If you watched the Best Picture this year, you know that one of the best animals in the animal kingdom got a starring role. Everything Everywhere All At Once featured a gag where a 'Remy the rat' esque raccoon went under a chef's hat, and his name was Raccacoonie. Imagine what kind of movie Ratatouille would have been if a raccoon was running the show. Raccoons had already gotten a star-making moment in children's animation around that time, with one starring in the middling DreamWorks comedy,…

Whoever said dogs were "Man's Best Friend" forgot to include penguins, raccoons , salmon, and all animals in the animal kingdom. Animals are the light of our lives. They all deserve parades and non-toxic cakes celebrating their existence. Disney's Animal Kingdom is just that; a theme park devoted to celebrating animals 365 days a year. They say it's not a zoo, but it's totally a zoo. Animal Kingdom is 33% depictions of wildlife in Asia and Africa, 33% Pandora the World of Avatar, and 33% Dinola…

My favorite birds are Big Bird, Sam The Eagle, and Camila, the Chicken . Accuse me of liking muppets more than natural wildlife all you want; that true statement doesn't phase me. All muppets fans know that there are very few girl characters in the franchise. Even though she can't technically speak, I'm glad that the chicken that dates Gonzo is representing for the ladies. Sam The Eagle is an essential member of the Muppets company because he's decidedly ungoofy. This man means business and is…

In 2016, the Cincinnati Zoo was in shambles. The shooting of Harambe the gorilla was one of the biggest PR nightmares any zoo has ever had, and it would take a miracle to bring this once-renowned institution back to its former glory. Luckily, on January 24th, 2017, that miracle came in the form of Fiona the Hippo. Fiona the hippo is probably the most famous hippo alive today, and she deserves every morsel of attention she's gotten. First of all, she's adorable. There's something so uniquely cut…

Two days ago, one of the better animal-themed holidays took place. If you're an animal lover , Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for you, but Groundhog Day is a bright light that is far too underrated. We don't even get work off for the little guy! I know it's kind of silly that we listen to a groundhog's opinion on the future of weather in this country, but I wholeheartedly believe that we should have more silly animal holidays. The Easter Bunny is definitely up there as one of the goofiest…

This week, breaking news hit everyone who cares about animals, and this one is a doozy. I don't know if you all remember the March 2020 Netflix hit series Tiger King. I know I certainly don't, at least not the details. Only the big plot points stick out in my head, and even those are a little fuzzy (fuzzy like the tigers, am I right???). One of the accusations that stick out in my mind is that Carol Baskin fed her dead husband's remains to her tigers. I, like so many millions of people with stu…

Poor piggie!

Bark Bark. Meow Meow. These are the classic sounds of the dog and the cat we all know and love. They are the most common pets for a reason, and that reason is that they are so rad. A dog will bark when they hear you coming out of the bathroom. A cat can stretch out to over three feet. These are iconic animals that I can't help but love with all of my heart. I understand why certain people do not want dogs or cats as pets. They is much more responsibility required for a feline or a canine than a…

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