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Weekly Adorbs for March 4-8, 2013

the daily dish More on PawNation: Adorable, All Pets, Awesome, Cats, Cute, Dogs, Newborns, Reptiles, Small and Furry, Zoo

By Charlotte Braun Mar 08, 2013

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    Need a little cute in your life? We all do. There's nothing wrong with getting a warm and fuzzy fix on a daily basis. That's why we're here, with a dose of the most aww-inducing animal pictures on the Web this week.

    TIME FOR A STROLL

    An adorable and wrinkly baby aardvark heads out for a stroll at the Busch Gardens in Tampa, Fla. The youngster is primarily being cared for by its mother, but the staff at Busch Gardens are also providing support, as adult aardvarks gave a reputation for clumsy parenting.

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  • Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium/facebook
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    REUNION ROARS

    In Washington's Point Defiance Zoo, two foster tiger cub brothers will reunite tomorrow at noon. The dynamic duo will be available for public viewing all weekend. We can't handle the cuteness!

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    GLORIOUS GIRAFFE

    Kiringo the gorgeous giraffe stands tall in his enclosure at the zoo in Duisburg, western Germany. Kiringo is the father of a male giraffe that was born on March 5, 2013. Lookin' good there, dad!

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    YOU MUST HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL BUSHBABY

    This Moholi bushbaby was born at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago in January, but is only now venturing from its nest. These primates are native to Southern Africa and are very rare. There are fewer than 20 in zoos throughout the U.S.

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    DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE BLACK OR WHITE

    In Ireland at the Dublin Zoo, a Friesian cow named Bella gave birth to a gorgeous female calf. Look at that stunning coloring!

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    PORCUPINE PERFORMER

    At the Nashville Zoo in Tennessee, a cute porcupine is seen captivating an audience during an educational animal show. Who doesn't love animal shows?

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  • BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images
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    GROOM ME GORGEOUS

    A glam Standard Poodle enjoys a grooming session during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, England. The annual event involves dog breeders from all around the world competing in many competitions, ending with one dog being deemed Best in Show.

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  • Taronga Western Plains Zoo/facebook
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    WOMBAT WOOS

    In Australia at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, a wombat pops a quick pose for the camera, showing off his adorable physique. Wombats have unusually thick paws designed for digging burrows. Neat!

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  • Junior D. Kannah/AFP/Getty Images
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    YOU'RE MY HUMAN

    Veterinarian Anne Marie holds a bonobo baby that had been recently rescued at the Paradise for Bonobos sanctuary in Kinshasa, located on the Congo River. The sanctuary is 35 acres, and is home to many orphaned bonobos.

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  • Houston Zoo Animal Enrichment/facebook
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    PARTY OF THREE, PLEASE

    A leopard tortoise and two antelope ground squirrels enjoy a nice watermelon snack at the Houston Zoo in Texas. Do you think the tortoise minds the squirrels standing on the watermelon? Doesn't look like it!

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  • Win McNamee/Getty Images
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    LLAMA STORM

    A cute llama seeks shelter next to an old school bus at Cox Farms in Virginia. 

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    JAGUAR JAZZ

    In Florida at the Brevard Zoo, a baby jaguar cub sweetly stares into the camera. The sex of the cub has not been determined yet, but the little one is bonding very well with its mother, Masaya.

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    SLOW AND STEADY

    C.C. the sloth appears on NBC's "Today" show, looking very adorable.

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  • Zoo Liberec/facebook
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    WE'RE MAKIN' HISTORY

    Maned wolf pups have been welcomed into the Zoo Liberec in the Czech Republic for the first time in history. So cute and so fluffy!

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  • Misha Japaridze/AP Photo
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    DOUBLE THE FUN

    At the Moscow Zoo in Russia, a rare two-headed California king snake is shown on exhibition. The occurrence of a two-headed snake is one in a million, and they usually do not make it on their own in the wild.

