Boy Tries To Raise 53 Baby Birds In His Room
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Boy Tries To Raise 53 Baby Birds In His Room

When you think of teenage boys’ misdeeds, stealing baby birds is not likely to jump to mind. It may be better than dealing cocaine, but it’s certainly cause for serious alarm. A Colorado mother called animal control after she discovered that her 15-year-old son had 53 baby birds in his room. He had stolen the newborn swallows and sparrows, s...
My Monkey Baby!
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My Monkey Baby!

Had enough with those ‘human’ daughters? Get yourself a pretty princess ‘monkey baby’! Britain's Channel4 is currently airing a documentary entitled My Monkey Baby that chronicles the bond between Lori and Jim Johnson - an American couple - and their Capuchin monkey Jessica Marie. “If I hear anyone call her a monkey I throw a fit,” says...
Letters And Animals Poster
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Letters And Animals Poster

This Animal Alphabet Silkscreened Poster could compliment a nursery or playroom. Printed on 18×24 inch uncoated paper, the artwork uses three colors made of water-based ink. The frame is not included which is too bad since the one pictured here looks suitable. The price is $US50....
Police Discover Girl Raised By Dogs
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Police Discover Girl Raised By Dogs

Russian officials are questioning the mother of a girl, whom officials discovered living in a squalid apartment in Siberia with no heat or running water. The girl had apparently never been outside and does not know how to speak. Rather, she snarls and barks like the dogs and cats who raised her. According to police, Natasha understands Russian w...
For The Big Game Cardboard Hunter
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For The Big Game Cardboard Hunter

For those big game cardboard hunters out there, here is a prize trophy for your wall. The Rhino Cardboard Trophy was created by piece was created by a laser cutting technique from recycled cardboard and is non-toxic and environmentally friendly. The Rhino is shipped flat and is easy to assemble. You can also have your child decorate it with pai...
Family Dog Saves Toddler’s Life
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Family Dog Saves Toddler’s Life

Joshua Childers may only be three, but, man, does he have stories to tell. The Missouri toddler recently spent three days and two nights alone in the wilderness after he wandered off in the vast forest behind his house. As Joshua is treated in the hospital for hypothermia, bug bites, and scratches, the secrets to his survival are becoming increasin...
Mum Finds Out What Happens When Polar Bears Attack
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Mum Finds Out What Happens When Polar Bears Attack

Occasionally at the zoo, when viewing the animals, I’ll say something like “oh, look at that cutie, I want to pet him!” But do I act on that urge? Hells no! I’m not crazy. But you know who is? A 32-year woman who went to the Berlin Zoo with her husband and baby. This mother opted to take off her shoes, climb down a fence, wade through a...
Zoo Baby: Help Name New Infant Elephant!
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Zoo Baby: Help Name New Infant Elephant!

Born a week ago to a 23-year-old mother named Phoebe, an as-yet unnamed baby elephant makes his debut today at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio. He'll be available for the public to look at just a few hours each day until he is old enough to spend all his time in the zoo's elephant habitat. Zoo officials told the Associated Press that it's ver...
What’s Cuter Than One Rare Baby Clouded Leopard?
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What’s Cuter Than One Rare Baby Clouded Leopard?

This little fella was born at the Smithsonian zoo in Washington, D.C last week. He and his fellow cubs are the first of their kind to be born at the zoo in 16 years, and hand-raising is crucial to ensure their survival. Parents Hannibal and Jao Chu were imported from Thailand last year and are suspected to have mated several months ago. S...
Friday Cute Shot – How Much Can A Koala Bear?
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Friday Cute Shot – How Much Can A Koala Bear?

There's a gorgeous story about a thirsty little koala doing the rounds on email at the moment. Titled 'Heatwave - 116 degrees over the last few days' (that's 46 degrees in celcius!) it reads, "You know it’s hot in Australia when a koala crawls into your garage and waits for you to fill a bucket with water, take a drink and then hop into i...
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No More Spontaneous Trips For Molly Ringwald

5:30 PM Molly Ringwald can’t be spontaneous any longer. With three children to raise, her life is all about scheduling. She explains, “I used to be very spontaneous, I’d g... read more

Katherine Heigl Wants More Family Time

5:00 PM Katherine Heigl may be mum on whether she is out of Grey’s Anatomy for good, but she did share that she wants more time to be a mum to daughter Naleigh. “I think I&#... read more

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Make Any Bag A Diaper Bag With PishPosh

3:00 PM Make any purse or bag a nappy bag with a PishPosh Carryall. The PishPosh Carryall is a purse organiser with pockets for all your baby items. PishPosh was created so you can tra... read more

At Last, Utensils That Bend To Baby’s Will

1:00 PM The transition from munching on finger foods to self-feeding with utensils is never a neat-and-tidy affair, but with Boon’s Benders Adaptable Utensils, you may be able t... read more
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