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Farewell to Lelie and Lusaka

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Thu, 23 May 2013 04:17:05 -0700

Lelie and Lusaka have started their journey to the Buffalo Zoo in Buffalo, New York. They are the last of the "Magnificent Seven" lion cubs born at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC in 2010 to leave.

Baruti and Aslan now reside at the Calgary Zoo in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Fahari (renamed Kadi) and Zuri (renamed Neema) are now living at the Santa Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara, California. John was recently transferred to the Cincinnati and Botanical Garden in Cincinnati, OH.

Their departure from the zoo is bittersweet. It's been a pleasure and a privilege to watch this pride grow from adorable cubs to the magnificent creatures they are today. Memories I will always cherish.

Billie Jean and Curt spend quality time together on a rainy Sunday afternoon

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:08:48 -0700

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May 19, 2013 (DSC_3856)

Endangered Species Day

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:02:56 -0700

Nikon~Dolll posted a photo:

Today is Endangered Species Day. Endangered Species Day highlights the plight of many at-risk and critically endangered species of wild animals, and highlights ways in which we can alter our behaviour in small ways on a daily basis in order to help to protect and save these creatures.

(all photos taken by me)

Nicole shares a special moment with mom, Billie Jean on Mother's Day

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:33:01 -0700

Nikon~Dolll posted a photo:

May 12, 2013 (DSC_3058)

"No love is greater than that of a father for His son." ~ Dan Brown

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Wed, 15 May 2013 06:03:36 -0700

Nikon~Dolll posted a photo:

John and Luke on Sunday, May 12, 2013. This was my final opportunity to see John with his father Luke, as John was transferred to the Cincinnati Zoo on May 14, 2013. Of the seven lion cubs born at the Smithsonian National Zoo in 2010, five have already been transferred to their new homes. The remaining two (Lelie and Lusaka) will be transferred in the near future.

Nothing you love is lost. Not really.....

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:12:17 -0700

Nikon~Dolll posted a photo:

Things, people - they always go away, sooner or later. You can't hold them, any more that you can hold moonlight. But if they've touched you, if they're inside of you, then they're still yours. The only things you ever really have are the ones you hold inside your heart. ~ Unknown

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Farewell John! Safe travels on your journey to Cincinnati later today!

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Happy Mother's Day

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Sun, 12 May 2013 04:14:11 -0700

Nikon~Dolll posted a photo:

A few of my favorite 'moments with mom'

Chaska at the Salisbury Zoo

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:31:57 -0700

Nikon~Dolll posted a photo:

Andean Bear Chaska was born at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC in January 2010. On May 1, 2013, Chaska was transferred to the Salisbury Zoological Park in Salisbury, Maryland.

May 5, 2013 (DSC_1821)

Bernadette!

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:21:12 -0700

Nikon~Dolll posted a photo:

April 19, 2013 (DSC_8523)

Good morning Bernadette

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:09:26 -0700

Nikon~Dolll posted a photo:

April 19, 2013 (DSC_8522)

Springtime in Washington, DC

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:44:31 -0700

Nikon~Dolll posted a photo:

Far from the maddening crowds, a quiet respite into nature to enjoy the beauty of the season.

An Afternoon with Simon Tofield

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:29:00 -0700

Nikon~Dolll posted a photo:

An enjoyable afternoon with Simon Tofield ~ the artist of Simon's Cat. The event at Politics and Prose in Washington, DC included viewings of Simon's Cat films, question and answer session, drawing demonstration and a personalized drawing.

April 14, 2013

Madonna and child

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:47:26 -0700

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Madonna the squirrel monkey gave birth to her second offspring on March 9, 2013.

March 23, 2013 (DSC_6941)

Bernadette

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:49:22 -0700

Nikon~Dolll posted a photo:

March 23,2013 (DSC_6584)

Oscar

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:15:18 -0700

Nikon~Dolll posted a photo:

March 23, 2013 (DSC_6643)

Her name was Lola. She was a showgirl.

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 06:18:09 -0700

Nikon~Dolll posted a photo:

EXPLORE: 156 on April 6, 2013

Lola the siamang was born on August 21, 2012 to Hitam and Bali.

March 23, 2013 (DSC_6704)

Bernadette the Red Panda

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:20:09 -0700

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March 23, 2013 (DSC_6587)

Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:09:58 -0700

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March 23, 2013 (DSC_6310)

Help save the snow leopards

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:38:57 -0700

Nikon~Dolll posted a photo:

Snow leopards are one of six cat species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. With your help, we're hoping to get them off the list as soon as possible. Voting for snow leopards at www.snowleopard.org/vote is admittedly a small step, but it is one each of us can take! Please help the Snow Leopard Trust secure the $15,000 grant.
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So proud to have my photo included in this campaign. Please vote to help save these beautiful creatures!

The House of Chaska - Spring 2013 Fashion Show

nobody@flickr.com (Nikon~Dolll) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:33:46 -0700

Nikon~Dolll posted a photo:

Fashionista Chaska displays the versatility of burlap with this jaunty neck scarf.

March 9, 2013 (DSC_5265)