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Stephen Messenger

Senior Writer
Stephen (he/him) has written for The Dodo since 2013. He lives in Northern California, where he enjoys hiking, gardening and communing with local squirrels in his yard who’ve grown tolerant of his gushing adoration.

Latest Posts From Stephen

Man Witnesses A Miracle As 1 Deer Walks Into His Yard — And 4 Walk Out
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Man Witnesses A Miracle As 1 Deer Walks Into His Yard — And 4 Walk Out

“It was quite a sight!”

Hungry Hummingbird Mistakes Woman's Hair For A Flower
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Hungry Hummingbird Mistakes Woman's Hair For A Flower

“It was a magical moment.”

Attention-Seeking Cat Unleashes The Meow To End All Meows
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Attention-Seeking Cat Unleashes The Meow To End All Meows

“It was the hardest I’ve ever laughed in my life.”

Baby Condor Who Lost Her Mom Finds A New Friend To Help Her Heal
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Baby Condor Who Lost Her Mom Finds A New Friend To Help Her Heal

It's a gift of love ❤️

Respectful Dog Offers Cat 'First Dibs' On Every Treat He's Given
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Respectful Dog Offers Cat 'First Dibs' On Every Treat He's Given

"He's a very pure soul."

Cat Tries To Play It Cool Before Committing Brazen Theft At Clothing Store
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Cat Tries To Play It Cool Before Committing Brazen Theft At Clothing Store

“It was very deliberate, in a planned way.”

Fluffy Dog Storms Soccer Field — And Tries To Make Off With The Ball
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Fluffy Dog Storms Soccer Field — And Tries To Make Off With The Ball

No regrets 😂

Woman Accidentally ‘Flirts’ With Wild Turkey — And Immediately Regrets It
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Woman Accidentally ‘Flirts’ With Wild Turkey — And Immediately Regrets It

“I will definitely refrain from gobbling in the future.”

Family Realizes They've Been Pranked By The Most Unlikely Doorbell Ditcher
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Family Realizes They've Been Pranked By The Most Unlikely Doorbell Ditcher

It wasn't teenagers.

Drowsy Bear Starting Her Day Becomes A Mascot Of The Sluggish And Sleepy
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Drowsy Bear Starting Her Day Becomes A Mascot Of The Sluggish And Sleepy

"This is me starting the work week.”

Guys Spot A Super Chunky Snapping Turtle Sunning His Rump At The River
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By Stephen Messenger

Guys Spot A Super Chunky Snapping Turtle Sunning His Rump At The River

"Look at the size of that thing!"

Guy Playing On Claw Machine Wins A 'Prize' He Hadn't Bargained For
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Guy Playing On Claw Machine Wins A 'Prize' He Hadn't Bargained For

"He was so cute!”

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