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Mar 29, 2018 09:12:19 #
The black-handed spider monkey is a type of New World monkey, found in Central America as well as Mexico and Colombia.
February 2016
Black-handed spider monkey by Paul Sager, on Flickr
http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1537/24519674063_f4bb14dd2c_h.jpg
JoJo is one of the most genetically valuable males in the Western Lowland Gorilla SSP (Species Survival Plan) population and is an especially good match for the adult females at Brookfield Zoo. “Having JoJo come here has been a great success story and demonstrates the collaboration among the zoo community to effectively care for this critically endangered species,” said Craig Demitros, associate curator of primates for the Society. JoJo has a calm disposition.
February 2016
Western lowland gorilla
http://farm1.staticflickr.com/784/39155074320_1de06e5ad2_h.jpg
The Nigerian Dwarf goat is a miniature goat breed of West African ancestry. The original animals were transported from Africa on ships as food for captured carnivores being brought to zoos; the survivors were then maintained in herds at those zoos. Nigerian Dwarf goats are popular as pets and as milkers due to their easy maintenance and small stature.
February 2016
Goats at the petting zoo
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Kamba and her infant can be seen in the zoo’s Tropic World: Africa habitat along with Koola (Kamba’s mother); Nora (Koola’s second daughter); Binti Jua (Koola’s mother); and JoJo (the infant’s sire).
February 2016
Zachary and mother Kamba
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The Brookfield Zoo is owned by the Cook County Forest Preserve District and is managed by the Chicago Zoological Society. The society sponsors numerous research and conservation efforts globally.
Gorillas live in social groups comprised of one adult male, several adult females, juveniles, and infants. As they reach sexual maturity, both males and females typically leave the group in which they were born. They either establish a new group or join an existing one.
February 2016
Cousins Zachary and Nora with Kamba
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The Agama is a lizard found in Somalia and Ethiopia.
January 2016
Taylor's Agama
http://farm1.staticflickr.com/505/32809422526_265e5f907d_h.jpg
Since Nigerian Dwarf goats breed year-round, it is easy to stagger freshening in a herd for year-round production of milk.
March 2016
Fuji NeoPan ISO-400
Children and goats
Guenon is the name for a group of medium-sized monkeys that have long back legs, a rounded head, a long tail that helps them balance while moving through the trees, and large cheek pouches. The word guenon comes from the French word for monkey. Monkeys in the guenon group are some of the most colorful, graceful, and lively in Africa.
February 2016
Schmidt's Red-tailed Guenon
http://farm1.staticflickr.com/817/39155071440_74bf3271b8_h.jpg
Gibbons exhibit co-dominance, with females often playing a larger role in food acquisition. Grooming is an important social activity between individuals.
January 2016
White-cheeked Gibbon
http://farm1.staticflickr.com/809/40104009164_b6ce891856_h.jpg
These images are sized to fill your wide-screen display. Try using <F11> to maximize your browser window for the full effect. If the images overshoot your display, such as a laptop, just click on the image or the URL link and they'll resize to your screen from the host Flickr site. You can click a bit further into the image details on the Flickr page, if desired. EXIF data is available from the host Flickr pages as well. On the Flickr site, use your <L>key for Large and the <F11> for the full-screen.
February 2016
Black-handed spider monkey by Paul Sager, on Flickr
http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1537/24519674063_f4bb14dd2c_h.jpg
JoJo is one of the most genetically valuable males in the Western Lowland Gorilla SSP (Species Survival Plan) population and is an especially good match for the adult females at Brookfield Zoo. “Having JoJo come here has been a great success story and demonstrates the collaboration among the zoo community to effectively care for this critically endangered species,” said Craig Demitros, associate curator of primates for the Society. JoJo has a calm disposition.
February 2016
Western lowland gorilla
http://farm1.staticflickr.com/784/39155074320_1de06e5ad2_h.jpg
The Nigerian Dwarf goat is a miniature goat breed of West African ancestry. The original animals were transported from Africa on ships as food for captured carnivores being brought to zoos; the survivors were then maintained in herds at those zoos. Nigerian Dwarf goats are popular as pets and as milkers due to their easy maintenance and small stature.
