Spring for Spring: 20 Animals Hop, Skip, and Jump to the First Day of Spring

The daffodils are coming up, the robins are back in town, we've had a few 70 degree days, and I'm getting an unmistakable itch for Spring. No, not just the hay fever itch-- I can't wait to look at clouds and think "Spring showers!" rather than "Surprise blizzard!" Fortunately, I'm not the only one who can't wait for Spring. These cute animals are jumping for joy at the very thought of warmer weather!

1. Siberian Tiger Gets Water Park Season Started Early

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2. Betcha Never Knew Moose Can Skip

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3. This Goat Sees Spring Coming Already

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4. Penguins Celebrate Spring with Cannonball Contests

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 5. Spring Hazards May Include Flying Alligators

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6. Deer Me, Is It Spring Already?

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7. Spring Is So Awesome It Makes Kittens Hover

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8. Capybara Celebrate Spring at the Ol' Diving Hole

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9. Fluffy Dog is Hoppin' Mad About Spring Mud on Her Fur

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10. Dolphins Celebrate Spring with Synchronized Water-Dancing

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11. Spring Is When You Can Make an Ass of Yourself and Nobody Minds

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12. Ferreting Out Some Awesome Spring Weather

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13. Nothing Like Some Lioness-Wrestling to Welcome Warmer Weather

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14. Leap Frog, Anyone?

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 15. Red Pandas Jump Headfirst Into Spring

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 16. Got Any Lynx to Good Photos of Animals Enjoying the Spring?

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17. Lovely Leaping Lamb

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18. Working on the Buns of Steel for Bikini Season

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19. Monkeying Around

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20. Hogging the Spring Fun

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