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Tree Flowers Michelle Pearson image Saucer Magnolias Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens 2/7/09

Saucer Magnolias Michelle Pearson image Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 2/7/09 1:47:17 PM IMG_018076

Little Miss Acrobat Michelle Pearson image Bosco Orangina "Berani" Bornean Orangutan Los Angeles Zoo 2/5/09 11:43:45 AM IMG_017951

African Wild Dog Michelle Pearson image This animal has been a difficult catch for me. I had problems finding him out and about. And, if he was seen, he was sleeping. The rain this week seemed to wake him up and get him going. The day before this picture, we heard a "siren" type noise while visiting Campo Gorilla Reserve. We realized it was coming from the area of the African Wild Dog, and made our way over to him quickly. He was, by that time, wandering around. He took notice of us, and seemed pleased to have us visit him. He ran about his large exhibit, and, at each side, he would glance at us. He appeared to be showing off for us. This went on for quite some time until he finally went over and laid down. He began his "siren," so we decided to let him be. But, as we started to go, he watched us as if he was sorry to see us leave. On the day of this picture, he was quite active also, and even looked as if he wanted to cross the water barrier in order to come see us. (I'm not sure if it was to eat us, or to befriend us!) Los Angeles Zoo 1/24

Sumatran Tiger Checks Out the Snow Michelle Pearson image Los Angeles Zoo Snow Days 3/14/09 9:50:42 AM IMG_019905

Baby Boy Giraffe Stays Safe with Mom Michelle Pearson image This little one is about a week old. Los Angeles Zoo Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 4/13/09 11:36:33 AM IMG_021033

New Boy in Town Michelle Pearson image 1 Week Old Giraffe Los Angeles Zoo Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 4/13/09 12:02:03 PM IMG_021048

Baby Boy Giraffe Michelle Pearson image Young giraffe born only about a week before this photo. Los Angeles Zoo Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 4/13/09 10:53:10 AM IMG_020994