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#rateaspecies trending hashtag has got us in tears
The trending hashtag #rateaspecies is taking over Twitter and we couldn’t be happier about it. The hashtag was started by the Oregon Zoo on Friday and has been picked up since by other animal conservationists. The ratings take the form of product reviews and are legitimately hilarious. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ FIRST IMPRESSIONSOverall very good first impressions.
Diego The Gigalo tortoise credited with saving population
One Española Island tortoise is credited with saving his species by having sex with literally everyone. The tortoise is named Diego (assumedly after the San Diego Zoo where he came from) and he’s a total stud. He started out as one of three remaining males of his species.
Hilary Duff & Matthew Koma Adopt Senior Dog
Today in celebrity news, Hilary Duff and partner musician Matthew Koma have adopted a senior dog. The pooch was named Eloise originally but rumors suspect Duff has changed it to Lucy. Either way, she couldn’t be happier to have found her furever home.
Dog Meat Trade Survivor Puppy Adopted by Olympic Medalist Gus Kenworthy
On top of being an Olympic silver medal winner and an absolute babe, Gus Kenworthy is also a dog-rescuing hero. Kenworthy and his partner recently adopted a tiny fluff ball from the dog meat trade in South Korea. The athlete explains his thoughts on the matter in the Instagram post below.
Acupuncture Pokes It’s Way To The Top of Pet Pampering
Drop the doggy Xanax. Forget about Poochi Sushi and Reiki for your cat, let’s take a stab at pet acupuncture The traditional Chinese practice has recently found its way into your pooch’s paws. Pet owners have started gravitating towards the alternative medicine in order to treat their four-legged friends’ ailments.
Unlikely Animal Friendships Are a Literal Dog and Pony Show
Cricket’s a one-eyed pony who moonlights as a night-time corgi express. This video was taken by Cricket’s mom when she came home unexpectedly one night. She busted the dog and pony during what was clearly the most epic adventure that ever took place.
Canuck the Crow causes havoc on Canadian West Coast
Canuck the Crow @canuck_and_i has a rap sheet a mile long, causing mischief and mayhem wherever he goes. The crow is half-domesticated, half-wild, and all hilarious. From stealing active crime-scene evidence to being hired as an actual employee at the PNE the crow is an urban legend come to life.
Beardsley Zoo Jabba the Sloth Gets a Valentine Date
Jabba the sloth was set up on a blind date by the Beardsley Zoo, and sparks flew. The two-toed sloths were introduced early in February. They took things slow at first, but eventually realized the love is real.
Chi Chi the Therapy Dog Has 4 Prosthetic Limbs & Can’t Stop Smiling
Watch out Norbert, there’s a new therapy pup in town. Chi Chi is a Golden Retriever with four prosthetic paws. She visits hospitals and schools, spreading inspiration and happiness everywhere she goes.
Sloth Commits B&E In Search of Snacks, Gets Busted
Sloths, also known as the kingpins of the underworld. Or, at least this one is. Sort of.