Tortoises

Links: Chip Off the Very Old Block

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A human hand holds a baby tortoise in front of an older tortoise.

Better late than never, Methuselah.

Galapagos tortoise celebrates 135th birthday and first Father’s Day

NBC News, via Karen F.

“Just 5 more minutes.”

Arctic Fox Escapes Zoo But Gets Tired Along The Way

Sunny Skyz, via A9

Well, I just found the ultimate lap.

Cat Once Left Out on the Streets Turns into Ultimate Lap Cat

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

Going to be hard to save them if they keep hiding behind rocks.

The scramble to save Dorset’s vanishing Purbeck puffins

The Guardian, via Elizabeth G.

It’s like an angry mob, without the angry.

Two tours bring Minnesotans together by celebrating cats in windows

MPR News, via Elizabeth G.

And finally: Doggo Dance Duel

Two determined dogs get the perfect musical accompaniment in this video found by Andrew Y.

Dawg dance
byu/sh0tgunben inFunnyAnimals
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Links: He Wouldn’t Do That, Woody?

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A woodpecker clings to the windshield wiper of a car

Oh yes I would, ha-ha-ha-HA-ha!

Woodpecker attacks cars in Massachusetts neighborhood

CBS News, via Elizabeth G.

‘Tornado tortoise’ reunited with its family a month after deadly US storms

The Guardian, via NTMTOM

But the space people said they’d meet me here!

Pet Dog Rescued from 2-Story Roof After Climbing Out an Open Window

People, via NTMTOM

And finally: Pick-up Artist

Andrew Y. shares a little pick-me-up for your morning.

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Links: Picture Perfect

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Cat rests its chin on its paw and looks at you

50 Ridiculously Photogenic Animals

Bored Panda, via NTMTOM

First Sergeant Needs Help to Rescue Pup He Befriended Overseas

People, via NTMTOM

Four Critically Endangered Galapagos Tortoises Hatch at Philadelphia Zoo

Philadelphia Zoo, via Tara O.

And finally: Froggy Bottom

Karen P. shares a video all about the rain frog.

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Links: Shell Survivor

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Man carries rescued tortoise

I’m a little shell-shocked.

100-Lb. Pet Tortoise Survives L.A. Wildfires

People, via NTMTOM

I’m just nuts about them!

Orphaned Baby Squirrel Adopts A Loving Indian Family

Bored Panda, via NTMTOM

Rocks, leaves, the head of Wile E. Coyote, stuff like that.

Roadrunner Brings His Rescuer Gifts Every Day

The Dodo / YouTube, via Skimpy and A9

And finally: Just Five More Minutes

Thérèse B. shares some sleepy sea lions

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