Nut in a Hut

Native to tropical regions, the Polynesian Coconut Hamster (domus testacea) adapts to its environment in a unique way.

Hamster peeks from inside half a coconut shell with a hole cut onto it
Time to see what’s going on in the world…

Coco hamster, by Martijn Nijenhuis

Although it will occasionally venture from its protective shell…

Hamster emerges from coconut shell
I mean, how bad could it be?

Coco hamster, by Martijn Nijenhuis

It will quickly decide that was a bad idea and retreat to safety once again.

Hamster is now completely inside coconut shell so that only its tail is visible.
NOPE NOPE NOPE

Coco hamster, by Martijn Nijenhuis

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This Week, on “The Guiding Leash”

At Specifically General Hospital, Nurse Stoppedhart learns that handsome Dr. Horgenflorf is actually a Paraguayan circus juggler practicing without a license. Meanwhile, kindly farmer Vern Spankly struggles to save the family sesame seed farm from the Extraordinary Evil Mortgage Company. And in a secluded motel room at the edge of town, Betsey and Bob resume their torrid affair…

Two hamsters cuddle on a bed of sawdust.
And your husband still doesn’t suspect?

Bibi kiss Bobo!!!!~, by Shika Kaoin, licensed under CC BY 2.0

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Links: Goldens in Golden

Golden retriever wearing a pink cowboy hat and pink scarf

And finally: Can’t Fit, Sits Anyway

One of the signs of growing up is when you can no longer fit in your original packaging.

"I can totally fit."
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