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  • BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images
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    AFGHAN AWWS

    A gorgeous Afghan Hound wearing a waterproof suit arrives with its owner on the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, England.

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    A LITTLE ON THE HEAVY SIDE

    At the Chester Zoo in the U.K., a pekin robin is weighed as part of an annual health check. This looks interesting!

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  • Taronga Western Plains Zoo/facebook
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    SWEET STEEDS

    In Australia at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Przewalski's horse foals are now 5 weeks old and beginning to frolic together more frequently. So beautiful!

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  • MARTIN SCHUTT/AFP/Getty Images
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    SNOWBLAZER

    At the zoo in Erfurt, Germany, a cheetah takes a stroll through the snowy compound. 

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  • FRISO GENTSCH/AFP/Getty Images
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    FLEECE AS WHITE AS SNOW

    In Germany at the Tierpark Nordhorn, two cute lambs are pictured together after being born on Feb. 22–23, 2013. Precious!

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  • MARTIN SCHUTT/AFP/Getty Images
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    GET YOUR TAN ON

    In Erfurt, Germany, meerkats enjoy time under the sun at the local zoo. 

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  • The Red River Zoo/facebook
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    MUNTJAC MADNESS

    At the Red River Zoo in North Dakota, a tiny muntjac fawn has been born. The little one currently weighs only one pound and is as cute as the dickens.

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  • Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium/facebook
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    ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY

    Berani, an endangered 6-month-old Malayan tiger cub, is feeling better after a sudden illness. His condition is now stable. He will remain off the exhibit for an undetermined amount of time, but veterinarians expect him to be back to playing with foster brother, Dumai, shortly.

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  • ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP/Getty Images
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    BORNEAN BABY

    Dam, a female Bornean orangutan, is pictured with her son, Veera, at the Singapore Zoo. So precious!

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  • Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium/facebook
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    MIGHTY AND MARVELOUS

    In Nebraska's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, four adorable lion cubs are pictured looking cute. The females range from 19 to 22 pounds while the males are both 23 pounds.

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  • The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium/facebook
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    WORK IT

    At the Columbus Zoo in Ohio, Aurora lifts an enrichment toy as she "works out." Cute!

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  • Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
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    WHIP IT REAL GOOD

    A Whippet named Flint stands beside a sculpture, "The White Horse," by Mark Wallinger, after its unveiling outside the headquarters of the British Council in London, England.

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  • Houston Zoo Animal Enrichment/facebook
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    PLEASANT-SMELLING KING

    In Texas at the Houston Zoo, Jonathan the lion enjoys a nice rubdown on a tree with a pleasing scent. He thoroughly enjoyed rubbing new smells on his mane.

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  • Perth Zoo/facebook
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    PARTY ANIMAL

    Dinar the Sumatran orangutan is celebrating his 26th birthday at the Perth Zoo in Australia. He loved receiving frozen grapes and other yummy treats on his special day.

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  • Taronga Zoo/facebook
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    YELLOW IS YOUR COLOR, HONEY

    A gorgeous baby eyelash viper is pictured at the Taronga Zoo in Australia. The snake, named Young, is currently off display while being cared for by the zoo's reptile keepers. However, Young's parents are able to be seen at Reptile World.

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    CUB CUTIE

    At the Buffalo Zoo in New York state, a polar bear cub was introduced to the public for the first time on Friday. How adorable is this little guy?

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  • Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
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    WILL RUFF FOR CRUFTS

    Rescue dogs are pictured in Birmingham, England, at Crufts 2013. This year's four-day competition has more than 22,000 dogs and owners competing for the coveted Best in Show title.

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  • Oakland Zoo/facebook
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    KIDDING AROUND

    In California's Oakland Zoo, precious goat kids play around and roughhouse with each other. This is the first time in fifteen years there are goats at the Oakland Zoo. All four of the baby goats are happy and healthy, and each weigh between 3–4 pounds.

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  • The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium/facebook
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    PURRFECT SLUMBER

    Sita the leopard enjoys a nice Saturday morning snooze at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio.

