Category: Pretty Critters

First order of the new year: Manicure.

…not to fold the laundry while the cat is napping.

But Iz wud like to!

6 feet tall, weighing in at approx. 140 pounds and cute as a (rather largish) button: Sofie, the baby giraffe at the Los Angeles Zoo.

Born on April 22, 2013, Sofie has only been on exhibit for a couple of weeks; and yes, even at 6 feet she is quite tiny, compared to her parents. But she’ll get there!

Two tiny young ones in the nest and the mother bird is kept busy feeding and protecting the brood. And yes, the “baby daddies” do not help. Harrumph.

That’s why notes like this pop up: “Do not disturb.” Signed: “The Cat”

I wonder what’s next…

Bon appetit, little one. Enjoy!

It takes a while and a bit of an effort for a pelican to be airborne, but once in the air – oh my…