2007

One of several Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus) hatched and reared in my brother's aviary during 2007.

The new savannah in Copenhagen Zoo, right before it opened in June 2007. That's also why the grass still is so green, since both rhinos and zebras will live here. Behind the wooden wall to the left, the new hippo house was being constructed at the time. The species living here are zebras...

The caracal female in the African Aviaries in Copenhagen Zoo. The aviaries opened in 2004, and are some of the best of the smaller enclosures in the zoo. Taken in Copenhagen Zoo, 2007.

A southern tamandua in the Tropical Rainforest house in Copenhagen Zoo. The tamanduas share their exhibit with a group of golden lion tamarins. Their exhibit was originally built to house javan rhinoceros hornbills. Taken in Copenhagen Zoo, 2007.

A young West-African chimpanzee resting in the Ape House in Copenhagen Zoo. This young chimp was born in 2003, along with two others. Two more babies was also born in 2007. Taken in Copenhagen Zoo, 2007.

In august 2006, a world sensation was born in Copenhagen Zoo. Three young babirusa/pig hybrids. These may have changed genetic research as we know it, since sientist did not believe that two such different species could breed. One of the piglets is babirusa coloured, one is a mix of pale and...

In august 2006, a world sensation was born in Copenhagen Zoo. Three young babirusa/pig hybrids. These may have changed genetic research as we know it, since sientist did not believe that two such different species could breed. This is a photo of three piglets. As you can see, one is babirusa...

In august 2006, a world sensation was born in Copenhagen Zoo. Three young babirusa/pig hybrids. These may have changed genetic research as we know it, since sientist did not believe that two such different species could breed. This is a photo of the domestic pig mother and the piglets. As you...

A humboldt penguin yawning in Copenhagen Zoo on a cold December day. Taken in Copenhagen Zoo, 2007.

The lone babirusa male in the old Elephant House in Copenhagen Zoo. This male was made famous in 2006, when he fathered the famous three pig/babirusa hybrid piglets. If any of you haven't heard about them, I can tell you that it's a world sensation. According to science and genetic research at...

The female brown bear in Copenhagen Zoo with three young cubs. Copenhagen gets bear cubs every two years. This enclosure is a new expansion of the old bear caves (it's much bigger than the photo suggests). Taken in Copenhagen Zoo, 2007.

The male brown bear in the old bear caves in Copenhagen Zoo. Taken in Copenhagen Zoo, 2007.

A golden lion tamarin in The World of Primates at Copenhagen Zoo. The zoo has great breeding success with these small, endangered primates. Taken in Copenhagen Zoo, 2007.

The outdoor enclosure for black-and-white ruffed lemurs in Copenhagen Zoo. This enclosure is part of the World of Primates building. The ruffed lemurs, along with the other primates, can also be viewed inside in quite spacious indoor enclosures. Taken in Copenhagen Zoo, 2007.

The pride of african lions in Copenhagen Zoo, enjoying some sun on a cold December day. Taken in Copenhagen Zoo, 2007.

From Berlin Zoo, July 2007...

African Pygmy Goose at Blackbrook Zoological Park, July 2007