I am so old that I have been spoiled enough to see echidnas in several zoos, but Paignton's old guy should never be taken for granted: he is by far the most alert specimen I have ever seen and he has always been active when I have visited him in the afternoon: perhaps the outdoor enclosure helps or maybe Paignton's management routine suits him.
I'm glad to have this record shot of the coati, but I'll always spend longer at the echidna enclosure.
he is by far the most alert specimen I have ever seen and he has always been active when I have visited him in the afternoon: perhaps the outdoor enclosure helps or maybe Paignton's management routine suits him.
I know that I was incredibly surprised - but pleasantly so - at how active he was! Even if it is a long time before I see an echidna again, if at all, seeing one that active will make it worthwhile.
General definition of a generation is 25 years, you are certainly more than 25 years older than myself, ergo you are the older generation
That said, I bet there are a few taxa I have never had trouble seeing which the *next* generation will find as elusive and dwindling as echidnas are now - Asiatic Lions for one.
