RIP: Cheetah, at ~80

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RIP: Cheetah, likely the last surviving chimpanzee star of the classic Johnny Weissmuller-era Tarzan movies, passed away last Saturday as a result of kidney failure at Suncoast Primate Sanctuary in Palm Harbor, Florida.

Remarkably, Cheetah -- who played the same-named chimp during th

Jocular Juxtaposition of the Day

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Jocular Juxtaposition of the Day: Oh, Tiger.

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Adorable Newborn Animal of the Day

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Adorable Newborn Animal of the Day: A cheetah cub born at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens wasn't getting properly cared for by his mother, so the animal care team at Busch Gardens stepped in to help.

Hand-raising him is a lot of work, but the care team reports that "the cub is eating well, getting stronger and eagerly exploring his new home."

Video below: