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Disney's Animal Kingdom 105

Check out these the animal pictures images:


Disney's Animal Kingdom 105
the animal pictures
Image by Michael Kappel


Disney's Animal Kingdom Park
disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/animal-kingdom/

Picture taken in Orlando Florida at the Walt Disney World Park
View the high resolution image on my photo website
Pictures.MichaelKappel.com

Nice Animals For Free photos

A few nice animals for free images I found:


American River Otter (lantra canadensis), Amazona Zoo
animals for free
Image by spencer77
This picture is available to use for free, under the creative commons licence. All I ask is that I'm given a photo credit & a courtesy email to let me know how it's being used.

Pictures of Lily

Some cool pictures of animals images:


Pictures of Lily
pictures of animals
Image by Simon Davison


Pictures of Lily
pictures of animals
Image by Simon Davison


Pictures of Lily
pictures of animals
Image by Simon Davison

Nice Wildlife Animals photos

Some cool wildlife animals images:


Starting Off
wildlife animals
Image by Saparevo


Vulture
wildlife animals
Image by Saparevo
Although it is not the most beautiful bird. I think this close up is amazing. The details are wonderul especially the eye
View On Black


skunk
wildlife animals
Image by Leo Reynolds
Norfolk Wildlife Centre & Country Park, Great Witchingham, Norfolk, England, UK

Nice Extinct Animals photos

Check out these extinct animals images:


seminolecanyon031
extinct animals
Image by mlhradio
Seminole Canyon State Park, Val Verde County, Texas. One of the more remote state parks, tucked into the southwest corner of Texas about an hour's drive west of Del Rio.

This area has been inhabited since the very earliest days that humans set foot in North America, going back nearly 12,000 years - back during the last Ice Age when the land was more verdant with now-extinct animals still roaming the surrounding prairies and forest. But over the millenia, the climate changed to its current, arid desert landscape - and the Indians adapted.

All through these years, the local Indians drew pictograms all over the surrounding canyon walls and caves. In the dry climate, protected by overhanging rock walls, many of these pictograms survived through the ages. Some of the more famous sites, such as the Fate Bell and Panther Cave, are the feature attractions of Seminole Canyon, and can be visited by guided tour through the park.

However, I have not yet visited these sites - instead focusing on other areas of the park. On the first visit (March 9th, 2008), I arrived after the park had closed for the day. I walked along the short 'Windmill Trail', a small loop near the visitor's center. This trail leads down to a small year-round spring and the ruins of a water catchment system that was used by local settlers over the past hundred years.

The return trip (September 27, 2008) was much more fruitful - I chose to hike the Rio Grande River Trail, a six-mile out-and-back loop that leads to the far corner of the park, almost a stone's throw from Old Mexico. With recent rains it was fairly lively and green, with countless butterflies passing through on their annual migration. The trail starts alongside the original 'Loop Trail', the 1882 railroad alignment that was abandoned a decade later when a less strenuous route was forged and the Pecos River High Bridge was built.

The trail itself is pretty boring - a flat, featureless hike across a nondescript desert plain. But the main highlight of the hike quickly comes into view. There is a mile-long spur shooting off to the left called the Pressa Trail, which leads to an overlook looking down at a three-way intersection in the Seminole Canyon below. Here, the waters from Lake Amistad many miles away along the Rio Grande peter out; to the right, the waters are wide and deep, muddied from the recent rainstorms. To the left, the two forks of Seminole Canyon are mostly dry. From the top of the overlook, sheer cliffs lead staight down over a hundred feet to the waters below. The view is, well, *breathtaking* - and worth the trip.

Back on the main trail, a few miles later it comes to an abrupt end at the junction where Seminole Canyon merges with the Rio Grande. The location overlooks the Panther Cave pictograms, on the opposite shore far below, accessible only by boat. To the right, a few hundred yards away, are the hills of Mexico. Here, the water is deeper, the canyons steeper, the chasm wider. An impressive view, although not as amazing as the Pressa Trail overlook.

From here, it is a straight hike back along the south portion of the loop, my only companion a great horned toad trying to hide in the gravel of the trail. I would like to return to this park to take the guided tours, and there are other tours available nearby on private land to other pictogram sites as well. And I am told this park is also fabulous for bird watchers as well.


seminolecanyon167
extinct animals
Image by mlhradio
Seminole Canyon State Park, Val Verde County, Texas. One of the more remote state parks, tucked into the southwest corner of Texas about an hour's drive west of Del Rio.

This area has been inhabited since the very earliest days that humans set foot in North America, going back nearly 12,000 years - back during the last Ice Age when the land was more verdant with now-extinct animals still roaming the surrounding prairies and forest. But over the millenia, the climate changed to its current, arid desert landscape - and the Indians adapted.

All through these years, the local Indians drew pictograms all over the surrounding canyon walls and caves. In the dry climate, protected by overhanging rock walls, many of these pictograms survived through the ages. Some of the more famous sites, such as the Fate Bell and Panther Cave, are the feature attractions of Seminole Canyon, and can be visited by guided tour through the park.

However, I have not yet visited these sites - instead focusing on other areas of the park. On the first visit (March 9th, 2008), I arrived after the park had closed for the day. I walked along the short 'Windmill Trail', a small loop near the visitor's center. This trail leads down to a small year-round spring and the ruins of a water catchment system that was used by local settlers over the past hundred years.

The return trip (September 27, 2008) was much more fruitful - I chose to hike the Rio Grande River Trail, a six-mile out-and-back loop that leads to the far corner of the park, almost a stone's throw from Old Mexico. With recent rains it was fairly lively and green, with countless butterflies passing through on their annual migration. The trail starts alongside the original 'Loop Trail', the 1882 railroad alignment that was abandoned a decade later when a less strenuous route was forged and the Pecos River High Bridge was built.

