Maru and Hana and Miri

Japan’s least claustrophobic cat, Maru devotes his life to squeezing into any box, while his partner Hana puts up with this silliness.

Links: Like a Mood Ring, but Cat

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Cat changes color, squirrel photos, baby bat bungee birth, Hana turns 11, and more.

It’s just a touch of grey.

Couple Was Shocked When Their Kitten’s Fur Magically Changed Color

Buzznet, via Karen F.

I feel pretty, oh so pretty…

20 Pics Of Squirrels Interacting With Props

Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.

(Sooner or later, this schtick has to work.)

Cat Puts His Arms Around Everyone at Animal Shelter

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

Boy or girl? Don’t leave us hanging!

Extreme Bungee-jumping Baby Bat Birth

ZooBorns, via Sharon G.

Pampered ‘paca princess!

Woman Brings Home A Baby Alpaca And Gives Her Own Room

Cuddle Buddies / YouTube, via A9

And finally: Happy Birthday, Hana!

Hana turns 11 and gets the party hat. Andrew Y. and Allen share this video of her memorable year. More photos on Maru’s blog.

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Missing Maru? Meow, Maybe

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When Hana misses Maru, she howls with such longing that Maru is moved to respond immediat — oh, who am I kidding, he just lies there and makes her look for him.

But enough domestic drama, it’s time for Maru, Hana and Kitten Miri to get a manicure, which they endure with a Zen-like calm.

Sooooo relaxing, Andrew Y.

Maru gets Musical!
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Maru’s Second Childhood

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After a rummage through the attic, Maru is reunited with a cherished childhood toy: the CatLauncher 3000, which would catapult him across the room. Broken now, it’s still a great place for a nap.

As long as we’re reliving Maru’s childhood, let’s watch one-year-old Maru getting very emotional over a toy.

Nostalgically submitted by Andrew Y.

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Maru’s Glass-Bottom Butt

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Lured by free snacks, Maru, Hana and Kitten Miri expose their vulnerable underbellies for our voyeuristic amusement. Is nothing beneath us?

via Andrew Y.

Wobbly Maru, Round Two
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