At least modern zoos attempt natural habitats. I am old enough o remember mostly concrete and iron barred cages. But I also remember the gradual remodeling and creation of the newer spaces. Plus activities to provide mental stimulation.
Those of you who remember the hilarious and sad CREATURE COMFORTS by Nick Park (1989) will recognize the “ESpace!” quote. If you have not seen this amazing film, it is on YouTube. Go to the main site and enter this after a slash: watch?v=PCOWE0EiCyo I consider it one of the finest animated films ever made. This is the original film. The subsequent British and American series did not have the same impact as this one.
Yesterday I could only think of how sad it is to see animals in zoos (although sometimes they are the only way to protect certain species…no comments on man-made disasters, please!). Today…you’ve driven it home.
Sounds like the Capibaras are affected by “saudade” (longing) which despite its literal translation has a deeper spiritual meaning about longing for a place or time or both (which can include the company of someone).
mccollunsky 4 months ago
That’s kind of sad.
JLChi 4 months ago
Ciao. Até logo.
WelshRat Premium Member 4 months ago
A golden cage is still a cage, no matter how big…
EgidiusPfanzelter 4 months ago
Positive aspect: they won’t be eaten by anacondas.
saylorgirl 4 months ago
Even though zoo’s are interesting to see the animals in what seems to be their natural habitat, the staff and vets take very great care of them.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 4 months ago
Very sad!
arolarson Premium Member 4 months ago
At least modern zoos attempt natural habitats. I am old enough o remember mostly concrete and iron barred cages. But I also remember the gradual remodeling and creation of the newer spaces. Plus activities to provide mental stimulation.
nancyb creator 4 months ago
Those of you who remember the hilarious and sad CREATURE COMFORTS by Nick Park (1989) will recognize the “ESpace!” quote. If you have not seen this amazing film, it is on YouTube. Go to the main site and enter this after a slash: watch?v=PCOWE0EiCyo I consider it one of the finest animated films ever made. This is the original film. The subsequent British and American series did not have the same impact as this one.
goboboyd 4 months ago
An awakening.
phritzg Premium Member 4 months ago
The biggest difference between past mass extinction events of Earth and the current one is that today’s is being caused deliberately.
darcyandsimon 4 months ago
Well, I found it. gotta watch later…
darcyandsimon 4 months ago
Yesterday I could only think of how sad it is to see animals in zoos (although sometimes they are the only way to protect certain species…no comments on man-made disasters, please!). Today…you’ve driven it home.
ladykat 4 months ago
I feel sad for those capybaras.
meadowmarya 4 months ago
This is fascinating and sad.
anomalous4 4 months ago
Apparently the zookeepers are inadvertently feeding someone else well…
mousefumanchu Premium Member 4 months ago
SPACE!
Moonkey Premium Member 4 months ago
They are right. That is not their habitat.
daleandkristen 4 months ago
“This is not home” says it all. I will try to copy just that one panel to FB.
The capybaras bowed heads and neck are heartbreaking. (well drawn, Nancy)
s o b
davewhamond creator 4 months ago
Nice nod to Nick Park, Nancy!
Teto85 Premium Member 4 months ago
The capybaras might be in enclosures, but at least their predators are in different ones.
BLUEBONNETS Premium Member 4 months ago
An old tv show for the early 60s comes to mind “Wally Gator.” He was always trying to escape the zoo.
kinich79 4 months ago
Sounds like the Capibaras are affected by “saudade” (longing) which despite its literal translation has a deeper spiritual meaning about longing for a place or time or both (which can include the company of someone).
FreyjaRN Premium Member 4 months ago
Now I’m sad.