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The most important debate on the internet today: which is cuter? Vote for your favorite in the comments!
Culture Buzz A rare baby Sand Cat was born to Israel’s Safari Zoo recently. Once a common cat in the dunes of Israel, the cat has become basically extinct in the region. The newborn has given hope to conversationalists who hope one day to reintroduce the Sand Cat to the wild. (via The Uniblog)
Culture Buzz A peacock is currently missing from the Central Park Zoo. The bird was last seen chillin' on a ledge on the Upper East Side. (via dnainfo.com)
Culture Buzz Man, this escaped Bronx Zoo cobra really thinks he's hot shit. With a twitter account and everything. But he is just one in a long line of animals that don't find sitting around in cages all day being gawked at by Homo Sapiens to be ideal.
Celebrity Buzz Even people who can afford to buy their own zoos love going to the zoo!
Here's a beautiful picture of a man loving his pet dog. They are very, very close. Click through for the full article about “zoophiles,” including the 18 year old who came out to his friends prior to college.
Culture Buzz Gorillas Schroeder, Gordy and Togo from a Minnesota zoo were caught on tape eating Pop Tarts allegedly fed to them by an off-duty cop at 2:00am.
Don't zoo animals have it hard enough? Giving an actual bird “the bird” is really too poetic, anyhow.
Check out this cute baby anteater you guys! Things get a little testy around the :55 mark, but in the end, the little cliffhanger holds on. Can I keep 'em?
This adorable Francois Langur is one of many scenes from the zoo that will warm your heart, courtesy of The Big Picture. There's already plenty of negativity out there on the web today; recharge with these awesomely cute photos
Science Buzz The San Francisco Zoo's newest baby Gorilla needs a name. Contest winners get a zoo membership, plush toy, framed photo with footprint, and a 30-minute Q&A with a real-life gorilla keeper! Got any good gorilla names kickin' around?
This past Monday, a momma Giraffe at the San Francisco Zoo gave birth to this wonderful, smiling little thing. I hereby declare baby giraffes are the new cats. Loves it.