevitable that she would get a love letter. And that, appropriately, it would come from another hippo, named Timothy at the San Antonio Zoo.

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From Fiona With Love

Not That Mike The Other Mike11 Comments

On this day that’s all about love, here’s a valentine from the most-loved hippo in the world. In this footage never before shared online, the Cincinnati Zoo takes us back to the days when the plucky preemie got cuddles and care and tons of love.

A Valentines Day treat from Fionaphile Lois M.

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