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Title: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on June 20, 2007, 04:39:19 PM
As part of my job, I have to check out regional newspapers for stories of interest to my company.  Along the way, I find some pretty cool animal photos from local newspaper photographers.  So, giving credit where credit is due, I'll compile those photos here as I come across them.

Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: ~Daisy~ on June 21, 2007, 09:58:35 AM
Aww he's a cute critter! Healthy, too!
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on June 22, 2007, 12:28:52 PM
(http://media.idahostatesman.com/smedia/2007/06/21/22/766-0622_out_wonder.standalone.prod_affiliate.36.jpg)
A shedding bighorn (Zimo, Idaho Statesman)
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: ~Daisy~ on June 22, 2007, 01:41:21 PM
Looks like he's mumbling something nasty under his breath at the photog.
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Sunny on June 22, 2007, 03:35:01 PM
Nope...wouldn't want to make him mad in a dark alley. :biggrin:
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on July 23, 2007, 01:15:53 PM
(http://media.idahostatesman.com/smedia/2007/07/20/20/522-0723_local_gibbon1.embedded.prod_affiliate.36.jpg)
Baby Gibbon a Zoo Boise (Kerry Maloney/ Idaho Statesman)
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on July 23, 2007, 01:18:36 PM
(http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/dayart/20070723/450coyote_crop.jpg)
Coyote in Seattle's Washington Park Arboretum (Deborah Casso/Special to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Sandy Eggo on July 23, 2007, 05:46:34 PM
What great pictures! I love them both!
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on July 25, 2007, 01:22:30 PM
(Photo removed from website)
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Dexter Morgan on July 25, 2007, 08:59:57 PM
Great pics!!!!  :smile:
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on July 26, 2007, 11:43:02 AM
(http://dhimg.sv.publicus.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=DH&Date=20070726&Category=NEWS01&ArtNo=707260324&Ref=AR&maxW=328)
Barney the Golden Retreiver (Jennifer Buchanan / The Everett Herald)
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on July 26, 2007, 11:55:18 AM
(http://media.idahostatesman.com/smedia/2007/07/25/20/482-0726_local_ses_02.embedded.prod_affiliate.36.jpg)
Wild horse roundup (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman)
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on August 10, 2007, 02:37:46 PM
(http://www.adn.com/photo/2007/08/10/3037124-215-x-370.jpg)
A porcupine wanders downtown Fairbanks, AK (ERIC ENGMAN / Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Dexter Morgan on August 10, 2007, 07:48:11 PM
Quote from: C91 on August 10, 2007, 02:37:46 PM
(http://www.adn.com/photo/2007/08/10/3037124-215-x-370.jpg)
A porcupine wanders downtown Fairbanks, AK (ERIC ENGMAN / Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
This one looks like it could make for a sticky situation.  :yes:  :smile:
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Sandy Eggo on August 11, 2007, 12:50:31 AM
I know they are by no means animals with a sweet disposition, but I think they're so cute!
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Sandy Eggo on August 11, 2007, 12:51:24 AM
Quote from: C91 on July 26, 2007, 11:55:18 AM
Wild horse roundup (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman)

Do you know where this is?
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on August 14, 2007, 12:36:49 PM
Quote from: PIYA on August 11, 2007, 12:51:24 AM
Do you know where this is?

It takes place in Southwestern Idaho.  The Bureau of Land Management does it annually to control the population.  The horses are later sold at auction.
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on August 14, 2007, 12:37:53 PM
(http://www.adn.com/photo/2007/08/14/3043996-400-x-191.jpg)
Shaving a show horse.  (ERIC ENGMAN / Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Sandy Eggo on August 14, 2007, 02:00:12 PM
Quote from: C91 on August 14, 2007, 12:36:49 PM
It takes place in Southwestern Idaho.  The Bureau of Land Management does it annually to control the population.  The horses are later sold at auction.


