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September
11, 2010
Ooops, I forgot it was Zoo Appreciation Day and found myself
in an ocean of people. Most of the activities were children-oriented,
and the kids were having a ball. I wandered around a few
areas that I don't often visit.
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A
Siamang sits quietly at the edge of the stream, exercising
his neck pouch. Yodelling soon?
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At
last I have a very brief and cluttered glimpse of the 2-Toed
Sloth as he swings along towards his den at the back of the
display.
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I
have to keep Zelda under control as she wants to push all
the people out of the way to see this dear little soul. Patience,
Grasshopper.
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Next
door one of the Komodo Dragons is uncharacteristically active.
Oh my gosh, they can move quickly, despite their size and
ponderous appearance.
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He
came right up near the window.
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Not
much was happening on the African Savannah today, except for
one Patas Monkey watching the crowds.
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A
Speckled Mousebird eats his morning orange.
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I
watched the African birds being fed today. What a gorgeous
one this is. It's a Golden-breasted Starling, often called
the most beautiful starling in the world.
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Here's
a Blue-bellied Roller having a bad hair day.
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A
Macaque talks to the trees, and wonders why they never answer.
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Ahhh,
the burlap sack - a blanket, a sunshade, a raincover, a haven
from the tourists...the orangutan's best friend
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'Buh-bye!'
calls Melati. Come again soon!
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Photographs
Index
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