Richard - Here you go

Liz - Right on both counts.

Carol - They really are. It is always interesting to watch them, and the other people watching them.

Rebecca - Thanks for the compliment. I post some of them to photobucket but I haven't got into flickr. I am also posting to Rich's Pics, my newest blog (a photo blog) on The Wordless Blog multi user platform.

Debi - LOL!

Carole - Many zoos are trying to protect them and encourage responsible breeding to maintain diverse genetic gene pools while also educating the public on the need to protect them. As caretakers of the planet it is important that we actually provide care and not just take.

Randy - I tried to type the title quietly!

Jim - That is funny. These are truly remarkable creatures.

April - He was huge! His hand was as big as my entire head!

Dorothy - Glad you like the photos and I appreciate your visit and comment. Of course I will be visiting your site again.

Paul - It is sad that they must sometimes be kept in cages. Breeding and reintroduction programs have worked for many creatures, maybe they will work for these as well.

Tom - I love watching them as well. I am much more in favor of the larger, more natural enclosures. I always felt so bad for the big cats, gorillas, and other animals that were kept in those steel and concrete indoor cages when I was a kid.

Russel - That sounds like a lot of fun. I know that is supposed to be one of the premier zoos in the world.

Diane - While I am sure he would be happier in the wild, the zoo animals are often rescued from circuses, people's back yards, and other rather cruel settings. I appreciate the fact that zoos not only put them on display but try to educate the public on habitat loss, violence, and other issues that threaten the natural habitats. I also appreciate the selective breeding programs that the zoos participate in to propagate the different species with as diverse a gene pool as possible.