February 2016
Goats at the petting zoo
http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1536/25278996961_fb06e054fd_h.jpg
Kamba and her infant can be seen in the zoo’s Tropic World: Africa habitat along with Koola (Kamba’s mother); Nora (Koola’s second daughter); Binti Jua (Koola’s mother); and JoJo (the infant’s sire).
February 2016
Zachary and mother Kamba
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4786/40964387451_e48d403bc2_b.jpg
The Brookfield Zoo is owned by the Cook County Forest Preserve District and is managed by the Chicago Zoological Society. The society sponsors numerous research and conservation efforts globally.
Gorillas live in social groups comprised of one adult male, several adult females, juveniles, and infants. As they reach sexual maturity, both males and females typically leave the group in which they were born. They either establish a new group or join an existing one.
February 2016
Cousins Zachary and Nora with Kamba
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4784/40964382931_b916569fce_h.jpg
The Agama is a lizard found in Somalia and Ethiopia.
January 2016
Taylor's Agama
http://farm1.staticflickr.com/505/32809422526_265e5f907d_h.jpg
Since Nigerian Dwarf goats breed year-round, it is easy to stagger freshening in a herd for year-round production of milk.
March 2016
Fuji NeoPan ISO-400
Children and goats
Guenon is the name for a group of medium-sized monkeys that have long back legs, a rounded head, a long tail that helps them balance while moving through the trees, and large cheek pouches. The word guenon comes from the French word for monkey. Monkeys in the guenon group are some of the most colorful, graceful, and lively in Africa.
February 2016
Schmidt's Red-tailed Guenon
http://farm1.staticflickr.com/817/39155071440_74bf3271b8_h.jpg
Gibbons exhibit co-dominance, with females often playing a larger role in food acquisition. Grooming is an important social activity between individuals.
January 2016
White-cheeked Gibbon
http://farm1.staticflickr.com/809/40104009164_b6ce891856_h.jpg
These images are sized to fill your wide-screen display. Try using <F11> to maximize your browser window for the full effect. If the images overshoot your display, such as a laptop, just click on the image or the URL link and they'll resize to your screen from the host Flickr site. You can click a bit further into the image details on the Flickr page, if desired. EXIF data is available from the host Flickr pages as well. On the Flickr site, use your <L>key for Large and the <F11> for the full-screen.
Mar 29, 2018 09:17:21 #
Mar 29, 2018 09:19:27 #
genocolo
Loc: Vail and Gasparilla Island
Terrific. Thanks for sharing with those of us who do not have ready access to such a photo fertile place. Your descriptions add a lot to the extraordinary photos.
Mar 29, 2018 09:34:01 #
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Mar 29, 2018 09:48:53 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
Chicago between Brookfield and Lincoln Park zoos has a great dedication to the gorilla. I haven't been to Brookfield since the mid 50s. Thank you for the tour de force!
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Mar 29, 2018 09:57:46 #
Again another great set. You do some great work on your animal photos. Animals are the greatest gift we humans will ever receive....Rich
Mar 29, 2018 17:24:09 #
Thank you Kim (In-lightened), Earnest (ebbote), Longshadow, glad you enjoyed!
Mar 29, 2018 17:24:29 #
Thank you Old Sarge, genocolo! I'm not sure I knew so much about the efforts of both zoos until I started researching the images afterward. Glad you enjoyed.
Mar 29, 2018 17:25:43 #
bigwolf40 wrote:
Again another great set. You do some great work on your animal photos. Animals are the greatest gift we humans will ever receive....Rich
Thank you Rich! Shooting at the zoo offers opportunities to work on wildlife portraits without the full-fledge trip to the wild. Glad you enjoyed.
Mar 29, 2018 20:25:51 #
Mar 29, 2018 21:59:34 #
Beautiful images and really enjoyed the narratives of the different species, Paul!
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