Jerusalem Zoo's Two-week old Cottontop Tamarin Monkey Takes a Rest

A two-week old gentle face baby Cottontop Tamarin monkey rests on the back of its father at the Jerusalem Zoo, on 10 November 2008. The Cottontop Tamarin can now only be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

Life span in captivity has been as high as 25 years whereas life span in the wild is about 13–16 years.

The population is less than 1000 in the wild and about 1800 in captivity, and is continuing to decline. This species is endangered, having lost three-quarters of its original habitat to deforestation.

They are now protected by international law, although they are numerous in captivity, they are still critically endangered in the wild.

Endangered Persian Leopard Cub Presented for First Time to Media

A four-week-old Persian leopard cub looks into the camera at the Budapest Zoo, 0n 21 October 2008. The cub and its twin were presented to the media for the first time last Tuesday.

The Persian leopard is said to be the largest of all the subspecies of leopards in the world. It can grow to up to 1.5 to 2.7 feet tall at the shoulder, and weigh as much as 155 lbs.

These particular leopard’s are on the endangered list for several reasons and protected by International law, which they are also one of the animal’s being subjected to extreme suffering at this time from warfare; in there mountain habitat, particularly in Afghanistan with the US occupation and genocide of the human inhabitants of the country.

A Beautiful sleek full grown Persian Leopard, just imagine there grace and nimbleness of foot.

While many people may think a war is just an armed conflict between two groups of people or countries, what most people tend to not take into account is the enormous ramifications that effects every fiber of existence which wars actually cause; this little Persian Leopard cub is just one of them.

Nevertheless, what people also may not take into account, is every living thing on the earth has a purpose or Allah (God) wouldn’t have put them there; as in this particular case of these leopard's, to maintain the balance of the earth.

Japan'a Twin Panda Babies: Small Bundles of Joy

One month-old twin Panda babies are held by zoo keepers during their first appearance to the public at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama prefecture, central Japan; on Saturday, 11 October 2008.

The female, left, and male cubs weighing 991gram and 861gram respectively were born on 13 September.

What is interest about this photograph it is not just the adorable little extra furry hair styles, but this is the first time; I had ever seen Panda babies. While one knows they are living creature’s, some how they tend to looked like cute little toys.

Whomever, took this photograph, it was so very nice for them to share.

While I couldn't say more, because I am in awe over the beautiful little faces; just it is also sometimes nice to share too, especially something this amazing.

Furthermore, one just can not help thinking of how interesting and wonderful the world actually is and I hopeis it not just because I notice certain things, because I usually have to view them from a distance.

Palestine Ibex

Ibex (Capra ibex), Palestine.

The Palestinian Ibex is a type of mountain goat and has the disposition similar to other types of goats, which can be hardheaded and contrary; the one shown above is a male Ibex.

There is archaeological evidence of specimens of the Ibex, that is extremely old with depictions of this type of goat, can be found on cylinders to ancient jewel boxes, which are several thousand years old. On the ancient depictions usually showing the Ibex, being killed by a dog.