Jessica the hippo

Photo: Courtesy of SKY News 

The African Queen
Meet Jessica, the housebroken hippo with a special brand of hedonism: snacks, naps, rubdowns, snacks...and did we mention snacks?
 
Watch: Jessica, the Hippo
The dancing bear

Photo: J. Stetz/A. Macleod, U.S. Geographic Survey

Bear Necessities
An unreachable itch, an obliging tree, and a hidden camera help answer the age-old question: Does a bear dance in the woods?

Watch: The hilarious dancing bear!
Tarra the Elephant

Photo: Courtesy of CBS News/BBCMotionGallery.com 

Made for Each Other
At a Tennessee animal sanctuary, best friends Tarra the elephant and Bella the dog prove that soul mate status is species-blind. 

Watch: The (animal) odd couple
Otters holding hands

Photo: Courtesy of Cynthia Holmes 

Hands On
Sea otters Milo and Nyac of the Vancouver Aquarium link paws, lose their grip, and in a sweet surprise ending, find each other again.
 
Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epUk3T2Kfno
 
More Animals! Go behind the scenes with Oprah and Sadie at PAWS and meet four incredible dogs who were rescued from abuse.
From the June 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine