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First UK cataract operation on an elephant, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 20 Sep 2012
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1872540f)
Duchess being sedated, Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
Elephant Regains Sight After Groundbreaking Cataract Op
An elephant has regained her eyesight after undergoing a groundbreaking cataract operation.
Last month African elephant Duchess, from Paignton Zoo in Devon, became the first in the UK to undergo the eye operation.
The 42-year-old had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and went on to develop cataracts in her left eye.
This left her virtually blind and meant she was only able to tell the difference between light and shade.
The delicate operation to remove the cataracts was conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology.
The three hour procedure appeared to go well but staff have had an anxious wait to see just how successful it has been.
They are now overjoyed after Duchess, who has suffered no ill effects from the procedure, appears to have regained most of her sight.
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First UK cataract operation on an elephant, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 20 Sep 2012
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1872540e)
Duchess being sedated, Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
Elephant Regains Sight After Groundbreaking Cataract Op
An elephant has regained her eyesight after undergoing a groundbreaking cataract operation.
Last month African elephant Duchess, from Paignton Zoo in Devon, became the first in the UK to undergo the eye operation.
The 42-year-old had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and went on to develop cataracts in her left eye.
This left her virtually blind and meant she was only able to tell the difference between light and shade.
The delicate operation to remove the cataracts was conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology.
The three hour procedure appeared to go well but staff have had an anxious wait to see just how successful it has been.
They are now overjoyed after Duchess, who has suffered no ill effects from the procedure, appears to have regained most of her sight.
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First UK cataract operation on an elephant, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 20 Sep 2012
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1872540d)
Cataract in the eye before the operation, Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
Elephant Regains Sight After Groundbreaking Cataract Op
An elephant has regained her eyesight after undergoing a groundbreaking cataract operation.
Last month African elephant Duchess, from Paignton Zoo in Devon, became the first in the UK to undergo the eye operation.
The 42-year-old had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and went on to develop cataracts in her left eye.
This left her virtually blind and meant she was only able to tell the difference between light and shade.
The delicate operation to remove the cataracts was conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology.
The three hour procedure appeared to go well but staff have had an anxious wait to see just how successful it has been.
They are now overjoyed after Duchess, who has suffered no ill effects from the procedure, appears to have regained most of her sight.
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First UK cataract operation on an elephant, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 20 Sep 2012
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1872540b)
The cataract being removed, Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
Elephant Regains Sight After Groundbreaking Cataract Op
An elephant has regained her eyesight after undergoing a groundbreaking cataract operation.
Last month African elephant Duchess, from Paignton Zoo in Devon, became the first in the UK to undergo the eye operation.
The 42-year-old had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and went on to develop cataracts in her left eye.
This left her virtually blind and meant she was only able to tell the difference between light and shade.
The delicate operation to remove the cataracts was conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology.
The three hour procedure appeared to go well but staff have had an anxious wait to see just how successful it has been.
They are now overjoyed after Duchess, who has suffered no ill effects from the procedure, appears to have regained most of her sight.
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First UK cataract operation on an elephant, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 20 Sep 2012
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1872540c)
The cataract being removed, Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
Elephant Regains Sight After Groundbreaking Cataract Op
An elephant has regained her eyesight after undergoing a groundbreaking cataract operation.
Last month African elephant Duchess, from Paignton Zoo in Devon, became the first in the UK to undergo the eye operation.
The 42-year-old had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and went on to develop cataracts in her left eye.
This left her virtually blind and meant she was only able to tell the difference between light and shade.
The delicate operation to remove the cataracts was conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology.
The three hour procedure appeared to go well but staff have had an anxious wait to see just how successful it has been.
They are now overjoyed after Duchess, who has suffered no ill effects from the procedure, appears to have regained most of her sight.
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First UK cataract operation on an elephant, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 20 Sep 2012
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1872540a)
The cataract being removed, Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
Elephant Regains Sight After Groundbreaking Cataract Op
An elephant has regained her eyesight after undergoing a groundbreaking cataract operation.
Last month African elephant Duchess, from Paignton Zoo in Devon, became the first in the UK to undergo the eye operation.
The 42-year-old had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and went on to develop cataracts in her left eye.
This left her virtually blind and meant she was only able to tell the difference between light and shade.
The delicate operation to remove the cataracts was conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology.
The three hour procedure appeared to go well but staff have had an anxious wait to see just how successful it has been.
They are now overjoyed after Duchess, who has suffered no ill effects from the procedure, appears to have regained most of her sight.
