All the news that's fit to awww..."Today's cutie-patootie zoo of cuddles includes an octopus hugging a dolphin's genitals, bears who can think, and a dog who almost got away. Don't you just want to strip down naked and hug these snuggle-mongers? Roll around with them and giggle out loud and then blog about? Yes, yes, yes! Lookit the squee!
Calamari Codpiece For Dolphins
Researchers who are trying to save dolphins living along the coasts of Greece snapped this shot of a bottlenose dolphin with an octopus attached to its belly, above its 'genital slit.' Oh, you read that right. [IonianDolphinProject.org]
Rise Of The Planet Of The Bears
According to a recent scientific study, bears have the cognitive ability to count. As in "how many human campers are still alive?" [ScienceDirect.com]
Bulletproof Cat!
A mother cat cared for her kittens even though some twisted messed-up jerk had shot her in the head with a BB gun. All the felines are fine, and the miracle family is available for adoption. [People.com]
Ancient Turtles Do It Turtle-Style
Almost 47-million years ago, these turtles got it on, sunk into poisonous volcanic lake water, and died humping. Who wouldn't want to go this way? [Discovery.com]
Escaped Dog Caught And Returned To Captors
Chumley the bulldog came so close to getting away. The pet canine had been on the run for four months before being collared by animal rescue. His family drove 500 miles to pick up their beloved dog and return him to his pleasant suburban prison. [HuffingtonPost.com]