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[amanofcolours]

“December in Tampa” Technically it is still autumn, so it was nice to see some fall colors this fall. #fall #autumn #lowrypark #nature #tree #yellow #photograph #picture #pic #justshoot #camera #shoottokill #snapshot #photographer #artist #amanofcolours #photo #amocphotography #photography #photographyart #photogram #art #tampa #iphonography #everydaytampa #tampabay #jaredrayeaton https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl36CtQOEfU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[missnevainc]

Mysterious, Rarely Seen Species One Step Closer to Survival with New Birth Zoo used Okapi milk to help determine newborn calf's arrival #TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 29, 2018 /@prnewswire / -- The animal care and veterinarian teams at @zootampa at #LowryPark have welcomed the birth of an #endangered okapi calf. Okapi (pronounced oh-COP-ee) are the only living relative of the #giraffe and are found in the remote #forests of #centralafrica . The calf was born to parents Betty and Zach who arrived at the zoo in 2006 and are part of the #speciessurvival Survival Plan of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums designed to help save endangered wildlife. The okapi's birth draws much-needed attention to a shy animal in desperate need of saving. "As a natural defense against predators, okapi mothers hide their #calves away in nests. The #calf will spend its time in the nest leaving only to nurse," said Chris Massaro, General Curator at ZooTampa at Lowry Park. "While guests eagerly await the calf to venture out into its #habitat, we'll post updates with #pictures and #videos on social media to share her progress." These solitary chocolate brown animals with a face resembling a #giraffe and #zebra-like striped legs hide within the dense greenery of the Ituri Forest of #democraticrepublic of Congo, where conflict and their secretive lives makes studying them a challenge. "Exact numbers are difficult to determine, but an estimated 10,000 – 35,000 live in the #protectedreserve in the #democraticrepublicofcongo of the Congo," said Massaro. "Unfortunately, their numbers continue to decline, due to human encroachment and #hunting, making this an extremely important birth for #zootampa and the Species Survival Plan to protect #wildlife." Betty's prenatal care included regular ultrasounds, a high energy diet and for the first time in this species, a milk-testing method found helpful in horses and rhinoceros to predict Betty's calving date. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnEnVUanMga/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1plee2d6stouj

[hoganmade-blog]

What the cluck!? Looking for a fun way to spend your Sunday? Head over to Lowry Park - Riverside - and check out EcoFest! #EcoFest2018 #LowryPark #ZooTampa #learninggatecommunityschool #earthday

[mikem143]

What a great restoration job! Saving Tampa History. Humpty Dumpty was pushed by the way. #ulele #waterworkspark #fairyland #lowrypark #childhood #childhoodmemories #tampa #tampabay (at Ulele)

[ray811-blog]

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