The trail itself is pretty boring - a flat, featureless hike across a nondescript desert plain. But the main highlight of the hike quickly comes into view. There is a mile-long spur shooting off to the left called the Pressa Trail, which leads to an overlook looking down at a three-way intersection in the Seminole Canyon below. Here, the waters from Lake Amistad many miles away along the Rio Grande peter out; to the right, the waters are wide and deep, muddied from the recent rainstorms. To the left, the two forks of Seminole Canyon are mostly dry. From the top of the overlook, sheer cliffs lead staight down over a hundred feet to the waters below. The view is, well, *breathtaking* - and worth the trip.

Back on the main trail, a few miles later it comes to an abrupt end at the junction where Seminole Canyon merges with the Rio Grande. The location overlooks the Panther Cave pictograms, on the opposite shore far below, accessible only by boat. To the right, a few hundred yards away, are the hills of Mexico. Here, the water is deeper, the canyons steeper, the chasm wider. An impressive view, although not as amazing as the Pressa Trail overlook.

From here, it is a straight hike back along the south portion of the loop, my only companion a great horned toad trying to hide in the gravel of the trail. I would like to return to this park to take the guided tours, and there are other tours available nearby on private land to other pictogram sites as well. And I am told this park is also fabulous for bird watchers as well.

Shop for the Holidays and Support the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Check out these names for animals images:


Shop for the Holidays and Support the Smithsonian’s National Zoo
names for animals
Image by Smithsonian's National Zoo
Photo Credit: Smithsonian's National Zoo

Shop for the Holidays and Support the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

This holiday season, shop at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo for gifts your loved ones will give a hoot, whoop and roar about! Spot a great find for the animal person in your life during your next visit to the Zoo, or shop the online catalogue. By giving a Zoo gift, you become a conservationist—all proceeds support animal care, science and research at the National Zoo.

Adopt a Species
Earlier this year, visitors met Kavi, the National Zoo’s newest—and presently its only—male Sumatran tiger. Kavi arrived in early June and settled nicely into his new home at the Great Cats exhibit, where keepers are introducing him to the Zoo’s young female tiger, Damai. Hopefully, the two will breed and produce cubs this winter!
Celebrate his arrival this holiday season with an Adopt a Species package that supports these fascinating felines. With a donation of or more, your special someone will receive a gift set that includes a cuddly plush tiger, a colorful photo, an adoption certificate and more delivered inside an “animal carrier” box.

There are plenty of other Adopt a Species packages, including a new package that includes a certificate, replica paw print of your adopted species and letter of appreciation. Proceeds from Adopt a Species support animal care, habitat improvement and enrichment at the Zoo. Visit the Zoo’s website to view all 16 Adopt a Species packages.

Learn more: nationalzoo.si.edu/Support/AdoptSpecies/.

For Children
Plush Wolf:
Two beautiful gray wolves named Crystal and Coby made their debut over the summer at the National Zoo’s new American Trail exhibit. In celebration of their arrival, the Zoo invites kids of all ages to bring home an animal friend with this soft plush wolf pup. Its distinctive expressions and realistic features make this 16” cuddly arm-full a great friend for any canine fan.

Learn more: nationalzoostore.tamretail.net/NavPage.aspx?navid=1000008.

Animal Purse:
Animal prints will always be fashionable! Stay in style with colorful owl and butterfly purses. Made of designer fabric, each purse features working zippers, an inside pocket and a sturdy 10”strap.

Learn more: nationalzoostore.tamretail.net/NavPage.aspx?navid=1000009.

For Your Favorite Zoo Animal

Gift giving is for the birds…and the apes…and the bears! What better way to honor your friends and family than to give a gift in their name while enriching the life of a special animal at the Zoo? Enrichment items encourage animals to use problem-solving skills and help give visitors a glimpse into the natural behaviors of their favorite fauna.

Love to shop? Check out the Enrichment Giving Tree wish list and drop off your gifts at the Zoo’s Visitor Center for the animal care staff to distribute. Prefer shopping from home? Choosing your favorite item is as easy as the click of a mouse in the Zoo’s online store—we’ll deliver your gifts straight to our animals. Can’t decide? Make a donation to the Zoo’s animal enrichment program.

Learn more: nationalzoo.si.edu/Support/MakeDonation/GivingTree.cfm.

Munch Balls,
The munch ball’s natural wicker construction makes this chewable toy suitable for any bird. The Zoo’s parrots like this enrichment, especially when filled with delicious grapes and other treats.

“Kabob” Skewer,
Keepers spear delicious fresh fruit or vegetables on to the Kabob Skewer and hang them in various places in each exhibit, encouraging the Zoo’s birds to forage as they would in the wild.

Tough Tire,
The tough tire is a great enrichment item for many species at the National Zoo. It floats and is strong enough to endure a playful sea lion’s jaws. A version with holes can even make a handy puzzle feeder for elephants and bears.

Bungee Ball, 6
Our great apes and big cats have a ball with the Bungee Ball! Why add a bungee cord to a hanging toy? It offers the Zoo’s animals a new challenge every time they interact with this enrichment and keeps their day-to-day life interesting and exciting.

Ball-inside-ball, 6
The ball-inside-ball is a favorite toy of the Zoo’s bears, primates, and small mammals. Sloth bears are entertained by the challenge of getting the smaller ball out of the larger one, especially when there’s food inside.

Leave a Legacy: Elephant Trails Commemorative Brick

The National Zoo is almost ready to reveal Phase II of Elephant Trails! In spring 2013, this exciting new exhibit will open to the Zoo’s multi-generational herd of Asian elephants, giving them additional space for exercise, shelter and stimulation. Trumpet your support for the Zoo’s elephants by purchasing a 4” X 8” Commemorative Brick. With a gift of 0, a brick will be engraved with your name and/or personalized message, installed in the surrounding walkway and displayed for decades to come. Life-size elephant footprints are available for larger donations. All proceeds support the Zoo’s Asian elephant breeding and research program.

Learn more: nationalzoo.si.edu/Support/AnnualAppeal/ElephantTrek/defa....

