Some cool about animals images:
Holy Snapping Turtle, Batman!
Image by katiew
The sun rays worked nicely here. About six of us, and our instructor, sat in front of this turtle tank for a good 20 minutes. Other zoo-goers would come around the corner & laugh at the turtle paparazzi with the long lenses!
AF927 Sea Dragon
Image by listentoreason
Baltimore Aquarium. December 2001. Fascinating to watch - they gently tumble about but will suddenly implosively suck in any brine shrimp that drift too close to the snout.
Wikipedia: Leafy sea dragon:
"The leafy sea dragon, Phycodurus eques, is a marine fish related to the seahorse. It is the only member of the genus Phycodurus. These creatures are found around southern and western Australia and generally remain in shallow, temperate waters. Their name comes from their appearance, with long leaf-like protrusions coming from all over the body. These protrusions are not used for propulsion; they serve only as camouflage. The leafy sea dragon propels itself by means of a pectoral fin on the ridge of its neck and a dorsal fin on its back closer to the tail end. These small fins are almost completely transparent and difficult to see as they undulate minutely to move the creature sedately through the water, completing the illusion of floating seaweed."
*Snicker*
Image by Kamia the Wolf
Thunder-Bob seems to smiling about something. Maybe it's about all the blood he's covered in.
