Hawaiian Monk Seal

monk during an afternoon nap

Known as ʻIlio-holo-i-ka-uaua in native hawaiian, which means “dog that runs in rough waters” is a carnivorous mammal that prefers the warm waters of the hawaiian island over cold waters as most other seals do. Named for the folds of skin which often resemble that of a monks cowl they [...]

Eastern Gray Squirrel

eastern gray squirrel

black eastern gray squirrel

The eastern gray squirrel is native to the eastern and midwestern portions of the United States. Generally gray in color with a white underside, in some urban areas (such as New York City) they can be black. While fair to consider them a pest… ask any dog, squirrels [...]

Saint Mark’s Pigeons

pigeons in st. mark's sq.

Venice is a special city with its canals, gondolas and endless cobblestone streets.  Without a doubt a city that lives and breathes off of tourism, and one of the most common spots for tourist to get a uniquely Venice photograph is just outside of Saint Mark’s Basilica.  The pigeons in front [...]

Monkey's Uncle?

dinner time

The monkeys of the Sacred Monkey Forest are something to behold.  An amazing place where you can interact as well as observe a completely independent society which is not all that different then our own.   Some of the better aspects is watching the older monkeys teaching the young ones how to do [...]