Famous Internet Animals

The pantheon of viral animal celebrities, from Keyboard Cat and Grumpy Cat to Doge, Harambe and Moo Deng. The cats, the dogs, the wildlife icons, the animal influencers, and the ones we lost.

A chronological documentary of 234 moments spanning 1998–2026 on Loreline.

Curated by Olivier · last updated 2026-08-22

1. 1998-06-01 - Harambe (1998). Harambe, part of the story of famous internet animals.
2. 1998-06-01 - Harambe (1998). Harambe, part of the story of famous internet animals.
3. 2007-04-18 - Nora the Piano Cat: The Sequel. Nora the Piano Cat, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
4. 2007-05-03 - Battle at Kruger
5. 2007-05-24 - Henri (the original). Henri le Chat Noir, part of the story of famous internet animals.
6. 2007-06-01 - The craze for Knut continues -- Germans still flocking to zoo to see polar bear cub. Knut the polar bear, part of the story of famous internet animals.
7. 2007-06-06 - Dramatic Look (Dramatic Chipmunk / prairie dog). Dramatic Chipmunk, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
8. 2007-06-07 - Keyboard Cat! - THE ORIGINAL!. Keyboard Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
9. 2007-10-10 - Snowball is a Rockin' to the Backstreet Boys Cockatoo. Snowball the Dancing Cockatoo, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
10. 2007-12-05 - Internationally famous polar bear Knut celebrates his first birthday at the Berlin Zoo. Knut the polar bear, part of the story of famous internet animals.
11. 2008-02-07 - Husky Dog Talking - 'I love you'. Mishka the talking husky, part of the story of famous internet animals.
12. 2008-07-28 - Christian the Lion - Full Ending. Christian the Lion reunion, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
13. 2008-07-29 - Christian the Lion Reunion (Original). Christian the Lion reunion, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
14. 2008-09-29 - The Dramatic Chipmunk (Original). Dramatic Chipmunk, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
15. 2009-04-24 - Maru and the big box. Maru, part of the story of famous internet animals.
16. 2009-04-30 - Study Finds Snowball Can Really Dance. Snowball the dancing cockatoo, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
17. 2009-07-23 - Snowball the Dancing Cockatoo
18. 2010-02-09 - Play Him Off, Keyboard Cat. Keyboard Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
19. 2010-06-01 - What is Doge? The history and origin of the dog meme explained. Doge / Kabosu, part of the story of famous internet animals.
20. 2010-11-02 - The Sneezing Baby Panda (HQ). Sneezing Baby Panda, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
21. 2011-01-18 - The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger (original narration by Randall). Honey Badger (Randall), a flash-viral internet animal moment.
22. 2011-03-07 - Slow Loris With a Tiny Umbrella. Slow loris with umbrella, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
23. 2011-03-08 - Denver Official Guilty Dog Video. Denver the Guilty Dog, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
24. 2011-03-19 - Cause of Famous Polar Bear's Death Sought. Knut the polar bear, part of the story of famous internet animals.
25. 2011-04-12 - Nyan Cat! [Official]. Nyan Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
26. 2011-05-01 - Ultimate Dog Tease
27. 2011-09-09 - Boo, The World's Cutest Dog, Takes Over Times Square on Jumbotron. Boo the Pomeranian, part of the story of famous internet animals.
28. 2011-11-13 - Jesus Christ in Richmond Park (Fenton) - Original Upload. Fenton the Dog, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
29. 2011-11-16 - Lemon Beagle Puppy vs. Lemon. Maymo the Lemon Beagle, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
30. 2011-11-24 - Fenton the dog chasing a deer in Richmond Park. Fenton the Dog, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
31. 2011-11-27 - Fenton!
32. 2012-01-12 - Surprised Kitty (Original). Surprised Kitty, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
33. 2012-04-06 - Henri 2, Paw de Deux. Henri le Chat Noir, part of the story of famous internet animals.
34. 2012-04-09 - The Screaming Sheep (Original Upload). The Screaming Sheep, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
35. 2012-04-12 - Boo 'the world's cutest dog' isn't dead. Boo the Pomeranian, part of the story of famous internet animals.
36. 2012-08-04 - BUB SOUNDS. Lil Bub, part of the story of famous internet animals.
37. 2012-09-25 - The original Grumpy Cat. Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
38. 2013-02-25 - Original Goat Edition Scream (Yelling Goat). Screaming Goat, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
39. 2013-03-04 - King Kong (with Screaming Goat) [ORIGINAL]. Screaming Goat, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
40. 2013-04-10 - Talking Cat Says "Oh Long Johnson". Oh Long Johnson talking cat, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
41. 2013-06-01 - Grumpy Cat (2013) (1 of 6). Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
42. 2013-06-01 - Grumpy Cat (2013) (2 of 6). Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
43. 2013-06-01 - Grumpy Cat (2013) (3 of 6). Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
44. 2013-06-01 - Grumpy Cat (2013) (4 of 6). Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
45. 2013-06-01 - Lil Bub (2013). Lil Bub, part of the story of famous internet animals.
46. 2013-06-01 - The Story of Doge: How Kabosu Became the Doge Meme. Doge / Kabosu, part of the story of famous internet animals.
47. 2013-06-01 - Dogecoin Explained: From Parody to the Moon?. Doge / Kabosu, part of the story of famous internet animals.
48. 2013-06-01 - Grumpy Cat (2013) (5 of 6). Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
49. 2013-06-01 - Grumpy Cat (2013) (6 of 6). Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
50. 2013-08-18 - Reporter can't stop laughing at Grumpy Cat. Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
51. 2013-08-28 - Colonel Meow - longest fur on a cat. Colonel Meow, part of the story of famous internet animals.
52. 2013-10-02 - Colonel Meow's Diaries: A Rise to Power. Colonel Meow, part of the story of famous internet animals.
53. 2013-10-30 - Happy Running Hedgehog (Marutaro). Marutaro the hedgehog, part of the story of famous internet animals.
54. 2013-12-27 - Bathtime with Esther the Wonder Pig. Esther the Wonder Pig, part of the story of famous internet animals.
55. 2014-01-13 - World's best skateboarding cat - Go Didga Go!. Didga, part of the story of famous internet animals.
56. 2014-02-25 - Katy Perry 'Dark Horse' - Jiff The Dog Steals The Show. Jiffpom, part of the story of famous internet animals.
57. 2014-04-10 - Stoffel, the Honey Badger That Can Escape From Anywhere - BBC. Honey Badger (Stoffel), a flash-viral internet animal moment.
58. 2014-04-29 - Ep. 1 - Tiny Hamster Eating Tiny Burritos. Tiny Hamster, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
59. 2014-04-30 - Marutaro the Hedgehog Vine Movies compilation. Marutaro the hedgehog, part of the story of famous internet animals.
60. 2014-05-05 - A Cat's Guide to Bathrooms. Cole and Marmalade, part of the story of famous internet animals.
61. 2014-05-20 - Mr. G and Jellybean
62. 2014-06-01 - Grumpy Cat (2014) (1 of 8). Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
63. 2014-06-01 - Grumpy Cat (2014) (2 of 8). Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
64. 2014-06-01 - Grumpy Cat (2014) (3 of 8). Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
65. 2014-06-01 - Grumpy Cat (2014) (4 of 8). Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
66. 2014-06-01 - Grumpy Cat (2014) (5 of 8). Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
67. 2014-06-01 - Doge (2014). Doge, part of the story of famous internet animals.
68. 2014-06-01 - Grumpy Cat (2014) (6 of 8). Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
69. 2014-06-01 - Grumpy Cat (2014) (7 of 8). Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
70. 2014-06-01 - Grumpy Cat (2014) (8 of 8). Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
71. 2014-07-19 - Hedgehog Marutaro Playing On The Beach. Marutaro the hedgehog, part of the story of famous internet animals.
72. 2014-08-20 - Venus the two-faced cat - up close and purring. Venus the two-faced cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
73. 2014-08-21 - Marnie the Dog -- Duane Reade Adventure. Marnie the dog, part of the story of famous internet animals.
74. 2014-08-27 - Jiffpom - The fastest dog on two paws - Meet The Record Barkers. Jiffpom, part of the story of famous internet animals.
75. 2014-11-11 - Marnie the Dog Rocks Out With Her Tongue Out. Marnie the dog, part of the story of famous internet animals.
76. 2015-02-26 - Tuna: The underdog with the overbite. Tuna, part of the story of famous internet animals.
