First up, I understand what Lana is saying (see comments for last post). I almost feel like I'm spying on the gorillas when we're at the zoo. What is interesting is just how humanlike gorillas are. They exhibit the same behaviors as we humans. In all seriousness, I don't feel much when I see carmine bee eater caged, but when taking these photos of this massive gorilla, I did feel like I was a peeping Tom- (no pun intended). I mean, can you imagine how you would feel if you had covertly taken a photo of a human that had picked their armpits and then tasted the results? Yeah, so I do feel something here. Fortunately, the zoo does close at 6:00, giving these creatures, at the very least, a little privacy for part of the day.
Tom
I like zoos because I see animals that I'd never see otherwise. However, I would not support a zoo that did not have humane exhibits as close to natural habitat as possible. Zoo breeding programs are important to help save some endangered species and they can be educational. Most big zoos are well run these days. Columbus has a very nice zoo. Good photos! Thanks for trying to identify my damselflies.
ReplyDeleteNice sequence of photos showign the armpit picking and tasting. I also am in wonder at how human-like these gorillas are. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteMary- Well said. You are welcome!
ReplyDeleteThanks Megan- Yeah, this trip was very interesting. Always fun for us to go to the zoo together!
Tom