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Zoos Are Posting Hilarious Amazon-Like Reviews Of Their Animals, And We Can’t Get Enough
We all know it's a good idea to check the product reviews before buying something, whether it is a washing machine or a bottle of hair conditioner. Most people are used to seeing a 1-5 star rating next to inanimate objects, however, Oregon Zoo decided to put a twist on the usual format.
On Friday, they started celebrating the start of the weekend by posting humorous reviews of their animals as if they were ordered on Amazon. The lighthearted joke went viral instantly and other animal enthusiasts picked up the trend as well. Soon, zoos, aquariums, wildlife centers and even regular pet owners all over the world were sharing their own witty comments under the hashtag #rateaspecies. Scroll down to see what animals received five-star ratings and don't forget to vote and comment on your favorites!
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Emmy Funke 7 years ago
Vèry sustainable, builds it’s own box and will use it for a long, long time
Margaret Berry 7 years ago
Great play on words. Best of the 10 listed! Thanks for the amusement.
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Tammy Chapman 7 years ago
lmao... I think he was made from the spare parts that were just laying around after everything else was created.
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Julia Gentzler Roark 7 years ago
Just when you're so angry, and you only have a very small David Banner...
Tammy Chapman 7 years ago
And I shall name him Mr Squishy. And he shall forever be my Squishy.
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Melody Lanzatella 7 years ago
MY FAVE BIRD!!! (you should see what they go thru to get just ONE fish to their baby!)
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ptm45 7 years ago
turtles are hard to eat so they're not a food item for him
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Luke Sayer 7 years ago
That is the last albino alligator in the world, breeding them with a regular alligator could pass on the albino gene but if not, this treasure will be the last of its kind upon death.
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Lisa James 6 years ago
10/10 GORGEOUS!!!!! Have to watch the wording. Did you actually order a painted Murder Log? You may have accidentally checked the Factory Unpainted box...
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Burrito Cat 7 years ago
The projectile vomit is a big downside, would knock a star of for that lol
Dhanya Munro 7 years ago
Turkey Vulture. Actually all birds of prey that eat carrion including crows keep the environment clean. They are super important for a balanced biosphere.
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StarKitten 7 years ago
I know a puggle. Specifically, a beagle/pug mix. He's pretty fun but he can get kind of annoying.
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Belinda Matson 7 years ago
Agreed! We had one toddle about the front yard under our tree's for a while and they are as cute as a button.
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Taryn Wallace 7 years ago
I thought they searched for a perfect rock and then gave it to their potential mate. Also I know that they mate for life ...
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Cheryle Fuller 7 years ago
never mentioned the adorably cute part! Watching them in action is amazing, and their playfulness is the best part!
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Linda Christian 7 years ago
Something's wrong with the engine way to slow,only starts up at night not a day tripper,watch this S car go.
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Kris Bonang 7 years ago
It is an opossum. It will pretend to be dead if threatened.
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Danielle Holder 7 years ago
Hahah! I have one living on my porch in the stray cat house. I think he only stays for the free room service, treats and his fave - bananas!
Cheryle Fuller 7 years ago
Stop yelling and making aggressive gestures around this poor sweet thing! It will calm down when it trusts you more.
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Janet Judd 7 years ago
I knew it! Unicorns do exist and they're even more beautiful than I imagined. Plump unicorns are cute unicorns!
Linda Sellers 7 years ago
I love Rhino's. They are truly majestic and magnificant😍! Absolutely beautiful creature.
Marnee DeRider 7 years ago
The Last male northern white rhino died a few days ago.....https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/20/science/rhino-sudan-extinct.html
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Pragya Fating 7 years ago
Pickett! There u r. I have been searching everywhere. Newt wants to talk. Fancy new outfit. Huh!
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Melody Lanzatella 7 years ago
I also purchased this model. My main complaint is that it not only ate up the weeds...but ALSO my $100 ornamental plants on each side of my front door!!!
Cheryle Fuller 7 years ago
Had one eat my daughters shirt when we found it tied on the side of the road. I had put a blindfold on her for the adventure of the day. took her over to it and asked her to describe it. hmm, long ears, wet nose, must be a dog! MOM! this dog is eating my shirt!! Hahahaahaa! Fed it our picnic watermelon as it did not have water in the 100* heat.
Allana Rose 7 years ago
I really love goats. We had one once and he use to follow us kids around our barnyard like a dog would. Had the cutest maaaaaaaaaaa!
katt 7 years ago
Renowned stalker of children. "Kids Chasing Kids", it's in all the papers & so is this product.
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katt 7 years ago
"No Flip"? I'm not worried about that because: It Turns, it Spins, it Spirals. It Runs and Jumps. And, it Happily Hops and Bounces Beautifully. It manages to maneuver thru the water and on the land, it "Turns on a Dime". * [BONUS: Whistles & Chirps] * I'm Very Pleased with mine!
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PeachPossum 7 years ago
Great, now I have that 1930s song going through my head: Where the humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa go swimming by..
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Neal Evans 7 years ago
Not only have the polar caps melted away, they've now begun to sprout grass
TropicalPanda 7 years ago
if you are referring to penguins.. polar bears cant eat penguins... at least not in their natural habitat...
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Julia Gentzler Roark 7 years ago
If I ordered one, does it come as a pillow stuffed with eucalypt leaves? It would be a very soft pillow... with thumbs.
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Susann Campbell 7 years ago
What about that infected scratch on your finger? Is it healed by this frog?
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Tamara Keegan 7 years ago
I logged in JUST to upvote this and say it made me howl with laughter. This deserves to be way up there. *giggling my butt off @* "More like Jurassic Park" again!!!! Hahahahaa!!!
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Miss Wakana 7 years ago
I've seen him in real life before! He's quite a charmer of a guy (penguin). :)
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Ana Fuentes 7 years ago
I think Dolphins think we humans are a subspecies, that like to go into their world and pretend that we rule them. When is quiet the opposite!!
Allana Rose 7 years ago
I am afraid!! *LOL* If they had opposable thumbs I am positive they could take over the world!
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Julia Gentzler Roark 7 years ago
Also comes with a great comeback if you ask it ask about defecation.
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Azrael Ariel 7 years ago
If that guy got a male version there is a high chance he bought a psycho rapist without knowing it.
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WeWillJustSeeAboutThat 7 years ago
Some units have strong feelings for young boy with scar on forehead, otherwise very useful around barns.
pusheen buttercup 7 years ago
"Ordered fluffy heart-shaped teddy bear for gf, but when she tried to give it a hug it tore out her hair extensions- Would NOT recommend!!!" (Also seems like the ears are sold separately?)
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Trisha Dragon 7 years ago
Thank you for this. Googling "Weird green chicken hawky looking bird" didn't get me much info.
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Merlyn Emrys 7 years ago
And the male Kakapo make this weird booming call that they amplify by sitting ina specially chosen hollow int he ground! A+ to the reviewer for noting that. They are super endangered but there are programs where you can "adopt" one- they send you a plush for donating to save the Kakapo.
Allana Rose 7 years ago
I saw a program on TV once about these little birds and they are super cute and I want one to waddle around my house!
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Cheryle Fuller 7 years ago
need more info in the comment. Asking if this is the tree version or strictly land model? (Asking for a friend)
Becky Reus 7 years ago
What kind of Bear is this? It looks like a black bear, but that doesn’t connect with the sloth comment, so I am confused.
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Trisha Dragon 7 years ago
Oh good god does it hurt if they pop you one. They are mega bummers if you don't know you have one.
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Tamara Keegan 7 years ago
LMAO @ "Cordless" I love when the bats come out at night and zip around my yard. Cute little buggers doing a great job of keeping off the bad buggies.
Nikki D 7 years ago
Aww we used to have tons of brown bats, still trying to figure out where they went
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Kai Cin Liang 7 years ago
That's what baby penguins do to call for momma or papa
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Becky goodacre 7 years ago
Awe they are so cute! I get them in my garden sometimes, looking for tasty snails :-)
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Allana Rose 7 years ago
No guitar skills? I'd ship them back on that alone! Nothing worse than a poser. *L*
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Georgann Haeffner 7 years ago
Love this one!! I award zero stars to cockroaches, too! and I love his cute feets.
Cheryle Fuller 7 years ago
i need this guy under my house. have a huge problem with huge roaches! every time the door opens in the comes. maybe let this guy be the greeting committee for them?
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Allie Faux 7 years ago
Hahaha, 5 out of 6 ends sharp & pointy!! Beware, I'm sure they are very sharp & ouchy!!
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Melissa Brooks 7 years ago
Great for teaching Humility .... Love the combed forward hairstyle.
Lisa Catacosinos 7 years ago
You have to remember to take them out of the barrel carefully and hook together by their digits. No thumbs necessary if following directions.
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Connie Martin 7 years ago
I would have sworn that was a headphone jack right there on the front. Must be the charging port.
Mads Sly 7 years ago
It's a sunfish. It's basically a floating head with fins stuck on and they get big enough for a human to stand on.
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Allana Rose 7 years ago
Did u ever think that maybe there arnt any more dragons because these babys ate them all? Great Job boys!
Tamara Keegan 7 years ago
Another one that has me giggling like a kid. Thanks!!! ...seems very lazy... *hahahaha*
Lisa Catacosinos 7 years ago
But the variety of colors might attract Khaleesi. And SHE has hunter Drago!
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Whawhawhatsis 7 years ago
I'll forgive them the spelling mixup. I mean, compared to how good my Finnish is....
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WeWillJustSeeAboutThat 7 years ago
Now I can't in-see a deformed manatee in a Hazmat suit. Thanks
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Georgann Haeffner 7 years ago
Microscopic substitute for a polar bear! I think you got ripped off!
Marnee DeRider 7 years ago
Scientists are planning to send them to other solar systems. I am not kidding.
David Edwards 7 years ago
Other plus points: survives radiation and vacuum. Recently demonstrated both capabilities on a spaceflight.
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Kahlo Smith 7 years ago
I love the MB Aquarium, and can confirm these guys are everywhere, but can we discuss the seagulls? One stole my ice cream bar when I was five, and I've never truly recovered.
Liz dJ 7 years ago
I'm so sorry to hear that! I hope you have a good support system?
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Minus one star for the really scary sounds it makes while flying.
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StarKitten 7 years ago
Yellow and black, yellow and black... ooh, black and yellow, let's shake it up a little!
Lisa Catacosinos 7 years ago
Is a real pain to get parts for, pretty much impossible if the anti-theft goes off. Just kind of dies. Insurance does not cover repairs.
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Lisa Catacosinos 7 years ago
Rare, and looks thinner because of striping. But makes a great home security system as a bonus.
Cheryle Fuller 7 years ago
AWWWW! one of the most amazing things I've seen in my many zoo travels was a mom and her kits. The power and strength of these beasts can be terrifying, but juxtaposed to the kits it was heart melting.
Janet Judd 7 years ago
Magnificent and cute too. Feed him so his tummy's full and then hug him!
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Lisa Catacosinos 7 years ago
Helps with any mice problems around the house too. Good at sitting on the end of flagpoles.
David Stigall 7 years ago
the only time i saw a bald eagle. it was in the middle of the road eating a roadkill groundhog. a couple years later, i was sitting in a small woods not being quiet. when a a wild turkey tom came walking out of a cornfield into the woods. he walked straight for me never wavering, stopping maybe 10 ft. in front of me. he tilted his head one way and then the other. then he straightened up, looked me in the eyes, puffed up his chest and let me have it. GOBBLE,GOBBLE,GOOBLE!" he proceeded to walk out of the woods and into the next cornfield. as i watched him leave. i thought to myself. " great, i saw our national bird eating roadkill and now i just got cussed out by a turkey". " Ben Franklin was right, we got the wrong bird".
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Julia Gentzler Roark 7 years ago
Make sure to add the headband umbrella accessory to your order. This item comes with a splatter gun built in.
Cheryle Fuller 7 years ago
Splatter gun is an Annoying feature. not sure if it is well aimed or mostly ucontrolled. beware when ordering that you don't get a defective unit.
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Will prank kids AND adults holding food. Great for viral video needs.
Lilly 7 years ago
aka seagull...also forgot to mention the cons: very adept at theivery, especially when it comes to food; known to dive-bomb unwary suspects (usually tourists) for said food. Favorite foods seem to be french fries & ice cream cones. Preferred hangout is the beach, where they prey on tourists.
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Tamara Keegan 7 years ago
I am so happy to hear that you've gotten your seal issue under control. What a gorgeous solution to that problem, I agree, more people really need to get behind them! 12/12 I need one! #rateaspecies
Lisa Catacosinos 7 years ago
Left a mess in the freezer. However, does work well with fish heavy diets.
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Lisa Catacosinos 7 years ago
Pays for the upgrade with commercialization on Instagram and YouTube.
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Lisa Catacosinos 7 years ago
Absolutely incompatible with large white mammals that claim to offer fuel catching services. Buyer Beware.
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Lisa Catacosinos 7 years ago
Accessories easy stored. Can be stored upside down for long periods of time. Great with garbage.
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Cheryle Fuller 7 years ago
state of Texas amphibian. Endangered species. Fire ants wiped it out, as well as farming inappropriately, devestating natural habitat. used to be quite plentiful and a favorite device of young boys for scaring away girls. Will go to sleep when placed on it's back cradled in the palm and tummy stroked.
Lisa Catacosinos 7 years ago
Bloodshot eyes are normal and should not be considered a defect in manufacturing.
Melissa Brooks 7 years ago
They shoot blood only when startled. A 'distract the enemy' feature..
Ruth Beaty 7 years ago
Played with them as a kid in Oklahoma. Loved these little critters and miss seeing them. Used to catch them and take them home to mother's garden.
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Lisa Catacosinos 7 years ago
Are always in great shape, can leap over small adults and children. Used to be great in films but is much more natural and award worthy in documentaries.
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Julia Gentzler Roark 7 years ago
Also a great Mother's Day gift, since males carry the offspring! Gives moms a break!
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Tia Chouinard 7 years ago
I never saw a thing like this before, WOW! I found it online: sailor jellyfish, genus Vellela
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PeachPossum 7 years ago
They are called garden eels. They make a borrow and live in it for life. They only come out to spawn.
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Cheryle Fuller 7 years ago
because they once roamed the entire center of the N. American continent. Largely killed out by too avid hinters, and habitat reduction. Competes with domestic species for forage.
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Bobbi Newell 7 years ago
"When you see a big eel hunting fish for its meal, that's a Moray!" Somebody at Monterey Bay Aquarium is slacking off
Erika Jones 7 years ago
Truly stunning unique appearance. Fully waterproof. Would definitely buy again.
Cheryle Fuller 7 years ago
Also a very friendly species that will come when gestured to after some domestication with shrimp and other treats,
Marion Rosner 7 years ago
Looks like he's just told a joke and is waiting for people to get the punchline.
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Zori the degu 7 years ago
One of the best posts I've seen here! And surely in top 10 animal posts. 5 stars!
BREAK YOUr perceptions 7 years ago
normally id always remind "humans are animals too" but considering how cute these guys are... nah animals are way better without including humans.
Shruti Naik 7 years ago
I loved this post! But I kept waiting for pandas to show up, they never did...:(
Georgann Haeffner 7 years ago
These are so cute and funny! I am almost persuaded to get a Twitter account just to follow this #rateaspecies!!
Johanna Kidd 7 years ago
This was fun as well as the best in awhile! Thanks for the silly grin Im wearing now
Zori the degu 7 years ago
One of the best posts I've seen here! And surely in top 10 animal posts. 5 stars!
BREAK YOUr perceptions 7 years ago
normally id always remind "humans are animals too" but considering how cute these guys are... nah animals are way better without including humans.
Shruti Naik 7 years ago
I loved this post! But I kept waiting for pandas to show up, they never did...:(
Georgann Haeffner 7 years ago
These are so cute and funny! I am almost persuaded to get a Twitter account just to follow this #rateaspecies!!
Johanna Kidd 7 years ago
This was fun as well as the best in awhile! Thanks for the silly grin Im wearing now
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