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First UK cataract operation on an elephant, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 20 Sep 2012
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1872540k)
Duchess's trunk receiving anaesthetic, Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
First Cataract Operation On An Elephant In Britain
Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPOXXYWMC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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First UK cataract operation on an elephant, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 20 Sep 2012
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1872540l)
Jim Carter specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology, Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
First Cataract Operation On An Elephant In Britain
Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPOXXYWMC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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First UK cataract operation on an elephant, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 20 Sep 2012
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1872540j)
Jim Carter, specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology, performs the operation, Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
First Cataract Operation On An Elephant In Britain
Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPOXXYWMC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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First UK cataract operation on an elephant, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 20 Sep 2012
NOT FOR USE ON GREETING CARDS, POSTCARDS, CALENDARS OR ANY MERCHANDISING WORLDWIDE WITHOUT CLEARANCE BY RICHARD AUSTIN
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1872540i)
Duchess being sedated, Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
First Cataract Operation On An Elephant In Britain
Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPOXXYWMC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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First UK cataract operation on an elephant, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 20 Sep 2012
NOT FOR USE ON GREETING CARDS, POSTCARDS, CALENDARS OR ANY MERCHANDISING WORLDWIDE WITHOUT CLEARANCE BY RICHARD AUSTIN
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1872540h)
Duchess being sedated, Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
First Cataract Operation On An Elephant In Britain
Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPOXXYWMC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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First UK cataract operation on an elephant, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 20 Sep 2012
NOT FOR USE ON GREETING CARDS, POSTCARDS, CALENDARS OR ANY MERCHANDISING WORLDWIDE WITHOUT CLEARANCE BY RICHARD AUSTIN
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1872540g)
Duchess being sedated, Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
First Cataract Operation On An Elephant In Britain
Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPOXXYWMC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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First UK cataract operation on an elephant, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 20 Sep 2012
NOT FOR USE ON GREETING CARDS, POSTCARDS, CALENDARS OR ANY MERCHANDISING WORLDWIDE WITHOUT CLEARANCE BY RICHARD AUSTIN
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1872540f)
Duchess being sedated, Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
First Cataract Operation On An Elephant In Britain
Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPOXXYWMC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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First UK cataract operation on an elephant, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 20 Sep 2012
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1872540e)
Duchess being sedated, Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
First Cataract Operation On An Elephant In Britain
Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPOXXYWMC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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First UK cataract operation on an elephant, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 20 Sep 2012
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1872540d)
Cataract in the eye before the operation, Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
First Cataract Operation On An Elephant In Britain
Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPOXXYWMC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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First UK cataract operation on an elephant, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 20 Sep 2012
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1872540c)
The cataract being removed, Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
First Cataract Operation On An Elephant In Britain
Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IPOXXYWMC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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First UK cataract operation on an elephant, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 20 Sep 2012
NOT FOR USE ON GREETING CARDS, POSTCARDS, CALENDARS OR ANY MERCHANDISING WORLDWIDE WITHOUT CLEARANCE BY RICHARD AUSTIN
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1872540b)
The cataract being removed, Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
First Cataract Operation On An Elephant In Britain
Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
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First UK cataract operation on an elephant, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 20 Sep 2012
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The cataract being removed, Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
First Cataract Operation On An Elephant In Britain
Zookeepers are carefully monitoring Duchess the elephant, the first in the UK to undergo an eye operation, to discover how much of her sight has returned after having a cataract removed from her left eye.
Paignton Zoo's 42-year-old African elephant had her right eye removed in 2011 because of glaucoma, and has lately become practically blind.
Staff have high hopes for the operation's success - conducted by Jim Carter, a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology - although Duchess was still disorientated from the procedure and was being kept out of view with plenty of reassurance from staff.
Her sight had apparently deteriorated to the point where she could only tell the difference between light and shade and staff are hoping that this will restore her sight for most distances.
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Gorilla throws mud and rocks at photographers taking his picture at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 21 Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1633592g)
Photo Hating Grumpy Gorilla Goes Ape
This bad-tempered gorilla went ape after taking offence to having his photo taken.
26st Kumbuka isn't afraid to let his feelings known when it comes to his dislike of being photographed.
Indulging in a little gorilla warfare, the silverback vents his displeasure by pelting visitors with rocks and mud.
The most recent attention of his displeasure was photographer Richard Austin.
When the snapper attempted to get some shots of Kumbuka at his enclosure at Paignton Zoo in Devon the 14-year-old was quick to respond.
Speaking about the grumpy gorilla, Richard comments: "Every time I photograph him he tries to take my head off with missiles made of mud, turf and even a hard lump of flint the size of a house brick.
"For some reason unbeknown to me he doesn't like cameras or photographers".
Richard adds: It is very amusing watching him skulk around on his side of the moat pretending to do something else but very craftily gathering up large lumps of mud, and then throwing it at me in a stylish move that could see him qualifying for the shot put at this year's Olympic Games".
Luckily for Andy, and other photo taking visitors, Kumbuka may be an enthusiastic thrower but he isn't a very accurate one.
According to a keeper at the zoo gorillas are very aware of being watched - even when it is through a camera lens.
As such, Kumbuka is simply throwing his weight - not to mention other things - around in an effort to warn off rivals.
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Gorilla throws mud and rocks at photographers taking his picture at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 21 Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1633592f)
Photo Hating Grumpy Gorilla Goes Ape
This bad-tempered gorilla went ape after taking offence to having his photo taken.
26st Kumbuka isn't afraid to let his feelings known when it comes to his dislike of being photographed.
Indulging in a little gorilla warfare, the silverback vents his displeasure by pelting visitors with rocks and mud.
The most recent attention of his displeasure was photographer Richard Austin.
When the snapper attempted to get some shots of Kumbuka at his enclosure at Paignton Zoo in Devon the 14-year-old was quick to respond.
Speaking about the grumpy gorilla, Richard comments: "Every time I photograph him he tries to take my head off with missiles made of mud, turf and even a hard lump of flint the size of a house brick.
"For some reason unbeknown to me he doesn't like cameras or photographers".
Richard adds: It is very amusing watching him skulk around on his side of the moat pretending to do something else but very craftily gathering up large lumps of mud, and then throwing it at me in a stylish move that could see him qualifying for the shot put at this year's Olympic Games".
Luckily for Andy, and other photo taking visitors, Kumbuka may be an enthusiastic thrower but he isn't a very accurate one.
According to a keeper at the zoo gorillas are very aware of being watched - even when it is through a camera lens.
As such, Kumbuka is simply throwing his weight - not to mention other things - around in an effort to warn off rivals.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VLFVAZCVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla throws mud and rocks at photographers taking his picture at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 21 Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1633592d)
Photo Hating Grumpy Gorilla Goes Ape
This bad-tempered gorilla went ape after taking offence to having his photo taken.
26st Kumbuka isn't afraid to let his feelings known when it comes to his dislike of being photographed.
Indulging in a little gorilla warfare, the silverback vents his displeasure by pelting visitors with rocks and mud.
The most recent attention of his displeasure was photographer Richard Austin.
When the snapper attempted to get some shots of Kumbuka at his enclosure at Paignton Zoo in Devon the 14-year-old was quick to respond.
Speaking about the grumpy gorilla, Richard comments: "Every time I photograph him he tries to take my head off with missiles made of mud, turf and even a hard lump of flint the size of a house brick.
"For some reason unbeknown to me he doesn't like cameras or photographers".
Richard adds: It is very amusing watching him skulk around on his side of the moat pretending to do something else but very craftily gathering up large lumps of mud, and then throwing it at me in a stylish move that could see him qualifying for the shot put at this year's Olympic Games".
Luckily for Andy, and other photo taking visitors, Kumbuka may be an enthusiastic thrower but he isn't a very accurate one.
According to a keeper at the zoo gorillas are very aware of being watched - even when it is through a camera lens.
As such, Kumbuka is simply throwing his weight - not to mention other things - around in an effort to warn off rivals.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VLFVAZCVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla throws mud and rocks at photographers taking his picture at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 21 Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1633592e)
Photo Hating Grumpy Gorilla Goes Ape
This bad-tempered gorilla went ape after taking offence to having his photo taken.
26st Kumbuka isn't afraid to let his feelings known when it comes to his dislike of being photographed.
Indulging in a little gorilla warfare, the silverback vents his displeasure by pelting visitors with rocks and mud.
The most recent attention of his displeasure was photographer Richard Austin.
When the snapper attempted to get some shots of Kumbuka at his enclosure at Paignton Zoo in Devon the 14-year-old was quick to respond.
Speaking about the grumpy gorilla, Richard comments: "Every time I photograph him he tries to take my head off with missiles made of mud, turf and even a hard lump of flint the size of a house brick.
"For some reason unbeknown to me he doesn't like cameras or photographers".
Richard adds: It is very amusing watching him skulk around on his side of the moat pretending to do something else but very craftily gathering up large lumps of mud, and then throwing it at me in a stylish move that could see him qualifying for the shot put at this year's Olympic Games".
Luckily for Andy, and other photo taking visitors, Kumbuka may be an enthusiastic thrower but he isn't a very accurate one.
According to a keeper at the zoo gorillas are very aware of being watched - even when it is through a camera lens.
As such, Kumbuka is simply throwing his weight - not to mention other things - around in an effort to warn off rivals.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VLFVAZCVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla throws mud and rocks at photographers taking his picture at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 21 Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1633592c)
Photo Hating Grumpy Gorilla Goes Ape
This bad-tempered gorilla went ape after taking offence to having his photo taken.
26st Kumbuka isn't afraid to let his feelings known when it comes to his dislike of being photographed.
Indulging in a little gorilla warfare, the silverback vents his displeasure by pelting visitors with rocks and mud.
The most recent attention of his displeasure was photographer Richard Austin.
When the snapper attempted to get some shots of Kumbuka at his enclosure at Paignton Zoo in Devon the 14-year-old was quick to respond.
Speaking about the grumpy gorilla, Richard comments: "Every time I photograph him he tries to take my head off with missiles made of mud, turf and even a hard lump of flint the size of a house brick.
"For some reason unbeknown to me he doesn't like cameras or photographers".
Richard adds: It is very amusing watching him skulk around on his side of the moat pretending to do something else but very craftily gathering up large lumps of mud, and then throwing it at me in a stylish move that could see him qualifying for the shot put at this year's Olympic Games".
Luckily for Andy, and other photo taking visitors, Kumbuka may be an enthusiastic thrower but he isn't a very accurate one.
According to a keeper at the zoo gorillas are very aware of being watched - even when it is through a camera lens.
As such, Kumbuka is simply throwing his weight - not to mention other things - around in an effort to warn off rivals.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VLFVAZCVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla throws mud and rocks at photographers taking his picture at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 21 Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1633592b)
Photo Hating Grumpy Gorilla Goes Ape
This bad-tempered gorilla went ape after taking offence to having his photo taken.
26st Kumbuka isn't afraid to let his feelings known when it comes to his dislike of being photographed.
Indulging in a little gorilla warfare, the silverback vents his displeasure by pelting visitors with rocks and mud.
The most recent attention of his displeasure was photographer Richard Austin.
When the snapper attempted to get some shots of Kumbuka at his enclosure at Paignton Zoo in Devon the 14-year-old was quick to respond.
Speaking about the grumpy gorilla, Richard comments: "Every time I photograph him he tries to take my head off with missiles made of mud, turf and even a hard lump of flint the size of a house brick.
