Friday Night Photos Animal House Edition
Happy Friday everyone. Welcome to Friday Night Photos your once a week escape from the day to day insanity of the world we live in. Post any photos, memes, music or whatever else you find of interest that helps tune out the madness.
I had not been to the zoo in a while( March to be exact) so I stopped by for a few hours last Saturday morning. Normally I stay away from the zoo on the weekends because of the large crowds but since I had other business in Balboa Park (the zoo is located in the park) later in the day I bit the bullet and braved the large horde of humanity. Initially, I didn't think I captured anything worthwhile, but upon further review at home on the computer I found these half dozen worth posting.
Male Mandrill Monkey
Malaysian Tiger
Southern Gerenuk
Grevy's Zebra
Allen's Swamp Monkey
Dromedary Camel (that's the one with one hump)
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Awesome animal pics!
Your photos are always incredible SP! But I have to say I especially love the tiger photo.
Tigers
Years ago, I bought this contemporary watercolor minwha tiger painting (below) from a street artist in Itaewon for about 15 dollars. It's one of my favorites.
Anyway, the displaced potted plants and orchids created a new ecology on the patio, which I've mentioned before. These are two crude photos I took a few days ago, during the last snake encounter. Hurricane season has begun. This complex has no tree cover. The wind can get bad here. If we get any storms, we'll have to bring the potted plants into the living room.
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Hi, soryang
Nice watercolor of the tiger and a very colorful looking grasshopper. Do you know what type of snake that is. I hope Mother Nature see's fit to spare Fla. this hurricane season.
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I'm guessing it's a kingsnake
It's not a good picture and I was looking at it through the screen. I'm going by the shape of the head and body and the length. I can't tell what type of kingsnake really. They are pretty common here.
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Thank you, soryang
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Hi soryang
Did you bring that insect creature in with your plant, or is s/he a regular resident ; ).
Thanks for the photos, and I am glad you are more settled, and wish you a more peaceful season.
Hi Janis
I never saw an insect like that before
Well not as large and colorful. It appeared the snake was after him or her. Ms. So said she didn't think it could fly. I don't know what became of it. In the picture, it does look like it's inside, I thought it was on the porch. I'll have to ask Ms. So when she gets back.
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It looks like it is this insect ...
https://www.inaturalist.org/guide_taxa/278852
Even with wings it can't fly, only do small jumps.
Thanks Janis!
I don't know how you found that! I was mystified. Ms. So said, "I don't think this grasshopper can fly, wings are too small." Glad we didn't get too close to it.
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@soryang Hi soryang. Good news on
Hi soryang. Good news on the hurricane front. The NHC site is current and running, and there is c/o the Air Force a hurricane hunter aircraft available if and when needed. Love your tiger painting. I've always loved classic Asian art.
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Well that is good news!
Glad to hear that Orlbucfan. One really needs as much advance notice as possible. Thnx!
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Those closeup images certainly reveal details that add to the
appreciation of your efforts.
Thank you very much, humphrey
For me there's something therapeutic about getting out with a camera in search of something others might find interesting.
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Hi Social
What wonderful portraits!
Looking at the zebras from that angle, I can see why some enjoy the pattern as a fashion. The camel smiling so sweetly at you must have made it all worthwhile ; ).
Not much, but another look into the terrarium
Be well all and enjoy the weekend
Hi, janis
I'm amazed at the amount of humidity in your little terrarium. It gives it an underwater look.
Enjoy your weekend as well.
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The mosses grow naturally here,
and the plant is from a more tropical environment, but both are enjoying where they are in all the humidity.
SP, great stuff!
FWIW, I have been on a few safaris in some African countries, seen gobs of zebras. So, we all think the zebras look alike, might not discern any difference in their asses, as, for example, in your fantastic photo of same.
But a baby zebra knows better, knows and sees Mom's special, one of a kind stripes. All different.
Keep snappen' 'em friend!
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The photos are terrific, gang, as usual!!
Since we're doing some sort of Eric Burdon and the Animals tribute, you have to add this gem.
Everyone stay safe and sane. Rec'd!!
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