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Amazing photos from the Museum of Natural History

Amazing photos from the Museum of Natural History
The fish is alive and partially deep fried. I didn’t know that was possible.
via, buzzfeed
(Thanks Chas!)
Kitten Mittons
Chris Jordan’s photographs of albatross chicks were made on Midway Atoll, a sliver of sand and coral deep in the middle of the North Pacific Ocean.This is pretty disturbing work, and the reality of it goes unnoticed. Check out the video after the jump.
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What an interesting creature…
“often called “scaly anteaters,” (Pangolin’s) are covered in tough, overlapping scales. These burrowing mammals eat ants and termites using an extraordinarily long, sticky tongue, and are able to quickly roll themselves up into a tight ball when threatened. Eight different pangolin species can be found across Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Poaching for illegal wildlife trade and habitat loss have made these incredible creatures one of the most endangered groups of mammals in the world.”
In response to one lady, I don’t think you’ll be able to have a husband and kids to take care of with all of those cats. duh
via, boingboing
I wonder if this head-banging parrot is a fan of Hatebeak

Savannah cats are a mixture of Serval and siamese cats. The one above’s name is Magic and she holds the Guinness world record for the tallest domesticated cat in the world (17.1 inches from shoulder to toe.)
Just like people, only cuter.
Here is a list of the 20 drunkest animals on YouTube, if you’re into it.
Love. A dog saves its injured dog friend on a highway

I got this puppy roll from one of those crazy Food Trucks you see all over Manhattan these days. I should really cut my fingernails, huh?
by Pete Chicago