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Peter Velenský, Prague Zoo Which species was Baby New Year this year? Oh what, you thought BNY could only be human? Please! The title is up for grabs, and whichever species births its offspring first when the clock strikes 12:00 is the winner. So who took it in 2012? Leopard tortoises! Zooborns reports that the Prague Zoo in Czech Republic welcomed a hatching of six baby leopard tortoises right at the balldrop this year. Technically, three of the tortoises were born before the stroke of midnight and three after, but it doesn't seem fair not to count them all, and besides, we can't tell them apart anyway. These fellas may be teeny tiny as newborns, but that won't last. Leopard tortoises ...
Teddy is back, just like you knew he would be. Teddy's owners know that they have a star on their hands, and now that they've struck viral-video gold, they're not going to let a holiday go by without us getting a chance to check in with our prickly porcupine pal. This time around, Ted's going back to his roots, celebrating the arrival of 2012 with his original, favorite snack: corn. But he is wearing a snazzy party hat to let us know that the snack may not be special, but the occasion is. Teddy was happier than ever to chow down on a cob this New Year's Eve, but he was rather decisive about sending back the bubbly. We guess Teddy's a teetotaler. Happy New Year! ...
GingerGM, Flickr Name: Lily Pons Location: Holliston, Mass. Age: 16 Breed: Domestic Longhair Favorite Toy: Caps on milk jugs. Favorite Treat: Lobster, which she gets only on New Year's Eve! Favorite Hangout: She loves to sit in the window boxes, so that she can see into the house and out into the neighborhood. Comfort Diva: She will sleep only on pillows. Congratulations to our submitter, GingerGM. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets Share ...
Rounding up our favorite animal stories, photos, and videos on the Web each week! New Year's Barkin' Eve These pets are ready to party! Look through these photos to find pictures of animals as ready for 2010 as they are totally wasted. [via People Pets] Rescue, Ubu, Rescue! A dog saves his owners life by--you guessed it--scratching at the door. Yawn. In 2010, someone needs to teach a dog to use a defibrillator. [via MyFoxWausau.com] Manners, Mischa When Mischa Barton was denied access to Whole Foods for her dog, for once, a celebrity was treated like a normal person. [via NY Daily News] Gorilla Birthday Miracle Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to ...