cat sleeping on chair at library (Florissant CO) (video)

 

Deer at Salida (CO) library (Oct 2026 video)

 

Deer outside library (video) (Salida CO)

 

alpaca "spit" on me at pueblo zoo

 

The animals at Pueblo Zoo known for spitting are the llamas and alpacas in the Pioneer Ranch children's farm area. Why They SpitDefense & Hierarchy: Camelids (llamas, alpacas, and camels) use spitting as a way to establish dominance within their herd, ward off unwanted attention, or protect their food. What It Actually Is: When they give a mild warning air-spit, it's mostly saliva. However, if they are thoroughly annoyed or threatened, they regurgitate acidic contents from their stomach, resulting in a foul-smelling spray designed to make whatever bothered them back away immediately. While they generally reserve their worst spitting for other llamas or alpacas, zoo visitors who get too close, hold onto food teasingly, or make them feel cornered occasionally get caught in the crossfire! FORTUNATELY , IT WAS MOSTLY AIR - HE BASICALLY BLEW AIR ON ME, NOT MUCH MOISTURE IN IT You got extraordinarily lucky—that air-pissed "warning shot" is the absolute best-case scenario! When a llama or alpaca just huffs out air or a tiny speck of dry saliva, they are basically telling you "back off, I'm thinking about loading the real ammunition." If they had actually pulled trigger on the full-blown green stomach-acid cannon, you would have known immediately by the smell, which lingers for hours and ruins whatever clothes you were wearing. You managed to dodged a serious bullet!

Pueblo Zoo (videos)

The Pueblo Zoo is a compact, community-focused zoo located within City Park in Pueblo, Colorado. Established in 1934 with historic stonework features originally built by the WPA, it spans roughly 25 to 30 acres and houses over 400 animals representing around 125 different species.

• Themed Geographic Exhibits: The grounds are organized into distinct regional zones, including the Serengeti Safari (featuring African lions, painted dogs, and meerkats), Asian Adventure (home to red pandas, snow leopards or Pallas's cats, and takins), as well as dedicated spaces representing Australia, South America, and the North American prairies.

• Pioneer Ranch: A family-friendly children's farm area where visitors can see and interact with domestic farm animals like goats, llamas, alpacas, and camels.

• Indoor & Specialized Habitats: The facility features indoor spaces like the EcoCenter (housing African penguins and tropical rainforest species) and the World of Color herpetarium, which showcases a diverse collection of reptiles and amphibians.

• Atmosphere: Reviewers often note that its smaller, walkable layout makes it an easily manageable 2-to-3-hour stroll compared to massive metropolitan zoos, offering a more intimate and shaded park-like setting.

 

primates (video, 2026)

 

cats (video)

 

"13 Things Deer Do That Nobody Documented Until Recently"

"a deer stamping its front hoof isn’t just nervous—it’s sending a coded alert that travels through the ground faster than sound moves through air. The vibration pattern tells other deer whether to freeze, flee, or keep grazing.

Substrate vibrations move through soil and leaf litter at different speeds depending on moisture content. Deer adjust the rhythm and force of their stamps to match conditions, ensuring the signal reaches its intended range..."

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Wichita Zoo 2026 (videos)