an animal trapped in a human body

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Red ruffed lemurs are considered to be one of the world’s most endangered primates, so every birth is significant. Today, we’re excited to introduce the 1st baby born at our facility in 13 years. This species is native to a small peninsula in Madagascar, but ours currently reside at our behind-the-scenes Primate Propagation Center. Learn about our latest baby and look forward to seeing the entire red ruffed family—and the rest of our amazing lemurs— when Africa Rocks opens in summer 2017: http://bit.ly/lemur601

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It’s so cute! I didn’t even know this species existed before I first heard about this on Twitter!

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💙 Brown bear on 500px by jaroslavciganik77 ☀  Canon EOS 5D Mark II-f/2.8-1/250s-300mm-iso500, 653✱980px-rating:98.8

[fateclaw]

Its ears are so perky in this picture :D

[sdzoo]

Sumatran tiger cubs Debbie, Cathy, and Nelson are melting hearts at the Safari Park. Photos by Debbie Beals

[fateclaw]

So cute :3 The Safari Park has had so many tiger cubs recently :o

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Antelope Canyon ©  Klaus Lang

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Tentatively this is on the list of places I will be heading to post-match day next spring!

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Popular Otter Pup Has So Many Stuffed Friends

Via poncayan

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Quick! Can you find the living animal amongst all the stuffed ones? :P

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Tiger cub Debbie isn’t a fan of bath time. Photo Mike Wilson

[fateclaw]

Hahaha so cute! And look at those tiny teeth :3

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Joanne’s trio of tiger cubs debuted at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park today. Guests can visit mom and her tiny stripes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily.

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Haven’t had a chance to visit these guys yet, but my oh my the Safari Park has so many tigers now :o

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don’t litter, it scares the sharks

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For those of you who don’t know me - this is my type of humor. Makes me chuckle. :)

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Snow leopard, Penny, stalking her next victim… probably a gourd. Photo by Mike Wilson.

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I volunteer to be her next victim. ;)

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Sunny Spring Day Brings Cool Snow to San Diego Zoo Snow Leopards

Smoky gray and blurred black markings on a pale gray or cream-colored background provide the snow leopard with superb camouflage in the mountains. These “spots” are arranged in distinct rows and get paler in the winter. No wonder this medium-sized cat has been called the ghost cat of the Himalayas! Snow leopards have dense fur not found on cats in warmer climates. They move to different altitudes along with the summer and winter migrations of their prey animals, so their coats vary from fine in the summer to thick in the winter.

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Highly recommend clicking through to the San Diego Zoo news article and video to see Penny play in the snow :)

[sdzoo]

While they may look like they are wearing matching tuxedos, each individual African penguin has its own distinct pattern of stripes and spots that sets it apart from all others. Meet the San Diego Zoo’s dapper new residents HERE.

[fateclaw]

Yay, new penguins at the zoo! These guys are speedy swimmers and quite adorable.

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The Nature Conservancy recently secured 56,000 acres of grasslands in northern Kenya, allowing lions to rest a little more easily in their natural habitat. Our Nature Conservancy magazine takeover week has come to an end, but stay on the look out for more soon. Thank you and see you next issue!—photo by Michael Nichols/National Geographic Creative @michaelnicknichols

[fateclaw]

That lion looks so comfy on that bed of grass :)

[fateclaw]

Post #888 - Travel bucket list, continued (tour edition)

A few months ago, I was looking at tours that I’d be interested in going on - restricting myself to North America-centered tours primarily - and then I forgot about it. However, today I remembered again, prompted by a Youtube video on my Facebook feed, of all things! Unfortunately, I then realized that I had forgotten most of the ones I was interested in. But I dug around and found the list, so here goes - I’m posting them on here, along with some brief commentary by me, so I don’t forget, and just in case you might be interested too!

In no particular order...

http://www.alaskaalpineadventures.com/alaska-adventure-tours/hiking/hiking-trips-lake-clark-national-park/kayaking-hiking-twin-lakes/trip/54 - Lake Clark is known for great coastal brown bear viewing (see my prior bucket list update) but there’s jaw-dropping scenery too, just like nearly anywhere else in Alaska. Recognized by National Geographic as one of 2010′s “Tours of a Lifetime”

http://alaskamountainguides.com/trips-courses/locations/north-america/alaska/multi-sport/glacier-bay-traverse/ - The vast majority of people visit Glacier Bay by cruise ship... this is a much better way to visit one of Alaska’s more popular national parks while avoiding nearly everyone along the way. Recognized by National Geographic as one of 2011′s “Tours of a Lifetime”

https://www.oars.com/adventures/grand-canyon-rafting-lees-ferry-to-lake-mead/ - Visiting the rim of the Grand Canyon is one thing. Hiking from one rim to the other is another. But rafting the entire length of it? Now that’s awesome. Recognized by National Geographic as one of 2011′s “Tours of a Lifetime”

http://www.mapleleafadventures.com/sailing-cruises/great-bear-rainforest.php - The Great Bear Rainforest where you can catch sight of the “spirit bear” - white grizzlies - in one of the few remaining areas of protected temperate rainforest. Recognized by National Geographic as one of 2011′s “Tours of a Lifetime”

https://yellowstonewolfguides.com/index.php - Anyone can organize a decent tour into Yellowstone and/or Grand Teton National Park and hit the highlights, it’s not hard to do. These guys focus on spotting the famed Yellowstone wolves, and that’s what I want to go to Yellowstone to see.

http://www.churchillwild.com/adventures/polar-bear-safari/ - Polar bears, up close and personal. No fences between you and one of the biggest predators in North America. Oh, and northern lights, arctic foxes, and desolate yet beautiful tundra. Definitely merits a spot on my travel bucket list!

Until I update this next time~!

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Like other larger cats, snow leopards hiss, growl, moan, and yowl, but they do not roar, as their throat is similar to that of the smaller cats; instead, snow leopards make a friendly chuff and can purr, too. (photo: Deric Wagner)

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Since I just came off my neuro rotation one of the first things I thought was that its facial muscles/nerve are intact. :P Rawr, kitty!

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In waiting by Paul E.M.

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This is the new wallpaper for my new phone :)

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Rialda running in the dry grass by Tambako The Jaguar Via Flickr:

[fateclaw]

Such a focused expression!

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Red-tailed cockatoo by Paul E.M.

[fateclaw]

Nice close-up photo!