National Zoological Park

That sign is adorable, isn't it? And of course, ruins in the background. This city has archeology in every other corner.

Sorry, we don't have the scientific names for many of these, such as for the spotted deer on the left. But I like Usha's photo of the peacock and peahen on the right.

Here are three more creatures that stayed still long enough for a photo - and also Usha!




                                         

  

Just a sample of the wide variety of birds, including an albino peacock.

Although of course it's a male bird, this albino peacock reminds me of a Hindu widow in white. The albino is vulnerable in the wild. especially since the peacock cannot fly. A white-sari'd Hindu widow is meant to be invisible and is also vulnerable to exploitation. However, look how regal the bird is. I've seen the same upright posture in widows.

The zoo is large, and it was hot (still premonsoon), so we left before we could see the tiger, lion, bear (really!) and other animals.

I'm writing this on our last night here, before we leave for the airport for our flight back home at 2 in the morning!!