77. 2015-03-02 - Chef Crusoe the Dachshund Meets Gino D'Acampo - 'Bruschetta'. Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund, part of the story of famous internet animals.
78. 2015-04-14 - New Silverback Gorilla Harambe 1st Time Out - Cincinnati Zoo. Harambe, part of the story of famous internet animals.
79. 2015-06-24 - Gabe howls at phone (original bork source). Gabe the dog, part of the story of famous internet animals.
80. 2015-08-04 - Happiness Finds Grumpy Cat (Friskies). Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
81. 2015-08-18 - Jiffpom Sizzle Reel: Best of Jiffpom. Jiffpom, part of the story of famous internet animals.
82. 2015-09-16 - Watch a Clever Raccoon Knock on the Door Demanding Food. Trash panda raccoon, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
83. 2015-09-21 - New York Has Pizza Rat Fever. Pizza Rat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
84. 2015-09-21 - Comedian Describes Moment He Saw Rat Carrying Pizza. Pizza Rat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
85. 2015-09-21 - The Making of Pizza Rat. Pizza Rat, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
86. 2015-10-06 - Rescued Baby Raccoon Pumpkin Acts Just Like His Dog Siblings. Pumpkin the raccoon, part of the story of famous internet animals.
87. 2015-10-29 - Manny the Frenchie and a Lucky Rescue Pup Indulge in a 4-Star Meal. Manny the Frenchie, part of the story of famous internet animals.
88. 2015-11-10 - A New Pizza Rat Takes the Streets of New York. Pizza Rat, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
89. 2015-12-01 - All I Want For Christmas Is Food - Doug The Pug. Doug the Pug, part of the story of famous internet animals.
90. 2015-12-10 - Doug The Pug Goes Viral. Doug the Pug, part of the story of famous internet animals.
91. 2016-01-03 - Siberian Husky temper tantrum. Talking Husky (no bath), a flash-viral internet animal moment.
92. 2016-01-09 - Talking Dog Says 'I love you' - Mishka the Talking Husky. Mishka the talking husky, part of the story of famous internet animals.
93. 2016-02-01 - Owner of the World's Most Famous Dog Speaks of His Popularity. Tuna, part of the story of famous internet animals.
94. 2016-03-02 - They Smile For Selfies, But They Need Our Help. Quokka selfie, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
95. 2016-05-28 - No charges for parents in death of gorilla at Cincinnati Zoo: CBS News. Harambe, part of the story of famous internet animals.
96. 2016-05-28 - Endangered gorilla shot dead at Cincinnati zoo. Harambe, part of the story of famous internet animals.
97. 2016-05-28 - Gorilla Killed After Child Falls Into Zoo Habitat. Harambe, part of the story of famous internet animals.
98. 2016-06-01 - The Story of Harambe: How the Gorilla Became an Iconic Meme | Meme History. Harambe, part of the story of famous internet animals.
99. 2016-06-01 - Harambe (2016) (1 of 3). Harambe, part of the story of famous internet animals.
100. 2016-06-01 - Harambe (2016) (2 of 3). Harambe, part of the story of famous internet animals.
101. 2016-06-01 - Harambe (2016) (3 of 3). Harambe, part of the story of famous internet animals.
102. 2016-06-01 - Doge (2016). Doge, part of the story of famous internet animals.
103. 2016-06-06 - Sloth Chilling With a Little Smile. Smiling sloth, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
104. 2016-08-18 - Family life with Hosico. Hosico, part of the story of famous internet animals.
105. 2016-08-24 - Harambe Meme Explosion Explained. Harambe, part of the story of famous internet animals.
106. 2016-10-08 - Keyboard Cat original clip (1984). Keyboard Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
107. 2016-10-29 - The Miracle of Bub. Lil Bub, part of the story of famous internet animals.
108. 2016-11-18 - How Doug The Pug Rose To Internet Stardom. Doug the Pug, part of the story of famous internet animals.
109. 2016-11-21 - We Are Number One but it's borked by Gabe the Dog. Gabe the dog, part of the story of famous internet animals.
110. 2016-12-09 - Alex honking. Alex the Honking Bird (cockatiel), part of the story of famous internet animals.
111. 2017-01-25 - Pet Raccoon Becomes Internet Sensation. Pumpkin the raccoon, part of the story of famous internet animals.
