The Wearing of the Green March 17, 2024
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Birds, frogs, lizards, nature, photography, poison dart frog, St. Patrick's Day, Wearing of the green, wildlife, Zoos
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Today is St. Patrick’s Day. It is customary to wear green clothing, shamrocks or an accessory; which is called the “wearing of the green“. Many animals sport green everyday. Erin go Bragh! 
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.
I Can Buy Myself Flowers March 3, 2024
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: art, Florals and Fashion, flowers, nature, NYBG, NYC, Orchid Show, photography
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I have been attending the annual Orchid Show at the NYBG for a number of years. This year’s inspiring show was like no other. The Orchid Show brings the catwalk to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory in a fashion-inspired celebration of all things orchids. The bold fun designs of New York’s rising stars of the stitch with work by Collina Strada by Hillary Taymour, Dauphinette by Olivia Cheng, and FLWR PSTL by Kristen Alpaugh all fashionistas who have created dramatic, picture-perfect floral displays at the Garden that capture the orchid’s best side. In our Instagrammable world NYBG gives you a chance to “walk the runway” and show off your own personal flair, your love for orchids, and your fashion-forward connections to the natural world. Because florals are always en vogue at NYBG. My buddy was decked out in floral finery. The best I could do was switch out my usual black turtleneck for a purple one. I encourage you to go see this festive show which is on thru April 21, 2024.
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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Next Saturday starts the Chinese Lunar New Year. It is the Year of the Dragon . My Asian zodiac sign aligns with the Year of the Monkey. What are you? Here are some other signs Ihave shared over the years. Rabbit– Tiger – Ox – Pig– Dog– Rooster – Snake-. Happy New Year to one and all (and if you have already broken your New Year’s resolutions from a month ago – you can start all over again next Saturday). 
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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Yesterday was Penguin Awareness Day. It is celebrated to help raise awareness about the dwindling numbers of these beautiful black and white creatures, primarily due to human activity and climate change around the globe. It hopes to shine a light on the importance of the conservation of penguin habitats. I was lucky to take the trip of a lifetime 19 years ago to Antarctica, the Falklands and South Georgia. I selected some those photos to share with you today. I hope they bring a smile to your face. 
Parting Shots of 2023 December 31, 2023
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: 2023, animals, baby animals, Butts, Central Park Zoo, Happy new year, nature, NYC, photo montage, photography, Snow Monkey, Tushes, wildlife, Zoos
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Today’s montage completes 20 years of my sending out these Sunday photos. By my calculations (and I won the math award in eighth grade) that’s over 1000 Sunday photo montages. Yikes! Thanks for coming along for the ride. Some of you have been with me for the entire 20 years. I am very thankful for that and welcome all of my new subscribers. Hoping to do my best to keep posting on Sundays. I leave you as always with no ‘ifs, just ends, butts and tushies.’ Wishing everyone a very happy and healthy New Year. 
All Aboard! December 10, 2023
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Art exhibit, Bronx, Holiday Train Show, nature, NYBG, NYC, photography
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The New York Botanical Garden is back with their sensational train show. This year there is a new fun feature outside the Conservatory. This was the first time I attended with a zany family that included three kids. It made the visit even more special. Get aboard – the trains can be seen through January 15, 2024.
Gourdness Gracious! November 5, 2023
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Daylight Savings Time, gourds, nature, NYC, photography, Pumpkin enrichment, Red Panda, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, Standard time, wildlife, Zoos
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My October obsession with all things bats, birthdays and pumpkins has come to an end with this Sunday’s photo montage. Fun and enrichment was had by all species (especially me). I usually post something about our having to turn the clocks today as Daylight Savings Time ends. Here’s one from three years ago. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep. I got up earlier than usual. Sigh.
Ghost of the Mountains October 22, 2023
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: art, big cats, Ghost of the Mountains, International Snow Leoard Day, nature, photography, snow leopard, Snow Leopard cubs, travel, wildlife, zoo babies, Zoos
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Tomorrow is International Snow Leopard Day and my birthday. Snow leopards are known as the ‘ghost of the mountains’ because of their solitary and elusive nature. I sometimes am solitary and elusive too. Cheers to these gorgeous cats (and me). For more information about these gorgeous and endangered cats click here. 
Bats in the Belfry October 1, 2023
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Batober, Bats, flying foxes, flying mammals, guano, nature, NYC, photography, wildlife, zoo babies
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I have wanted to use this title for a long time just like last week’s Swimming with the Fishes. How lucky were we that the beginning of October starts on a Sunday? I love October with the fall leaves, pumpkins, birthdays and bats. Bats are our friends. Here are some fun bat facts – Bats can live more than 30 years and can fly at speeds of 60 miles per hour (or more!) Bats can find their food in total darkness. Bats can eat up to 1,200 mosquitoes an hour. More than half of the bat species in the United States are in severe decline or listed as endangered. Some bats hibernate in caves through the cold winter months. Pallid bats eat scorpions! Bat droppings, called guano, are one of the richest fertilizers. The world’s largest bat is the “flying fox,” which lives on islands in the South Pacific. Baby bats are called pups! Most bats have only one pup a year. The Bracken Bat Cave in Texas is home to the world’s largest bat colony. Happy Batober!
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