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  • Houston Zoo Animal Enrichment/facebook
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    IT'S PLAY TIME

    At the Houston Zoo in Texas, an elephant named Baylor enjoys a dip in the pool with a large keg. The keg is used to entertain the elephant, creating endless hours of dunking fun.

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  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park/facebook
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    HOG-ITUDE

    Rooty, a red river hog shows some attitude at the San Diego Zoo. Typically, these African pigs are nocturnal, but not at the Safari Park at the San Diego Zoo!

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  • Zoo Berlin/facebook
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    CONFIDENT LITTLE CALF

    In Germany's Berlin Zoo, a blackbuck calf stands tall for the perfect photo op.

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  • Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
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    CLASSICALLY BEAUTIFUL

    A mute swan swims in a gorgeous channel in Regents Park in London, England. What a beauty!

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  • Taronga Zoo/facebook
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    SOCIAL BUTTERFLY

    A keeper shows off a yellow-bellied glider joey at the Taronga Zoo in Australia. The little guy is young at the moment, but starting to become more independent. The breed is known to be gregarious, so he will often be spending time with his family.

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  • Auckland Zoo/facebook
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    NEW BEGINNINGS

    In New Zealand at the Auckland Zoo, critically endangered Archey's frogs have been successfully bred. This is the first time this precious species has been bred at the zoo. Yay!

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  • Perth Zoo/facebook
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    NORBERT THE NABARLEK

    In Australia at the Perth Zoo, a very small nabarlek (aka, a pygmy rock wallaby) is receiving exceptional care. Norbert was found curled up in his mother's pouch after she was hit by a car. Now the little fellow is doing very well after being found by a wildlife rehabilitator. He's absolutely adorable!

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  • David Jenike/The Cincinnati Zoo/AP Photo
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    JUST LIKE MAMA

    At the Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio, Primate Center team leader Ron Evans is pictured laying with Gladys, a baby gorilla. This is how a western lowland gorilla mother would lay with her young. Gladys was born on Jan. 29, but sadly, her mother would not care for her. Fortunately, she is always surrounded by zoo workers and volunteers who act as surrogate mothers. So cute!

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  • Zoo Berlin/facebook
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    A KISS FOR MY LITTLE BOY

    A male baby giraffe has been born at the Berlin Zoo in Germany. It's been four years since a giraffe has been born at the zoo. The newborn is pictured receiving a big kiss from his mama.

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    RIDIN' DIRTY

    In Indonesia, dog lover Hondoko Njotokusumo takes his Golden Retriever, Ace, for a little joyride on a motorcycle. Handoko, a retired businessman, regularly takes his pooch for rides around the city. We're glad to see they're using proper protection!

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    PRECIOUS RED PANDA

    In New Zealand's Auckland Zoo, a red panda cub looks cute for the cameras as he receives a vet checkup.

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  • Taronga Zoo/facebook
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    SPIKED AND FABULOUS

    At the Taronga Zoo in Australia, Beau the baby echidna puggle has grown his spikes!

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  • MARC TIRL/AFP/Getty Images
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    SWIMMING CUTIE

    A baby tapir swims in the water at the zoo in Leipzig, eastern Germany. Tapirs are indigenous to the jungle and forest regions of South America, Central America and Southeast Asia. 

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  • Oregon Zoo/facebook
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    NEW MAMA IN TOWN

    Brooke, a De Brazza's monkey, has become a mom. Last Sunday, she gave birth to a healthy baby at the Oregon Zoo. The whole fam, including the father Gus, are all doing just fine and getting along great. Woohoo!

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    HAIRLESS BUT HAPPY

    In Shanghai, China at the Shanghai Pet Fair, an costumed cat is taken to the stage to receive an award.

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    BRING US BACK

    At the Houston Zoo in Texas, a yellow-headed turtle is shown off to the camera. The Houston Zoo is one of only two facilities that breed the critically endangered species. 

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The people at the Nashville Zoo look extremely bored!

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