"For some reason unbeknown to me he doesn't like cameras or photographers".
Richard adds: It is very amusing watching him skulk around on his side of the moat pretending to do something else but very craftily gathering up large lumps of mud, and then throwing it at me in a stylish move that could see him qualifying for the shot put at this year's Olympic Games".
Luckily for Andy, and other photo taking visitors, Kumbuka may be an enthusiastic thrower but he isn't a very accurate one.
According to a keeper at the zoo gorillas are very aware of being watched - even when it is through a camera lens.
As such, Kumbuka is simply throwing his weight - not to mention other things - around in an effort to warn off rivals.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VLFVAZCVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla throws mud and rocks at photographers taking his picture at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 21 Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1633592a)
Photo Hating Grumpy Gorilla Goes Ape
This bad-tempered gorilla went ape after taking offence to having his photo taken.
26st Kumbuka isn't afraid to let his feelings known when it comes to his dislike of being photographed.
Indulging in a little gorilla warfare, the silverback vents his displeasure by pelting visitors with rocks and mud.
The most recent attention of his displeasure was photographer Richard Austin.
When the snapper attempted to get some shots of Kumbuka at his enclosure at Paignton Zoo in Devon the 14-year-old was quick to respond.
Speaking about the grumpy gorilla, Richard comments: "Every time I photograph him he tries to take my head off with missiles made of mud, turf and even a hard lump of flint the size of a house brick.
"For some reason unbeknown to me he doesn't like cameras or photographers".
Richard adds: It is very amusing watching him skulk around on his side of the moat pretending to do something else but very craftily gathering up large lumps of mud, and then throwing it at me in a stylish move that could see him qualifying for the shot put at this year's Olympic Games".
Luckily for Andy, and other photo taking visitors, Kumbuka may be an enthusiastic thrower but he isn't a very accurate one.
According to a keeper at the zoo gorillas are very aware of being watched - even when it is through a camera lens.
As such, Kumbuka is simply throwing his weight - not to mention other things - around in an effort to warn off rivals.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VLFVAZCVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Sumatran tiger Bandra opens a Christmas present at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 09 Dec 2011
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Christmas Comes Early For Tiger Bandra
It would appear that Christmas has come early for one tiger at Paignton Zoo in Devon.
Sumatran tiger Bandra appeared overjoyed when a large red parcel appeared in her enclosure.
The animal-friendly gift was made of paper painted with food colouring and finished off with a hessian ribbon.
Although it was most likely the meaty gift inside that had Banda so excited.
The hungry tiger wasted no time in clawing the parcel to pieces, and in her eagerness she even appeared to get the box stuck on her head.
However, with a little thrashing around she managed to dislodge it and eventually emerged triumphant with her prize gripped between her teeth.
The early Christmas present was all part of the Paignton's environmental enrichment programme, which aims to stimulate the animals mentally and physically.
Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling said: "It's like giving toys to your pets at home - it's just that toys for rhinos and tigers have to be bigger and tougher!"
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
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Sumatran tiger Bandra opens a Christmas present at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 09 Dec 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1518550f)
Christmas Comes Early For Tiger Bandra
It would appear that Christmas has come early for one tiger at Paignton Zoo in Devon.
Sumatran tiger Bandra appeared overjoyed when a large red parcel appeared in her enclosure.
The animal-friendly gift was made of paper painted with food colouring and finished off with a hessian ribbon.
Although it was most likely the meaty gift inside that had Banda so excited.
The hungry tiger wasted no time in clawing the parcel to pieces, and in her eagerness she even appeared to get the box stuck on her head.
However, with a little thrashing around she managed to dislodge it and eventually emerged triumphant with her prize gripped between her teeth.
The early Christmas present was all part of the Paignton's environmental enrichment programme, which aims to stimulate the animals mentally and physically.
Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling said: "It's like giving toys to your pets at home - it's just that toys for rhinos and tigers have to be bigger and tougher!"
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VXTPGTMRC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Sumatran tiger Bandra opens a Christmas present at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 09 Dec 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1518550b)
Christmas Comes Early For Tiger Bandra
It would appear that Christmas has come early for one tiger at Paignton Zoo in Devon.
Sumatran tiger Bandra appeared overjoyed when a large red parcel appeared in her enclosure.
The animal-friendly gift was made of paper painted with food colouring and finished off with a hessian ribbon.
Although it was most likely the meaty gift inside that had Banda so excited.
The hungry tiger wasted no time in clawing the parcel to pieces, and in her eagerness she even appeared to get the box stuck on her head.
However, with a little thrashing around she managed to dislodge it and eventually emerged triumphant with her prize gripped between her teeth.
The early Christmas present was all part of the Paignton's environmental enrichment programme, which aims to stimulate the animals mentally and physically.
Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling said: "It's like giving toys to your pets at home - it's just that toys for rhinos and tigers have to be bigger and tougher!"
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VXTPGTMRC (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Tiger Cubs at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 13 Nov 2006
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Autumn Animals
With the arrival of the new season leaves across the country are bursting into Autumn colour.
And these super cute creatures couldn't be more pleased.
The abundance of leaves means they have an endless supply of things to play with and burrow into.
