No, this is not funny – this is evidence! We are definitely not in the habit of hanging our Prosciutto over the back of the chairs; this is hard evidence of the stealing going on in this house if one walks away from the breakfast table for just a moment. So, you cats, listen up: [...]
In August the Los Angeles Zoo proudly announced the hatching of 22 Komodo dragons. While adult animals can measure up to a length of 2 to 3 metres (6.6 to 9.8 ft) and weigh in at around 70 kilograms (150 lb), the youngsters are naturally much smaller and just out of this world cute. While [...]
This was the scene four weeks ago: Mom sitting on the eggs, dad patrolling the pond, hissing and snarling at everything and anybody he deems dangerous for his family. Yesterday the cygnets were already two weeks old and paddling around. Mom kept a watchful eye on them and dad patrolled the pond, hissing and snarling [...]
Always watchful in case something wicked this way comes. We don’t want that.
Nothing easier than that! A trip to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach brings one right into the most spectacular octopus’s gardens imaginable. Swimming jewels. What Old Grumpy and friend are lacking in color, they more than make up in size. If that isn’t enough, one can always pet a Manta ray or [...]
This is the first time ever that I saw the Inka Terns at the Los Angeles Zoo from only a few feet away. They were hopping around on the footpath leading through the aviary. Even when I crept nearer and nearer, they did not seem to mind at all and continued to circle each other [...]
Lions and tigers can be tamed and made to perform. Then why not smaller cats? Julchen has already learned to stand upright like a little tin soldier. It only took some patience and some special treats. Iko-Chan is still resisting doing something as undignified as standing on her hind legs. Could Siamese cats have more [...]
If I were a mouse, this perspective would probably make me squeak and run: Somehow I am glad that I am a bit taller than mouse size…
This snoozing hippo was not the only one totally disinterested in the sporting event of the year. After the rush to the stores to stock up on chips, dips, beer, wings, pizza and related foodstuff essential for a Superbowl Sunday the streets emptied out and the town was all ours. Unamerican? No, nice!
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