We're half-way through the week, and there's nothing better to lighten the tension and smooth the way to the weekend than pictures of adorable animals. And David Beckham. Always David Beckham.
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Try Not to Swoon: This Week in Adorable Animal Pictures
Monkey Business at National Zoo Produces Adorable Howler
Here's something to howl for—on March 22 the National Zoo welcome its newest black howler monkey.
Coyotes, Mountain Lions, Deer, and the Loof Lirpa: The Animals That Have Prowled D.C. Streets
A coyote sighting today in a residential neighborhood near Rock Creek Park got us thinking—what wild animals have roamed the streets of D.C.? Quite a few, it seems, including mountain lions, bears and the dreaded Loof Lirpa.
Click Click: Three Kings Day Procession in Columbia Heights
The annual Three Kings Fiesta took place in Columbia Heights on Sunday, celebrating Epiphany Latino-style.
The Year in Cuteness: The National Zoo's Baby Animals
A year-end review of the cute animals born at the National Zoo in 2011.
I Sure Hope She Likes Citizen Kane
Breaking, incredibly important Friday afternoon news from the National Zoo: the Zoo's adorable ferret kit has now been named Rosebud.
Zoo Researcher Found Guilty in Feral Cat Poisoning Case
Nico Dauphiné, the National Zoo researcher and "Apocalypse Meow" author who was arrested and accused of poisoning feral cats around Meridian Hill Park earlier this year, was found guilty on animal cruelty charges in D.C. Superior Court today.
D.C.: Home of Zombie Flies With Mind-Controlling Parasite
No, seriously. According to NPR, millions of flies around Washington have been "attacked by a mind-controlling fungus" over the last few months, turning them into little more than doomed spreaders of a deadly curse.
Deer Rescued After Falling Into Tidal Basin
First, a buck got his antlers caught in a fence in Mount Pleasant this morning. Then, another buck actually fell into the Tidal Basin and had to be rescued by the U.S. Park Police. What's next?
Buck Gets Stuck in Mount Pleasant Fence
Now here's something you don't see every day -- this morning, a buck got stuck in a fence surrounding a green space in Mount Pleasant.
Alleged Feral Cat Killer Has Her Day In D.C. Court
Nico Dauphiné, the National Zoo researcher who allegedly set out food laced with rat poison and antifreeze to kill off the population of feral cats which lingers around Meridian Hill Park, had the chance to defend herself in court yesterday.
Zoo's Ferret Needs Name, 'Squee' Inexplicably Not An Option
Oh, National Zoo, we knew you wouldn't let us go for long without offering an offering of squee to help us get through these quickly-turning-brisk days.
No, You Can't Keep That Lion in D.C.
A recent incident in Ohio got us to thinking -- what exactly are the rules in the District when it comes to owning non-standard pets? Would a resident be able to keep a lion, tiger, coyote or flamingo in their backyard?
Authorities Nail Two D.C. Residents For Animal Fighting
Who needs Animal Cops? The District's police and the Washington Humane Society are kicking plenty of tail without the reality TV cameras.
Zoo's Red Panda Cubs Have Names: Pili and Damini
The results are in, and these little fiery balls of fur are now to be known as Pili -- which means “clap of thunder” in Chinese -- and Damini -- the Nepalese word for “lightning.”
Come On, Now -- Who Kicks A Puppy?
The Cleveland Park listserv is currently hosting quite the lively debate over the leashing of dogs in public. While that's hardly a foreign topic for a large D.C. listserv, one post which branched off from the main conversation certainly grabbed our attention.
MPD Officer Accused of Shooting Pit Bull
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the day a D.C. police officer shot a dog at the Adams Morgan Day festival, another police officer has been accused of firing his service weapon at a pit bull.
We Know You Need This
It's (almost) officially the middle of the week. And while the weather may be lovely outside, you're probably stuck inside, in some kind of office purgatory. The absolute least we could do is provide you with a little pleasant distraction. Cheetah cubs, to the rescue!
Pandas to Rest of Zoo Animals: Chill Out, Geez
As a blog that has a vested interest in making sure that the National Zoo continues to supply us with a stories about adorable baby animals, we perused this update from the Zoo about yesterday's earthquake with great interest.
Disclaimer: We Don't Encourage Panda Snatching
Every time we post about cute baby animals in our little corner of the internet here at DCist, we're often met with a barrage of comments from a few of our loyal readers about how they would like to waltz into the Zoo and swipe one of the little ones for themselves. (Not that we would ever condone such behavior, just like we wouldn't condone bringing a baby red panda over to our headquarters for some fun. Nope, definitely not.)
And Now, A Baby Panda Hiding Under A Towel In A Plastic Tub
Why, you ask? Just 'cause, that's why.
Yes, This Baby Cheetah Is Smiling At You
Come on, admit it: this photo just made everything a little bit better, didn't it?
Cheetahs Never Prosper (Except The National Zoo's, Which Keep Pumping Out Babies)
We had worried. It had been, like, several weeks since the National Zoo announced a new group of adorable, internet-friendly additions to its menagerie. Not to fear, though! Today, the Zoo brings word about five cheetah cubs which were born at its Front Royal facility in late May.
Humane Society Waives Fees for Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month
If you needed another reason to adopt an adorable animal, the Washington Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for all cats over two years old for the month of June.
A Fine Summary of Our Panda Paranoia
Obviously, no one around the city wants to jinx the possibility that the National Zoo's female giant panda, Mei Xiang, might be pregnant. (In fact, I just knocked on wood after typing that sentence.)
Humane Society Praises Investigation of Accused Cat Poisoner
This morning, we told you about a researcher at the National Zoo who stands accused of poisoning feral cats near Meridian Hill Park. The commentariat proceeded to explode. And people are noticing!
National Zoo Researcher Accused of Poisoning Feral Cats
Washingtonians who have spent any time in the area around Meridian Hill Park can tell you that there are a bunch of feral cats roaming around. Police believe that Nico Dauphiné, a researcher at the National Zoo, decided to do something about it.
P.G. County Cops Shoot Dog After School Bus Attack
A Prince George's County Schools bus driver is being hailed as "heroic" after he fought off an American bulldog which boarded a school bus and attacked multiple children early this morning. County police officers then shot and killed the animal after attempts to control it were unsuccessful.
It's Really Unkind To Tease, National Zoo
Guess what? It's that time of the year again, when we get our collective hopes up in the anticipation that Mei Xiang, the Zoo's female giant panda, might be pregnant and deliver another black and white fuzzball. (It's our favorite annual exercise in crushing disappointment!)
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