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Telegraph’s Cute Animal Photos

Animal Fact Guide — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:52:45 +0000

The Daily Telegraph, a newspaper based in London, has released its annual slideshow of cute animals.

Orangutan Photographer

Animal Fact Guide — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:09:25 +0000

On Tuesday, Schonbrunn Zoo in Vienna created a Facebook page for one of its most creative residents. Nonja, a 33-year old female orangutan, is now connected to over 30,000 fans on the social networking site. What sets Nonja apart from other zoo inhabitants is her work as a photographer. Nonja takes the photos using a specially designed camera that rewards her with a raisin after each photo.

Visit the zoo at ZooViena.com.

View her Facebook page here.

Read more about the Bornean Orangutan at Animal Fact Guide.

Unlikely Animal Friends

Animal Fact Guide — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:13:51 +0000

Many of you may be familiar with the story of Christian the lion, a YouTube sensation (and if you’re not, you really should see it). This Saturday, September 26 at 8pm ET/PT, the National Geographic Channel is showcasing several heartwarming stories about animal bonds, including the tale of Christian the lion, in its program, Unlikely Animal Friends.

The one-hour special will also feature an orangutan and a hound dog, a tortoise and a hippo, a cat and a crow, an elephant and a dog, and more.

Catch a sneak peak here:

For more info, see NationalGeographic.com