Is There a Point to This Post?

January 4, 2012 By

If you get lost while at the zoo,
The one thing you must never do
Is ask a monkey, word for word
” ‘Scuse me, can you point out the bird?”


Flickr user jinterwas notes: “Golden lion tamarin at Apenheul, Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, making a well known gesture with its middle finger.”

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THIS JUST IN: Stackable Giraffes

January 3, 2012 By

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay got a holiday present of this baby reticulated giraffe, born on December 27. She’s 5 foot, 7 inches tall and weighs about 127 pounds.


Looks like she’ll fit in nicely, Jill R.

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Top Ten Cutest Videos of 2011

January 2, 2012 By

Instructions: 1. Press play; 2. Go “awww”; 3. Repeat.

#10: Sleepy Puppy Talking
Sure, a talking porcupine is exotic, but this cute little pup has a bigger vocabulary. As sender-inner Brinke G. recommended, turn up your speakers for this one.

#9: Not Such a Hot Idea
Tired of the outdoor heat, Gus attempts a spur-of-the-moment home remodeling project, but his attempt to install an indoor pool hits a small snag…
#8: Cookie the Tickled Penguin
A number of commenters said that Cookie may have been feeling more amorous than tickled, but his giggling at the end of this video is cute all the same.
#7: Who knew? Pudú!
In which we meet the adorable Pudú, the world’s smallest deer. And then we meet the world’s smallest Pudú. And then we stare at the screen, helplessly drooling.
#5: Kittens! In! Bowls!
Always the innovators in cuteness, our friends the Japanese scientifically settle the question: If you put a bunch of bowls on the ground, will kitties want to get in them?
#4: Caution: Advanced Cuteness Ahead
OK, people, now we move on to the hard stuff. Surely you remember Cricket, the adorable feline fuzzball? Well, look out, here it comes again!
#3: Knut: A Retrospective
In 2011, the world said goodbye to Knut, the polar bear who captured their hearts just four years before, and his caregiver, Thomas Dörflein. Cuteologists paid their respects in this thread.
#2: Sloth’s Inaction
Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! Can your heart stand the low-speed, pulse-not-pounding excitement of these cute sloths? Thrill as they share a string bean! Gasp as they tip over with a stuffed toy! We’ll sell you the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge!
#1: Just your Run-of-the-mill-kitten-dolphin-snorgle…
What a letdown. Here we go to all the trouble of compiling a list of best videos, and the number one slot goes to the same ol’ “kitten plays with dolphin” vid. I hate to complain, but some subjects on the Internet just get done to death, y’know?

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Spot On!

January 1, 2012 By

A breeder in Wales got more than she expected when her two-year-old dalmatian gave birth to an extra-large litter of fifteen. The breeder may be stressed out, but her granddaughter’s in puppy heaven. Story, more cuteness in The Sun.

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Darn, That Was a Dom Pérignon ’85, Too

December 31, 2011 By

We just couldn’t end 2011 without a visit from our new best friend, Zooniversity’s quilled quipster, Teddy Bear. Looks like Teddy’s been hitting the corn — and the champagne bottle — a little early this year. Relive Teddy’s past words of wisdom on our Teddy page.

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I Got Yer Happy Birthday Right Here

December 30, 2011 By

When presented with a singing birthday card, this cat responds the way we all wish we could. (We’re still looking for the follow-up video, in which the cat finds the greeting card factory and burns it to the ground.)

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Rocket Bun, Ready for Takeoff

December 29, 2011 By

We’re here at Yuk-Yuk Flats for the test launch of the experimental X-27 ½ rocket bun. I can see the test pilot, Felix “Crater” Farnsworth, has strapped himself aboard, and once the rocket fuel is digested, we should be “go” for launch.


Michelle P. says: “Here’s a photo of Howl (cat) and Salvador (rabbit) (photo shot and animals snuggled by Tracy T.). They seem like good friends but you know what they say about keeping enemies closer…”

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Play “Freebird,” Man!

December 27, 2011 By

Actually, this pup would probably rock out to just about anything: “Stairway to Heaven,” “Mrs. Robinson”… but he clearly doesn’t like the sound of silence.

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Just Another Video of a Dog Chasing Cars

December 26, 2011 By

They say that some people just go to NASCAR races hoping to see a crash. Not us, though; we’re in it to see the frantic dog attacks.

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Santa’s Workshop, Returns Department

December 26, 2011 By

To expedite your customer service experience, please re-pack items in their original packaging, including small parts, manuals, packing material, shrink-wrap, and sealing tape; and show your receipt stamped by our Department of Receipt Stamping, located in the basement and open for two hours on alternate Tuesdays.

Those who fail to comply will be bitten. Thank you.


Those are some serious-looking elves, Kelly R.

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