Yes. There is actually a place called Frankenstein in Missouri and my GREAT grandmother lives there! What a place. We had to stop at this sign because once you get to the to town (population maybe 4) there is no more signs!
On our two hour drive to the country we spotted a few White-Tailed Deer and some wild turkeys. A little too early in the year to spot baby turtles. Bummer.
Hey everyone,
I found this article in the Washington Post about two rare Clouded Leopards that were born! Check it out! http://corbinmaxey.com/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/24/AR2009032403517.html?g=1
This multi-species exhibit houses desert iguanas, spiny lizards, and Gila Monsters! Zoos all over the country are transforming their exhibits to house multiple species...just how they would live out in the wild.
The largest venomous snake in the world (at 17 feet) ...the King Cobra! Their diet consists mainly of other venomous snakes. They are even one of the very few reptiles that protects their young!
This is a False Gharial from India. They have hundreds of needle-sharp teeth for catching fish. This guy was having his pool drained for cleaning (and by the looks of it) is not too happy about it!
Here I am in deep thought with "Grandpa" the Chimpanzee
The zoo has a large troop of these primates which are housed in an amazing exhibit full of grassy hills, tall trees, and towering waterfalls. We were lucky enough to see a scattered feeding (where the keeper above throws various fruits and veggies in the exhibit).
Look at this gorgeous girl! She is an Asian Elephant part of the zoo's River's Edge exhibit. I have never seen an elephant so close to visitors. Notice how the Asian Elephant has much smaller ears compared to the African Elephant. Unfortunately these elephants out in the wild are disappearing fast due to loss of habitat and poaching.
