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Julie Scardina, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens animal ambassador, introduces the TODAY anchors to a few animals from around the world that are facing threats to their survival, including a black-and-white ruffed lemur from Madagascar and a Burmese python. (TODAY)

Now that Christmas morning has arrived, TODAY's Matt Lauer is fortunate to welcome a very special guest, Santa Claus. The famous St. Nick chats with Matt and four kids about his busy night delivering gifts and how children can stay off the naughty list. (TODAY)

The adorable Jack Russell terrier, best known for his appearances in "The Artist" and "Water for Elephants," has written all about his life in a new book, "Uggie: My Story." His trainer, Omar von Muller, talks about working with the adorable pup and shows off a few of his talents. (TODAY)

Julie Scardina, Seaworld and Busch Gardens animal ambassador, introduces the TODAY team to a host of cute furry and feathered friends, including a baby kangaroo and pint-size screech owls. (TODAY)

Nick Cannon and Howie Mandel, host and judge of "America's Got Talent," chat about the show's upcoming seventh season and new judge, Howard Stern. Then TODAY's Al Roker takes Mandel inside Studio 1A for the first time. (TODAY)

Meow the 39-pound cat was quite the celebrity this morning in Studio 1A when veterinarian Jennifer Steketee of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society talked with the TODAY anchors about the tubby tabby's weight problems. Hoda Kotb and MSNBC's Willie Geist tried to get the massive mouser to walk. (TODAY)

Will Ferrell and Nick Offerman, the stars of the new comedy "Casa de mi Padre," kick back with robes and Bloody Mary's while talking about their new film, and its "muy caliente" sex scene. (TODAY)

David Mizejewski from the National Wildlife Federation introduces the TODAY gang to a few amazing animals, including an artic fox, a snowy owl, a porcupine and more. (TODAY)

TODAY's Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb get a special performance from some Salvation Army cadets who use their music to encourage donations. (TODAY)

TODAY's Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb welcome their moms to the set and chat about the Golden Globe nominations. (TODAY)