Thanks, I was thinking it might be Virginia or Maryland. That is such an awesome thing to watch.
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Bo D on August 14, 2007, 02:18:55 PM
Quote from: PIYA on August 14, 2007, 02:00:12 PM
Thanks, I was thinking it might be Virginia or Maryland. That is such an awesome thing to watch.

That would be the Chicoteague Pony Swim. (in Virginia)

(http://www.virginia.org/images/poniesinwater.jpg)
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Sandy Eggo on August 14, 2007, 02:55:06 PM
I can't see the picture here, but I'll take a peak when I get home. I was able to watch that once and it was a breathtaking experience, 'cept I watched it on the Maryland side-Assateque
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Dexter Morgan on August 14, 2007, 08:53:39 PM
Quote from: Bo D on August 14, 2007, 02:18:55 PM
That would be the Chicoteague Pony Swim. (in Virginia)

(http://www.virginia.org/images/poniesinwater.jpg)
Wow!!!! How cool is that???? Awesome.  :yes: :smile:
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Sandy Eggo on August 16, 2007, 08:39:01 AM
If you're ever on the East coast, Dexter, you should check into that.

More (http://theunknownzone.us/smf/index.php?topic=1616.0)

Reading this thread ^ I realized that they don't do the "swim" in Maryland, as a round up, so must have been in Virgina. Forgive my mistake, that was a long time ago and during my beach hopping and partying days, so it's no surprise that I didn't know where I was. Memory doesn't always serve me justice. :biggrin:
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Bo D on August 16, 2007, 11:25:08 AM
Assateague-Chincoteague - not much of a difference anyway!  :biggrin:

Wonder what they would call it if those two islands ever got together?  :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: IYT on August 16, 2007, 11:43:25 AM
(http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/local/images_sizedimage_227235204/xl)

indigo snake
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Dexter Morgan on August 16, 2007, 08:18:33 PM
Quote from: PIYA on August 16, 2007, 08:39:01 AM
If you're ever on the East coast, Dexter, you should check into that.

More (http://theunknownzone.us/smf/index.php?topic=1616.0)

Reading this thread ^ I realized that they don't do the "swim" in Maryland, as a round up, so must have been in Virgina. Forgive my mistake, that was a long time ago and during my beach hopping and partying days, so it's no surprise that I didn't know where I was. Memory doesn't always serve me justice. :biggrin:
I've never been to the east or west coast.Farthest west I've ever been is Nebraska. Been to Florida a couple of times. I'm not well traveled.  :wink:
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Henry Hawk on August 20, 2007, 02:18:44 PM
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Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Dexter Morgan on August 21, 2007, 10:07:14 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on August 20, 2007, 02:18:44 PM
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:confused:
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on August 22, 2007, 12:38:22 PM
Speaking of horses...

(http://www.adn.com/photo/2007/08/22/3053523-400-x-323.jpg)
A week-old miniature horse standing 16 inches tall at the base of her mane sidles up to Aflac the duck at the Alaska Bird and Animal Rescue Barnyard Petting Zoo on Aug. 17, 2007, in East Anchorage.  (ERIK HILL / Anchorage Daily News)
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Dexter Morgan on August 22, 2007, 09:55:43 PM
Quote from: C91 on August 22, 2007, 12:38:22 PM
Speaking of horses...

(http://www.adn.com/photo/2007/08/22/3053523-400-x-323.jpg)
A week-old miniature horse standing 16 inches tall at the base of her mane sidles up to Aflac the duck at the Alaska Bird and Animal Rescue Barnyard Petting Zoo on Aug. 17, 2007, in East Anchorage.  (ERIK HILL / Anchorage Daily News)
Now that is just too cute. That baby looks so sweet. I want it.  :yes:
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on August 23, 2007, 12:54:13 PM
(http://www.adn.com/photo/2007/08/23/3063179-400-x-261.jpg)
A black bear visited the folks operating the Portage Glacier Lodge recently. The bear stood up to get a closer view of people on the second-floor balcony.  (Courtesy of Portage Glacier Lodge)

Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on August 24, 2007, 02:21:24 PM
(http://www.adn.com/photo/2007/08/24/3048574-400-x-276.jpg)
Digit, an adult bald eagle that had cataract surgery to restore vision in its right eye, is scheduled to be released from the Bird Treatment and Learning Center after six months of care on Sept. 8.  (ERIK HILL / Anchorage Daily News)
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Dexter Morgan on August 24, 2007, 10:14:56 PM
Quote from: C91 on August 23, 2007, 12:54:13 PM
(http://www.adn.com/photo/2007/08/23/3063179-400-x-261.jpg)
A black bear visited the folks operating the Portage Glacier Lodge recently. The bear stood up to get a closer view of people on the second-floor balcony.  (Courtesy of Portage Glacier Lodge)


Awwww.... I wanna hug this one.  :hug:
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Dexter Morgan on August 24, 2007, 10:16:23 PM
Quote from: C91 on August 24, 2007, 02:21:24 PM
(http://www.adn.com/photo/2007/08/24/3048574-400-x-276.jpg)
Digit, an adult bald eagle that had cataract surgery to restore vision in its right eye, is scheduled to be released from the Bird Treatment and Learning Center after six months of care on Sept. 8.  (ERIK HILL / Anchorage Daily News)
Man, I bet that beak is sharp. Eagles are majestic birds.  :yes:
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on September 05, 2007, 12:26:17 PM
(http://www.adn.com/photo/2007/09/05/3091290-400-x-293.jpg)
The Alaska Zoo has a new addition, a 3-month-old lynx named Tony who was delivered by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game about a month ago after being found abandoned in the Palmer area. Lynx, the only cat native to Alaska, have long legs and large furry feet that act as snowshoes. They have long tufts on each ear for camouflage. Tony will be full grown within a year and weigh between 18 and 30 pounds.
(BILL ROTH / Anchorage Daily News)
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Sandy Eggo on September 05, 2007, 12:41:07 PM
I love this thread! Awesome pictures!
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Dexter Morgan on September 05, 2007, 04:11:32 PM
Quote from: C91 on September 05, 2007, 12:26:17 PM
(http://www.adn.com/photo/2007/09/05/3091290-400-x-293.jpg)
The Alaska Zoo has a new addition, a 3-month-old lynx named Tony who was delivered by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game about a month ago after being found abandoned in the Palmer area. Lynx, the only cat native to Alaska, have long legs and large furry feet that act as snowshoes. They have long tufts on each ear for camouflage. Tony will be full grown within a year and weigh between 18 and 30 pounds.
(BILL ROTH / Anchorage Daily News)
Here kitty kitty kitty, I love cats.  :smitten:  :catnutty:
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Dexter Morgan on September 05, 2007, 04:13:06 PM
Quote from: PIYA on September 05, 2007, 12:41:07 PM
I love this thread! Awesome pictures!
I do too. Beautiful animal pictures.  :yes:
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on September 20, 2007, 12:21:13 PM
(http://media.idahostatesman.com/smedia/2007/09/19/16/320-0920_local_bear7-365.standalone.prod_affiliate.36.jpg)
A Yearling black bear weighing about 50 pounds caused a commotion Wednesday as rescue workers tried to get it out of a tree at East Junior High. The bear was tranquilized and will most likely be re-released into the wild.

Photo Credit: Kerry Maloney/ Idaho Statesman
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Sandy Eggo on September 20, 2007, 11:51:21 PM
I'm glad they handled it that way. I wonder where his mom is. Are they supposed to be separated from their parents at that age?
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Dexter Morgan on September 22, 2007, 04:37:38 PM
Quote from: C91 on September 20, 2007, 12:21:13 PM
(http://media.idahostatesman.com/smedia/2007/09/19/16/320-0920_local_bear7-365.standalone.prod_affiliate.36.jpg)
A Yearling black bear weighing about 50 pounds caused a commotion Wednesday as rescue workers tried to get it out of a tree at East Junior High. The bear was tranquilized and will most likely be re-released into the wild.

