The macaques are back in Maru’s backyard! Although we can’t see them very well, Kitten Miri got a good look, and she was intrigued.
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.
Maru Clams Up
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.
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.
Artist Makes Felted Wool Animals Through Needle Felting
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
Newborn Kittens Wrapped in Paper Towels Left on Doorstep
Love Meow, via Andrew Y.
People Had Heartwarming Wildlife Encounters And Had To Share Them
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
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!