This red panda got confused when summing consecutive prime numbers and trying to figure out which sequences have sums that match the product of the first and last of the prime set.
Category Archives: Mammal
Pig
This pig took a break from the watermelon to figure out where, in the count of square-free integers up to n that have an even number of prime factors, minus the count of those that have an odd number, the value of n results in a sum of zero for the second time.
Otter
This otter is exhausted, having been up all night trying to figure out what the smallest number would be that has has three partitions in three parts which all give the same product when multiplied.
Deer
The Red River Zoo has some challenges with water. Unlike other zoos, plumbing is not extended everywhere it should be so the water can get stagnant and unpleasant. Last year, though, I showed up and the water looked a LOT better. This was, in part, because of these plants that are growing in there now. I believe they are water hyacinths. Deer believe they are yummy.
Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
Live action hungry hungry hippos is rather scarier than I had imagined.
Lion (Panthera leo)
So I was staring at this tree because someone said “Yeah, the lion went in there and vanished. When she comes out, I’m sure you’ll get a great shot.”
I was set up, pre-focused, and waiting.
Then the boulder turned around and looked at me.
Crested Porcupine (Hystrix cristata)
A year ago, I was extremely excited to see one of these guys awake and get a good photo of him.
A few months ago, I got to pet one (but only in one direction). It’s interesting where life takes you.
Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla)
Gorillas are also available in “Small”.
Chimpanzees are available in two sizes.
Bat-eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis)
It’s actually a lot easier to sneak up on these guys than you’d think. Though, to be fair, I’ve never seen them in the wild so maybe the ones in zoos just don’t care enough to run away when they hear you.
Tiger
Sometimes you’re just too tired to get up and get a tissue.
Seal
I find it fascinating that every mammal that adapts to ocean life decides that necks aren’t worth the trouble. The same is true for most aquatic reptiles, though turtles just sort of tuck their necks away instead of losing them altogether.
Yet, sea monsters in ancient books and maps are almost all neck.
Maybe that’s why they died out.
Jaguar (Panthera onca)
Jaguar tongue!
African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus)
Trust is hard.
De Brazza’s Monkey
Monkeys are really quite particular when it comes to selecting guitar picks.
Gibbon
He had been so looking forward to it. He’d crafted the perfect moment. The weather was warm and slightly breezy. The hill had overlooked the lake. He’d waited for her to arrive. They were going to dine and then he was going to ask her the question he’d been wanting to ask for months now. He had the ring. Everything was set for the perfect picnic.
He’d planned for everything … except for her to so hungry. Now he sits and ponders his error.
He should have packed something more substantial than honey, sassafras and moonshine.
Giant Elephant Shrew
Somewhere in this world, there is a group of genetic engineers working to create the animals that do not exist but that we all wish did. These “Seussists” are not yet public, but every once in a while, one of their creatures escapes their lab and is “discovered” to slowly adjust our level of what we find acceptable in species.
Eventually these guys will be available in long haired blue/green varieties.
Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
Tonight, you shall dream of hippo feet.
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
I know it’s hard to tell from the camouflage at work and the fact that he’s crouching down like that, but there’s a cheetah in this photo.
Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis)
Everyone needs a pillow.