-kitten
-lion
-dog
-Giraffe
-goat
-white dog
-dolphins
-bear
-tiger
-furry dog
-fox
-pig
-monkey
-baby rat
-baby squirrels
-deer
-rabbits
-guinea pig
-cats
-horse
-elephant
A tortoise and a kitten make for unlikely friends.
Tortoise often live outside in the wild and kittens love cozying up inside. Tortoises have hard shells and kittens have soft fur.
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Talk about opposites! In the animal world
though friendships come in all shapes and sizes.
There is a dog that swims with dolphins and a monkey that gets a piggyback ride from a warhog.
There is even a group of buddies that includes a lion a tiger and a bear--oh my!
All of there's nothing better than
a true friend--no matter the species.
Page 2-3 Milo and Bonedigger.
Bonedigger means lion.
Milo means dachshund.
Bonedigger and Milo met each other
when they were just a cub and a pup
and they became fast friends. As their
friendship grew so did the two pals. But
one of them grew a lot bigger than the
other! Bonedigger is a 500 pound lion
and Milo is an 11 pound dachshund.
Lions are known as the kings of the jungle, but sometimes Bonedigger gets startled when Milo barks. Who would have thought that a pet dog could hold his own against a fearless wild cat their story might have been much different if they hadn't met each other when they were both so young.
Because he was young and had trouble walking the dogs weren't scared of Bonedigger In fact Milo
and the other puppies tried to protect the lion cub
even as he grew. It didn't take long before Milo and Bonedigger became best buds. They wrestled
together and fought over toys just like siblings do.
The little dog and huge cat live in the
same pen together at a zoo Oklahoma.
That seems like it would be a scary sight
but bonedigger would never hurt Milo.
The animals lick each other paw at each
other chase each other and nibble at the
other it's all in good fun.
Bonedigger was born with a disease
which made it hard for him to walk.
The zookeepers decided to keep the
little lion cub separate from the other
animals until was healthy. The park manager
brought him home for special care. That's where
Bonedigger met Milo and three other dachshund
pups he now calls friend.
As far as anyone can tell Milo thinks Bonedigger is a really big dog-or maybe Milo considers himself a lion the two unlikely buddies share meals of raw meat and eat side by side without fighting. Milo will even lick Bonedigger teeth after a big meal- and those are some large teeth.
Milo sometimes tries to copy the ''puffing'' or
loud roars of his lion friend. While Bonedigger's roar can be heard from almost a mile away, it's unlikely that the mini sausage dog will ever be able to make a noise that loud whether it's a bark or a roar. Although being loud might not be Milo's goal. Maybe he's just trying to learn the language of his lion friend. After all it would be hard to speak a different language from four best friend.
Bonedigger is healthy now and his canine pals live happily together at the zoo. It might be
unusual to see dogs at a zoo but there is no way
the zookeepers can break up these friends-they're inseparable they sleep together every night. The dachshunds like lying on top of bonedigger like he's a giant pillow.
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Whenever the dogs do separate from their lion friend, they are sure to check in with him immediately when they return. It's the like Bonedigger is safe. So while Milo was the first to protect Bonedigger the lion is now watching over his doggie pal. That's what friends are for.
Gerald the giraffle lives in a zoo in England.
When he first arrived in England from Africa,
he was two years old. He had a hard time making friends in his new home. He was so shy and he was very nervous. The zookeepers tried to introduce him to new giraffes, however, he didn't get along with any of them. Everyone began to worry. Gerald must have felt lonely. The zookeepers knew he needed a friend. But how.
Eddie was born in the zoo. He's a loud, friendly
goat who likes to hang out with other animals.
The zookeepers decided to introduce Gerald and
Eddie. Maybe Eddie could get through to Gerald
and welcome him into his new home.
At first Gerald didn't like Eddie.
The two animals couldn't be more opposite.
Gerald was fifteen feet tall. Eddie was a lot shorter.
Gerald was shy Eddie was confident. But soon the giraffe started
to like the little goat.
Eddie was born in the zoo. He's a loud, friendly
goat who likes to hang out with other animals.
The zookeepers decided to introduce Gerald and
Eddie. Maybe Eddie could get through to Gerald
and welcome him into his new home.
At first Gerald didn't like Eddie.
The two animals couldn't be more opposite.
Gerald was fifteen feet tall. Eddie was a lot shorter.
Gerald was shy Eddie was confident. But soon the giraffe started
to like the little goat.
When Eddie walked around Gerald followed.
Before long the two were chasing each other
around the field. Eddie made Gerald feel comfortable in his new home and the two animals
became really close. It was almost as it the giraffe
thought we was a goat himself. Gerald often leans his long giraffe neck down to nuzzle his goat friend or lick his head. After all, Eddie normally
can't see eye to eye with the tall giraffe! Sometimes the little goat tries to jump on
Gerald neck. That's his way of cuddling his giant
friend. The two friends spend every moment together, even when they're eating. The giraffe eats from a raised platform that's closer to his eye level while the goat eats on the ground. But they still like to stand side by side during every meal. When they share a trough which is container for water big Gerald lets Eddie get his nose in first.
Sometimes a zebra named Zebedee bullies Gerald. But his goat friend sticks up for him and shoos Zebedee away. Eddie is a loyal friend. The giraffe and the goat always make sure the other a happy.
The zookeepers were proud of Gerald
for making a new friend and they wanted
to introduce him to a giraffe again. At first Gerald was stubborn. He already had one. But true to his character Eddie stayed by Gerald's side and helped him along. When Gerald acted shy around the new giraffe Eddie pushed him to get to know her. Gerald finally learned that the new giraffe, Genevieve was pretty nice.
With help from Eddie. Gerald and Genevieve became good friends. Eddie was happy because
Gerald was happy. Eventually Gerald and Genevieve went on to have two babies one named George and one named Geoffrey it never would have happened without help from their little friend Eddie. Gerald and Eddie may have been opposites in both size and personality but it doesn't mean that they couldn't be friends. If Gerald could talk he'd say that even the smallest of friends can make the biggest difference.