These are wonderful pictures. I never know whether to love seeing animals in the zoo or feel bad for them. I know life in the wilds isn't always rosy for them either. These certainly do look like they are enjoying themselves.
Wonderful shots and mosaics Snap! I have a special place in my heart for elephants!
May 29, 2013 at 4:26 AM
I've spent a wee bit of time at the zoo lately -- especially with the Asian Elephants.
This is Mithai.
She celebrated her 44th birthday earlier in May.
She is the matriarch of the herd and spends a lot of time keeping the youngsters in line.
A little Spa time before dealing with the kids.
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Mithai with Baylor.
He gets a little rambunctious and picks on little Tupelo.
Mithai decided Baylor should just stay in the pool!
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Splash time!
Tess (Tupelo's Mom) and Shanti (Baylor's Mom) let Mithai discipline Baylor.
Looks like fun!
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Baylor really does think he is the star of the show.
He is named after the Baylor College of Medicine.
BCM and the Houston Zoo have joined together to do research on the
Elephant Herpes Virus which is deadly to Asian Elephants in captivity and in the wild.
They've made progress -- especially in finding new treatments.
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Thank you to Mary for hosting Mosaic Monday
and to Misty for the wonderful Camera Critters.
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Thanks for visiting and don't forget to check out my
Blog-O-Birthday celebration.
Wishing YOU well and much joy!
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Close this window Jump to comment formThese are wonderful pictures. I never know whether to love seeing animals in the zoo or feel bad for them. I know life in the wilds isn't always rosy for them either. These certainly do look like they are enjoying themselves.
May 24, 2013 at 2:20 PM
Cute post, I love the elephants at the zoo. And Baylor is a cutie! Great photos and mosaic. Have a happy weekend!
May 24, 2013 at 3:02 PM
Great photos of wonderful beasts. They do seem to be enjoying themselves.
May 24, 2013 at 4:29 PM
Oh Snap thanks for sharing these precious creatures with us. I love them. Great photos.
May 24, 2013 at 4:50 PM
They must be so much fun to watch. Does Mithai have any children or is she just an overbearing auntie?
May 24, 2013 at 9:27 PM
They are such amazing creatures - Baylor is gorgeous!
May 24, 2013 at 11:05 PM
Bath time is always fun. Thanks for sharing these delightful images.
May 25, 2013 at 9:18 AM
Oh, how very very sweet!
May 25, 2013 at 9:54 AM
Oh WOW, did you get some great shots! I have an affinity for elephants. Looks like they had a great time, as well as you.
LOVE the new look of your blog ♥
**blows kisses**
Deb
May 25, 2013 at 10:29 AM
bless those beasts! glad they are well cared for!
May 25, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Some much love and attention is always obvious between elephants, love your shots! xox
May 25, 2013 at 11:30 AM
Elephants are such amazing animals -- I imagine this was a hoot to watch in person. :)
May 25, 2013 at 11:34 AM
Elephants are such majestic creatures. I love them, and your photos are great.
May 25, 2013 at 2:10 PM
Interesting post Snap, they are intelligent creatures that have emotions.
(just signed up for Bloglovin and there you were- yay!)
Judith
May 25, 2013 at 4:03 PM
You got some fabulous action shots Snap! That Matriarch is BIG!
May 25, 2013 at 9:28 PM
eine wundervolle Bilderreihe..ich mag Elefanten
LG vom katerchen
May 26, 2013 at 1:16 AM
Wonderful photos! They look like they really enjoy bathing a lot.
May 26, 2013 at 2:51 AM
Absolutely gorgeous, so Majestic and so cute also!
Happy Sunday,
Jacoba
May 26, 2013 at 3:20 AM
Sweet!!!! What a great post of such a celebration...44 years. That's awesome. And Baylor, cute, cute, cute.
I LOVE ZOOS.
May 26, 2013 at 5:56 AM
This is a wonderful post! It is always nice to see when animals are well cared for. Love the elephants playing with youngsters!
May 26, 2013 at 7:09 AM
Elephants are such social creatures - fun to watch them interact. Thanks for sharing these wonderful photos.
May 26, 2013 at 6:12 PM
Such fun to swim and play all day. Delightful photos. Valerie
May 26, 2013 at 6:17 PM
Great shots. Lot of fun there.
May 26, 2013 at 10:21 PM
absolutely loved seeing that adorable creatures!
i love elephants (so smart animals) and i also love your blog!
have a great week ahead~
May 27, 2013 at 5:46 AM
Wonderful shots and mosaics Snap! I have a special place in my heart for elephants!
May 29, 2013 at 4:26 AM