ZooChat
ZooChat members don't see this advert. Join Now - it's free!
Go Back   ZooChat > Gallery > Europe > Netherlands > Burgers' Zoo

Notices

Cape Hartebeest at Burgers Zoo Arnhem, 29/08/10

Cape Hartebeest at Burgers Zoo Arnhem, 29/08/10
Click on the image to view larger version
EXIF Data
File date:2010:09:09 11:33:33 Camera make:FUJIFILM
Camera model:FinePix S7000 Date/Time:2010:08:29 09:48:34
Resolution:2848 x 2136 Flash used:No
Focal length:46.8mm (35mm equivalent: 221mm) CCD width:7.61mm
Exposure time:0.0033 s (1/300) Aperture:f/5.0
ISO equiv.:400 Whitebalance:Auto
Metering Mode:matrix Exposure:program (auto)
Forum code (medium):
Forum code (thumbnail):
Dimensions: 1600x1200 | Views: 1267
 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Maguari's Avatar
Member
Online
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Posts: 8,590
Photos: 9,052
  #1
Cape Hartebeest at Burgers Zoo Arnhem, 29/08/10
Old 09-09-2010

Alcelaphus buselaphus caama
Member
Offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Wageningen(NL)
Posts: 716
Photos: 105
  #2
Old 10-09-2010

unfortunately the only adult left. the 2 females died, but one gave birth to a (now handraised) bull calf.
Ituri's Avatar
Member
Online
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 4,765
Photos: 2,606
  #3
Old 04-04-2012

Two questions. First, is that rock artificial. Second question, if the first question was affirmative then, why?
Chlidonias's Avatar
Member
Offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Hokitika (ex Chch), NZ
Posts: 10,409
Photos: 1,984
  #4
Old 04-04-2012

they needed something to hide the junction-corner of the fence so it would look like the wild
Member
Offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 1,362
  #5
Old 04-04-2012

Holland's not long on cliffs....
Member
Offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Wageningen(NL)
Posts: 716
Photos: 105
  #6
Old 04-04-2012

@Ituri, yes it is artificial. But it is part of the Kopje (of which the rest can't be seen on the pic), which hides the stables of the savannah animals and is home to a restaurant.
Ituri's Avatar
Member
Online
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 4,765
Photos: 2,606
  #7
Old 05-04-2012

Thanks lintworm, so perhaps on a grander scale it makes more sense then in the small view we get here in this photograph.
Member
Offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Wageningen(NL)
Posts: 716
Photos: 105
  #8
Old 05-04-2012

Here a photo which shows a bit grander scale:
Savanna, Burgers Safari
 


Bookmarks
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off


All times are GMT +10. The time now is 04:02 AM.

Copyright © Hampel Group Pty Ltd
(ACN 115 622 074)

Web Hosting Australia by Quadra Hosting