Minnesota Zoo

[guppiecat]

Last of the set




Hartmann's Mountain Zebra (Equus zebra hartmannae) - The wikipedia article starts out: "Zebras are African equids best known for their distinctive white and black stripes.", 'cause yeah, when I see one, I think "African equid" instead of "stripey horsie". (If only there were a way that I could adjust the article.)


Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) - I like the reflections here.


Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) - I really like the focus on the feet here.


Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta) - And you thought painting D&D miniatures was hard.


Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) - Grabbing food on the go


Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) - Their waddles glow so they can find food in the dark.


Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Comments

[karenkay.livejournal.com]

Is that zebra PINK? I guess I should read the Wikipedia article.

Also, I thought it was "wattle", not "waddle".

But whatever, these are great photos! The body of the wild turkey is quite interesting. Doesn't look like feathers.

[guppiecat]

The zebra doesn't look pink to me... but I'm colour blind. I may have overcorrected. *shrug*

The wattle is the part the wiggles when they waddle... so I use the terms interchangeably. ;)

[mplsfish.livejournal.com]

Osce thought the first pic of the turkey was a rhino.
I was startled by it myself. Took a second to get the perspective and recognize the head. Cool.

[guppiecat]

Off topic, but I'm finally reading Lamb.

I like the "No More Accordian" note. :)

[mplsfish.livejournal.com]

i don't remember that one. That means I can re read it and be impressed all over. I am re reading terry pratchet now.
There is a chapter head later that makes me cry. But mostly it is hilarious. Glad it made it to the top of the list.