New father Yappe Pako gets help with his kangaroo care carrier from a midwife. His newborn son is named Ambo Crisostome. They're in the kangaroo care ward at the University Hospital Medical Center at Treichville in the Ivory Coast. A new program teaches the technique to moms and dads. It's especially beneficial for preterm and low birthweight babies. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds for NPR hide caption
Two of our favorite hidden gems feature goats who take no guff and an ice sculptor from Kenya who defied skeptics. Forest P. Hayes; Michael Kaloki hide caption
Print a poster version of this comic to hang up on your fridge or give away to friends. Download the poster here. Malaka Gharib/ NPR hide caption
A sign from Valencia, Spain, is a reminder of how important it is to have access to a safe toilet. Kristina Ketelsen hide caption
Red knitted caps were a grandmother's way of saying, "I love you." Jean Marshall hide caption
A female mountain goat in an alpine meadow in Montana's Glacier National Park. When goats competed with sheep for salt in the park, the goats won almost unanimously. Forest P. Hayes hide caption
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says her advice to women in politics is to "stay the course" and be ready for criticism. Shuran Huang/For NPR hide caption
Print and fold a zine version of this comic here. Here are directions on how to fold it. Malaka Gharib/ NPR hide caption
A Hong Kong hamster that evaded the cull. Bertha Wang/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
