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Baby Owl Lands Lead Role in ‘Angry Birds’ Movie

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Baby Owl Lands Lead Role in ‘Angry Birds’ Movie

Though a film based on the hit mobile game isn’t likely to hit theaters before 2014, sources close to ‘Angry Birds’ creator Rovio confirm that the movie’s lead has already been cast.  

While many speculated that the unusually wingless birds would likely require computer animation, Rovio was adamant that live action was the only way to go.  After a 2-month worldwide search for an avian with the proper body type and necessary “angry spunkiness,” the role has been awarded to Sam, an adorable baby owl who definitely looks the part.  

The Fluffington Post is also told that Sam plans to do all his own stunts.

Via Life Lenses.

Kids’ Game “Duck, Duck, Goose” Deemed Offensive by Bird Rights Activists

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Kids’ Game “Duck, Duck, Goose” Deemed Offensive by Bird Rights Activists

The Coalition for Feathered Equality (CFE) released a memo Sunday afternoon calling out the popular children’s game Duck, Duck, Goose as “a derogatory pastime that conveys offensive stereotypes about geese.”

The game, according to the CFE, portrays ducks as calm, patient creatures, and geese as wild, noisy animals bent on revenge. “We need a cultural shift in perception about the goose community, and this game is a barrier to progress with young people,” the memo explains.

Photo via Attack of the Cute.

Cute Chicks Spotted in Australia

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Cute Chicks Spotted in Australia

Black-winged stilts are native to the shores of Australia, and while they’re not quite endangered, climate change poses a threat to their habitat. That’s why breeders at the Perth Zoo are happy to report the birth of four adorable chicks – “the first in a new generation of stilts,” according to the zoo’s website.

Photos by Perth Zoo, via ZooBorns.

Editor’s Note: 

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Ducklings Top Celebrity Giving List for 2011

Duckling power-couple Franz and Maria Milliard, considered by many to be the spiritual heirs to Donald and Daisy, top the 2011 list of celebrity giving.  Their generous donations to the ASPCA and the Humane Society have propelled them to the top of the annual list from Animals! Monthly. A spokesbird for the couple said that they are thrilled to be recognized for their charity work and hope that they’ve inspired cute things everywhere to do their part.

(Editor’s Note: The good work that the ASPCA and Humane Society do for animals around the country is very real.  If you’re looking for something good to do to cap off your 2011, you can’t go wrong making a donation to either of those two organizations.)

Via cskk.

Duckling Boy Band Poised to Make a Splash in America

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Duckling Boy Band Poised to Make a Splash in America

The popular British duckling supergroup Webfeet is slated to kick off a seven-week U.S. tour in January.  The group, best known for their smash hit “Rock Your Tail Feathers,” has been drawing huge crowds across Europe and has already conquered the U.K. pop charts.  Their highly-anticipated debut on American shores will begin with an appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Jan. 26th.

Via RobW_.