To all the Mothers, Madres, Maters, Mutters, Mayan et al May 12, 2024
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: nature, Zoos, Snow Leopard cubs, photography, zoo babies, animals, baby animals, snow leopard, Mother's Day, Mother and baby
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A very Happy Mother’s Day to all to all of the mothers, caregivers, nurturers, pamperers, surrogates and loving coddlers out there. Our mother, Lillian Wolfe, is long gone, but her advice, warnings and general ‘Lili-isms’ live on in our daily lives. She taught us to laugh at life, to think, to question authority, to march, to protest – to fight the good fight. She also gave us our moral compass – one glance from Lillian told us instantly whether our behavior was acceptable or not – and I got a lot of glances. My sister Terry and I remember many childhood events differently but we both agree that our mother was a pistol. Here’s to Lillian Wolfe and all of the other mothers out there who formed and informed what we all are today.
Animales del Cinco de Mayo May 5, 2024
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, axolotl, baby animals, Caiman, Chachalaca, Chihuahuas, coati, Gila monster, Harpy Eagle, Howler monkey, iguana, Jaguar, Manatee, Mexican fruit bat, Mexican wolf, Monarch butterfly, nature, Ocelot, photography, Quetzal, Rattlesnake, Scarlet macaw, Spider monkey, Tamandua, wildlife
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National Dolphin Day April 14, 2024
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, atlantic white sided dolphins, Bottlenosed Dolphins, dolphins, Indianapolis Zoo, nature, photography, Sea World San Diego, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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Today is National Dolphin Day. The day is dedicated to this beautiful and charismatic marine mammal and its importance in protecting the ocean ecosystem. The dolphins shown in today’s montage are Atlantic white-sided dolphins seen on a whale watching excursion out of Gloucester and bottlenosed dolphins seen both at the Indianapolis zoo and San Diego Sea World.
Bunny Hop March 31, 2024
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, Belgian Hares, Dwarf Hotots, Easter, Flemish Giants, Giant Chinchillas, Harelquins, Himalayans, Holland Lops, nature, photography, Rabbits, Thriantas
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Bear Hugs March 24, 2024
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: andean bears, animals, bears, Giant Panda, grizzly bear, nature, photography, polar bear, polar bear cub, sun bear, wildlife, Zoos
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Yesterday was World Bear Day. There are eight species of bear: the American black bear, Asiatic black bear, the brown bear, the giant panda, the polar bear, the sloth bear, the spectacled bear, and the sun bear. I honor these grand mammals with today’s photo montage. Sending the photos out to you with lots of bear hugs.
Spring Forward March 10, 2024
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, California Sea lion, fall back, nature, photography, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, spring forward, wildlife, Zoos
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I usually post photos of clocks when we change from daylight savings time and standard time. Not today. I am taking the phrase ’spring forward’ to showcase animals actually springing forward. Sorry about that lack of an hour’s sleep – especially on Oscar Sunday when we on the East coast struggle to stay awake until the end of the Oscar broadcast.
Outfoxed February 25, 2024
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, art, Art exhibit, Chihuahuas, dogs, Fox Terriers, Mr. Pepe, Museum of the Dog, NYC, photography
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The Museum of the Dog has a fun new exhibit thru April. ‘Outfoxed‘ features Fox Terriers, both Smooth and Wire who have been among the most popular and versatile breeds; whether on the hunt with the hounds, in the field chasing rabbits, in the barn ratting or, these days, as a delightfully upbeat companion dog. While I am not a fan of hunts, I am a fan of this dog museum. ‘The exhibition Outfoxed: Fox Terriers and Friends explores the development of the breed, the variety of their jobs, and chronicles the many champions in the collection. The list of famous Fox Terriers in the show reads like a who’s-who in the history of the breed. Visitors will encounter portrayals of such notables including: Belgrave Joe, one of the early fathers of the breed, Cackler of Notts, the Duchess of Newcastle’s masterpiece, Caesar, Cackler’s son and Edward VII’s beloved companion, The Totteridge XI, Francis Redmond’s kennel as painted by Arthur Wardle and Maude Earl and Nornay Saddler, considered by many as close to perfection in the breed’. My own little Chihuahua, Mr. Pepe, bears no regal markings but as far as I am concerned he is Best in Show.
Year of the Dragon February 4, 2024
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Dragons, gila, guarial, herps, iguana, Komodo dragon, nature, photography, Reptiles, Year of the dragon, Zoos
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Every Dog Has its Day January 28, 2024
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: AKC Meet the Breeds, animals, dogs, Javitts Center, NYC, photography
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Penguin Awareness Day January 21, 2024
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Adelie penguins, animals, Antarctica, baby animals, Chinstrap penguins, Falklands, King Penguins, nature, Penguins, photography, South Georgia, travel
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