Leave a Legacy: Zoo Carousel

This November, National Zoo visitors will delight in the Zoo’s latest attraction: the Conservation Carousel! Opening just in time for ZooLights, the carousel features beloved species such as giant pandas, African lions, and cuttlefish. Adorned with colorful scenery, the top of the carousel highlights some of the world’s most beautiful and majestic birds in flight. Your 0 donation will sponsor a beautiful hand-painted and hand-carved scenery panel, shield or mural. Donors or their honorees will receive recognition on a plaque beneath their figure for 10 years.
Learn more: nationalzoo.si.edu/Support/MakeDonation/carousel.cfm.
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Shop for the Holidays and Support the Smithsonian’s National Zoo
names for animals
Image by Smithsonian's National Zoo
Photo Credit: Smithsonian's National Zoo

Shop for the Holidays and Support the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

This holiday season, shop at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo for gifts your loved ones will give a hoot, whoop and roar about! Spot a great find for the animal person in your life during your next visit to the Zoo, or shop the online catalogue. By giving a Zoo gift, you become a conservationist—all proceeds support animal care, science and research at the National Zoo.

Adopt a Species
Earlier this year, visitors met Kavi, the National Zoo’s newest—and presently its only—male Sumatran tiger. Kavi arrived in early June and settled nicely into his new home at the Great Cats exhibit, where keepers are introducing him to the Zoo’s young female tiger, Damai. Hopefully, the two will breed and produce cubs this winter!
Celebrate his arrival this holiday season with an Adopt a Species package that supports these fascinating felines. With a donation of or more, your special someone will receive a gift set that includes a cuddly plush tiger, a colorful photo, an adoption certificate and more delivered inside an “animal carrier” box.

There are plenty of other Adopt a Species packages, including a new package that includes a certificate, replica paw print of your adopted species and letter of appreciation. Proceeds from Adopt a Species support animal care, habitat improvement and enrichment at the Zoo. Visit the Zoo’s website to view all 16 Adopt a Species packages.

Learn more: nationalzoo.si.edu/Support/AdoptSpecies/.

For Children
Plush Wolf:
Two beautiful gray wolves named Crystal and Coby made their debut over the summer at the National Zoo’s new American Trail exhibit. In celebration of their arrival, the Zoo invites kids of all ages to bring home an animal friend with this soft plush wolf pup. Its distinctive expressions and realistic features make this 16” cuddly arm-full a great friend for any canine fan.

Learn more: nationalzoostore.tamretail.net/NavPage.aspx?navid=1000008.

Animal Purse:
Animal prints will always be fashionable! Stay in style with colorful owl and butterfly purses. Made of designer fabric, each purse features working zippers, an inside pocket and a sturdy 10”strap.

Learn more: nationalzoostore.tamretail.net/NavPage.aspx?navid=1000009.

For Your Favorite Zoo Animal

Gift giving is for the birds…and the apes…and the bears! What better way to honor your friends and family than to give a gift in their name while enriching the life of a special animal at the Zoo? Enrichment items encourage animals to use problem-solving skills and help give visitors a glimpse into the natural behaviors of their favorite fauna.

Love to shop? Check out the Enrichment Giving Tree wish list and drop off your gifts at the Zoo’s Visitor Center for the animal care staff to distribute. Prefer shopping from home? Choosing your favorite item is as easy as the click of a mouse in the Zoo’s online store—we’ll deliver your gifts straight to our animals. Can’t decide? Make a donation to the Zoo’s animal enrichment program.

Learn more: nationalzoo.si.edu/Support/MakeDonation/GivingTree.cfm.

Munch Balls,
The munch ball’s natural wicker construction makes this chewable toy suitable for any bird. The Zoo’s parrots like this enrichment, especially when filled with delicious grapes and other treats.

“Kabob” Skewer,
Keepers spear delicious fresh fruit or vegetables on to the Kabob Skewer and hang them in various places in each exhibit, encouraging the Zoo’s birds to forage as they would in the wild.

Tough Tire,
The tough tire is a great enrichment item for many species at the National Zoo. It floats and is strong enough to endure a playful sea lion’s jaws. A version with holes can even make a handy puzzle feeder for elephants and bears.

Bungee Ball, 6
Our great apes and big cats have a ball with the Bungee Ball! Why add a bungee cord to a hanging toy? It offers the Zoo’s animals a new challenge every time they interact with this enrichment and keeps their day-to-day life interesting and exciting.

Ball-inside-ball, 6
The ball-inside-ball is a favorite toy of the Zoo’s bears, primates, and small mammals. Sloth bears are entertained by the challenge of getting the smaller ball out of the larger one, especially when there’s food inside.

Leave a Legacy: Elephant Trails Commemorative Brick

The National Zoo is almost ready to reveal Phase II of Elephant Trails! In spring 2013, this exciting new exhibit will open to the Zoo’s multi-generational herd of Asian elephants, giving them additional space for exercise, shelter and stimulation. Trumpet your support for the Zoo’s elephants by purchasing a 4” X 8” Commemorative Brick. With a gift of 0, a brick will be engraved with your name and/or personalized message, installed in the surrounding walkway and displayed for decades to come. Life-size elephant footprints are available for larger donations. All proceeds support the Zoo’s Asian elephant breeding and research program.

Learn more: nationalzoo.si.edu/Support/AnnualAppeal/ElephantTrek/defa....

Leave a Legacy: Zoo Carousel

This November, National Zoo visitors will delight in the Zoo’s latest attraction: the Conservation Carousel! Opening just in time for ZooLights, the carousel features beloved species such as giant pandas, African lions, and cuttlefish. Adorned with colorful scenery, the top of the carousel highlights some of the world’s most beautiful and majestic birds in flight. Your 0 donation will sponsor a beautiful hand-painted and hand-carved scenery panel, shield or mural. Donors or their honorees will receive recognition on a plaque beneath their figure for 10 years.
Learn more: nationalzoo.si.edu/Support/MakeDonation/carousel.cfm.
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Nice Animal Picture photos

Check out these animal picture images:



Dachshund
animal picture
Image by -hndrk-
Very male thing!

