You otter hear these otters play piano!
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo opened a piano bar where the otters can entertain each other and write their own music. I wonder if they use Ottertune to stay on key? (via Alice Shortcake)
Otters
Links: BRB, Teaching My Pet to Paint
So painting. Many happy. Very trees. Wow.
Owners Teach Their Shiba Inu To Paint, Sell Paintings Worth ~$5000
Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.
Weirdest Kiss-Cam ever.
‘Clark the Bald Eagle’ steals pregame show at Cotton Bowl
Star-Telegram, via Elizabeth G.
Otterly adorbs.
Christmas Came Early for Jacksonville Zoo with birth of otter
ZooBorns, via Murray C.
Let's just say she got a warm welcome.
Kitten Saved from Cold Has Life Turned Around This Holiday Season
Love Meow, via Andrew Y.
And finally: Have Some Capybara Citrus Punch
Every year at the winter solstice, zookeepers in Japan soak capybaras in hot tubs filled with yuzu, a citrus fruit. The practice, which began in 1996, is meant to ward off disease and bring good health for the coming year.
https://twitter.com/capybarahp/status/1077816193858232320
The yuzu bath is a much older winter ritual, at least for Japanese humans who believe the practice actually prevents colds and flu. But for the capybara, the ritual just gives them an excuse to do what they do best: chill.
https://twitter.com/capybarahp/status/1076299035676266496
Found on Mashable by Andrew Y.
Lincoln Logs His First Year
Rescued otter hits milestone at Oregon Zoo home
Lincoln, the adorable orphaned otter, celebrates another milestone: his first year as part of the otter family at the Oregon Zoo. Found as a stray pup in Morro Bay Harbor on the California coast, “sea otter 805,” as he was classified, got his new home — and new name — in December 2017.
The good news comes shortly after zoo staff celebrated Lincoln’s estimated first birthday last October with a special frozen shrimp cake. Continue reading
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Well, she needs to take time out for the kids.
Cat Can’t Stop Snuggling Rescuers for Saving Her Kittens
Love Meow, via Sharon G.
We're all runts in our own litter, in a way.
Kitten Helps Shy Cat Open Up – Both Runts in Their Own Litter
Love Meow, via Andrew Y.
What is the deal with all the cats who can't stop cuddling?
Orphaned Kitten Finds New Brother and Sister, Won’t Stop Cuddling
Love Meow, via Andrew Y.
And finally: Brenter
As the Brexit negotiations continue, the Shadow Minister for Mousing arrives at 10 Downing Street. (via Andrew Y.)