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When little kids trap and keep bugs in mayonnaise jars, they'll often put some twigs and leaves in the jars in an attempt to recreate the bugs' natural environment. It makes a pretty sorry excuse for a "habitat." But you know what would be worse? Taking the time to paint sticks and leaves in order to taunt the bugs. Via Reddit ...
"C'mere, honey; you got something on your little punim." "Aw Mom, cut that out!" "And let me fix your hair. What a mess! Did you even comb it this morning like I asked?" "That's how I want it to look, Mom!" "Why aren't you wearing that nice new shirt and tie I got for you? I bought them special for you for today. Where are they?" "I'm not wearing a tie to school, Mom. The other giraffes will make fun of me." "No, they will not. They'll think you look smart. The giraffe girls will say you're the cutest boy in the class." "Mom!" "OK, OK, you don't have to wear the tie. But put on that shirt, and comb your hair so it's nice! I don't want your teachers to think I let my son leave the ...
David Jenike, Cincinnati Zoo Fans of baby animals, rejoice! Now that Zuri--the baby giraffe born at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden--is one month old, she's ready for her debut. Zuri was introduced to her outdoor abode over the weekend, with her mother, Tessa, by her side. According to the zoo, Zuri enjoyed her outdoor romp, and will be spending more and more time in the yard. Cincinnati Zoo patrons will be able to observe Zuri outside as part of the Zoo Babies exhibit that kicked off on Sunday. While the zoo acknowledges that Zuri is their most popular baby animal right now, the Zoo Babies event will also feature bonobos, Garnett's galagos, Florida manatee, pancake tortoises, ...
Samatian Island Lodge / AP Now there's a sight you don't see too often -- even in safari country. Those heads towering above that curiously enshrouded barge are indeed the unmistakable heads of giraffes. Endangered Rothschilds giraffes, to be exact. Only a few hundred of these beautiful creatures still roam the planet, reports the Washington Post, which is why four lucky males and four females found themselves being ferried aboard a very big boat to their new home on a remote Lake Baringo island in Kenya earlier this week. If it all sounds a little bit Fantasy Island gone wild, that's because it is: Conservationists at the Northern Rangelands Trust hope the giraffes will reproduce on the ...
Just like in human schools, a young giraffe's arrival at his first school holiday dance is crucial. Timing, of course, is key -- you can't be early or right on time, or the other calves will laugh at you. But if you're too late you might miss your chance to ask out that graceful girl giraffe. You know, the one with the long legs that never seem to get tangled. Then again, if your mom decides to plant a giant smooch on you as she drops you off, it doesn't really matter what time you arrive. You're just going to end up hang out with us and our pals from Daily Squee over by the punch bowl. (Not that we aren't cool. We just like punch.) ...
Hamley, a 7-year-old giraffe that's been a featured character in the British ITV drama "Wild at Heart," died after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm Monday on the Glen Afric reserve in South Africa, BBC News reports. ITV / Press Association Cast and crew are heartbroken by the news, producer Nick Goding tells BBC News, calling Hamley "gentle, playful and charming," and "a real character." Hamley had been a part of the series for five years and is in scenes that were shot for upcoming episodes. But even if he weren't, he wouldn't soon be forgotten. Stephen Tompkinson, who plays vet Danny Trevanion in the series, told the (U.K.) Daily Mail, "Hamley was the most unique of all ...