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Tag Archives: Zoo
Kobe Animal Kingdom
Sometimes there is magic in the air. And while a lot of that comes from one’s own perspective, it is a neat feeling whenever it hits you. On our second trip to Japan, my wife and I checked out the … Continue reading
Who let the dogs out? Wolves, Coyotes and the Post-Hemphilian Canis radiation
So this post may just be an excuse for me to post more photos from my trip to the Living Desert Zoo and Garden. While wolves and coyotes may look similar enough for the lay person like myself to confuse … Continue reading
Snapshot: Bennett’s Wallabies
I was thoroughly impressed with the Australia exhibit at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, CA. It had an automated double-door system and staff to let you know the rules and keep eye on things. Once inside, … Continue reading
Snapshot: Patagonian Mara
We tend to look at islands like Hawai’i or New Zealand or Madagascar for extreme examples of adaptive radiation. But of course, they are not the only places to see this. Take, for example, this picture I took at the … Continue reading
An Afternoon at the National Zoo
Back in September, I took a trip to see the National Zoo in Washington D.C. It was my first time there, so I was quite excited to see their collection. Naturally coming from O’ahu, I wanted to compare it to … Continue reading
Honolulu Zoo: Dramatis Personae
I love, love, love the zoo. Now, I know there are a lot of valid critiques out there about zoos, but my view is that zoos help create meaningful passion in people.
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Tagged Golden Lion Tamarin, Honolulu Zoo, Rhinoceratidae, Southern Ground-hornbill, White Rhinoceros, Zoo
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