Whenever a big box arrives, Hana and Kitten Miri want to know what’s inside it, and Maru wants to know why he’s not inside it. This time it’s a giant happy clam that swallows Hana whole — until Maru wants it for himself.
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: What a Stroke of Luck
Sea lion hops in boat, cute felt animals, wildlife encounters, Maru’s birthday party, and more.
Row, row, row your boat / Off the SoCal shore / Flippity, floppity, uppity-hoppity / Who could not adore?
Sea lion rescued after hopping on college rowing team’s boat
Wyoming News Now, via Kar F.
It felt good to be felted!
Artist Makes Felted Wool Animals Through Needle Felting
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
I’m putting out a Bounty on the guy who did this.
Newborn Kittens Wrapped in Paper Towels Left on Doorstep
Love Meow, via Andrew Y.
Oh, so that’s what makes that “chirp chirp” noise.
People Had Heartwarming Wildlife Encounters And Had To Share Them
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
So long as he’s not eating them.
This Werewolf Cat Is Winning Hearts Worldwide
Bored Panda, via NTMTOM
And finally: Maru’s Birthday Party
We already saw his Year 17 highlight reel, but we couldn’t miss the festivities.
Jumbo Bucket o’ Maru
Maru encounters a big metal bucket that makes his usual cardboard boxes pail in comparison. Can he get into it?
via Andrew Y.
More Maru: Happy Birthday!Links: Unfortunately, it’s “Baby Shark”
Cat loves only one song, Maru turns 17, elephant gets a new herd, world’s tallest steer, and more.
You played it for her, you can play it for me! If she can stand it, I can!
Stubborn Cat Only Likes Listening To One Song
Cuddle Buddies / YouTube, via NTMTOM
Better than lickable wallpaper!
Husky Licks the Screen of a TV Playing a Sizzling Bacon Video
Laughing Squid, via NTMTOM
(Either these are weird elephants or I’m a weird goat.)
Journey To Belonging: Orphaned Baby Elephant Walks With New Herd
Sunny Skyz, via Allein
Someone sure steered me in the right direction.
Romeo was saved from slaughter. He’s now the world’s tallest steer
The Guardian, via Georgiana Y.
And finally: Best Stuffed Toy Ever
Andrew Y. shares a service dog getting a special treat.