112. 2017-01-27 - R.I.P. Gabe The Dog Tribute (Bork King). Gabe the dog, part of the story of famous internet animals.
113. 2017-03-15 - Premature Baby Hippo Fiona Playing in Water Spray - Cincinnati Zoo. Fiona the hippo, part of the story of famous internet animals.
114. 2017-03-24 - Maru - the most watched animal on YouTube. Maru, part of the story of famous internet animals.
115. 2017-04-15 - April the giraffe gives birth to calf in New York zoo. April the giraffe, part of the story of famous internet animals.
116. 2017-04-15 - Animal Adventure Park's April the giraffe gives birth!. April the giraffe, part of the story of famous internet animals.
117. 2017-04-15 - Animal Adventure Park's April the Giraffe - Live Birth - Archive footage. April the giraffe, part of the story of famous internet animals.
118. 2017-05-09 - Marnie the Dog Helping Hospitalized Kids. Marnie the dog, part of the story of famous internet animals.
119. 2017-06-01 - Harambe (2017). Harambe, part of the story of famous internet animals.
120. 2017-06-20 - Esther The Wonder Pig Changes Couple's Life. Esther the Wonder Pig, part of the story of famous internet animals.
121. 2017-08-15 - Russian Cat Stepan - Most Lazy Cat in the World. Stepan the Cat, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
122. 2017-08-16 - Juniperfoxx | We Moved!. Juniper the fox, part of the story of famous internet animals.
123. 2017-08-21 - How Manny The Frenchie Handles The Fame Of Nearly 3 Million Followers. Manny the Frenchie, part of the story of famous internet animals.
124. 2017-09-05 - Baby Hippo Fiona - Episode 1 The Beginning - Cincinnati Zoo. Fiona the hippo, part of the story of famous internet animals.
125. 2017-09-28 - Why does this kitten have two faces?. Venus the two-faced cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
126. 2017-10-02 - Cat breaks skateboarding world record. Didga, part of the story of famous internet animals.
127. 2017-10-26 - Raccoon Adopted by Dogs Is Living THE LIFE | The Dodo: Odd Couples. Pumpkin the raccoon, part of the story of famous internet animals.
128. 2017-12-14 - Who is Esther the Wonder Pig?. Esther the Wonder Pig, part of the story of famous internet animals.
129. 2018-02-14 - Baby Hippo Fiona's Special Moments: Never-before-seen Videos from Care Team - Cincinnati Zoo. Fiona the hippo, part of the story of famous internet animals.
130. 2018-02-27 - The sled and Maru. Maru, part of the story of famous internet animals.
131. 2018-03-13 - Cat with Hawaii ties basks in internet fame. Nala Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
132. 2018-05-22 - Nyan Cat (Momo 10th Anniversary) by daniwell. Nyan Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
133. 2018-06-01 - Nyan Cat (2018). Nyan Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
134. 2018-06-21 - Noisestorm - Crab Rave. Crab Rave, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
135. 2018-07-22 - Polite cat does a polite smile. Polite Cat, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
136. 2018-07-25 - How Quokka Selfies Helped Protect This Adorable Animal. Quokka selfie, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
137. 2018-09-15 - The Original Bongo Cat. Bongo Cat, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
138. 2018-09-23 - Lil Bub: the cat who is one in a trillion. Lil Bub, part of the story of famous internet animals.
139. 2018-10-26 - Venus 101. Venus the two-faced cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
140. 2019-01-18 - 'World's cutest dog' Boo dies. Boo the Pomeranian, part of the story of famous internet animals.
141. 2019-01-18 - Facebook followers mourn the loss of Boo the Pomeranian. Boo the Pomeranian, part of the story of famous internet animals.
142. 2019-01-20 - Boo the Pomeranian dies of broken heart, owners say. Boo the Pomeranian, part of the story of famous internet animals.
143. 2019-01-22 - Alex the Honking Bird on The Today Show!. Alex the Honking Bird (cockatiel), part of the story of famous internet animals.
144. 2019-02-08 - Massage time with Hosico. Hosico, part of the story of famous internet animals.
145. 2019-05-04 - Crusoe's Star Wars Dog Costumes Compilation. Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund, part of the story of famous internet animals.
