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Reticulated python, the longest snake in the world:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_GEWlbO93n8/Tdiugazt9jI/AAAAAAAAABI/2Ui1CTqDtdk/s1600/Jim_Gaspar_Tiger_Retic04.jpg

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@Roberta,

now that's a snake...

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@Rockhead,

That's exactly what I say when someone insists I look at their new baby. Of course, I say baby, not snake.

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A Street Cat named Bob: Ginger Tom steals London's heart-

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A familiar sight on London's streets for over five years, busker James Bowen and his trusty feline companion Bob have become the biggest celebrity couple in town this week - and for very good reason: James has written an incredible book about his experiences on the streets of London, which tells how dramatically his life was transformed when Bob appeared on the scene. It's an uplifting and moving story that even those who do not consider themselves 'cat people' will enjoy - and it's currently storming up the Amazon chart.

James, who had previously been homeless for many years, was living in sheltered housing in Tottenham when he found an injured ginger Tom curled up in his hallway. After making extensive enquiries, James concluded that the cat was himself homeless and took responsibility for nursing him back to health, getting him neutered and feeding him - despite living hand-to-mouth on whatever he could earn through daily busking stints in Covent Garden. In the book A Street Cat Named Bob, James recalls how he spent a day's wages on getting Bob checked over by a vet.

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Once Bob had been given a clean bill of health, James assumed this apparently feral Tomcat would want to return to the urban jungle, but Bob had other ideas: refusing to leave James' side, he set up residence in his flat and eventually became so attached to his new owner that he began following him into work: unlike other cats, Bob seemed quite comfortable travelling on public transport and being led around town on a leash - he seemed to be happy as long as he stayed by James' side.

Bob soon became a regular fixture at James' busking spots; curling up in his guitar case when he wanted to take a nap, and consorting with customers when he felt like being sociable. As you'd expect, James suddenly found he was becoming far more popular among the general public, as both cat and owner became local celebrities. The release of the book has now established the duo as even bigger stars, and we sincerely hope that all the love for their uplifting story will only grow from here.

Riding the subway-

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On the bus-

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Dontcha just love a ginger and white domestic shorthair !

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@Barry The Mod,

Aw, he's a such good cat! Smile

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@Barry The Mod,

Awwww. Gollies.

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the makers of this commercial for a smartphone swear that there was no video trickery involved, that the elephant was really scrolling thru pictures and strumming the guitar app, taking picutres, and drawing a picture. I'm not sure I believe them, but it's cool anyway:

I'm not sure how the elephants recharge their phones either.

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okary, I've looked at a dozen times now. I think it really is the elephant doing it, and he knows what he's doing. Peter is a great guy.

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7067/6843603040_ccd76d3cfa.jpg

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@hingehead,

WOW ! Stunning!

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http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2012/3/21/1332347643207/Spring-lamb-003.jpg

Lambs: top spot – Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire

While children may be unimpressed by daffodils or rooks’ nests, lambs frisking about a field are a surefire family hit – your kids will be asking for a pet one before you know it. With a substantial collection of rare breeds, Home Farm on the Wimpole estate sees the arrival of approximately 300 newborn lambs. Photograph: Alan Keith Beastall/Alamy /via The Guardian

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somebody needs to keep an eye on that wild cat.

he seems enamored with the little lamb...

bubba is a ginger, but she isn't as noble looking as bob.

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here;s another sweet video about a little blind dog rescued from the trash, her vision restored, and the lovely little angel that resulted.

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@Barry The Mod,

Some cat!

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@ossobuco,

Barry, Bob is s star, with or without the fame. He's wonderful! Thanks for letting us know about him.

MJ, I think that elephant wants an apple. Glad he's current on Galaxy Note, whatever the hell that is. Thanks for the little dog vid.

HH, Gorgeous pic. I think that's my third cousin twice removed Lucille. She always was a bit of a tease.

osso, Thanks for the sweet lamb.

Black mamba, world's fastest snake:

http://www.johanmarais.co.za/DavidMaguire01/blackmamba.jpg

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Hmmmmm. I'm thinking that black mambas may be overrepresented on this thread. Mea culpa. They're my favorite snake.

Springbok springing:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1394/1202461865_b17023dacf.jpg

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@Roberta,

big fan of springboks here..
also of gambolling lambs -

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTZvn5zhU4XId3RCiCfgHhCbT_wjknIympxDqvVRbMrEK14bvC2

and rampant ibex (couldn't find photo)

and running alpacas -

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jC8LRhiZ0zY/S9DzqntOovI/AAAAAAAAA08/F2WlR_cn5v0/s320/DSC_0191.JPG

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osso said

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big fan of springboks here..
also of gambolling lambs -

I think this thread has been a bad influence on me--after all the pictures we've had of various animals gamboling on various surfaces around the world, during our recent spate of 8o degree weather I described someone as "gamboling on the greensward". They'd never heard the word. They thought I said they were gambling. They were a bit put out.

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@Roberta,

Quote:

Springbok springing:

Springbok pronking:

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@JTT,

Thompson's gazelles stotting.

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