Got to love the drool! See what I mean about the HUGE teeth! I couldn’t image what a full-sized hippo’s teeth look like. I think you can see the gooey slime coming out of his pores better in this photo…you know what it reminds me of Aloe Vera Gel…and probably has properties quite similar for the same function…to cool off burns, among other things. Taken at Cango Wildlife Ranch, South Africa, September 2009.
Say hello to adorable Harold the Pygmy Hippo. Yes I think he is cute, drool and all. I especially like this photo because the water, or slimy fluid covering his body left rainbow sparkles in the photo. We got to feed the pygmy hippo’s Harold and Hilda every day. Even though they are tiny they still were quite intimidating especially when you see the next picture of his teeth! They got a yummy meal of veggies. Andrea is feeding him a potato in this picture. What was kind of gross about the hippos was that their skin excreted this weird slimy jelly fluid out of their pores, I’m sure to make them either more fluid in water or to protect their fragile skin from drying out in the hot sun. They are still cute; just warning you if you ever get to touch one! Taken September 2009, Cango Wildlife Ranch, South Africa.
No this isn’t a real fox with wings, it is actually a bat. But because of the fury auburn coat and pointy ears this bat was thus named. How can you not like a bat that looks like a flying fox that eats fruit! These were some of the most unique animals I have ever seen. Not only do they have feet and wings, but hooks on their wings…weirdest things ever! Kind of creepy I’ll admit but quite fascinating. They were my favorite to feed, and I wasn’t grossed out preparing their food, in fact I wanted to join right in with their afternoon feast of apples, pears, papaya, and bananas…mmm….Taken September 2009, Cango Wildlife Ranch, South Africa.
