Sperm Whales Have Names

“Dr. Luke Rendell, research biologist at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, and his colleagues, have identified a series of unique clicks made by sperm whales every time they communicate, and scientists believe the click sequence conveys to the other sperm whales who is speaking.”

This Hippo helped a baby zebra and gnu cross the Mara river.

Best buds.

This 3 year old orangutan and this pup became best friends after the orangutan’s mommy died and the pup got sick and were in the animal treatment center together.

So, the Department of Conservation is using a sexy stuffed female sea lion to deter the boys from Curio Bay, in the Catlins.

“DOC Murihiku area manager Dave Taylor said about half a dozen sea lions gathered at the bay every summer and were like stroppy teenagers looking for entertainment.

They were often seen slumping on tents at the camp ground, chasing people or getting on the road and charging cars, he said.”

Here’s an adorable picture of a sea lion pup, for your entertainment:

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Who would have thought elephants could be so human-like?  Or at least my-friends-like.  

Unfortunately, these 70 elephants destroyed 60 homes and killed 3 people after binge drinking hooch prepared for a local festival.

With facial expressions like these, how could this Red-Capped Mangabey Monkey not have a soul?

Three month old baby Nori!

How can you possibly resist this cutie!

“Only defined as a separate species in 1929, Bonobos differ from chimps largely for their more peaceful and easy going social dynamics.”

Curious little guy.

I’m sorta just in love with this photo.

They’re in Corbett National Park in India!

Yagdip Rajput took this.

[Click through for more mommy photos.]