Entwined - Project 365 - Day 324 of 365

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"Entwined"

Day 324 of 365

Photo of the trees in Henderson Park, Lethbridge, Alberta after several days of snowfall.

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Reticulated Giraffe - Photo of rhe Day - November 20th, 2010

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"Reticulated Giraffe"

They have orange-brown spots clearly defined from other spots by white lines, creating a net-like pattern. They also have spots going down their legs.

Giraffes are hunted occasionally for their pelt and tails, and they are also slightly impacted by habitat destruction.

Reticulated giraffes are found in the Savannahs and open woodlands. Prefer open areas where they can use their huge eyes to see any predators approaching.

Photo taken at the Calgary Zoo, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.


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Looking Out Into The Cold - Project 365 - Day 323 of 365

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"Looking Out Into The Cold"

Day 323 of 365

A male house finch is sitting on a branch looking out into the very, very cold afternoon as the sun begins to set.

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Winter Tree - Photo of the Day - November 19th, 2010

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"Winter Tree"

An old, dead tree stands forlornly on the top of a snow-covered ridge, silhouetted against a gray, overcast sky.

Captured on March 21, 2010 on top of the Livingstone Ridge, in the eastern reaches of the Rocky Mountains, above Frank, Alberta, Canada.

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Northern Rockies Junco - Project 365 - Day 322 of 365

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"Northern Rockies Junco"

Day 322 of 365

The birds are back at the park...never saw this little guy before. Taken at Helen Schuler Nature Center.

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Bighorn Sheep - Photo of the Day - November 18th, 2010

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"Bighorn Sheep"

Bighorn sheep are named for their large, curved horns atop their heads that weigh around 14 kg on a male. Though both sexes have horns, the males are much larger, and are utilized in the headbutting battles for female's attention during mating season. These horns advertise to females a male's health and age since they continuously grow through his life. Their body also has double-layered skulls supported by struts and a huge tendon linking the head and spine to cushion the blows from their rival.

Photo taken at the Calgary Zoo, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.


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A Bridge View - Project 365 - Day 321 of 365

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"A Bridge View"

Day 321 of 365

A view of the High Level Bridge in Lethbridge, Alberta through a group of trees.

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Mule Deer Fawn - Photo of the Day - November 17th, 2010

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"Mule Deer Fawn"

A newborn mule deer fawn sits quietly in the snow and appears to be having a bad hair day.


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And So It Begins... - Project 365 - Day 320 of 365

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"And So It Begins..."

Day 320 of 365

First snowfall of the year and it was a good one. 10 cm of snow expected...high winds...plummeting temperatures...and very slippery roads all made for a very interesting day.

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Ring Tailed Lemur - Photo of the Day - November 16th, 2010

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"Ring Tailed Lemur"

The ring-tailed lemur has the tail of a raccoon, which males cover with secretions from scent glands on their chests. They then wave their tails at each other during mating season, engaging in 'stink wars' over females. Males and females look virtually identical.

All lemurs are endangered by the deforestation of Madagascar, which destroys their homes. Although it has been illegal to kill wild lemurs since 1974, many people are not aware of the law and hunting still occurs.

Photo taken at Calgary Zoo, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.


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Another Visit From Lethbridge's Finest - Project 365 - Day 319 of 365

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"Another Visit From Lethbridge's Finest"

Day 319 of 365

It was an interesting night last night, ending with a visit from the Lethbridge Fire Department in the wee hours of the morning.

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Whooping Crane - Photo f the Day - November 15th, 2010

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"Whooping Crane"

Adult whooping cranes are white with a red crown and a long, dark, pointed bill (immatures are brown in colour). They are the tallest birds native to North America with a height of 1.5 m, about half of which is legs which the cranes use to wade into deeper water to find food.

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White Berries - Project 365 - Day 318 of 365

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"White Berries"

Day 318 of 365

There are still a few berries left on the trees for the birds. Probably not for much longer...supposed to snow this week.

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Turkey - Photo of the Day - November 14th, 2010

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"Turkey"

Photo taken at the Calgary Zoo, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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