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Snow Leopard Babe Takes a Flying Leap

Even though we got an early peek at these two babes in LA, that doesn't mean the cute stops there.

Even though we got an early peek at these two babes in LA, that doesn't mean the cute stops there. Oh no, it definitely does not as I've rounded up a bunch of photos of the cubs to brighten your day. Already the lil girl and lil boy seem super playful with games of chase and tackle with a smattering of smile-pretty-for-the-camera tossed in.

Since they're still nameless, suggest your picks and see more pics when you read more

cute animals

Sneak Peek! Meet LA Zoo's New Snow Leopards

While GeekSugar's still telling me about her version of Snow Leopard, I'm drooling over these two babes making a debut down in LA.

While GeekSugar's still telling me about her version of Snow Leopard, I'm drooling over these two babes making a debut down in LA. Born on May 26, they will make a grand public entrance this morning at the zoo.

I can't see those big, bushy tails or inspect their spots up close, but seriously, how zoomed does one have to be to identify the cute?! This is surely close enough, but see for yourself below.

Photos Courtesy of Tad Motoyama/LA Zoo

Travel

Could You Care For Chacoan Peccary Babies?

Just like that cute vicuña, I had no clue what creature to expect when I opened these images of endangered Chacoan Peccaries.

Just like that cute vicuña, I had no clue what creature to expect when I opened these images of endangered Chacoan Peccaries. Turns out the pig-like animals feature similar snouts, but belong to a different taxonomic group, than "true pigs."Native to Bolivia, Argentina, and Paraguay, the animal was thought to be extinct until 1972 when the species was discovered to still exist in the Chaco region of Paraguay.

There are only 11 zoos in the US exhibiting these creatures – including the Los Angeles Zoo where four new babes live. Have you ever seen one? I sure haven't but in the spirit of the season, peek at the photo of a peccary piglet picking at pumpkin (phew!) when you read more

wild animals

Meet the First Peninsular Pronghorns Ever Born at a Zoo!

Born on March 25, these two babes are super cute .

Born on March 25, these two babes are super cute . . . and super rare. Meet twin Peninsular Pronghorns, the first ever born at a zoo anywhere in the world! The proud parents came to the US from a breeding center in Mexico and were already pretty special themselves – the first of their kind to be seen outside of that country. Only about 200 members of this species are known to be surviving in the wild with hunting, cattle ranching, and agriculture contributing to their decline. The new boys will be hand-reared for now, but when they're old enough, they'll be sent to the Living Desert in Coachella Valley, CA. See them take the bottles when you read more

Travel

Out and About: African Wild Dogs Come to LA

Well, well, well, the Sugar gang wasn't the only pack to recently travel to LA – a pair of African Wild dogs are now calling the Los Angeles Zoo home!

Well, well, well, the Sugar gang wasn't the only pack to recently travel to LA – a pair of African Wild dogs are now calling the Los Angeles Zoo home! The striking brother and sister duo are just over a year old and have spent the past month getting used to their new home after coming all the way from NY's Bronx Zoo. Learn why their presence is so special (and see another piccy) when you read more