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The Daily Treat: The Backstreet Boys Cause Panda-monium
Originally posted 05/31/2013 12:30PM
Just when you thought the Backstreet Boys couldn't get any cuter!
While on break from touring in China on Thursday, the reunited boy band – members Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson, Howie Dorough and A.J. McLean – made nice with a group of panda cubs during a visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in the country's Sichuan province.
Judging from the photo, we're not sure which quintet had the better time: While each guy happily cradled his furry buddy, the little ones gleefully kicked back, too, relaxing and indulging in delicious drinks.
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The Daily Treat: This Is What Summer Looks Like If You're an Ostrich
Originally posted 05/28/2013 03:00PM
Now that it's officially summer, you're not the only one enjoying the warmer weather.
You're also not the only one simultaneously trying to beat all that heat.
Taking on Tuesday's rising temperatures at a Haikou, China, zoo, this ostrich decided to treat itself to a cold beverage: water! In what can only be described as the animal kingdom's version of running through the sprinklers, our feathered friend sipped on some H2O while delightfully being doused in stray droplets.
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The Daily Treat: This Tiger Cub Would Like Some Privacy
Originally posted 05/24/2013 01:00PM
Robert Pattinson, Justin Bieber and more stars have taken to the press to voice their ire with the paparazzi – and this little guy knows just how they feel.
Tily, a 2-month-old Bengal tiger cub, was just looking to enjoy an afternoon to himself in his enclosure at the Fundación Refugio Salvaje animal refuge in San Salvador on Thursday. Instead, he had to spend it fending off photographers looking to snap shots of his adorable mug.
While we have to admit, we'd be tempted to click some mementos of our own if we got anywhere near Tily and that purr-recious face, the cub had its own ideas about how to best handle the impromptu photo shoot – with his teeth.
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The Daily Treat: Mama Orangutan Cuddles Her Newborn
Originally posted 05/10/2013 01:35PM
A happy Mother's Day, indeed.
A week after giving birth, Sumatran orangutan Sarah was snapped giving her newborn a sweet peck inside their enclosure at the ABQ BioPark Zoo in Albuquerque, N.M. Just like a human mother, she gingerly cradled her little one before leaning in – and judging from that smile on her face, the babe's already lapping up the attention!
The pair were fêted with a Saturday baby shower – just in time for Mother's Day. During the festivities, the park revealed that the tyke is a female.
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The Daily Treat: Elephant Is So Excited to Be Covered in Sand
Originally posted 05/03/2013 05:30PM
We've all been there.
Your mom's nagging you to hop into the tub and clean up, but what do you really want to do? Make a mess – and that's exactly what this 18-month-old elephant did.
A resident of the ZSL Whipsnade Zoo in England, Asian elephant Scott promptly returned to his enclosure's sand pit after being hosed down. The mischievous pachyderm rolled around in the pit, covering his entire body in sand, before taking it one step further and splattering sand all over himself with his trunk.
Though we're sure his keepers were none too pleased, we have to admit: how could something that makes someone look so happy be wrong?
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The Daily Treat: This Baby Monkey, Lion and Tiger Are Best Friends Fur-Ever
Originally posted 05/01/2013 04:40PM
They don't agree on everything, and it's not always easy finding time in their busy schedules to hang out. They can't even, like, share the same clothes.
But someway, somehow, this baby monkey, tiger and lion have secured BFF – best friends fur-ever! – status in Shenyang, China, where they met in a zoo's kindergarten class.
Sure, they have their differences. But they snuggle through them. Brunch recipes, workout tips, crushes – we bet these buddies talk about it all. And, to top it all off, they don't even get jealous of each other's cuteness.
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The Daily Treat: Is Bunny Shaming the New Dogshaming?
Originally posted 04/30/2013 05:00PM
Dogs, you're off the hook.
Months after we first started calling out canines around the world for their most indecent (and repeated) indiscretions in the online phenomenon that is dogshaming, it looks like it's someone else's turn to take a little Internet heat.
Introducing bunny shaming, an increasingly popular way for rabbit owners to air out their dirty laundry (often literally) on Facebook and Tumblr.
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The Daily Treat: Red Panda Gets His Last Licks
Originally posted 04/29/2013 02:00PM
This red panda is totally grounded as soon as his mom sees this.
While indulging in a meal of bamboo leaves, a red panda in Krefeld, Germany, got a little overzealous with his favorite tasty treat on Monday and completely forgot the cardinal rule at the dinner table. Despite a fully-formed, uneaten leaf still protruding from his mouth, the cute critter couldn't help but go in for another lick, chewing with his mouth open (gasp!).
Though we're normally partial to proper etiquette, we're inclined to let this red panda's behavior go on account of his un-bear-able cuteness.
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The Daily Treat: Too-Tired-to-Care Panda Naps on Tree Branch
Originally posted 04/26/2013 12:30PM
We've all been there, fella.
While climbing a tree at a Ya'an panda refuge in the Sichuan province of China, a giant panda decided he needed a bit of a breather. And what better place to take a nap than ... right here?
Like an Olympic gymnast on a balance beam, the adorable creature managed to hang out – and hang on – after plopping down for a quick break.
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The Daily Treat: White Tiger Cubs Will Sing You a Song
Originally posted 04/25/2013 12:45PM
One, two, three, four – hit it!
A quartet of white tiger cubs born on March 16 at Japan's Tobu Zoo Park is gearing up to make their public debut in May. And from the looks of it, they're already in perfect harmony.
In a photo taken last Wednesday, the foursome is seen breaking into a simultaneous roar – to the delight of their audience, most likely. While it remains to be seen if the group can equally impress American Idol judges Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban, they've certainly got our vote.
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