From crazy canines chasing falling leaves to adorable ducks snuggling beneath one - these animals are all crazy for autumn.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VRRLLRJKZ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Sulawesi Crested Macaques play rugby at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 13 Sep 2007
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Animals Playing Rugby
With the rugby world cup in full swing it's not only humans who are getting into the spirit of things.
If the players on the pitch need any inspiration then they need only take a look at these animal rugby stars.
Not afraid to dive into a scrum or make a dash for the try line, these sporting creatures are all eager to show off their ball skills.
However, it would appear that some haven't quite grasped the rules, with some questionable tactics being employed.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
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Sulawesi Crested Macaques play rugby at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 13 Sep 2007
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (694103d)
Animals Playing Rugby
With the rugby world cup in full swing it's not only humans who are getting into the spirit of things.
If the players on the pitch need any inspiration then they need only take a look at these animal rugby stars.
Not afraid to dive into a scrum or make a dash for the try line, these sporting creatures are all eager to show off their ball skills.
However, it would appear that some haven't quite grasped the rules, with some questionable tactics being employed.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VKANARYEY (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Lowland gorilla Kumbuka plays with a rugby ball at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 06 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1437753d)
Animals Playing Rugby
With the rugby world cup in full swing it's not only humans who are getting into the spirit of things.
If the players on the pitch need any inspiration then they need only take a look at these animal rugby stars.
Not afraid to dive into a scrum or make a dash for the try line, these sporting creatures are all eager to show off their ball skills.
However, it would appear that some haven't quite grasped the rules, with some questionable tactics being employed.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VKANARYEY (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Lowland gorilla Kumbuka plays with a rugby ball at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 06 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1437753b)
Animals Playing Rugby
With the rugby world cup in full swing it's not only humans who are getting into the spirit of things.
If the players on the pitch need any inspiration then they need only take a look at these animal rugby stars.
Not afraid to dive into a scrum or make a dash for the try line, these sporting creatures are all eager to show off their ball skills.
However, it would appear that some haven't quite grasped the rules, with some questionable tactics being employed.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VKANARYEY (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Lowland gorilla Kumbuka plays with a rugby ball at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 06 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1437753f)
Animals Playing Rugby
With the rugby world cup in full swing it's not only humans who are getting into the spirit of things.
If the players on the pitch need any inspiration then they need only take a look at these animal rugby stars.
Not afraid to dive into a scrum or make a dash for the try line, these sporting creatures are all eager to show off their ball skills.
However, it would appear that some haven't quite grasped the rules, with some questionable tactics being employed.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VKANARYEY (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Lowland gorilla Kumbuka plays with a rugby ball at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 06 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1437753H)
26 Stone Kumbuka Shows Off His Ball Skills
Here's one rugby player you wouldn't want to get in the way of.
Lowland gorilla Kumbuka is busy practising his ball skills at Paignton Zoo in Devon after being given a rugby ball to play with.
He and the rest of the all-male gorilla group have been given balls by local team Exeter Chiefs.
And it would seem that Kumbuka has some impressive ball-carrying abilities.
However, on a real rugby pitch his tendency to burst the ball - not to mention carry it with his mouth - would surely get him in trouble with the referee.
But then, with Kumbuka standing at six feet tall and weighing in at 26 stone, it would take a brave person to remonstrate with him - or indeed attempt to relieve him of the ball.
While he may look like an All Black Kumbuka was actually born in Belfast and lived at a zoo in France before moving to England.
And despite his strapping physique, he actually enjoys a strict vegetarian diet featuring peppers, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, spinach, kale, leeks, aubergine, chicory and apple.
Senior gorilla keeper Craig Gilchrist said: "This is an excellent form of environmental enrichment - the balls are novel items and stimulate the gorillas to play."
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VVZIACZSN (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Lowland gorilla Kumbuka plays with a rugby ball at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 06 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1437753G)
26 Stone Kumbuka Shows Off His Ball Skills
Here's one rugby player you wouldn't want to get in the way of.
Lowland gorilla Kumbuka is busy practising his ball skills at Paignton Zoo in Devon after being given a rugby ball to play with.
He and the rest of the all-male gorilla group have been given balls by local team Exeter Chiefs.
And it would seem that Kumbuka has some impressive ball-carrying abilities.
However, on a real rugby pitch his tendency to burst the ball - not to mention carry it with his mouth - would surely get him in trouble with the referee.
But then, with Kumbuka standing at six feet tall and weighing in at 26 stone, it would take a brave person to remonstrate with him - or indeed attempt to relieve him of the ball.
While he may look like an All Black Kumbuka was actually born in Belfast and lived at a zoo in France before moving to England.
And despite his strapping physique, he actually enjoys a strict vegetarian diet featuring peppers, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, spinach, kale, leeks, aubergine, chicory and apple.
Senior gorilla keeper Craig Gilchrist said: "This is an excellent form of environmental enrichment - the balls are novel items and stimulate the gorillas to play."
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VVZIACZSN (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Lowland gorilla Kumbuka plays with a rugby ball at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 06 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1437753D)
26 Stone Kumbuka Shows Off His Ball Skills
Here's one rugby player you wouldn't want to get in the way of.
Lowland gorilla Kumbuka is busy practising his ball skills at Paignton Zoo in Devon after being given a rugby ball to play with.
He and the rest of the all-male gorilla group have been given balls by local team Exeter Chiefs.
And it would seem that Kumbuka has some impressive ball-carrying abilities.
