www.animals.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams
We killed thirty minutes or so clicking between cameras. No lions or tigers in view - my pic above is from the Fort Worth Zoo a few years ago. The elephant cam (yes - it's E day in A to Z blogging) yielded some elephants on the move. That was fun. But the best is always the Ape Cam and Orangutans did not disappoint. Fun to watch them swing in their play area. They munched on bananas, messed with each other, and sat and pondered the world.
And just think - they are accustomed to watching people as much as we are used to watching them. Think of the amount of tourists who flow through their area - talking, pointing, smiling, waving, etc.
These are smart creatures - do they miss us as much as we miss them?
I fancy that they are a tad lonely - no interaction. No tourists to turn their backs to, or to perform - do outrageous acrobatics. I should think some scientist is doing a study right now - how does Covid-19 affect our animal friends at the zoo.
Something to think about as you wander from room to room in your home, eating from a bag of cheetos, or a healthy banana.
Happy Quarantine Monday, my friends.
Interesting thought - does the lack of people affect them?
ReplyDeletemy bet is there's an animal scientist specialist who's studying the effects.
DeleteI read that in one zoo, some penguins were allowed to go and visit other animals in the aquarium during this time when the zoo is closed to people. The visit seemed to be enjoyed by the animals on both sides of the glass. Happy Monday, Joanne.
ReplyDeletethat's interesting. They are social creatures, that's for sure. As long as they aren't visiting seals or polar bears - I think then they are staying for dinner. Yikes!
DeleteWe lived in San Diego for 30 years and visited the Wild Animal Park frequently. Never thought about the animals missing us!
ReplyDeletewhen we are set free from our home cages, we need to visit the nearest zoo
DeleteYeah, the animals must be bored. I'm sure they love the usual attention. It's sad all around.
ReplyDeleteBut your posts always serve as a pick-me-up.
Stay well and fierce, Joanne.
obviously I"m bored if I'm thinking about what animals are thinking.
DeleteGood way to spend some time indeed. I'm sure some miss the humans, others maybe not so much haha
ReplyDeletemy bet is sloths don't care
DeleteGot a meme which had dogs wondering why their humans are muzzled :)
ReplyDeleteHumans being absent is a real problem right now in a lot of zoos and stables I'd imagine. Not enough hands to feed and manage the upkeep.
somehow I wasn't concerned about the animal care - generally they get better service than our seniors in a nursing home. Just an opinion
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