146. 2019-05-14 - Grumpy Cat dies at age 7: CBS News report. Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
147. 2019-05-17 - Grumpy Cat, the viral internet sensation, is dead at 7. Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
148. 2019-05-17 - Internet sensation Grumpy Cat dies at age 7. Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
149. 2019-05-17 - Grumpy Cat: internet's most famous cat dies aged seven. Grumpy Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
150. 2019-06-01 - Harambe (2019). Harambe, part of the story of famous internet animals.
151. 2019-07-08 - Scientists Discover Snowball the Cockatoo Has 14 Distinct Dance Moves. Snowball the dancing cockatoo, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
152. 2019-09-02 - Jackson Galaxy meets cat celebrities Cole & Marmalade. Cole and Marmalade, part of the story of famous internet animals.
153. 2019-10-21 - Banana Cat - Brianne Drouhard & SmallButera & Parry Gripp. Banana Cat, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
154. 2019-12-01 - Remembering Lil Bub, an internet cat sensation. Lil Bub, part of the story of famous internet animals.
155. 2019-12-01 - Internet-famous Lil BUB cat has died at age 8: CBS News. Lil Bub, part of the story of famous internet animals.
156. 2019-12-01 - Internet Sensation Lil Bub Dies at Age 8 | E! News. Lil Bub, part of the story of famous internet animals.
157. 2019-12-01 - Farewell Lil BUB: In Loving Memory (official owner memorial). Lil Bub, part of the story of famous internet animals.
158. 2019-12-31 - Chunk's Greatest Moments Of Season 1. Chunk the Groundhog, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
159. 2020-01-17 - Nala - the most famous cat on Instagram. Nala Cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
160. 2020-02-06 - How Doug The Pug Got Famous. Doug the Pug, part of the story of famous internet animals.
161. 2020-06-01 - Maru (2020). Maru, part of the story of famous internet animals.
162. 2020-06-01 - Doge (2020). Doge, part of the story of famous internet animals.
163. 2020-07-04 - Mad - A Short Film Starring Billi the Cat. Billi the talking cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
164. 2020-08-17 - Throwing A Pool Party For Foxes. Juniper the fox, part of the story of famous internet animals.
165. 2020-09-09 - What an amazing conversation!!. Bunny the talking dog, part of the story of famous internet animals.
166. 2020-09-21 - bingus
167. 2020-10-03 - How Our Dog Got 18 Million Followers. Doug the Pug, part of the story of famous internet animals.
168. 2020-11-01 - Cat Vibing to Ievan Polkka (Official Video). Vibing Cat (Bilal Goregen cat), a flash-viral internet animal moment.
169. 2020-12-05 - Bunny The Talking Dog Has Existential Thoughts. Bunny the talking dog, part of the story of famous internet animals.
170. 2020-12-25 - My Husky REFUSES To Take A Bath! (She Argues!). Talking Husky (no bath), a flash-viral internet animal moment.
171. 2020-12-28 - Letting Five Foxes In The House On Christmas. Juniper the fox, part of the story of famous internet animals.
172. 2021-01-16 - This Cat's Favorite Word Is Exactly What You'd Expect | The Dodo Cat Crazy. Billi the talking cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
173. 2021-02-11 - Deer Wakes Up Disney Princess. Disney princess deer, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
174. 2021-02-20 - Bunny the Dog Can Talk! | Localish. Bunny the talking dog, part of the story of famous internet animals.
175. 2021-05-14 - Smudge the Cat's owner on the 'Woman Yelling at a Cat' meme. Smudge, part of the story of famous internet animals.
176. 2021-06-01 - Harambe (2021). Harambe, part of the story of famous internet animals.
177. 2021-07-05 - Sleepy Ukrainian Cat Captivates Russian Internet. Stepan the Cat, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
178. 2022-01-09 - They call him Jorts. Jorts the Cat, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
179. 2022-02-04 - From vermin to viral: The raccoon with thousands of Instagram followers. Pumpkin the raccoon, part of the story of famous internet animals.
180. 2022-02-19 - Bear Known as 'Hank The Tank' Terrorizes Lake Tahoe Neighborhood. Hank the Tank, part of the story of famous internet animals.
181. 2022-02-26 - 'Hank the Tank' turns out to be 3 bears who have damaged properties around Lake Tahoe. Hank the Tank, part of the story of famous internet animals.
