Jaguar
The Andean bear cools off with a swim.
Mother Amur tiger; these tigers are native to eastern Russia.
A tree lizard leaps down a mesquite tree in Tucson.
Mom and Dad African lions share a moment.
This meerkat has his eye on something!
Prairie dogs
Lowland leopard frog
Agave cactus provides a nice backdrop for the Mexican gray wolf.
Two lemurs. I had to be patient in order to get two in the same photo, but it paid off.
Bighorn sheep
This horse came right up to me during my visit to southeastern Nebraska in May 2014. He was probably more curious about my camera than me!
Bearded dragon
Prairie dog family
Notice the water line and the whiskers in this photo of an otter.
Love the details in the whiskers.
Golden lion tamarin enjoys breakfast
African lion and her cub
Sumatran tiger
Two meerkats at play
This capybara just finished devouring a green bamboo reed.
Tapir
An African lion yawns. If you look closely, you can see drops of saliva.
Profile of a zebra
An otter enjoying a swim.
Nandi loves playing with sticks!
Meerkat
Andean bear enjoying a summer swim
Two red-eared slider turtles basking in the Tucson sun
Tortoise eating a healthful lunch
Gray fox
The grizzly bear snags an orange for breakfast.
This tiger decided it was high time to show everyone who is boss.
The cutest! Amur tiger cub
About to nod off. Just after taking this photo, this Amur tiger cub fell asleep.
Elephants love to eat the bark from tree branches.
A lion cub plays with a pumpkin–and no one had better try to take it away from him!
Two common rheas; native to South America
Yes, there is an elk underneath these massive antlers.
Upclose photo of a horse
Nandi playing in dirt and mud.
Round-tailed ground squirrel munching on a slice of apple
Cowgirl; notice the leaning of the horse, his tail, and the dirt being kicked up.
An absolutely adorable squirrel monkey
The otter is just chilling. we humans should follow suit!
Golden lion tamarin
The watchful eye of a lion cub
Malayan tiger
Elk. Taken in Nebraska
Black-and-white version of a Malayan tiger
Squirrel monkey
I love the detail in the white hairs on this animal.
Andean bear shaking off water just after a swim
Malayan tiger going for a leisurely swim
Horse grazing peacefully near Sonoita, Arizona
Meerkat as a sentry to watch over other family members
This turtle is scary-looking!
Even prairie dogs know it’s best to say “grace” before meals.
Big yawn!
Mother lion and her cubs
Macaque–this time in black and white
This Malayan tiger was in a playful mood.
Two bearded dragons
This female lion cub has her eyes on something!
Taken in northeast Tucson
Black-and-white photos of this tiger add a nice touch
Flamingo; notice the water droplet.
Malayan tiger
The majestic African lion
Nandi was born at the Tucson Zoo on August 20, 2014. What a cutie!
Bearded dragons
I’ve got a secret!
A horse explores his boundaries in southeastern Nebraska.
Giraffe having lunch
Meerkat (it’s just a “mere cat”)
This little guy knows how to pose for a photo!
Grizzly bear
Prairie dog
The male African lion
Just what you wanted to see today: the inside of a tortoise’s mouth!
Ocelot
Notice the tongue and the laid-back ears.
Malayan tiger
This is MY carrot and, no, I am not sharing!
Female African lion
Cotton-topped tamarin
This tortoise enjoys playing in the water after a rain in Tucson.
This otter had a lot of fun playing with a pod from a mesquite ebony tree.
Jaguar licking her nose
Another photo of “Dolly Llama”
Gray fox
Andean bear; notice the water dripping from his mouth.
A bearded dragon notices his reflection.
A red panda, about six months old
Take notice of the details in the turtle’s tongue.
One is tired; one wants a handout!
The red panda is a cute, adorable animal.
Two grizzly bears engage in playful fun–or not!
Golden Tamir monkey
The puma
Mexican gray wolf
African lion on the prowl
Sumatran tiger
Notice the rust colors in his beautiful coat.
Taken in northeast Tucson
Malayan tiger
A ring-tailed lemur eating breakfast
All you have to do is give me that wink!
Amur tiger cub; notice his already large paws.
Andean bear
Another photo of the sun bear
Yup! Same turtle. Same carrot!
This African lion doesn’t “tire” easily!
Bear claws
Daddy lion does NOT want to play, OK?
Black-and-white ruffed lemur
Mandrill; great colors!
Otter floating on his back
Macaque
Big yawn! This Malayan tiger needs a nap.
Upclose photo of a horse; notice the detail in the eyelashes.
Try as he might, this otter could NOT swallow the seashell–which is a good thing!
Grizzly bear
Quite the upclose shot of a bear claw. I wouldn’t want to tangle with this guy!
Black-and-white version of a tiger going for a swim
Collared lizard
Malayan tiger
Up close and very personal!
Five red-eared slider turtles bask in the sun at Agua Caliente Park in Tucson.
Tigers are powerful, beautiful cats.
A red panda
Two ring-tailed lemurs
Turtle having lunch
Turtle trying to eat his carrot. He really struggled with this and was fun to watch.
African lion; get some sleep!
Black jaguar
Bobcat
Andean bear goes for a swim.
Nandi and her Mom, Semba
Mountain lion
Bobcat
A friendly round-tailed ground squirrel
A horse grazes on a farm in southeastern Nebraska.
A bison is licking his chops on the Midwestern prairie.
Squirrel monkey
Prairie dogs
The tapir cooling off during hot summer months
Baboon
Sun bear
Malayan tiger
Baird’s taper going for a swim
Malayan tiger going for a swim
Bearded dragons
A black-and-white photo of a bearded dragon
A jaguar drinks to stay cool in the summer heat.
African lion
Ring-tailed lemur playing with his tail
Prairie dog
Ring-tailed lemur