Head Shots

Saturday, February 15th, 2014 Today I went to the Zoo simply for the exercise. The weather was cold and damp. The skies were dark. Eventually it rained. I was surprised that I got some good pictures. Here are nine.

Oh let a smile be your umbrella Top spot goes to Hubert. He was sacked out on his usual rock when a gentle rain began falling. Slowly, eyes still closed, he turned his face up to the skies. I swear that's a smile on his face.
	There will be no more photos of Hubert. On February 17th, he and Kalisa are leaving for the Los Angeles Zoo. He and Kalisa (not the cubs' mother) are a bonded pair. I'm glad they are staying together. I'll miss this gentle couple of 14 year olds. I hope they enjoy the warmth and sunshine in California.

 

Here's one of the jaguars lying in wait just above the pond. His sibling has just caught a rat and is enjoying a second breakfast, much to the enjoyment/disgust of the spectators. This one hopes to get lucky too.

 

Hungry, hungry hippo? Hey, the twig is a treat, trust me! Most of the time this huge animal exists on a diet of 'grass hay, romaine lettuce trims, pellet feed and occasional treats, which include apples, carrots and seasonal pasture grazing'. I find that ludicrously amazing.

 

'Ooooooh, ooooh - yes! That's the spot! Right there! Oh dear, what will I do when all you kids are gone? Who will scratch my back then?'

 

'Burp!' Oh excuse me! I didn't know you were there. The older I get, the more gas I get from these veggies. I sure would like a nice plate of fries one of these days.

 

I know what you're looking at. I can't help it. My hair goes crazy in this humidity. Talk about frizzy! I wish they'd hire an on-site hairdresser.

 

Peek-a-boo. I can't see you! One of the snow leopards (who were both born with congenital eye defects and vision in their left eyes only) teases the spectators at the window.

 
I liked the patterns in the final two pictures. 

We're white with black stripes. No! Black with white stripes!
 

Baby giraffe gives Mom Olivia a hug.
 
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