Los Angeles County Zoo
Pink Flamingo
Did you know Flamingos walk by bending their knees backwards? Ouch!
Pink Flamingo (2)
A beautiful Pink Flamingo poses perfectly still for a 300MM long lens photo.
Nicobar Pigeon
Nicobar Pigeon feathers are iridescent and they live on very remote islands.
Markhor Goat
This amazing goat weighs more than your average cheeseburger eating American male and roams around Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Himalayas.
A pairing of Meerkrats
Meerkrats don't need water, are highly intelligent and live about 12-15 years!
Meerkat
A Meekrat stands guard while the family hangs out at LA County Zoo.
Meekrat Stare Down
Meerkats have exceptionally good eyes site!
Magnificent Tree Frog (1)
This Australian frog has a large, liquid-filled poison sac on the back of its head filled with a bitter-tasting fluid that it uses to deter predators.
Magnificent Tree Frog (2)
This tree frog's defense is a poison not harmful to humans, but tastes bitter to predators.
Magnificent Tree Frog (3)
Kermit the frog vibes....
Armenian Viper
This Armenian Viper has just shed it's skin and is clearly interested in how it looks!
Green Mamba (1)
Growing up to 14 feet long, Mamba's are very dangerous to humans and prey on small forest animals.
Green Mamba (2)
Slithering along a 12 mph, this beautiful Green Mamba is probably faster than you!
Masai Giraffe
Up to 18 feet tall, this giraffe feeds on flowers and leaves and has a dark colored tongue to prevent it from getting a sunburn!
Masai Giraffes - Group Photo
Male giraffes engage in “necking” contests to impress females. Males swing their necks around and thump their heads into their opponent’s body to test each other’s strength.
Aldabra Tortoise
This Tortoise can live for 150 years and is much larger than it's cousins because of a lack of predators in their home origin of remotes east Africa islands.
