I visited the Denver Zoo yesterday afternoon, and was surprised to find that it has a new baby Mandrill, as seen in the photograph on the left. The new addition is named Akili, joining big sister Kesi, who herself is only two years old and full of energy, constantly on the move. Akili is only two months old, and her mother Jelani does not allow her to leave her side. Akili either clings to it's mother as she roams the compound, or else is led by the hand by Jelani.
I took the photograph on the right of Jelani and Akili sitting together in their compound. I am not sure what the expression on Jelani's face means, but I suspect she was thinking about what she went through raising Kesi, who I imagine was and still is a handful, and the unfairness of having to go through all that again. On the bright side, most of the mammals at the Denver Zoo will be getting Covid-19 vaccinations starting this week. I very much would like to be able to be there and take photos when the vet goes into those cages and gives the animals those shots. Talk about a photo opportunuity.
The photograph on the left is of Kumani, the proud father. He does not appear to be too involved in the raising of the kids. I suspect he is busy worrying about all of the things he needs to do, such as dealing with the teenage years, finding money for college, etc. etc. This is one of the animals that I would really like to see vaccinated by the vet. Sit him down, swab his arm, and give him the needle. What could be simpler?
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