However, on a real rugby pitch his tendency to burst the ball - not to mention carry it with his mouth - would surely get him in trouble with the referee.
But then, with Kumbuka standing at six feet tall and weighing in at 26 stone, it would take a brave person to remonstrate with him - or indeed attempt to relieve him of the ball.
While he may look like an All Black Kumbuka was actually born in Belfast and lived at a zoo in France before moving to England.
And despite his strapping physique, he actually enjoys a strict vegetarian diet featuring peppers, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, spinach, kale, leeks, aubergine, chicory and apple.
Senior gorilla keeper Craig Gilchrist said: "This is an excellent form of environmental enrichment - the balls are novel items and stimulate the gorillas to play."
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VVZIACZSN (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Lowland gorilla Kumbuka plays with a rugby ball at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 06 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1437753E)
26 Stone Kumbuka Shows Off His Ball Skills
Here's one rugby player you wouldn't want to get in the way of.
Lowland gorilla Kumbuka is busy practising his ball skills at Paignton Zoo in Devon after being given a rugby ball to play with.
He and the rest of the all-male gorilla group have been given balls by local team Exeter Chiefs.
And it would seem that Kumbuka has some impressive ball-carrying abilities.
However, on a real rugby pitch his tendency to burst the ball - not to mention carry it with his mouth - would surely get him in trouble with the referee.
But then, with Kumbuka standing at six feet tall and weighing in at 26 stone, it would take a brave person to remonstrate with him - or indeed attempt to relieve him of the ball.
While he may look like an All Black Kumbuka was actually born in Belfast and lived at a zoo in France before moving to England.
And despite his strapping physique, he actually enjoys a strict vegetarian diet featuring peppers, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, spinach, kale, leeks, aubergine, chicory and apple.
Senior gorilla keeper Craig Gilchrist said: "This is an excellent form of environmental enrichment - the balls are novel items and stimulate the gorillas to play."
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VVZIACZSN (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Lowland gorilla Kumbuka plays with a rugby ball at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 06 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1437753F)
26 Stone Kumbuka Shows Off His Ball Skills
Here's one rugby player you wouldn't want to get in the way of.
Lowland gorilla Kumbuka is busy practising his ball skills at Paignton Zoo in Devon after being given a rugby ball to play with.
He and the rest of the all-male gorilla group have been given balls by local team Exeter Chiefs.
And it would seem that Kumbuka has some impressive ball-carrying abilities.
However, on a real rugby pitch his tendency to burst the ball - not to mention carry it with his mouth - would surely get him in trouble with the referee.
But then, with Kumbuka standing at six feet tall and weighing in at 26 stone, it would take a brave person to remonstrate with him - or indeed attempt to relieve him of the ball.
While he may look like an All Black Kumbuka was actually born in Belfast and lived at a zoo in France before moving to England.
And despite his strapping physique, he actually enjoys a strict vegetarian diet featuring peppers, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, spinach, kale, leeks, aubergine, chicory and apple.
Senior gorilla keeper Craig Gilchrist said: "This is an excellent form of environmental enrichment - the balls are novel items and stimulate the gorillas to play."
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
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Lowland gorilla Kumbuka plays with a rugby ball at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 06 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1437753B)
26 Stone Kumbuka Shows Off His Ball Skills
Here's one rugby player you wouldn't want to get in the way of.
Lowland gorilla Kumbuka is busy practising his ball skills at Paignton Zoo in Devon after being given a rugby ball to play with.
He and the rest of the all-male gorilla group have been given balls by local team Exeter Chiefs.
And it would seem that Kumbuka has some impressive ball-carrying abilities.
However, on a real rugby pitch his tendency to burst the ball - not to mention carry it with his mouth - would surely get him in trouble with the referee.
But then, with Kumbuka standing at six feet tall and weighing in at 26 stone, it would take a brave person to remonstrate with him - or indeed attempt to relieve him of the ball.
While he may look like an All Black Kumbuka was actually born in Belfast and lived at a zoo in France before moving to England.
And despite his strapping physique, he actually enjoys a strict vegetarian diet featuring peppers, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, spinach, kale, leeks, aubergine, chicory and apple.
Senior gorilla keeper Craig Gilchrist said: "This is an excellent form of environmental enrichment - the balls are novel items and stimulate the gorillas to play."
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VVZIACZSN (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Lowland gorilla Kumbuka plays with a rugby ball at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 06 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1437753C)
26 Stone Kumbuka Shows Off His Ball Skills
Here's one rugby player you wouldn't want to get in the way of.
Lowland gorilla Kumbuka is busy practising his ball skills at Paignton Zoo in Devon after being given a rugby ball to play with.
He and the rest of the all-male gorilla group have been given balls by local team Exeter Chiefs.
And it would seem that Kumbuka has some impressive ball-carrying abilities.
However, on a real rugby pitch his tendency to burst the ball - not to mention carry it with his mouth - would surely get him in trouble with the referee.
But then, with Kumbuka standing at six feet tall and weighing in at 26 stone, it would take a brave person to remonstrate with him - or indeed attempt to relieve him of the ball.
While he may look like an All Black Kumbuka was actually born in Belfast and lived at a zoo in France before moving to England.
And despite his strapping physique, he actually enjoys a strict vegetarian diet featuring peppers, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, spinach, kale, leeks, aubergine, chicory and apple.
