One of the Chinese art pieces that I really like - from the 7th century, Three Kingdoms Period.
Yesterday, I visited the Toronto Zoo by myself. Having spent some time in Taipei Zoo and working behind the scene and along side zookeepers and vets, as well as taking care of animals this summer, I began to view the zoo from a different perspective. I no longer looked at it as a place of just animals in display, but looking at the behaviors of the captive animals, the enclosure set-ups, and sometimes peeking behind the back to see the work areas of the zookeepers.
As always, here are some photos to share. I tried avoiding taking them in their enclosures (omitting or cropping out the wires or fences) and focusing on the animal's behaviors or reactions in their captive environment. Yesterday's weather was nice and cool, with some downpours here and there, so the animals were either sheltering from the rain or taking a nap when the sun came out.
Polar Bear
Grassland Whiptail Lizard - a species composed entirely of females!
As always, here are some photos to share. I tried avoiding taking them in their enclosures (omitting or cropping out the wires or fences) and focusing on the animal's behaviors or reactions in their captive environment. Yesterday's weather was nice and cool, with some downpours here and there, so the animals were either sheltering from the rain or taking a nap when the sun came out.
Polar Bear
Grassland Whiptail Lizard - a species composed entirely of females!
African Lion
White (Wide) Rhino
Sumatran Tiger - because I was born in the year of the tiger, these magnificent creatures will always have a special place in my heart.
Kookaburra - one of the birds that I really want to see in the wild!
Moose
Wapiti
Egyptian Goose
House Sparrow - a rare wild animal (in the zoo) hanging out near the pig's den in the Kids' Area.
West Caucasian Tur - he's probably the dominant male because he was on the top of the hill.
Aoudad young
Bactrian Camel
Western Grey Kangaroo
I just finished doing laundry and (almost) packed my luggage. And the wind is blowing quite hard at the moment. I wonder what should I do for the rest of the half-day (leaving Toronto around 11pm).
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