The woman who feeds me is strangely attracted to lions. I don't really mind her odd behaviour, lions are cats after all, even if bigger and uglier than my sleek, suave self. And lions are having a hard time of it out there in the world. … [Read more...] about New Blood at the Zoo
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Chaka at the Rainbow Bridge
Poor old Chaka has gone to the Rainbow Bridge. A resident of Melbourne Zoo, he was euthanised at the start of December when no more could be done for his age-related disease of the nervous system, specifically the brain, spinal column, and the major nerves to the rear half of the body. … [Read more...] about Chaka at the Rainbow Bridge
Honey at the Rainbow Bridge
Honey went to the Rainbow Bridge today. For almost 30 years, Honey lived at the Melbourne Zoo but the last few months she spent most of her time away from visitors, cuddled up in her night den. She was sick, you see. It's what all of us animals do when we're sick, we keep to ourselves. … [Read more...] about Honey at the Rainbow Bridge