Adorable Animals

100 pound Baby Giraffe

2009-12-30T08:57:00.000-06:00

CNN reports on a 100 baby giraffe born in an Illinois Zoo.

Who needs thumbs?

2009-12-21T14:52:00.001-06:00

This little cat has figured out how to escape from a room with a closed door... It actually can jump up, grab the door knob with all fours and use its body weight to escape.

It's a pretty resourceful kitty.

Leaping Lizards!

2009-12-16T16:22:00.001-06:00

This funny news clip from Reporter Bloopers shows what happens when an unsuspecting local news caster lets down his guard while helping to handle a snake.

Lincoln Park Zoo Lights 2009

2009-12-10T16:27:00.002-06:00

What does a zoo in the midwest do to draw visitors to it during the cold month of December?

Well the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, IL puts on one hell of a Christmas Light Show. This short 3 minute video features millions of lights synchronized to holiday music.

Kitten Surprise

2009-12-02T16:10:00.001-06:00

This little 17 second video shows a kitten getting tickled on its belly and then opening up its arms in surprise.

Pictures of Leopard Seals

2009-11-25T09:15:00.002-06:00

Paul Nicklen, a contributing photographer for National Geographic magazine, tells the the story of his 4 day experience swimming with a large leopard seal... The Seal thought that Paul needed to be taken care of---so it catches penguins to bring to Paul in order to feed him.

Bull Leaper jumps over a charging bull

2009-11-16T08:23:00.003-06:00

I recently saw a story on WGN news about the bull leapers who jump over charging bulls.

So I found this short video clip of a 'recortador' (bull-leaper) jumping over a charging bull in a 'superman jump' at La Plaza De Toros in Granada.

Searching for Snow Leopards

2009-11-03T10:41:00.002-06:00

It's starting to get cold outside, and feel like winter... So I thought what better thing to share than a National Geographic shoot of snow leopards in India.

There are thought to be fewer than 3,500 snow leopards in India--- and this 6 minute video shows the lengths that people go to in order to snap some pictures of the feline.

Zhu Zhu the Hamster --- A Great Gift

2009-10-16T17:01:00.003-05:00

If you're looking to give a good gift to a child in your family, but you don't think that they're responsible enough to care for an animal yet---You might want to buy them Zhu Zhu the toy hamster. The short video below shows how much fun your family can have with Zhu Zhu and the good news is,you never have to feed it, or pick up its poop.

Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Pipsqueek - Yellow
Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Num Nums

Toy Poodle Puppies

2009-09-28T20:15:00.002-05:00

My mother-in-law recently got herself a dog... She has a little 4 pound toy-poodle puppy... I for one think that poodles look better as puppies than they do as full grown dogs---just check out these puppy pictures for proof.

Funny Cats

2009-09-25T16:12:00.002-05:00

Here's a 4 minute video of some LOL-Cats that you might find on icanhazcheezburger---There are dozens of funny cat pictures with quirky captions.

Enjoy.

This Cat has a Drinking Problem

2009-09-13T20:32:00.001-05:00

Cat Takes a Bath @ Yahoo! Video
Here's a viral video of a cat that invents an interesting way to drink water from a running tap in the kitchen sink... He showers his head under the stream of water in order to quench his thirst...

French Bull Dog Puppy has Fallen and Can't Get Up

2009-09-06T19:50:00.000-05:00

This 1 minute video of a white french bull dog puppy rolling around on its back reminds me of a turtle that's been flipped over onto its back.

Yakety Saks Cats (on a Treadmill)

2009-08-27T07:25:00.001-05:00

These two cats get their work-out in on the treadmill---And wouldn't you know it, the song, Yakety Saks makes anything funnier...

4 Cute South African White Lion Cubs

2009-08-19T16:44:00.002-05:00

These 4 White Lion Cubs play around with each other in a South African Nature Preserve. Since these lions don't have the appropriate camouflage for the wild, they are mostly found in captivity (Zoos, Magic Acts, and Circuses)

Visit the Detroit Zoo (1980's Style)

2009-08-15T18:46:00.002-05:00

This popular commercial from the 1980's urges Michigan residents to visit the Detroit Zoo... Talking birds, hippos, alligators and bears provide comic relief in this short 1 minute clip.

What do Zoo Animals Do in the Winter?

2009-08-11T10:39:00.004-05:00

The Chicago Tribune put together this short video clip of what goes on at the Lincoln Park Zoo during the winter---it shows Lions, Tigers, Flamingos and Camels hanging out on a chilly-snowy day in Illinois. (The lions have a heated rock to lounge on outside and not get too chilled).

For those of you interested in visiting the Chicago, the Lincoln Park Zoo is a free zoo and absolutely great way to spend the afternoon with your family.

Golden Retriever Puppies playing teeter-totter

2009-07-09T17:24:00.002-05:00

These Golden Retriever puppies discover a ton of fun playing on a folding beach chair while a couple of friendly collies watch.

It's a 3 minute long video that is pretty funny because the chair becomes an impromtu teeter-totter while "wipe-out" plays during the puppies' play time.

World's Ugliest Dog

2009-06-27T20:26:00.001-05:00

And the winner (loser?) is...
Miss Ellie competes in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on Friday, June 26, 2009, in Petaluma, Calif. The blind 15-year-old Chinese Crested Hairless won the pedigree category.(AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Yorkies Take Manhattan

2009-06-25T14:49:00.003-05:00

This 4 minute video short follows around two cute Yorkies as they tour New York.

Two cute puppies, Schmitty and Pudge, invite you to tour New York City. Follow the adventures of these delightful Yorkies as they visit all of New York City's famous landmarks. Starting at Grant's Tomb in Harlem, they head south to visit the Seinfeld gang's favorite restaurant and then rest their tired paws with a carriage ride through Central Park. After a hot dog at Gray's Papaya the pooches bump into Regis on their way down to Times Square to meet the Naked Cowboy before catching a matinee on Broadway. Then it's off to the Empire State Building for a dog's eye view of Manhattan. A taxi to Tiffany's for a little retail therapy is the perfect prelude to an afternoon massage. Nothing caps off a day in NYC better than sitting in Battery Park watching the sunset over the Statue of Liberty. So when you come to visit NYC keep an eye out for Schmitty and Pudge.

Happy Earth Day---Check out Disney's "Earth"

2009-04-22T07:58:00.004-05:00

As part of Earth Day, Disney Pictures is releasing this 90 minute film in theatres throughout the nation.

Much of the footage comes from an 11 hour documentary that BBC/Discovery Channel did 2 years ago. The movie mostly follows 3 different groups of animals, a Polar Bear family, a mother elephant and her calf searching for water, an da couple of humpback whales.

The movie is rated G, and I'm guessing that Children and Adults will all enjoy the flick.

Bo Obama---The President's new Dog

2009-04-21T16:50:00.003-05:00

This youtube video by the Washington Times shows President Obama's new dog, Bo... The first pet was promised to his daughters during his acceptance speach in Chicago's Grant Park, back in November 2008. The Portugese Water Dog was a gift from Senator Kennedy.

Piglet goes for a swim

2009-04-02T20:25:00.002-05:00

Kingsford the little baby piglet plays around with its owners, struggles to climb stairs, and goes for a little swim in the ocean.

Whistling Puppy

2009-03-09T15:25:00.001-05:00

I hate to say it, but this little puppy can whistle better than what I can...

Polly Want a Cracker?

2009-03-02T20:43:00.001-06:00

These three Parrots are on display in a Chinese Zoo...