A few nice wildlife animals images I found:
Giant anteater born at National Zoo
Image by Smithsonian's National Zoo
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a giant anteater born yesterday, March 12, in an indoor enclosure. This is only the second giant anteater to be born in the history of the Zoo.
National Zoo animal care staff and veterinarians have been closely monitoring mother Maripi (ma-RIP-ee) for the past six months, performing weekly ultrasounds and other diagnostics. Staff expected Maripi to give birth in mid to late March based on the typical gestation period of giant anteaters, National Zoo staff has yet to determine the baby’s gender or weight—and may not for some time.
Maripi is showing excellent maternal instinct in caring for her baby and is very patient as the baby nurses and negotiates various techniques of climbing onto mother’s back. Staff will make every effort to not disturb the animals, allowing time for mother and baby to bond.
Photo Credit: Smithsonian's National Zoo
Date: March 13, 2009
Soon - living only in the legends....
Image by Pandiyan
Nilgiri Langur
Trachypithecus johnii
Normally found in southern India. Lives in a troop of 5 to 16. Eats leaves, shoots and fruits.
In the 'Endangered' list. Threatened due to habitat loss and heavy poaching. Legend has it that its flesh and fur have aphrodiasic properties. As with the tiger, this belief is killing this beautiful animal..
Please make sure monitor adjusted properly for color and brightness. Otherwise the features of the Langur won't show.
This happens to be most interesting Flickr picture tagged Langur.
Giant anteater born at National Zoo
Image by Smithsonian's National Zoo
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a giant anteater born yesterday, March 12, in an indoor enclosure. This is only the second giant anteater to be born in the history of the Zoo.
National Zoo animal care staff and veterinarians have been closely monitoring mother Maripi (ma-RIP-ee) for the past six months, performing weekly ultrasounds and other diagnostics. Staff expected Maripi to give birth in mid to late March based on the typical gestation period of giant anteaters, National Zoo staff has yet to determine the baby’s gender or weight—and may not for some time.
Maripi is showing excellent maternal instinct in caring for her baby and is very patient as the baby nurses and negotiates various techniques of climbing onto mother’s back. Staff will make every effort to not disturb the animals, allowing time for mother and baby to bond.
Photo Credit: Smithsonian's National Zoo
Date: March 13, 2009