182. 2022-03-16 - Top 10 Panda Cam Outtakes At Smithsonian's National Zoo. Tian Tian / panda cams, part of the story of famous internet animals.
183. 2022-04-14 - How many times do I have to tell you to come when called?!? | BilliSpeaks. Billi the talking cat, part of the story of famous internet animals.
184. 2022-04-29 - Who is Bunny The Talking Dog? An Interview with Alexis Devine. Bunny the talking dog, part of the story of famous internet animals.
185. 2022-07-08 - I accidentally became a meme: Woman Yelling at a Cat. Smudge, part of the story of famous internet animals.
186. 2022-11-20 - Maxwell the Spinning Cat. Maxwell the Cat, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
187. 2023-05-12 - Goat-Scream Cops 'Can't Help But Laugh'. Screaming goats, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
188. 2023-05-17 - OIIAIOIIIAI (spinning cat meme). OIIA Spinning Cat, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
189. 2023-06-01 - Kabosu (2023) (1 of 6). Kabosu, part of the story of famous internet animals.
190. 2023-06-01 - Harambe (2023). Harambe, part of the story of famous internet animals.
191. 2023-06-01 - Kabosu (2023) (2 of 6). Kabosu, part of the story of famous internet animals.
192. 2023-06-01 - Kabosu (2023) (3 of 6). Kabosu, part of the story of famous internet animals.
193. 2023-06-01 - Kabosu (2023) (4 of 6). Kabosu, part of the story of famous internet animals.
194. 2023-06-01 - Kabosu (2023) (5 of 6). Kabosu, part of the story of famous internet animals.
195. 2023-06-01 - Kabosu (2023) (6 of 6). Kabosu, part of the story of famous internet animals.
196. 2023-06-29 - Just a groundhog eating a tomato. Chunk the Groundhog, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
197. 2023-08-09 - 'Hank the Tank' bear who broke into 21 homes around Tahoe taken to Colorado sanctuary. Hank the Tank, part of the story of famous internet animals.
198. 2023-09-12 - The Trash Panda Challenge: How Raccoons Outsmarted Toronto City. Trash panda raccoon, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
199. 2023-10-19 - Esther the Wonder Pig dies peacefully after years cancer-free, owner says. Esther the Wonder Pig, part of the story of famous internet animals.
200. 2023-10-22 - Huh Cat Original Video. Huh Cat, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
201. 2023-11-08 - A Giant Farewell to Giant Pandas Tian Tian, Mei Xiang and Xiao Qi Ji. Tian Tian / panda cams, part of the story of famous internet animals.
202. 2023-11-16 - Keeper Connections: Tian Tian. Tian Tian / panda cams, part of the story of famous internet animals.
203. 2023-12-07 - Chipi chipi chapa chapa cat
204. 2024-04-12 - Cala the Singing Cat Gets Her Own Song. The Kiffness built a song around a viral clip of Cala, a cat whose long drawn-out meow answered every time her owner called her. The collaboration turned one household video into a widely shared 2024 cat meme.
205. 2024-04-25 - Rescue pup to meme star: The real-life 'Dogecoin' dog. Doge / Kabosu, part of the story of famous internet animals.
206. 2024-05-24 - Kabosu, the dog behind the 'doge' internet meme, has died. Doge / Kabosu, part of the story of famous internet animals.
207. 2024-05-24 - Shiba Inu who inspired 'Doge' meme dies as owner caressed her: NY Post. Doge / Kabosu, part of the story of famous internet animals.
208. 2024-05-26 - 'Doge' meme dog dies. Doge / Kabosu, part of the story of famous internet animals.
209. 2024-06-01 - Kabosu (2024) (1 of 4). Kabosu, part of the story of famous internet animals.
210. 2024-06-01 - Kabosu (2024) (2 of 4). Kabosu, part of the story of famous internet animals.
211. 2024-06-01 - Kabosu (2024) (3 of 4). Kabosu, part of the story of famous internet animals.
212. 2024-06-01 - Maru (2024) (1 of 3). Maru, part of the story of famous internet animals.
213. 2024-06-01 - Maru (2024) (2 of 3). Maru, part of the story of famous internet animals.
214. 2024-06-01 - Kabosu (2024) (4 of 4). Kabosu, part of the story of famous internet animals.
215. 2024-06-01 - Maru (2024) (3 of 3). Maru, part of the story of famous internet animals.
