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  Unlikely friends
A pig and a tiger, a monkey and a rabbit, a duck and a dog – these best buddy pairs make some very odd couples.

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  Who will win Best in Show?
Nov. 25: TODAY anchors talk to John O’Hurley, host of the National Dog Show, about what to expect at this year’s competition.

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  Animal Tracks
Two Thanksgiving turkeys, a see-through sea creature, a camouflaged catfish, a hungry golden monkey, a kissing pooch – plus more animals great and small.

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11 true ‘tails’ of survival
From a ham that went on the lam to a Chihuahua that blew away, meet 11 amazing animals that survived a brush (or flush!) with death to reunite with their owners.
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  Images: Glamourpuss
Fashionable feline divas strike a pose in wild and bright-colored wigs.

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Bam-Bam Noodle Butt? Wackiest pet names
From Dishwasher to Velvet Elvis, here are the most unusual dog and cat names.
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10 cutest cats
TODAYShow.com readers have voted for their favorite felines. See who they are!
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Zoo babies
From giraffes to porcupines, meet a few of the animal kingdom's aww-inspiring newcomers.
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  Bruin buddy
A look into the remarkable friendship of a man and an 800-pound grizzly.

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  A lion’s tale
The life of Christian, the 'hugging' lion who captured the hearts of millions in a memorable web video.

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Top 10 dog breeds
The American Kennel Club lists the most popular pooches in America.
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  All the presidents’ pets
Harry Truman said, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.” Plenty of presidents did, and other pets besides.

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Holy cow! 9 amazing animals
From a colossal cow to a stowaway kitty, these creatures are all extraordinary in some way.
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Orphans no more
Nursed by a golden retriever after their mother rejected them, three white tiger cubs at a private zoo in Kansas are growing up fast.

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Top 10 oddballs of the animal world
From the aye-aye to the star-nosed mole, wildlife never looked so wild
  Obamas hold first state dinner
Nov. 25: President Obama and the first lady welcome the D.C. elite, Oscar-winning entertainers and Hollywood moguls to the White House for their first state dinner. NBC’s Savannah Guthrie reports.

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