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Pongos

Pongo is the scientific name of the species of great apes known as the orangutan.  There are three species of pongos and they are found only in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.  Sadly the wild population is threatened by … Continue reading

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Posing with it’s mouth full

Last October I spent a couple of days at our local zoo, the Columbus Zoo, and had a good time visiting the animals while getting in quite a bit of walking.  It’s time to put away that folder to make … Continue reading

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Down at the watering hole…

It’s Friday and Leo here has sauntered up to his favorite watering hole to throw back a few; just remember, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere.  Have a great happy hour and weekend everyone 🙂  

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Birds of the world

You all have been great and I thank you so much; I’m just about finished but I still need a bit more help from you!   The project is to get as many of you to respond to this post … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – What day is it?

😉 😉 😉

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Beautiful Bird

The golden pheasant or Chinese pheasant, (Chrysolophus pictus) is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and the family Phasianidae (pheasants). It is native to forests in mountainous areas of western China, but feral populations have been established in … Continue reading

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But what if I’m already black and white?

Two denizens of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium that are already black and white…so are they now monochromier? Actually the zebras were a bit on the darkish brown and white but for the sake of Monochrome Monday we shall leave … Continue reading

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Squabble

“Push off mate! I was here first!” “Who died and made you leader of the flock?” “Yeah! Who made you the leader!” “Nobody asked you for your two cents worth, Pinky!” “Oh no you did not say that!” FLAMINGO FIGHT!!!  … Continue reading

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Columbus Zoo Week – Bats

I think these are Fox Bats.  Fox or whatever kind they are they are some very very big bats!  As large as they were I expected at any moment for one of them to unwrap it’s wings and give me … Continue reading

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Columbus Zoo Week – Boar

I have no idea what kind of pig/boar this one is but love how this day he was playing in the mud but hadn’t gotten his whiskers and floppy ears muddy – yet.  I really like how the Topaz program … Continue reading

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