Senior gorilla keeper Craig Gilchrist said: "This is an excellent form of environmental enrichment - the balls are novel items and stimulate the gorillas to play."
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VVZIACZSN (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Lowland gorilla Kumbuka plays with a rugby ball at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 06 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1437753A)
26 Stone Kumbuka Shows Off His Ball Skills
Here's one rugby player you wouldn't want to get in the way of.
Lowland gorilla Kumbuka is busy practising his ball skills at Paignton Zoo in Devon after being given a rugby ball to play with.
He and the rest of the all-male gorilla group have been given balls by local team Exeter Chiefs.
And it would seem that Kumbuka has some impressive ball-carrying abilities.
However, on a real rugby pitch his tendency to burst the ball - not to mention carry it with his mouth - would surely get him in trouble with the referee.
But then, with Kumbuka standing at six feet tall and weighing in at 26 stone, it would take a brave person to remonstrate with him - or indeed attempt to relieve him of the ball.
While he may look like an All Black Kumbuka was actually born in Belfast and lived at a zoo in France before moving to England.
And despite his strapping physique, he actually enjoys a strict vegetarian diet featuring peppers, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, spinach, kale, leeks, aubergine, chicory and apple.
Senior gorilla keeper Craig Gilchrist said: "This is an excellent form of environmental enrichment - the balls are novel items and stimulate the gorillas to play."
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VVZIACZSN (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque family enjoying ice lollies, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 14 Aug 2011
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Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque monkey with a blackcurrant ice lolly, Blackcurrant Ice Lollies all round as a summer treat for the critically endangered monkeys, Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque family at Paignton Zoo in South Devon. Keepers like to treat the animals from time to time as part of an enrichment programme, and ice would be something they would never come into contact with in their native Indonesian island of Sulawesi
Nice Ice Baby
The nervy-looking expressions on the faces of these Sulawesi Crested Black Macaques say it all about their reaction to a summer treat of blackcurrant ice lollies.
Having never seen - let alone tasted - fruit ices back in the jungles of their native SE Asian island, are these lollies too good to be true? Are they perhaps not meant for them and are about to be stolen back off them?
Whatever - get it eaten before it melts!
Keepers at Paignton Zoo in South Devon like to treat the critically endangered monkeys from time to time as part of an enrichment programme, and ice would be something they would never come into contact with in their native Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VEMEVUXTE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque family enjoying ice lollies, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 14 Aug 2011
NOT FOR USE ON GREETING CARDS, POSTCARDS, CALENDARS OR ANY MERCHANDISING WORLDWIDE WITHOUT CLEARANCE BY RICHARD AUSTIN
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features ( 1413296e )
Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque monkey with a blackcurrant ice lolly, Blackcurrant Ice Lollies all round as a summer treat for the critically endangered monkeys, Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque family at Paignton Zoo in South Devon. Keepers like to treat the animals from time to time as part of an enrichment programme, and ice would be something they would never come into contact with in their native Indonesian island of Sulawesi
Nice Ice Baby
The nervy-looking expressions on the faces of these Sulawesi Crested Black Macaques say it all about their reaction to a summer treat of blackcurrant ice lollies.
Having never seen - let alone tasted - fruit ices back in the jungles of their native SE Asian island, are these lollies too good to be true? Are they perhaps not meant for them and are about to be stolen back off them?
Whatever - get it eaten before it melts!
Keepers at Paignton Zoo in South Devon like to treat the critically endangered monkeys from time to time as part of an enrichment programme, and ice would be something they would never come into contact with in their native Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VEMEVUXTE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque family enjoying ice lollies, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 14 Aug 2011
NOT FOR USE ON GREETING CARDS, POSTCARDS, CALENDARS OR ANY MERCHANDISING WORLDWIDE WITHOUT CLEARANCE BY RICHARD AUSTIN
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features ( 1413296f )
Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque monkey with a blackcurrant ice lolly, Blackcurrant Ice Lollies all round as a summer treat for the critically endangered monkeys, Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque family at Paignton Zoo in South Devon. Keepers like to treat the animals from time to time as part of an enrichment programme, and ice would be something they would never come into contact with in their native Indonesian island of Sulawesi
Nice Ice Baby
The nervy-looking expressions on the faces of these Sulawesi Crested Black Macaques say it all about their reaction to a summer treat of blackcurrant ice lollies.
Having never seen - let alone tasted - fruit ices back in the jungles of their native SE Asian island, are these lollies too good to be true? Are they perhaps not meant for them and are about to be stolen back off them?
Whatever - get it eaten before it melts!
Keepers at Paignton Zoo in South Devon like to treat the critically endangered monkeys from time to time as part of an enrichment programme, and ice would be something they would never come into contact with in their native Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VEMEVUXTE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque family enjoying ice lollies, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 14 Aug 2011
NOT FOR USE ON GREETING CARDS, POSTCARDS, CALENDARS OR ANY MERCHANDISING WORLDWIDE WITHOUT CLEARANCE BY RICHARD AUSTIN
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features ( 1413296d )
Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque monkey with a blackcurrant ice lolly, Blackcurrant Ice Lollies all round as a summer treat for the critically endangered monkeys, Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque family at Paignton Zoo in South Devon. Keepers like to treat the animals from time to time as part of an enrichment programme, and ice would be something they would never come into contact with in their native Indonesian island of Sulawesi
Nice Ice Baby
The nervy-looking expressions on the faces of these Sulawesi Crested Black Macaques say it all about their reaction to a summer treat of blackcurrant ice lollies.
Having never seen - let alone tasted - fruit ices back in the jungles of their native SE Asian island, are these lollies too good to be true? Are they perhaps not meant for them and are about to be stolen back off them?
Whatever - get it eaten before it melts!
Keepers at Paignton Zoo in South Devon like to treat the critically endangered monkeys from time to time as part of an enrichment programme, and ice would be something they would never come into contact with in their native Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VEMEVUXTE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque family enjoying ice lollies, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 14 Aug 2011
NOT FOR USE ON GREETING CARDS, POSTCARDS, CALENDARS OR ANY MERCHANDISING WORLDWIDE WITHOUT CLEARANCE BY RICHARD AUSTIN
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features ( 1413296b )
Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque monkey with a blackcurrant ice lolly, Blackcurrant Ice Lollies all round as a summer treat for the critically endangered monkeys, Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque family at Paignton Zoo in South Devon. Keepers like to treat the animals from time to time as part of an enrichment programme, and ice would be something they would never come into contact with in their native Indonesian island of Sulawesi
Nice Ice Baby
The nervy-looking expressions on the faces of these Sulawesi Crested Black Macaques say it all about their reaction to a summer treat of blackcurrant ice lollies.
Having never seen - let alone tasted - fruit ices back in the jungles of their native SE Asian island, are these lollies too good to be true? Are they perhaps not meant for them and are about to be stolen back off them?
Whatever - get it eaten before it melts!
Keepers at Paignton Zoo in South Devon like to treat the critically endangered monkeys from time to time as part of an enrichment programme, and ice would be something they would never come into contact with in their native Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VEMEVUXTE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque family enjoying ice lollies, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 14 Aug 2011
NOT FOR USE ON GREETING CARDS, POSTCARDS, CALENDARS OR ANY MERCHANDISING WORLDWIDE WITHOUT CLEARANCE BY RICHARD AUSTIN
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features ( 1413296c )
Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque monkey with a blackcurrant ice lolly, Blackcurrant Ice Lollies all round as a summer treat for the critically endangered monkeys, Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque family at Paignton Zoo in South Devon. Keepers like to treat the animals from time to time as part of an enrichment programme, and ice would be something they would never come into contact with in their native Indonesian island of Sulawesi
Nice Ice Baby
The nervy-looking expressions on the faces of these Sulawesi Crested Black Macaques say it all about their reaction to a summer treat of blackcurrant ice lollies.
Having never seen - let alone tasted - fruit ices back in the jungles of their native SE Asian island, are these lollies too good to be true? Are they perhaps not meant for them and are about to be stolen back off them?
Whatever - get it eaten before it melts!
Keepers at Paignton Zoo in South Devon like to treat the critically endangered monkeys from time to time as part of an enrichment programme, and ice would be something they would never come into contact with in their native Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VEMEVUXTE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque family enjoying ice lollies, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 14 Aug 2011
NOT FOR USE ON GREETING CARDS, POSTCARDS, CALENDARS OR ANY MERCHANDISING WORLDWIDE WITHOUT CLEARANCE BY RICHARD AUSTIN
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features ( 1413296a )
Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque monkey with a blackcurrant ice lolly, Blackcurrant Ice Lollies all round as a summer treat for the critically endangered monkeys, Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque family at Paignton Zoo in South Devon. Keepers like to treat the animals from time to time as part of an enrichment programme, and ice would be something they would never come into contact with in their native Indonesian island of Sulawesi
Nice Ice Baby
The nervy-looking expressions on the faces of these Sulawesi Crested Black Macaques say it all about their reaction to a summer treat of blackcurrant ice lollies.
Having never seen - let alone tasted - fruit ices back in the jungles of their native SE Asian island, are these lollies too good to be true? Are they perhaps not meant for them and are about to be stolen back off them?
Whatever - get it eaten before it melts!
Keepers at Paignton Zoo in South Devon like to treat the critically endangered monkeys from time to time as part of an enrichment programme, and ice would be something they would never come into contact with in their native Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VEMEVUXTE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kumbuka the 30 Stone Male Lowland Gorilla, Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 11 Feb 2011
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Kumbuka the 30 Stone Male Lowland Gorilla with Valentine's Day roses, He may be a 30 stone silver back but that doesn't stop Kumbuka from being a romantic at heart. The Lowland Gorilla from Paignton Zoo took time out from his busy schedule today to quite literally smell the roses. Sadly for Kumbuka, however, there was no one around to appreciate his beautiful blooms because the zoo has no female gorillas, only males. With no one to offer his love token to Kumbuka did the next best thing - he ate them! And it would appear that, for Kumbuka at least, the ruby red roses tasted just as good as they smelled.
Kumbuka the Romantic Gorilla
He may be a 30 stone silver back but that doesn't stop Kumbuka from being a romantic at heart. The Lowland Gorilla from Paignton Zoo took time out from his busy schedule today to quite literally smell the roses. Sadly for Kumbuka, however, there was no one around to appreciate his beautiful blooms because the zoo has no female gorillas, only males. With no one to offer his love token to Kumbuka did the next best thing - he ate them! And it would appear that, for Kumbuka at least, the ruby red roses tasted just as good as they smelled.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QOCVGJKCE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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