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Monday Cute: This Baby Hippo Taking Her First Dip in the Pool Is Aggressively Adorable

by Keisha Hatchett Jan 30th

Our latest bundle of cuteness comes the Cincinatti Zoo. A two-day-old hippo born six weeks early took her first dip in the pool and cameras were on hand to capture the fun.

Monday Cute: Awesome Llamas Crashed a Wedding Reception

Are we sure they weren't on the guest list?

by Keisha Hatchett Aug 22nd

In what can only be described as a beautiful mashup of Wedding Crashers and The Emperor’s New Groove, a pair of adorable llamas turned up at a wedding reception to hang out with people they had never met before.

Dave Grohl vs Animal, Man vs Muppet Drum-Off on The Muppets

by Jessica Lachenal Nov 17th

Dave Grohl is apparently going to be facing off against Animal (of Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem fame... oh yeah, and the Muppets) on an upcoming episode of The Muppets.

Turns Out Platypus Are Adorable And Now We Want One [VIDEO]

Also, it turns out that "platypi" is not the correct plural form of "platypus."

by Sam Maggs Oct 20th

Yeah, we know what you're thinking: Platypus are not known for being the world's cutest animals. But just look at this thing swim around! It likes to be tickled! It's fulfilling our fantasy of having our very own Psyduck!

Medal Count Keeps Track of Olympic Medal Count

by Rollin Bishop Aug 1st

The London 2012 Olympics coverage can be a pain to keep track of on one's own. That's not even considering the time delay if you can't manage to find a way to view the events live. Luckily, the good folks of ANIMAL have come to the rescue. They've crafted Medal Count, a nifty website with regular updates that keeps track of all the medals won by the various countries. Now, instead of watching the television delay, you can watch a slightly faster update in the form of spiffy icons.

Get Out of My Dreams, Muppet Concert Posters, and Onto My Wall

it's time to play the music

by Susana Polo Sep 19th

Michael De Pippo's tribute to the greatest left-handed puppet band in history leaves no question as to who does what. Animal beat drums.

Watch the Muppets on The Tonight Show Last Night, Today

it's time to play the music

by Susana Polo Sep 1st

Jay Leno really doesn't want anyone taking over his time slot, apparently. Below, Animal and OK Go collaborate on something other than a staring contest.

Guard Dog Not Dissuaded By Swinging Gate [Video]

by Max Eddy Jul 25th

It's unclear whether this dog is guarding something, or very excited about the possibility of someone coming to play with him. Either way, he is determined not to let a well-lubricated gate get in his way. Good boy. (via Reddit)

Weird, Wonderful, Fully Recycled Animal Head "Trophies"

by Max Eddy Jul 9th

So let's say you're looking to give your living space a little of that rustic flare with some mounted animal heads, but you're not to keen on killing animals. Also, you're really into recycling, robots, steampunk, and octopuses. If this is the case, you'd do well to investigate the art of Nemo Gould, who has created a slew of fantastical animals and animal head "trophies." The perfect addition to the home of any space-traveling robot hunter. See more pictures after the break.

Puppy Thinks Air Conditioner is Water [Video]

by Max Eddy May 30th

This small dog is not aware of many things. First, that the cool sensation eminating from the window AC unit is not, in fact, water and makes a poor medium for swimming. Second, that he looks adorable while trying to swim in the air. For this, we love him. (via Reddit)

Capybara Gets All Zen With A Hot Shower [Video]

by Max Eddy Feb 16th

Even capybaras, the world's largest rodent, need to relax sometimes. And this little guy certainly seems to have found the perfect way to do so: Enjoying a hot shower in the Saitama zoo. Is it just me or does he look rather noble and statuesque as the water falls over is head? Like some kind of zen master, lost in the eternal moment (via Neatorama)