Captive Animal Collection (#3)

Crowned crane (Balearica regulorum) close-up of feathers, captive

Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) close-up of back, captive

Male Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) displaying, captive

Black swan (Cygnus atratus) captive

Two Scarlet macaws (Ara macao) flying, captive

Portrait of a Lynx (Lynx lynx) mother and kitten. Hanau, Germany, July. Captive

Long Water Measurer (Hydrometra stagnorum) drinking by piercing surface tension with mouthparts. Captive, UK, July

Close up of skin of Rainbow boa (Epicrates cenchria cenchria) captive, from French Guiana

White-lipped / Green tree viper (Cryptelytrops albolabris) captive, from SE Asia

Portrait of an Emerald Glass Frog (Espadarana / Centrolenella prosoblepon). Captive. Choco Region of northwest Ecuador

White-spotted leaf frog (Cochranella albomaculata) captive, from Central America. Please credit Michael Kern / Zoo Atlanta

Close up head portrait of Caracal (Caracal caracal) captive

Close up head portrait of melanistic / black Leopard (Panthera pardus) Captive

Head portrait of male Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) Captive. Apenheul zoo; the Netherlands

Grey wolf (Canis lupus) head, captive

European Lynx (Lynx lynx) in birch forest in snow, Tromso, Norway, captive, April

Lynx (Lynx lynx) cub calling. Hannau, Germany, September. Captive

Eastern Screech Owl (Otus asio) roosting in tree

Captive Great horned owl, Bubo virginianus, in the snow
Portrait of a captive Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) in the snow, at a raptor recovery center near Gibbon, Nebraska, USA; Gibbon, Nebraska, United States of America

Western lowland gorilla, zoo animal
Portrait of a Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) in a zoo; Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Monarch butterfly resting on a flowering plant
Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) resting on a flowering plant in a butterfly pavilion; Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America

Steller's Sea Eagle perched in a tree
Steller's sea Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) perched in a tree in a zoo; Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Male peacock displaying beautiful plumage
Close-up portrait of a male peacock displaying beautiful plumage; Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America

Siberian tiger walks about its enclosure in a zoo
Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) walks about its enclosure in a zoo; Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America

Portrait of a Reticulated giraffe (Giraffa reticulata), captive at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center; Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America

Rhinoceros iguana, Cyclura cornuta, at the Houston Zoo, Atlanta, USA
Portrait of a Rhinoceros iguana (Cyclura cornuta) at the Houston Zoo; Houston, Texas, United States of America

Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas, Vancouver Aquarium, BC, Canada
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) at the Vancouver Aquarium; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Mexican gray wolf, rarest wolf in North America
Captive Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus baileyi), rarest wolf in North America; Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America

Mexican gray wolf, rarest wolf in North America
Captive Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus baileyi), rarest wolf in North America; Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America

Caracal lynx, Caracal caracal, at the Great plains Zoo, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
Portrait of a Caracal lynx (Caracal caracal) at the Great plains Zoo; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States of America

Face of an Amur tiger, Panthera tigris altaica
Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) at the Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure; Salina, Kansas, United States of America

Leopard, genus Panthera, at the Denver Zoo, Colorado, USA
Close-up portrait of a Leopard (genus Panthera) at the Denver Zoo; Denver, Colorado, United States of America

Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus, at the Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Close-up portrait of a Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) at the Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, KS, USA; Manhattan, Kansas, United States of America

Portrait of the critically-endangered Sumatran tiger cub
Close-up portrait of the critically-endangered Sumatran tiger cub (Panthera tigris sumatrae) lying on the ground; Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Red-eyed tree frog, Agalychnis callidryas, at the Sunset Zoo, Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Close-up of the eye of a Red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) at the Sunset Zoo; Manhattan, Kansas, United States of America

Chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes, at the Sunset Zoo, Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Portrait of a Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) at the Sunset Zoo; Manhattan, Kansas, United States of America

King Vulture, Sarcoramphus papa, at the Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita, Kansas, USA
Close-up portrait of a King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) at the Sedgwick County Zoo; Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Portrait of a Grey wolf in a snowfall
Portrait of a Gray wolf (Canis lupus) in a snowfall with snowflakes on it's fur; Ely, Minnesota, United States of America

African lion at the Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita, Kansas, USA
Portrait of an African lion (Panthera leo) at the Sedgwick County Zoo; Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Portrait of a Grey wolf in a snowfall
Close-up portrait of a Gray wolf (Canis lupus) in a snowfall with snowflakes on it's fur; Ely, Minnesota, United States of America

Dwarf crocodile at the Lincoln Children's Zoo, Nebraska, USA
Dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis) at the Lincoln Children's Zoo, Nebraska, USA; Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America

Close-up of a Gorilla face
Close view of the face a gorilla (Gorilla gorilla); Florida, United States of America

Western lowland gorilla at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, USA
Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo; Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America

White-Faced Saki (Pithecia pithecia) at the Houston Zoo, Houston, Texas, USA
White-Faced Saki (Pithecia pithecia) at the Houston Zoo; Houston, Texas, United States of America

Sumatran tiger cub shows it's teeth to the camera
Close-up portrait of the critically-endangered Sumatran tiger cub (Panthera tigris sumatrae) lying on the ground with it's mouth open, showing it's teeth; Atlanta, Georgia

Amur Tiger, close-up of eyes and markings
Close-up of the face of an Amur Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica), also called a Siberian tiger, with detail of the fur markings and eyes; Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America

Portrait of the Indochinese Tiger at a zoo
Portrait of the Indochinese Tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti) standing in it's enclosure at a zoo, an endangered animal; Houston, Texas, United States of America

Amur Tiger, close-up of eye and markings
Close-up of the face of an Amur Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica), also called a Siberian tiger, with detail of the fur markings and eye; Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America

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Captivating Captives: A Glimpse into the Enchanting World of Captive Animals In this captivating collection, we embark on a journey to explore the lives of captive animals from around the world. Our first stop takes us to Arizona's Sonora Desert Museum, where an adult desert tortoise gracefully basks in the warm glow of a sunset. Its ancient beauty is truly mesmerizing. Next, we find ourselves at Oceanopolis in Brest, France, where a sawfish glides through the water with elegance and grace. This member of the rays and sharks family enchants us with its unique appearance and mysterious aura. Moving on to giraffes, these majestic creatures steal our hearts as they gracefully roam their enclosures. Their long necks reach for leaves high above while their gentle eyes reflect wisdom beyond words. Amongst snoozy ladybirds rests an Indian moon moth – its delicate wings resembling feathers caught in mid-flight. The intricate patterns adorning its body are nothing short of breathtaking. Our attention then turns to a vulnerable species - the Victoria crowned pigeon - whose regal head portrait reminds us of nature's fragility. In captivity, it finds solace but also serves as a reminder that conservation efforts must persist. A canopy jumping spider originating from North America catches our eye next; its vibrant colors and nimble movements showcase nature's incredible diversity even within tiny creatures. The piercing gaze of a European Brown bear captivates us as we zoom into its big close-up eyes. Within those depths lies both power and vulnerability – characteristics that define these magnificent beasts. And finally, we encounter a red-eyed tree frog whose vivid green skin contrasts beautifully against its bright red eyes. This close-up view allows us to appreciate every detail that makes this creature so enchanting. Last but not least is an orangutan residing in captivity within Netherlands' borders; his expressive face tells stories untold yet understood by those who truly see.