Nice Animal Videos photos

A few nice animal videos images I found:



Slow
animal videos
Image by Ana Gasston
Sloth, London Zoo, on 25 April 2009 (45 seconds)

Woof Day at Work

A few nice animal pound images I found:


Woof Day at Work
animal pound
Image by Beverly & Pack
Aspen, a dilute Chinese Shar Pei, was rescued from the pound. He was dumped there at five months of age with cherry eyes so large he could not see. After six surgeries for several eye issues, he has his complete vision.


Belgiukai (Belgians)
animal pound
Image by SOS animals
Found in a bag near local dog pound.
sos-gyvunai.lt/en/declarations/detail.php?ID=2664
sos-gyvunai.lt/en/declarations/detail.php?ID=2665

Cool Animal Plant images

Some cool animal plant images:




Small plant
animal plant
Image by foko_madagascar
Small tree have been planted
Actually, how many species of plants, animals, birds and insects are disappeared because of the climate change. This world is in danger. Nowadays there is many people don’t drink clean water, the air is polluted and the land is deserted. To face that problems, BUEC took a part of the protection of the environment in Tamatave. As an English club for the University students, we gave an example to all the students of the University students of Tamatave of how should we behaved to face this problem yesterday afternoon (Sunday, August, 02nd , 2009) instead of having a meeting. We planted 61 feet of small trees in the campus. As I said, from this day we’re going to help this world to fight against this problem. We’re going to protect the environment. So this one was only the for starting and the first step because we want to make sure that we can manage it before acting. And also we want to let people knows that BUEC is alive, BUEC exists, BUEC helps you and BUEC is always thinking of the best of this world: LOVE, PEACE and HEALTH. The first step was successful and now we’re thinking for the next action, it’s gonna be outside of the campus. We do hope that the mayor will be agreed and allowed us to do the same thing of what we did in the campus.

Now I would like to profit to tell you that our club is open for everybody who want to visit us, to be member and why not for those who want to help us. I insure you that you won’t regret to choose BUEC. I would like also to thank Mrs. Yan (Ivoloina park) who gave us the small trees for free, and the President of the University of Tamatave who allowed us to fulfil our dream. We don’t forget also to thank all of the journalists who came to see and to film what we did yesterday and indeed special thanks for Mr. Chaplain who always assisted us to all we did. He is like our couch. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!

Nice Animal Puppy photos

Check out these animal puppy images:


Darby's First Day_013010 012
animal puppy
Image by Donnaphoto
New puppy: Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) and Husky Mix: Adopted 1/30/2010 from PetCo (BARK - Tucson). 9 Weeks Old.


Darby's First Day_013010 052
animal puppy
Image by Donnaphoto
New puppy: Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) and Husky Mix: Adopted 1/30/2010 from PetCo (BARK - Tucson). 9 Weeks Old.


Darby's First Day_013010 062
animal puppy
Image by Donnaphoto
New puppy: Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) and Husky Mix: Adopted 1/30/2010 from PetCo (BARK - Tucson). 9 Weeks Old.

Nice Animal Abuse photos

A few nice animal abuse images I found:


10-IMG_0443
animal abuse
Image by takedownking
Paws Against King & CREDO SuperPAC protest against Steve King’s defense of animal abuse.


04-IMG_0417
animal abuse
Image by takedownking
Paws Against King & CREDO SuperPAC protest against Steve King’s defense of animal abuse.


02-IMG_0394
animal abuse
Image by takedownking
Paws Against King & CREDO SuperPAC protest against Steve King’s defense of animal abuse.

Cool Animal World images

A few nice animal world images I found:


The Small World Band
animal world
Image by Wootang01
Everyone loves to hate Hong Kong Disneyland. The media reviles the park and serves it up as tabloid fodder, reveling in an orgy of cruel delight with every single hiring misstep and every missed attendance goal. Local citizens, with whom my conversations have yielded much anecdotal evidence, also have voiced their displeasure, mostly over the park's size - too small - and its demographics - too many mainlanders. So it was with these pejorative impressions, this cacophony of complaints simmering in my imagination, that I passed warily through the gates of the Magic Kingdom, in cautious expectation of unfulfilled promises and inexorable bores. What I got, however, to my pleasant surprise and veritable enjoyment, was an afternoon and evening spent in the company of great friends amidst all sorts of amusements, an outing that easily summited any acclivity of entertainment previously established in my mind.


There were rides, lots of them, on which my friends and I spent much time frolicking like little children in whose hands are new toys. We actually spent more time on the rides than on the lines to board them, which surprised me, and added to the allure of the place. Every attraction, whether it was Space Mountain or Small World, whether it was the crazy tea cups or Pooh's dyslexic, whole-language reading adventure, was accessible without having to spend an inordinate amount of time waiting, and that's a good thing. We spent about one-minute in line for my favorite ride, Buzz Light Year's space voyage - a real-life first-person shooter. In general, I think can queue for ten minutes in order to go on a two-minute ride, any day, no problem.

Not only were the rides, and their queues impressive; the shows, too, were of such outstanding quality that our merry band contrived meticulously to attend them, twice even. Our friend lady B, whose initial plan we had followed to come to Disney and by whose handiwork we were granted free admittance, performed marvelously at the Golden Mickeys, a captivating drama involving physical feats of daring, risky dancing, plenty of singing and of course many of Walt's freaky, life-sized animals. From the audience, we cheered lustily for our friend and her fellow performers who went through a medley of Disney's greatest soundtracks and scenes. Other seated-performances that we attended, including the Stitch game and the 4D symphony orchestra, moreover delivered hilarity and sensory thrills. The High School Musical outdoor rally, my favorite, was an engrossing confluence of infectious beats, rhythmic dancing and filipino goodwill. Indeed, there was not a single misfire in all of the super live-action and animated spectacles we viewed. Engrossed audiences laughed, clapped and cheered wildly.

Who can forget the evening's main events, the night parade and the fireworks? So desperately did we desire prime seating that we scouted and camped our positions as though settlers rushing through a frontier, assiduously scanning and then demarcating our territory. We would not be denied a gorgeous view of the evening's entertainment. And when it came time for the performances, that the shows did touch the ethereal heights of our lofty expectations only added to ecstasy of being like a child, in awe and wonder, of the world around us. The Disney magic verily cast its spell on us, suspending our maturity for the welcomed digestion of a deep palette of colors set to slick choreography. Neither the Halloween parade (and the accompanying ghoulish, nighttime frights in Adventureland) nor the fireworks extravaganza should be missed.

Finally, as much as firsthand experience has proven its worth in debunking deplorable myths and conjectures about Hong Kong Disneyland (e.g. the park is too small; there are too many mainlanders), much of the myth-shattering and debunkment in my own received opinion came from eloquent discourse with past and present Disney cast members, from whom I learned about the pricing structure of Disney merchandise and foods - and why both seem to be presumptuously expensive - and whose words, combined with my own experience in the park, confirm the notion that Disney works hard to adjust its brand for cultural differences, though in the case of Hong Kong, the company still has much to demonstrate before a critical local audience.

Everyone loves to hate Hong Kong Disneyland. The media reviles the park and serves it up as tabloid fodder, reveling in an orgy of cruel delight with every single hiring misstep and every missed attendance goal. Local citizens, with whom my conversations have yielded much anecdotal evidence, also have voiced their displeasure, mostly over the park's size - too small - and its demographics - too many mainlanders. So it was with these pejorative impressions, this cacophony of complaints simmering in my imagination, that I passed warily through the gates of the Magic Kingdom, in cautious expectation of unfulfilled promises and inexorable bores. What I got, however, to my pleasant surprise and veritable enjoyment, was an afternoon and evening spent in the company of great friends amidst all sorts of amusements, an outing that easily summited any acclivity of entertainment previously established in my mind.


There were rides, lots of them, on which my friends and I spent much time frolicking like little children in whose hands are new toys. We actually spent more time on the rides than on the lines to board them, which surprised me, and added to the allure of the place. Every attraction, whether it was Space Mountain or Small World, whether it was the crazy tea cups or Pooh's dyslexic, whole-language reading adventure, was accessible without having to spend an inordinate amount of time waiting, and that's a good thing. We spent about one-minute in line for my favorite ride, Buzz Light Year's space voyage - a real-life first-person shooter. In general, I think can queue for ten minutes in order to go on a two-minute ride, any day, no problem.

Not only were the rides, and their queues impressive; the shows, too, were of such outstanding quality that our merry band contrived meticulously to attend them, twice even. Our friend lady B, whose initial plan we had followed to come to Disney and by whose handiwork we were granted free admittance, performed marvelously at the Golden Mickeys, a captivating drama involving physical feats of daring, risky dancing, plenty of singing and of course many of Walt's freaky, life-sized animals. From the audience, we cheered lustily for our friend and her fellow performers who went through a medley of Disney's greatest soundtracks and scenes. Other seated-performances that we attended, including the Stitch game and the 4D symphony orchestra, moreover delivered hilarity and sensory thrills. The High School Musical outdoor rally, my favorite, was an engrossing confluence of infectious beats, rhythmic dancing and filipino goodwill. Indeed, there was not a single misfire in all of the super live-action and animated spectacles we viewed. Engrossed audiences laughed, clapped and cheered wildly.

Who can forget the evening's main events, the night parade and the fireworks? So desperately did we desire prime seating that we scouted and camped our positions as though settlers rushing through a frontier, assiduously scanning and then demarcating our territory. We would not be denied a gorgeous view of the evening's entertainment. And when it came time for the performances, that the shows did touch the ethereal heights of our lofty expectations only added to ecstasy of being like a child, in awe and wonder, of the world around us. The Disney magic verily cast its spell on us, suspending our maturity for the welcomed digestion of a deep palette of colors set to slick choreography. Neither the Halloween parade (and the accompanying ghoulish, nighttime frights in Adventureland) nor the fireworks extravaganza should be missed.

Finally, as much as firsthand experience has proven its worth in debunking deplorable myths and conjectures about Hong Kong Disneyland (e.g. the park is too small; there are too many mainlanders), much of the myth-shattering and debunkment in my own received opinion came from eloquent discourse with past and present Disney cast members, from whom I learned about the pricing structure of Disney merchandise and foods - and why both seem to be presumptuously expensive - and whose words, combined with my own experience in the park, confirm the notion that Disney works hard to adjust its brand for cultural differences, though in the case of Hong Kong, the company still has much to demonstrate before a critical local audience.

Everyone loves to hate Hong Kong Disneyland. The media reviles the park and serves it up as tabloid fodder, reveling in an orgy of cruel delight with every single hiring misstep and every missed attendance goal. Local citizens, with whom my conversations have yielded much anecdotal evidence, also have voiced their displeasure, mostly over the park's size - too small - and its demographics - too many mainlanders. So it was with these pejorative impressions, this cacophony of complaints simmering in my imagination, that I passed warily through the gates of the Magic Kingdom, in cautious expectation of unfulfilled promises and inexorable bores. What I got, however, to my pleasant surprise and veritable enjoyment, was an afternoon and evening spent in the company of great friends amidst all sorts of amusements, an outing that easily summited any acclivity of entertainment previously established in my mind.


There were rides, lots of them, on which my friends and I spent much time frolicking like little children in whose hands are new toys. We actually spent more time on the rides than on the lines to board them, which surprised me, and added to the allure of the place. Every attraction, whether it was Space Mountain or Small World, whether it was the crazy tea cups or Pooh's dyslexic, whole-language reading adventure, was accessible without having to spend an inordinate amount of time waiting, and that's a good thing. We spent about one-minute in line for my favorite ride, Buzz Light Year's space voyage - a real-life first-person shooter. In general, I think can queue for ten minutes in order to go on a two-minute ride, any day, no problem.

Not only were the rides, and their queues impressive; the shows, too, were of such outstanding quality that our merry band contrived meticulously to attend them, twice even. Our friend lady B, whose initial plan we had followed to come to Disney and by whose handiwork we were granted free admittance, performed marvelously at the Golden Mickeys, a captivating drama involving physical feats of daring, risky dancing, plenty of singing and of course many of Walt's freaky, life-sized animals. From the audience, we cheered lustily for our friend and her fellow performers who went through a medley of Disney's greatest soundtracks and scenes. Other seated-performances that we attended, including the Stitch game and the 4D symphony orchestra, moreover delivered hilarity and sensory thrills. The High School Musical outdoor rally, my favorite, was an engrossing confluence of infectious beats, rhythmic dancing and filipino goodwill. Indeed, there was not a single misfire in all of the super live-action and animated spectacles we viewed. Engrossed audiences laughed, clapped and cheered wildly.

Who can forget the evening's main events, the night parade and the fireworks? So desperately did we desire prime seating that we scouted and camped our positions as though settlers rushing through a frontier, assiduously scanning and then demarcating our territory. We would not be denied a gorgeous view of the evening's entertainment. And when it came time for the performances, that the shows did touch the ethereal heights of our lofty expectations only added to ecstasy of being like a child, in awe and wonder, of the world around us. The Disney magic verily cast its spell on us, suspending our maturity for the welcomed digestion of a deep palette of colors set to slick choreography. Neither the Halloween parade (and the accompanying ghoulish, nighttime frights in Adventureland) nor the fireworks extravaganza should be missed.

Finally, as much as firsthand experience has proven its worth in debunking deplorable myths and conjectures about Hong Kong Disneyland (e.g. the park is too small; there are too many mainlanders), much of the myth-shattering and debunkment in my own received opinion came from eloquent discourse with past and present Disney cast members, from whom I learned about the pricing structure of Disney merchandise and foods - and why both seem to be presumptuously expensive - and whose words, combined with my own experience in the park, confirm the notion that Disney works hard to adjust its brand for cultural differences, though in the case of Hong Kong, the company still has much to demonstrate before a critical local audience.


179/365 And The World Keeps Spinning Round
animal world
Image by martinak15
This is the first time that I've actually spun a photo completely upside down...
Lightbox please!!!!!!!!

First off, I want to thank Emma for writing me my 10th testimonial! :) THANKS<3 GO CHECK HER OUT <3

Hey, so I was tagged by Sammy! Everyone! QUICK! Go to her photostream and check her out! :)

Favourite colour: ALL OF THEM! <3
Describe the background picture that’s on your phone: It's a silly drawing my friend did.
Last movie I watched: WALL-E.. My favorite<3
If I were an animal I would you be: A fish
What is your favourite tv show? How long have you been watching it? ahh I really have no idea.
Are you allergic to anything?: Nope!
Your Dream Vacation?: Some place with AMAZING locations!
What is your favourite photo you have taken: Ah that's really hard because there's a lot! BUT i'll pick my favorite from the past month... THIS one, I guess.
What is your favourite animal?: I just like them all :)

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on top of the world
animal world
Image by erin leigh mcconnell
this is semi-aerial view of animal kingdom.

Cool Animal Movie images

Some cool animal movie images:


Don't see me
animal movie
Image by Surinaghi
This title is a reference to one of my VERY favorite movie "DRACULA" of F.F. COPPOLA....When Gary Oldman (Dracula) is in his "werewolf style" and Winona Ryder (Mina) arrives...he didn't want her to see him like a beast...


ZinMotion
animal movie
Image by sillydog
Zelda loves to run. As anyone who's seen dachshund races knows, these dogs can be surprisingly fast for having such short little legs.

As an intersting commentary on our culture (or lack thereof), after posting a short movie of another of her favourite activities, "Zelda Rolls in Filth" quickly became the most popular download from my website.

Nice African Animals photos

A few nice african animals images I found:


EXPO88_Night scenes_048
african animals
Image by Degilbo on flickr
An array of African animals created out of sheets of corrugated iron displayed at Expo 88 held in Brisbane from 30 April to 30 October 1988. Taken with Rolleicord Va using Rolleikin Adapter and Kodacolor 35 mm film.

Expo '88 was a World's Fair held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia between April 30 and October 30, 1988. The theme of the Expo was "Leisure in the Age of Technology" and at a cost of AUD5 million, Expo '88 was the largest event of the 1988 Bicentennial celebrations of the British settlement of Australia.


African Catfish
african animals
Image by Anita363
Congregating here in huge numbers in the algae-rich shallows of the lake -- don't really know why. They eat animal matter, live or dead,

Cool Animals That Are Extinct images

A few nice animals that are extinct images I found:


seminolecanyon076
animals that are extinct
Image by mlhradio
Seminole Canyon State Park, Val Verde County, Texas. One of the more remote state parks, tucked into the southwest corner of Texas about an hour's drive west of Del Rio.

This area has been inhabited since the very earliest days that humans set foot in North America, going back nearly 12,000 years - back during the last Ice Age when the land was more verdant with now-extinct animals still roaming the surrounding prairies and forest. But over the millenia, the climate changed to its current, arid desert landscape - and the Indians adapted.

All through these years, the local Indians drew pictograms all over the surrounding canyon walls and caves. In the dry climate, protected by overhanging rock walls, many of these pictograms survived through the ages. Some of the more famous sites, such as the Fate Bell and Panther Cave, are the feature attractions of Seminole Canyon, and can be visited by guided tour through the park.

However, I have not yet visited these sites - instead focusing on other areas of the park. On the first visit (March 9th, 2008), I arrived after the park had closed for the day. I walked along the short 'Windmill Trail', a small loop near the visitor's center. This trail leads down to a small year-round spring and the ruins of a water catchment system that was used by local settlers over the past hundred years.

The return trip (September 27, 2008) was much more fruitful - I chose to hike the Rio Grande River Trail, a six-mile out-and-back loop that leads to the far corner of the park, almost a stone's throw from Old Mexico. With recent rains it was fairly lively and green, with countless butterflies passing through on their annual migration. The trail starts alongside the original 'Loop Trail', the 1882 railroad alignment that was abandoned a decade later when a less strenuous route was forged and the Pecos River High Bridge was built.

The trail itself is pretty boring - a flat, featureless hike across a nondescript desert plain. But the main highlight of the hike quickly comes into view. There is a mile-long spur shooting off to the left called the Pressa Trail, which leads to an overlook looking down at a three-way intersection in the Seminole Canyon below. Here, the waters from Lake Amistad many miles away along the Rio Grande peter out; to the right, the waters are wide and deep, muddied from the recent rainstorms. To the left, the two forks of Seminole Canyon are mostly dry. From the top of the overlook, sheer cliffs lead staight down over a hundred feet to the waters below. The view is, well, *breathtaking* - and worth the trip.

Back on the main trail, a few miles later it comes to an abrupt end at the junction where Seminole Canyon merges with the Rio Grande. The location overlooks the Panther Cave pictograms, on the opposite shore far below, accessible only by boat. To the right, a few hundred yards away, are the hills of Mexico. Here, the water is deeper, the canyons steeper, the chasm wider. An impressive view, although not as amazing as the Pressa Trail overlook.

From here, it is a straight hike back along the south portion of the loop, my only companion a great horned toad trying to hide in the gravel of the trail. I would like to return to this park to take the guided tours, and there are other tours available nearby on private land to other pictogram sites as well. And I am told this park is also fabulous for bird watchers as well.

Cool Extinct Animals images

Check out these extinct animals images:


George, Miniature Mediterranean Donkey
extinct animals
Image by cliff1066™
Now almost extinct in their native land, these diminutive little animals are a popular pet in the USA, especially in the southern states. The most common color is grey dun with chocolate highlights. Other colors include brown, black, slate grey, sorrel, spotted, piebald, skewbald and cream.

Happy Tails: Sabre

A few nice animal adoption images I found:


Happy Tails: Sabre
animal adoption
Image by LollypopFarm
This is Sabre. I was looking for a dog to adopt and when I came across his picture on the Lollypop Farm website, I fell in love! He is the most outgoing, loving animal I have ever come across. He loves to go to the park and play fetch, go for runs, and LOVES to swim, although he isn't very good at it! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to experience a friendship like never before. He is perfect!!

Ashley W.


Happy Tails: Sabre
animal adoption
Image by LollypopFarm
This is Sabre. I was looking for a dog to adopt and when I came across his picture on the Lollypop Farm website, I fell in love! He is the most outgoing, loving animal I have ever come across. He loves to go to the park and play fetch, go for runs, and LOVES to swim, although he isn't very good at it! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to experience a friendship like never before. He is perfect!!

Ashley W.


Orphaned cats for adoption
animal adoption
Image by mnadi
Orphaned cats for adoption from the Maadi animal shelter in Cairo, Egypt.
Photos by Sahar Elnadi

Cool Images Of Animals images

A few nice images of animals images I found:



it's hard to imagine a baby panda as small as a stick of butter
images of animals
Image by Fatty Tuna
"Giant pandas are only about the size of a stick of butter at birth, and they're hairless and helpless. The panda mother gives great care to her tiny cub, usually cradling it in one paw and holding it close to her chest. For several days after birth, the mother does not leave the den, not even to eat or drink!"

As if this wasn't cute enough, here are some photos of baby pandas.

Cool Photo Of Animals images

A few nice photo of animals images I found:


IMG_1573
photo of animals
Image by catlovers
This mexican donkey (with the same name as I) wish all my friends a nice weekend!

Cool Wild Animals images

A few nice wild animals images I found:



Twig
wild animals
Image by Kamia the Wolf
Even under 8 inches of snow, Powder finds a twig to chew on.


Exploring
wild animals
Image by Kamia the Wolf
Sugar explores her beautiful enclosure. The enclosure and the pack is so nice, we take photography tours in here for photos!

Energy_Animal dimensions

Some cool free animals images:


Energy_Animal dimensions
free animals
Image by cesarharada.com
energyanimal.org

The Energy_Animal is a device that produces renewable energy from the wind, the sun,
and the waves.
The Energy_Animal can produce energy is a variety of irregular weather conditions, producing a reliable output.
Mostly made of free recycled materials, attracting and concentrating marine life instead of repelling it.
One Energy_Animal can be part of an energy farm, or it can drift on its own.
It is going where there is more energy to be collected, or where energy is most needed.
It is cheap to build, the design of the Energy_Animal is open-source, so there can be many concurrent or merging versions of different Energy_Animals. There is no development time, generation after generation a better design is emerging.
The idea is to produce cheap reliable green energy evolutive devices for a rapidly changing world.

Download 3D model : sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=25f5eeb6a8075...

opensailing.net

Spotted owlet : Attention

A few nice animal images images I found:


Spotted owlet : Attention
animal images
Image by Umang Dutt
Another one from my series of owl pics ... Love the way this one stood errect when he/she saw me approaching ...



The Spotted Owlet (Athene brama) is an owl which breeds in tropical Asia from India to Southeast Asia. This species is a part of the larger grouping of owls known as typical owls, Strigidae, which contains most species of owl. The other grouping is the barn owls, Tytonidae.
Spotted Owlet is a common resident bird in open habitats including farmland and human habitation. It nests in a hole in a tree or building, laying 3-5 eggs.
The Spotted Owlet is small (21cm) and stocky. The upperparts are grey-brown, heavily spotted with white. The underparts are white, streaked with brown. The facial disc is pale and the eyes are yellow. There is a white neckband. Sexes are similar. The flight is deeply undulating.
This species is nocturnal but is sometimes seen in the day. It can often be located by the small birds that mob it while it is perched in a tree. It hunts a variety of insects and small vertebrates. The call is a harsh chirurr-chirurr-chirurr.


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animal images
Image by The Pingus


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animal images
Image by The Pingus

Nice Wild Animal photos

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Swann
wild animal
Image by Paphio
"Un amour de Swann" - Marcel Proust

Part of my Animals set


Wild Pleco, the Algae Eater
wild animal
Image by Bemep
This is Plecostomus, aka algae eater, (thanks to Wings of the Morning and dougalug for identification). The fish was about 2 feet long. The Alexander Springs is like a huge (200 feet) aquarium with daily flow of 76 million gallons of fresh crystal clear water.
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Nice Animals That Are Extinct photos

Check out these animals that are extinct images:


Evamy Ridge, Mount Royal Hill with Sarcee Encampment c. 1890
animals that are extinct
Image by ocean.flynn
An archival photo c. 1890 from the Glenbow Collection showing a Tsuu T'ina (Sarcee) encampment at the base of Mount Royal Hill looking down on Calgary, is layered into this photo taken from Evamy Ridge on Mount Royal Hill.

Evamy Ridge Park is located in Mount Royal along Hillcrest Avenue overlooking the Mission district in southwest Calgary. The park was built in 2002 by the Parks Foundation, Calgary and the Evamy Family. Evamy Ridge is located in Mount Royal and is dedicated to the late Michael Evamy of Calgary. The park includes a pathway, seating area, and gardens.

"The Tsuu T’ina (Sarcee) of the 19th century referred to the present-day location of Calgary as Kootisaw or the "meeting of the waters." Located between the Highwood and Elbow River junctions along the Bow, Kootisaw was a Tsuu T’ina camping and parleying site. [. . .] Buried beneath many of Calgary's parks, streets, and building foundations is abundant evidence that thousands of years earlier, other First Nations people lived along this stretch of the Bow River. The area's earliest residents probably began arriving soon after Glacial Lake Calgary drained, approximately 10,000 years ago, and the newly exposed land started to attract the plants and animals on which human beings depended for survival. Around 8,000 years ago, one group of Aboriginal hunters trapped a small number of a now-extinct variety of bison in the backwaters of the Bow, then a braided river with channels extending as far south as the present-day Mount Royal district. They left evidence of the kill at what 20th century archaeologists have dubbed The Mona Lisa Site on 17th Avenue, S.W. [A]rchaeological evidence and oral tradition suggest strongly that people of the Blackfoot Nation were present in southern Alberta for many centuries prior to the arrival of Europeans (Kootisaw)."


Lion (Panthera leo)
animals that are extinct
Image by cliff1066™
There are two separate subspecies of lions: the African and Asian lion. The African lion's former range included all of Africa, even within the Sahara desert. Now, they live in the savannas and forests south of the Sahara desert. The Asian lion (Panthera leo persica) lives in the Gir Forest of India. There are about 200 Asian lions remaining there, all that is left of what was a thriving lion population that was once widespread all over southwest Asia. They were hunted to extinction elsewhere, and the Gir forest, what used to be a sultan's game park, is the only place they have found refuge.

The lion's former range included not only all of Africa but extended farther east and northward. They occured as far north as Greece, and eastward through the Middle East to India. They became extinct in eastern Europe around AD 100, but their population remained steady throughout the rest of their range until the mid 19th century, when the invention and widespread use of firearms led to their extirpation throughout much of their range. They became extinct in the Middle Eastern countries in the early to mid 20th century, with the last reported lion killed in Iran in 1942. Lions were heavily persecuted in India especially.

There are no exact numbers for the number of lions occuring in Africa. Rough estimates range from 30,000 to 100,000 individuals. Eastern and southern Africa have the largest lion populations, with the numbers dwindling in the western part of the continent. Despite their widespread range throughout sub-saharan Africa, their population is very fragmented, and they are becoming relatively rare outside of protected areas. The only non-African population exists in the protected Gir forest of India, where an estimated 200 individuals survive.

Lions are the largest African carnivore, and the second largest of the "Great cats" (lions, leopards, tigers, and jaguars). Great cats are distinguished from other cats by their ability to roar. Lions are also the second largest cats in the world; the tiger is the largest cat.

lioncrusher.com/animal.asp?animal=59


Phone charge card
animals that are extinct
Image by timquijano
As with most services in China including utilities such as water and heat, you have to pay up front for phone services, so I purchased a card with which to do so. First, I attempted to use the English service by calling the number on the back of the China mobile card and pressing 2 for English. Little did I know, this was a trick! There are only options to do other things, how silly. After calling this number again because I can't believe how ridiculous this is, I work my way through the Chinese operating system, successfully pressing the correct sequence of buttons. This is harder than you'd think because they use formal terminology I guess and I don't know things like how to say the pound button in Chinese. Afterward, I look at the card, a picture of a tiger on the front is waving to me (it is the year of the tiger) with characters along the side saying things like protect animals.
Traditional Chinese medicine sources many ingredients from tiger parts, such as the male part. Eating this part is supposed to prevent/cure sterility. Well, now tigers are virtually extinct in China, so Chinese authorities regularly seize (illegal) loads of tiger parts traveling into China from East Siberia.
I was amused at the back of the card: Applicable to all China Mobile accounts within China, with the exceptions of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Hmm, I wonder why it wouldn't work for accounts in those places.


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Nice Wildlife Animals photos

Some cool wildlife animals images:


Another bird in the sunset
wildlife animals
Image by Tambako the Jaguar
At around the same place, I photographed this bird. Its name is chaco chachalaca, thanks Buckeye & co. for the ID.


Busted...!!!
wildlife animals
Image by cindy47452
These raccoons were being fed (against park rules) at Spring Mill State Park today. This one seems to be figuring if I'm a threat or if they can just keep eating. They continued their begging in spite of being on a very busy pathway into the Pioneer Village area of the park.

I don't in any way condone feeding these curious critters, I merely took an opportunity to grab a few shots. When the raccoons (or deer) are fed, then they are not afraid to approach people. So when they start tearing into tents at the campground, they get into all kinds of trouble. You don't do wildlife any favors when you feed them. The rules are there for a very good reason.

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