Archive for the ‘Pretty Critters’ Category

If I Were A Cat…

Posted on May 6th, 2012, by Petra

…and my formerly orderly home would suddenly look like this, then I would look like this too:

Yellow

Posted on April 16th, 2012, by Petra

And so, so pretty: Papilio machaon.

LAIR II

Posted on March 18th, 2012, by Petra

We finally did it, we went and saw the new LAIR at the zoo. Very impressive, from the green roof to the amazing inside with all sorts of living amphibians, invertebrates and reptiles. One example of the critters one can see on exhibition inside is this Texas Horned Lizard. A charming guy, isn’t he?

LAIR

Posted on March 15th, 2012, by Petra

We still did not make it to the newest attraction at the zoo. But one day…

Manicure, Please!

Posted on January 28th, 2012, by Petra

I’ll be with you in a moment, Sir.

Tiger! Tiger! Tiger!

Posted on December 12th, 2011, by Petra

Born in August and out on display since last Friday at the zoo – two Sumatran tiger cubs:

This Lady…

Posted on December 2nd, 2011, by Petra

…is definitely not a tramp. However, with a bit of a stretch one could call her “Ol’ Blue Eyes”.

Only A Cat

Posted on September 16th, 2011, by Petra

Only a cat can turn a printer into the most fabulous warm cat bed for a siesta. Simply amazing.

Dreamy Eyes

Posted on August 15th, 2011, by Petra

It is rare to stand face to face with a giraffe.

Eat Your Peas

Posted on July 13th, 2011, by Petra

Right – if you think so, Mr. President…