Friday, April 12, 2013

nothing says tropical...

... quite like a parrot -- just look at the colours on this fellow! Did you know that parrots can see parts of the ultraviolet spectrum? This, and other cool animal facts here. All the pictures were taken by Rebecca (except the ones she's in of course); I think she shows promise, yes?

Most tigers have yellow eyes, but white tigers usually have blue -- the same genetics that show up in Ming!

B writes that "In just a hundred years, the world has lost 97% of wild tigers" -- a very sad fact indeed.  I'm glad there are people like her in this new generation who care, and want to do something about it.

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14 comments:

  1. Sulky KittenApril 12, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Are these pics from Singapore Zoo? I went there on my birthday (free entry if it's your birthday!) and had a fantastic time. Yes, I've checked the link and it is the zoo! Great day out.

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  2. Debbie NolanApril 12, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Tropical is beautiful...how gorgeous is that tiger and the other lovely creature at the end. I think I would keep her around :)!! Hope you have a blessed week-end.

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  3. Vett VandiverApril 12, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    beautiful animals!

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  4. DeeApril 12, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Rebecca's blog is amazing...she is a very talented blogger.:)

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  5. A Very Sweet BlogApril 12, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    These pictures are awesome! She did an excellent job. It's sad to see how many animals are on the extinct list. Not enough is being done. It's great to see that she cares and is concerned. She's definitely a hope for the future. That parrot is gorgeous. Have a wonderful weekend!
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  6. AntiquityTravelersApril 12, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    yes, much promise indeed!

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  7. Katarina KljajicApril 12, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    These photos are truly amazing! Rebecca is very talented! She should continue to experiment with photography!

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  8. Plowing Through Life (Martha)April 12, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Those are beautiful photos! Rebecca certainly does show promise. The fact about the tigers really saddens me. That is horrible. They are such beautiful creatures. It would be tragic if we lost them.

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  9. Introverted ArtApril 12, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    My aunt had a neighbor that had a talking parrot and would call my cousin over and over again, like my aunt used to hehehehe

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  10. LibbyApril 12, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    I've been thinking of taking a trip to the zoo here. And your daughter is such a sweetheart. The world needs more people who think like her. :-)

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  11. AudreyApril 12, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Oh, be still my beating heart! Rebecca is a girl right after my own heart!!! Her post is beyond precious and she shows great promise as a photographer. You must be so, so, so proud!!!

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  12. PizziriccoApril 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Beautiful Beautiful child! & don't tell her but i can't take half as good the snapshots she takes! eerrrgh

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  13. Magic Love CrowApril 13, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    I am so happy too! We need our animals and we need our land! We have to cherish them both and take care of our earth! Beautiful post! I love the pictures ;o)

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  14. Fundy BlueApril 15, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    What a great job Becky has done with her photos, B&R! It's heartbreaking to think that 97% of the world's wild tigers are gone! When I was born there were only 3 billion people on the earth. Overpopulation and habitat loss are scary to me. Thank goodness for caring and thoughtful kiddos like your Becky!

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