Wild Picks

Who will take over as the top animal tout?

On Jan. 14, Princess the camel passed away at the Popcorn Park Zoo in Forked River, N.J. In addition to having a generally sweet demeanor, Princess, 27, was known as the world's foremost Super Bowl--predicting animal, having correctly hit six of the last seven by eating one of two graham crackers associated with a team name. In her absence, a variety of furry creatures have stepped up to fill the void.

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Neither impressive nor intimidating

SIGN OF THE APOCALYPSE

Troy and Kelly Mann of Seattle named their daughter, born on Jan. 28, Cyndee Leigh 12th Mann.

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HOGLE ZOO/AP (ELI THE APE)

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COURTESY OF THE MANN FAMILY (BABY)

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