Parrots

Links: Firehouse Friends

Not That Mike The Other Mike14 Comments
Close up of the face of a dog

Now they’re both homeless no more!

Homeless Veteran Left Dog at Fire Station, Asking ‘Please Help My Baby.’

People, via Karen F. & Andrew Y.

Probably not dishwasher-safe, either.

Handmade Ceramic Pieces That Are Almost Too Cute To Use

Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.

Naples Zoo celebrates first-generation Toco Toucan newborn

Wink News, via Andrew Y.

And finally: No More Internet for You!

For those of us struggling with too much screen time, this pesky parrot found by Andrew Y. will encourage you to go outside.

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Links: No Beak, No Problem

Not That Mike The Other Mike9 Comments
A dark gray parrot rests its head on a rock. The top of parrot's beak is partially missing.

It’s because my face says “Don’t mess with me.”

How Bruce the Parrot Landed Atop the Pecking Order, Without a Beak

New York Times, via AJ

So serve. Very protect.

First Shiba Inu police dog in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture now on duty

SoraNews24, via Andrew Y.

We’re a matched set.

From the Very Beginning, Cat Brothers Clearly Belong Together

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

File me under “Fabulous.”

Library Cat Keeps College Students Company During Stressful Studies

People, via NTMTOM

Sea lion pup found in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset

SF Gate, via NTMTOM

And finally: Snackin’ and Smackin’

We all have that one friend who’s a noisy eater. (via Elizabeth G.)

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Links: We All Live in a Parrot Submarine

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A parrot sits in a custom built submersible device consisting of a clear plastic tube.

DIVE! DIVE!

Parrot explores the Bahamas in a custom built bird submarine

Dexerto, via Andrew Y.

Honoring a humble hero.

Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat

BBC, via NTMTOM

Guess what she needed help with.

Stray Cat Moves Herself into a Home in Search of Help

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

And finally: The Dawn of Bun

Let’s have Bunday on a Monday, with this video found by Andrew Y.

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Links: Now Hear This

Not That Mike The Other Mike14 Comments
A hedgehog looks at you

So don’t talk smack behind my pointy back.

Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range

BBC, via Karen P.

Guy Rescues Random Kitten And Turns Into Ultimate Cat Dad

The Dodo / YouTube, via Skimpy

Live stream of world’s fattest parrot and her chicks captivates New Zealand

The Guardian, via NTMTOM

And finally: Balloonatic

If your travel plans are up in the air, keep your spirits aloft. (via Andrew Y.)

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