Zed Fun

Meet Zed, last of his species.

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What’s two-feet-tall, yellow, funny, and desperately looking for a date? Introducing Zed, a critter who’s the last of his species and the star of a weekly Grist Magazine comic strip. Now Zed, whose plight came about because of global warming, has his own video and game. Check ’em out.

Watch It!

Zed video: “Extinction Is Forever” (fast)

Zed video: “Extinction Is Forever” (slow)

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Zed’s Eggplant Hunt game

Note: You’ll need Flash Player to watch the video and play the game. If you don’t have it, download it now.