Photo Credit: Kerry Maloney/ Idaho Statesman
Thank God they didn't kill it. Sometimes people get trigger happy when it comes to wild animals.
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on September 26, 2007, 01:34:22 PM
(http://www.adn.com/photo/2007/09/25/3138037-400-x-269.jpg)
Four moose -- a bull, cow and two calves -- rest in the rain Sept. 24, 2007, at Nanook Trailer Court in Mountain View.
BILL ROTH / Anchorage Daily News
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Dexter Morgan on September 26, 2007, 01:53:03 PM
Wow, wouldn't it be neat, to look out your window,and see those? Awesome!!!  :yes:
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on October 01, 2007, 06:05:42 PM
(http://dhimg.sv.publicus.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Avis=DH&Dato=20071001&Kategori=NEWS01&Lopenr=710010027&Ref=AR&MaxW=280&MaxH=255)
Jennifer Buchanan / The Herald
John Schmitt, co-owner of Genesis Alpacas, holds up a new baby alpaca in a Silvana barn while her mother, Chia, watches Sunday afternoon. The baby was born on Saturday morning during the first day of a farm tour. 
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Dexter Morgan on October 01, 2007, 07:59:30 PM
Those are great Alpaca pictures. Last weekend either Sat. or Sun. was National Alpaca Day. We live about a half an hour from an Alpaca farm. We didn't make it to Alpaca Days, but I'm quite sure it would have been AWESOME.  :yes: They seem to be very sweet and gentle animals.  :yes:
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Sandy Eggo on October 02, 2007, 12:46:29 PM
Alpaca farm? What are they used for?
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on October 02, 2007, 01:16:57 PM
(Photo removed)
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Dexter Morgan on October 03, 2007, 04:42:06 PM
Quote from: PIYA on October 02, 2007, 12:46:29 PM
Alpaca farm? What are they used for?
If I remember right,I think it's for their wool ?
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on October 16, 2007, 12:40:32 PM
(http://www.adn.com/photo/2007/10/16/3172342-400-x-267.jpg)
Trumpeter swans feed in a small area of open water surrounded by ice during their recent stop at Potter Marsh.

BOB HALLINEN / Anchorage Daily News
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Dexter Morgan on October 16, 2007, 09:06:18 PM
Another beautiful bird picture C91.  :yes: Swans are soo graceful, it's almost like they float across the water.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on October 22, 2007, 05:08:52 PM
(http://www.adn.com/photo/2007/10/22/3194157-400-x-234.jpg)
Melissa Owens' dog team tangled with a herd of musk oxen on the outskirts of Nome last week. Heather Williams was with her in the truck they were using to train the team and took this picture. "It's my home page on my laptop," said Owens of the photo. No dogs were injured, nor, apparently, were any musk oxen.

HEATHER WILLIAMS / AlaskaStock.com
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Sandy Eggo on October 22, 2007, 05:27:51 PM
Wow! Great picture.
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: Dexter Morgan on October 22, 2007, 09:00:10 PM
Wow, thank God nobody got hurt. I don't think I would want to tangle with those giants.  :spooked: :no:
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: C91 on March 06, 2008, 02:58:07 PM
(http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/dayart/20080304/450eagle_087mu_globe.jpg)

A bald eagle finds a friend Tuesday in the neon eagle on the historic globe about the Seattle Post-Intelligencer's offices.
(March 04, 2008)


This is a very cool shot.  How ironic that the eagle chose that location to perch.

Also, if you've never seen the P-I globe, it really is quite spectacular.
(http://filelibrary.myaasite.com/Content/5/5209/11102953.jpg)
When I first saw it, I thought it was much more contemporary, but it's been a Seattle landmark for more than 50 years.  It's a cool piece of neon signage that reminds one of "The Daily Planet" sign from Superman.

The History of the P-I Globe (http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/facts/piglobe.shtml)
Title: Re: Collected Animal Pictures
Post by: American_Woman on June 03, 2008, 05:00:45 PM
Where's IYT lately? I can't see the pics. I know some you said were removed but others are showing a red box.  :confused: