San Diego Zoo.Part 2.Hippo and Hogs

Hippo, San Diego Zoo (follow the pink arrows)

Blogger does not like it when we post a lot of photos, so I just created a Part 2 for my San Diego Zoo posting. I will likely have several more postings to get all my animal shots loaded. Remember to click the photos for a closer look.





Momma Hippo
This first shot is a momma hippo. I stayed by her tank for a long time, waiting for her to move, but she was on top of her own personal jacuzzi and not about to budge. The smeary glass on the side of the tank makes her hard to see her in the photo, but click the photo (to enlarge it) and follow the two pink arrows. The arrow on top points to where her face breaks the surface of the water. The arrow on the right points to her rump.

 I never did see her baby. After watching this video, I'm pretty sure the baby was elsewhere that day. This baby loves to romp around the floor of the tank! He's quite an acrobat! Here's a video of an adult hippo at another zoo. I love watching them move through the water!

Red River Hog, San Diego Zoo

"A Pig of Beauty Is a Joy Forever"
Next, two pigs. First, a red river hog . . . and a sign with some information about him. He has wonderful markings and some tassel-like hair on the tips of his ears and the sides of his face.

Red River Hog, San Diego Zoo

For this hog, it was just another day, but I go with the sign (below) -- "A Pig of Beauty is a Joy Forever."

Finally, the Chacoan Peccary.  I love his delicate feet, small eyes, bristly coat, and overall shape. I find him endearing.

More zoo pictures tomorrow!

Chacoan Pecccary, San Diego Zoo