Walk softly and carry a big stick

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Pictures copyright 2012 Russel Ray Photos

Two jaguars were born at the San Diego Zoo in April 2012.

They are now eleven months old and out and about with mommy in a special exhibit.

Here’s mommy, doing what cats seem to do best:

Mother jaguar at the San Diego Zoo

Pictures copyright 2012 Russel Ray Photos

Here is baby #1, practicing what mommy taught:

11-month-old jaguar at the San Diego Zoo

Pictures copyright 2012 Russel Ray Photos

Baby #2 was relaxing but very aware of all that was going on around:

11-month-old jaguar at the San Diego Zoo

Pictures copyright 2012 Russel Ray Photos

Baby #2 eventually roamed over to the stream for some water, where he also found a big stick to play with. Here is a short video of Baby #2, titled “Walk softly and carry a big stick:

Pictures copyright 2012 Russel Ray Photos

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About Russel Ray Photos

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Posted on March 5, 2013, in Fauna, Mother & Father Nature, Photos, Zoo & Safari Park and tagged , . Bookmark the permalink. 20 Comments.

  1. They’re just kittens still, aren’t they?

  2. Hi Russel, Yes cats, whether they are domestic moggies or of the wild variety, are masters of dozing in the most comfortable place around.

    Your photographs show case the beautiful markings of the jaguars.

  3. I love jaguars! They’re so cuddly.. or at least they look cuddly, as you probably don’t want to go up to one in the wild and cuddle it. By the way, thanks for camping out in my blog!

  4. brilliant stuff,Ray.. glad we’ve met up on the blogosphere, that man ! :) :) have GREAT day !

  5. I love BIG cats and your photographs hit my heart once again. How beautiful they are. Thank you dear Russel, love, nia

  6. You are fortunate to be able to visit the San Diego zoo so easily.

  7. And Zoey looks like Baby #3!

  8. they’re precious! jaguars are very special to me, and i loved seeing these! thanks!

  9. Claws aside, how many times did you want to squeeze those big, soft paws? :) Me, about twenty.

  10. Aww…so cute! And Zoey looks a bit jaguar-ish as well today! :)

  11. Absolutely gorgeous cats! Hugs and nose kisses

  12. So cute…just bigger kitties…

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