216. 2024-09-18 - Adorable Baby Hippo Moo Deng in Social Media at Khao Kheow Zoo. Moo Deng, part of the story of famous internet animals.
217. 2024-09-19 - Thai zoo home to internet sensation Moo Deng is patenting the pygmy hippo. Moo Deng, part of the story of famous internet animals.
218. 2024-09-19 - Thai zoo moves to patent image of viral baby hippo Moo Deng. Moo Deng, part of the story of famous internet animals.
219. 2024-09-20 - Huge king penguin chick in Australia named Pesto becomes social media star. Pesto the king penguin, part of the story of famous internet animals.
220. 2024-09-23 - Melbourne aquarium's Pesto the penguin goes viral. Pesto the king penguin, part of the story of famous internet animals.
221. 2024-09-26 - Meet Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo taking the internet by storm. Moo Deng, part of the story of famous internet animals.
222. 2024-09-29 - Moo Deng on SNL's Weekend Update. Saturday Night Live put Moo Deng on Weekend Update, with Bowen Yang playing the pygmy hippo talking about her sudden fame. The sketch marks the point where a Thai zoo animal crossed into American late-night comedy.
223. 2024-10-02 - Giant baby penguin named Pesto is internet's newest obsession. Pesto the king penguin, part of the story of famous internet animals.
224. 2024-12-16 - Junjun the Bear Cub Draws Crowds in Shanghai. Inside Edition reports on Junjun, a brown bear cub at Shanghai Zoo whose splashing and tyre-play drew crowds after visitors posted videos of him. He arrived as the latest in a run of zoo animals lifted to fame by social media.
225. 2025-01-31 - Pesto the Penguin Turns One. Australian television marked the first birthday of Pesto, the outsized king penguin chick at SEA LIFE Melbourne; sources give his hatch date as 31 January 2024. By then he had moulted into adult plumage and lost the brown fluff that made him famous.
226. 2025-02-15 - Pesto Meets Pudding at Melbourne Aquarium. ABC News films Pesto, now out of his chick fluff, keeping company with a female king penguin named Pudding as she nears her breeding phase. Keepers describe the pairing as a courtship, an update on the aquarium's best-known resident.
227. 2025-04-13 - Big Floppa Gosha's Hissing. Big Floppa, a flash-viral internet animal moment.
228. 2025-07-10 - Moo Deng's First Birthday Party. NBC's TODAY covers Moo Deng's first birthday, marked with a multi-day celebration at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. A year on from the photographs that made her famous, the pygmy hippo was still pulling visitors to Chonburi.
229. 2026-02-20 - Fans Queue for Punch the Baby Macaque. France 24 films visitors lining up at a Japanese zoo to see Punch, a baby macaque who was rejected by his mother and raised by keepers. Clips of him clinging to a stuffed toy carried him from social media to the turnstiles.
230. 2026-02-21 - Nazgul the Wolfdog Crashes an Olympic Race. A two-year-old Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul got out of his kennel at home in Tesero and ran onto the Olympic cross-country course during the Milano Cortina Games. The Star spoke to his owners, who were away watching another event when they learned what he had done.
231. 2026-03-10 - Chincha, Mother of the Escape Capybara, Dies. A zoo in England announced the death of Chincha, a capybara who had lived there for years and was the mother of Cinnamon, whose week-long 2024 escape became a running internet story. The announcement was reported in March 2026.
232. 2026-03-19 - Man Arrested in Moo Deng's Enclosure. NBC News reports the arrest of a man who climbed into the pygmy hippo enclosure at Khao Kheow Open Zoo while a keeper was away; the zoo said the animals were unharmed. The incident showed the security problems that follow an animal's viral fame.
233. 2026-05-01 - Serafino the Singing Cat Gets a Rock Anthem. The Kiffness turned a viral clip of a cat called Serafino into a released song, continuing the channel's habit of building tracks around individual internet animals. The original meowing video had been posted by Serafino's owner on Instagram.
234. 2026-07-21 - Jimothy, the Raccoon Seattle Adopted. A Seattle raccoon named Jimothy, born with the congenital condition short spine syndrome, became a viral favourite in July 2026 after neighbourhood footage of him spread. Coverage noted that he forages alongside his mother and siblings.

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