They could do. They’re one smart species considering their teeny-tiny stature.

Quality bits and bobs from around the net for your viewing pleasure:

1. News spreads that Sharon Stone once had a spider’s pincers ripped out on a film set, after refusing to work with the eight-legged creature. Yeah, the spider’s scary…

2. Make your own fresh vegan bona fide pasta – ravioli, here I come!

3. Sexy veggie Chris Martin and the rest of Coldplay are giving away their new track ‘Death Will Never Conquer’ for free on their website.

4. China threatens elephants as it undermines the ivory ban. And the UK government has let them…

5. Carol Smillie and Emma Magnus launch a new initiative on Times Online to help companion animal guardians care for their furry friends.
 

Before you ask, no, I’m not having a lazy day, but I’ve decided to post an entry about things other bloggers are blogging about. It’s that simple. What I have found circulating around the blogosphere, and the media, that I thought you might like to read. My friends (and rivals, yaaarrhh) over at The PETA Files have got a name for this type of post – they call it Internet Soup. I think Fish & Chimps can better that, and I call on you wonderful people to help me come up with our own name. And I’m sure you can come up with something better than ‘Blog on Other Bloggers’ Blogs’. Don’t be shy, just say the first thing that comes into your head. I do it all the time.

Anyway, here’s today’s instalment…

1. A hunter goes to live with a PETA US family on Morgan Spurlock’s 30 Days show.
2. Hippy Shopper’s report on the Observer Ethical Awards, including a win for Divine Chocolate – who just recently won a PETA Proggy Award from us.
3. Five things you didn’t know about tomatoes. Whhaaat? It could save your prostate!
4. Oprah Winfrey’s still vegan, how’s she finding it?
5. Stranded dolphins in Cornwall

There’s another video from Simon’s Cat on YouTube. Just as cute and funny.

Even though most of us in Europe probably don’t know who the devil Sue Johanson is, I just had to share this news and truly amazing video clip with you. Apparently, the 77-year-old who presented call-in show ‘Sex Talk’ across the pond is calling it quits, and will no longer be hosting the popular (and oh-so random) late-night show. I found this clip of her talking about how cutting out animal products makes men, erm, taste better and not like “burnt leather”. And I’m loving her pronunciation of ‘vegan’, keep a listen out for that one.

Britain – the land of pigeons. You go pigeon, you rebel against society.

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“If you go out in the woods today
You’re sure of a big surprise.
If you go out in the woods today
You’d better go in disguise.

For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain, because
Today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic.”

I never thought these lyrics had an element of truth in them, but I have been proved wrong. For indeed it does seem that teddy bears are taking over the world, which of course is an arduous task, and for their troubles they demand a luxury spa hotel to kick back and relax in.

The thing is… I’m not even kidding. For just £80, teddy bears can chill out and recuperate at luxury spa hotel ‘The Bartie Bristle’ in Hampshire, where they can enjoy scented steam baths, a ‘donkey’ ride and trip to the village pond, champagne, a pot of honey, and bodily repair (at an extra cost).

My favourite photo which encapsulates this whole ‘novel’ idea is at the Metro. Think I might head there myself - reckon I can disguise my inferior human body as a teddy bear?

Image: Bear It In Mind / CC

This is genius. Cue laughs. The ICanHasCheezBurger site has a whole load of funny pics like this, enjoy!

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St. Patrick’s Day is here, and while for many it’s a great excuse to go out wearing huge hats, don green clothing and get trashed, we should all give a thought for the animals in our lives. Why not give them a squishy hug and celebrate the day with them, instead of propping up the bar at a dingy pub? See my daft but lovely cat below: