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| Gryphoenix's Zoos | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Dec 27 2009, 10:49 PM (280 Views) | |
| Gryphoenix | Dec 27 2009, 10:49 PM Post #1 |
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This is my first time doing this, hope I'm doing it right. Anyway, I've had some ideas for a few zoos for a while, but I never got around to them until now! They're still in progress, though. First up is the Japanese Zoo, showcasing animals from in and around Japan. --- Guests are greeted by a small grove of flowering cherry trees, also known as sakura. ![]() The first exhibit is the red foxes, kitsune. Foxes are common in Japanese folklore as shapeshifting tricksters. ![]() Here, we see our pair of foxes, Inari and Kuzunoha, enjoying their dinner of fish. ![]() Meanwhile, their offspring, Abe and Raidou are getting up from a nap. ![]() One of Kuzunoha's favorite activities is chasing her tail. ![]() Next up is a rest area, nestled in the middle of some red pines. ![]() A family of ravens (karasu) has taken up residence here, and although they aren't official residents, guests seem to enjoy them all the same. Perhaps it is because crows and ravens were once seen as divine messengers in Japan. ![]() Following the hall to the next exhibit... ![]() The Asiatic black bear (kuma), one of the two species of bears found in Japan. ![]() Our female Kumatora seems quite happy. ![]() Her mate, Tobi, is a bit camera shy, though we managed to get a couple shots of them together. ![]() ![]() Right next to the bears is a combined exhibit of Sika deer and Japanese Serow (Nihonjika and Nihon kamoshika respectively). ![]() ![]() Having a drink. ![]() One of the does. ![]() Our current family of serows enjoy some time together.
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| Spinosauridae | Dec 28 2009, 01:40 AM Post #2 |
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A.K.A Extinct
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I love the theme, but may I suggest adding some more foilage to your exibits? The bear exibit is my fave. so far.
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| etrdet | Dec 28 2009, 02:34 AM Post #3 |
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I hate distorted Orientalism.
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It looks exotic. ![]() Um, are you really a japanese? beacause you wrote some japanese words, i ask you it. if you are a japanese, i would say 'Konnichiwa'.
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Sorry, I can't write English very well. I love Paul Auster's novels. | |
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| Gryphoenix | Dec 31 2009, 03:56 PM Post #4 |
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Thanks for the comments and suggestion. No, I'm not actually Japanese, I just know a few words (and look up the ones I don't :P).Continuing on... -- Next up is the wild boars, inoshishi. ![]() ![]() ![]() Our sow Hanako watches over her new born piglets. ![]() Towards the southwest of the zoo are some of the most beautiful residents, the Japanese cranes, tancho. Cranes are symbols of good luck and longevity. ![]() Two of our cranes, Kamui and Sarurun. ![]() True to the birds' legacy, we were lucky enough to be blessed with some chicks, which is good news for these endangered cranes. ![]() Next we visit some of our rarest residents. ![]() ... If we can find them of course... ![]() Ah, here we are! Presenting, the Iriomote cat, or Iriomote yamaneko. These cats are found only on the island of Iriomote. It is estimated there are only 100 wild Iriomote cats left in the wild. ![]() We hope to preserve this species with our captive breeding program, however, we have had little success thus far. Our female, Minako. ![]() And male Shinjiro. ![]() Behind the cat exhibit is a guest area, the Iriomote plaza. ![]() Here guests can sample a wide variety of foods and drinks. ![]() Guests also enjoy our koi pond, stocked with many of the ornamental carp. Koi have been bred for well over a hundred years, producing many different varieties. ![]() The zoo is home to yet another very rare species, the crested ibis, or toki. ![]() These birds were once found throughout Japan. Sadly, however, these once-revered birds were nearly hunted to extinction. Now they only exist in captivity (except for a small population in China). There is hope they may one day be reintroduced to the wild. ![]() Our ibises Uzuki and Maki.
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