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Tiger Discovers He Does Not Like Pineapple

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Tiger Discovers He Does Not Like Pineapple

by Anna Washenko, FluffPo Correspondent

Though he was told by numerous friends that it was delicious, Stripes the tiger determined on Wednesday that he most certainly does not like pineapple.

“He’s used to the classic flavors of Indian cuisine, like tamarind and cardamom,” close confidante Padma Shah told The Fluffington Post. “He thought that he might like pineapple mixed with some red curry, but … no, he wasn’t a fan.”

Stripes has been trying to go vegetarian for health reasons, but friends don’t think that’s necessarily wise.

“He reads a lot on the Internet and he gets really into diets, but he’s fickle,” said Shah. “Last week it was Paleo, and he couldn’t get enough meat. Now he’s on the Engine 2 diet and it’s all plant-based foods. But I mean, he’s a carnivore, he’s supposed to eat meat. I don’t think this is healthy.”

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Local Dog Has Outgrown Starter Home

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Local Dog Has Outgrown Starter Home

by Anna Washenko, FluffPo Correspondent

Two years ago, an area great Great Dane puppy named Jane eagerly put her paw print on the deed to her first house. She bought just after the housing crisis and got an amazingly low interest rate.

But now, no longer just a puppy, she’s beginning to feel that the little dwelling isn’t quite big enough to suit her needs and has put the house back on the market.

“She made a really smart buy in this area before it became desirable and struck while prices were at an all-time low,” realtor Patty Donahue said. “Of course, she won’t be FHA-eligible on her next home, so she’ll probably have to put down the full 20%.”

The Fluffington Post has learned that the dog has already had at least one offer and made a killing on the Twitter IPO last year, so the 20% down payment shouldn’t be a problem.

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Polar Bear Launches Rock Climbing Meetup Group

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Polar Bear Launches Rock Climbing Meetup Group

by Anna Washenko, FluffPo Correspondent

An experienced hiker, Blanca the polar bear enjoys exploring the rocky outcroppings in Canada’s northernmost provinces. Rather than make her adventures solo outings, Blanca recently created a Meetup group for fellow rock-climbing enthusiasts.

Hiker Chelsea Carleton was present for the first meetup.

“On the one hand Blanca’s a great guide,” she said. “She’s been all over the coast and knows all the best views up here.”

Carleton noted that Blanca has been chatty with the newer hikers, offering advice based on her years of experience. 

“Her advice is good,” she said. “But I’m still undecided on the wisdom of following a bear out into the wilderness, you know?”

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Polar Bear Theme Park Hits Snag

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Polar Bear Theme Park Hits Snag

by Scott Friedstein, FluffPo Correspondent

All Lars and Olaf wanted was their own theme park.

The enterprising polar bear twins had begun construction on the project, only to have it hampered by a fundamental lack of engineering knowledge. 

“They didn’t really know how rides worked,” says business partner and friend Anthony Malick. “The log ride was especially problematic – after they realized the mechanics involved, they kind of had to start from scratch.”

Barring further delays, Polar Land is now expected to open sometime this fall. 

“I can’t wait – and neither can our investors,” says Malick. “It’s going to be a big success, though – assuming they get the controls for the Polar Coaster worked out.”

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Panda Takes ‘Tree Hugger’ Too Literally

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Panda Takes ‘Tree Hugger’ Too Literally

By Anna Washenko, FluffPo Correspondent

Eyewitnesses have confirmed to The Fluffington Post that for the past week, baby panda Chen has been seen tenderly embracing every tree that he comes across. 

“I’ve always been impressed with how seriously he thinks about our natural resources; you should see how fastidious he is about picking up litter around the Bifengxia Panda Center,” Jin Liao, associate director of development at the center said via email. “I told Chen that the world would be a better place if there were more tree huggers like him. I just assumed he knew what the phrase meant.”

Friends and family haven’t decided whether or not to tell Chen that being a “tree hugger,” in the modern context, doesn’t actually involve literally hugging trees.

“On the one hand, he’s super adorable when he does it,” said Liao. “On the other hand, he’s gotten stuck up in a tree four times this week, so it’s starting to become a nuisance.”

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