Cat mom and her three daughters

Momacita and her three daughters Halloween, Kiki and Hurrincane are gathering warmth in the kitchen. They are keeping their eyes on their dog, who is on the floor on their left.

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giant Otter and Fish

This boy giant otter gets fed five or six times a day. He never knows exactly when, but stands up for the occassion.

He lives in the Jacksonville, Florida Zoo.

Fruit bats hanging around

Three girl bats hanging around after actually eating some FRUIT at the Jacksonville, Florida Zoo.

Alpaca Families

These happy Alpacas, heading toward their pasture, live at the Dos Donas Alpaca Farm (www.dosdonas.com) in St. Louis.

Or you can call them at 314-355-2030.

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Cordial Newfoundlands

Six Newfoundlands lined up for their group picture after their meeting and pot luck lunch the the Rowens Kennel Club in Brighton Illinois.

Cat Teddy (he's actually deaf)

Teddy traveled from Chicago to St. Louis when he was only two months old. Teddy is deaf. His family wanted him especially because not only is he gorgeous, he also doesn't cause alergies!

Gentleman Chimpanzee and baby person

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Happy Golden Retreivers

These happy dogs were invited to line up for their group picture. The three on the left live together but the two on the right had never met any of the others. They weren't sure what they were being asked to do but after seven minutes we got this wonderful picture.

Birds on Ice

January 19, 2009 near the Alton Dam, St. Louis, Missouri

Scientists Cat Simon

Does SImon LOOK like a scientists cat?

Climber cat 6 years old

Climber didn't really want his picture taken, but after ten minutes subsided on his porch, where he allowed this image to happen.

Guarding the farm

Lying around, watching everything. New Haven, Missouri

Chicken named YELLOW

Two Year old chicken YELLOW striding along on a cold winter day in the Central West End of St. Louis. What is it about her that makes us feel invigorated? email me at insect1@swbell.net

Mites! Common Burying Beetle's Lament

This lady Common Burying Beetle (nicrophorus marginatus) looks exhausted to me, with all those mites hitching a ride, but according to the Insect expert at the St. Louis Zoo Insectarium, she is used to it! Both the mites and the beetle are fed wax and meal worms. The mites dislodge for their meal. They get back on when they are finished. They are waiting for her to mate and eat her HUGE deceased bird. (They eat some of that too). In the meantime, they just hang on.

It's ME Marian Brickner with my BIG lens

This is ME! I am using my 400/2.8 lens and tripod with a Wimberly head on it. (It balances the lens). It's 20 degrees and I am photographing the family of Pelicans on the Mississippi that you see below.

Lemur triplets hanging out with their mom

Yes, the really ARE hanging upside down enjoying a treat snack of grapes. They live at a safe Lemur Reserve. Note cards are available, a set of ten for $25.00. Email me at insect1@swbell.net

Pelican Family

This family was "hanging out" on the edge of the Mississippi in Alton, Illinois January 18, 2009.

This image has been turned into note cards.

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Anna the Green Tree Python

Anna lives at the World Bird Sanctuary in Eureka, Missouri. She is worth visiting! 636-861-3225

I'm So Good I Don't Have to LOOK!

This speaks for itself. I asked several children to make a sentence for this picture and the winning title went to CK in New York! Thank you CK.

Chimpanzee Vegetable Conference

These chimps are clearly discussing the value or importance of this beatiful green leaf in St. Louis, Missouri.