Hippos

Links: Ten Points to Gryffindog

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I always hufflepuff after a long run.

Shelter Sorts Dogs Into Hogwarts Houses To Help Them Get Adopted

The Dodo, via Me

Caution: Extremely sad.

Dying Chimp Shares Tender Moment With Man Who Cared for Her

Twisted Sifter, via Sharon H.

Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na... CATMAAAAAAAN!

Five-year-old dresses up as superhero to look after stray cats

Metro, via Elizabeth G.

Daaaaaaahhhhhh...

Hilariously Unphotogenic Animals You Will Feel Guilty For Laughing At

Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.

And then they got in a rumble with the Jets.

New York welcomes over 50 dogs rescued from Puerto Rico

NY Daily News, via Me

And finally: Fiona Water Ballet

Via Andrew Y.

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Links: A Bit Young, Isn’t She?

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(Is that food? I'll bet that's food.)

Fiona the hippo witness to magical marriage proposal

WLWT, via Me

Guess you could say I... bombed.

Bomb School Wasn’t for Lulu, but the C.I.A. Wishes Her the Best

The New York Times, via Me

Yeah, but you should see what we do when your back's turned.

Dogs make more faces when you’re paying attention

The Verge, via Me

Let me at 'em!

For ornery shelter cats, 2nd chance is a job chasing mice

AP News, via Sylvia C.

The squeaking must be incredible.

Tiny Trio of Otter Pups Born at Santa Barbara Zoo

Zooborns, via Murray C.

And finally: ‘Tocktober Pumpkin Spice Corgi

Thanks a latte for getting that image stuck in my head, Andrew Y.

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The Fiona Show, Part Six

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In this episode, Fiona the survivor becomes Fiona the superstar, and Team Fiona share their final thoughts on what an inspiration she’s become to themselves, and to the world. (via Lois M.)

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The Fiona Show, Part Five

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In part five of the behind-the-scenes series, it’s time to meet the parents, starting with Fiona’s mother Bibi. Would the mother recognize her child? Would the plucky preemie hand-raised by humans know how to behave like a hippo? And what would father Henry do? Team Fiona share their feelings as they managed delicate introductions.

And now Fiona’s amazing story is told in a new book Hip, Hippo, Hooray for Fiona, a photo biography with dozens of pictures. Written primarily for young readers, the 40-page book will also serve as a “family keepsake,” says the Cincinnati Zoo, which will get a portion of the proceeds.

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