If you were expecting actual flying foxes – sorry, but we have something better – bats!
And may I introduce you to Beatrice, our resident gossip hound:
These tinyfreaking gigantic flying foxes are a type of bat vital for the pollination of tropical plants, yet they’re listed as “vulnerable” on the endangered species list.
These two guys come from the Tolga Bat Hospital that rescues, rehabilitates and releases hundreds of bats that would otherwise die. They also provide lifetime sanctuary for many bats that are too severely injured to return to the wild or have been retired from zoos.
After a dozen rolls of film, Amaryllis really thought that this one would be a keeper. That coy smile and twinkle in her eye were about to work pig wonders, and she knew it. Unfortunately, it was that apparent giant bullseye on her freshly coiffed ‘do that did her in.
‘Ello! My name is Fabio, and you-a must-a try-a my mar-i-nara!
OK, I’m sorry. I admit, I’m not Italian. And my name isn’t even Fabio. It’s Ken. Ken, as in, “Wake me when you’re done saying ‘Ken’.” I just wanted you to think I was exotic.
Cute Overload Holiday Tip: The holidays are a traditional time for many and often include roasting chestnuts on an open fire. But, “chestnuts” are a prickly bunch, so always be sure to first check for blemishes – and disgruntled squeaks…
Rule of Cuteness #10-b: If you haven’t grown into your feet yet and/or your mom can impale people, you’re cute. So let’s keep a safe distance and welcome the newest baby white rhino born at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida.
Photo by Matt Marriott/Thanks to sender-inner Nick G.
First of all, just looking around in here, I can tell that I’m gonna need the 12-quart stock pot. It will run you about 600 bones, but I don’t want to hear it. Oh, don’t give me that look – I’ll have my sous chef wash out the pot.
Second, what’s with the beans? Don’t get me wrong, I’m brilliant, so I’ll be able to whip up something exquisite for your guests, but where’s the veg? Would something a little leafy in the pantry kill you? And don’t get me started on your electric cook top. I don’t know how you expect me to cook in these conditions.
Washington, D.C. — Outraged legislators renewed calls for banning human-animal hybrids after researchers at the Frankenstein Institute for Extremely Scary Science announced the creation of a “lambaby.” According to a spokesperson for an angry mob that stormed the Institute, “arghle grumble blaarphle rhubarb rhubarb!”
I have just one word for you, Brynne M.: PASICKIE!
