Friday Night Soother – Digby's Hullabaloo

I would post something about the animals and the fires but I just don’t have the heart. I put up some links last night if you want to check out some of the various organizations that are working in that area. The devastation is going to be immense for them just as it is for the humans. It’s all bad.

Here are some zoo animals frolicking in the snow. It made me feel better, anyway.

Who says animals can’t enjoy a snow day too? ❄️ Amur leopard Sofiya is full of energy as she leaps, pounces, and plays around in the chilly weather she loves the most. pic.twitter.com/Om7DJ6m7OM
— Maryland Zoo (@marylandzoo) January 7, 2025

This snow is Kali approved.❄️

Early this morning, the habitat camera recorded our favorite polar bear enjoying a "bath" in the freshly fallen snow. You can watch our livestream of Kali's snowy habitat today on YouTube here: https://t.co/htYoEnBGyI pic.twitter.com/Gd8ynskXMW
— Saint Louis Zoo (@stlzoo) January 6, 2025

Sleigh weather or slay weather, snow leopard Marcy chooses the latter❄️☃️

A huge THANK YOU to our team that always does an amazing job keeping our animals, like Marcy, comfortable and cared for in the snowy weather! pic.twitter.com/IrdL0c46Xe
— Philly Zoo (@phillyzoo) January 6, 2025

❄️🐼 Tumbling in a winter wonderland! This morning, about 5 inches of snow blanketed the Washington, D.C., area, including giant panda Bao Li and Qing Bao's outdoor habitats. Flakes stuck to their fur as the bears frolicked and somersaulted. It was 🐾paws-itively the panda… pic.twitter.com/MhgkM2ZyBd
— National Zoo (@NationalZoo) January 6, 2025

The painted dogs explore their snowy yard this morning! ❄️ African painted dogs use their vocalizations and body language to communicate with each other! pic.twitter.com/2bnNNBBlSS
— Cincinnati Zoo (@CincinnatiZoo) January 6, 2025