Description from The Associated Press: A zoo near Adelaide, Australia announced the birth of five cheetah cubs on Tuesday. The cubs were born in October 2012 at Monarto Zoo but the announcement was delayed to give the cubs time to grow and settle into their new home. (Jan. 15)

Just had to share this super cute video.




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As if all of us didn't want a penguin already, this video should seal the deal. Thanks to Rachel Jackson for sharing.



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When this little guy is eating, his back legs can apparently defy gravity:


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In honor of Groundhog Day tomorrow, here's a groundhog who just loves this ice cream come (but then again, who wouldn't love an ice cream cone?).



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A lion's roar isn't so ferocious when he's just an itty bitty baby. Thanks to Danielle Capriato for sharing this with me.



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Of course I feel a bit bad for this little guy, but not bad enough that I won't laugh at him. Thanks to April Grasso for sharing this.



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This cute critter climbed into a hamster ball - maybe not exactly stuck, but it sure was entertaining:



(And yes, I know that's a lot of cat videos in a row. But once you find one, all the suggestions seem pretty amusing ...)

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Try to watch this without laughing:



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One of my co-workers is having some issues with his cat, who can apparently open doors when he is supposed to be shut in a room. So we took to YouTube to see exactly how this phenomenon occurs:
















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Thankfully, I don't have to deal with this kind of thing around the holidays:



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I had no idea that porcupines could make noise like this, nor that they were so adorable. Thanks to Danielle Capriato for sending me this guy.



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Spotted this adorable kitten on Super Punch. Adding "playful kitty" to my Christmas list.




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I do feel a little bad for this guy who got his head stuck in a toilet paper roll, but not that bad because it gave me two minutes of entertainment. Also, hedgehogs are cute.




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Planking: Not just for humans.




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Yes, this video is just as cute as the title implies. (Found via Super Punch's Video roundup)




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Queensland Parks and Wildlife in Australia recorded this awesome footage of a baby wombat "taking its first, slightly wobbly, steps out of its burrow with its mother." How sweet!




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If you thought humans were the only animals capable of annoying their mothers, take a look at this adorable baby elephant:



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I saw this video of lab chimps being exposed to the outside world for the first time after a life of testing. It's very powerful, watching as the chimps hug and laugh as they celebrate.

Check it out:



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The Dramaic Chipmunk started this phenomenon:



But he's not the only animal to join in on the fun of adding an intense soundtrack to a wide-eyed look:











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