BELO HORIZONTE (MG)

The ZOO in Belo Horizonte is located at the margin of the Pampulha Lake. The complex also hosts an interesting botanical garden, where the visitor can wonder the colors and shapes of an elaborate collection of domestic and exotic plants and flowers. The ZOO itself hosts about 200 animal species, including some elephants, lions, tigers, hippos, and even a gorilla: Idi.
Most of the animal territories do not have cages, but high fences or walls. Even the big cats and elephants can be viewed without the presence of iron bars.
Normally you will keep some distance at a porcupine, for your own safety. But when viewing this sleeping porcupine beauty, you almost will become eager to touch it. Or not?

Camera: Canon PowerShot A540

f/5.5 1/60 sec.

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BELO HORIZONTE (MG)

Black-tufted Marmoset (Mico Estrela)

The black-tufted marmoset primarily lives in the southeastern region of Brazil, generally high in the trees. They prefer to consume tree saps, fruits, and small insects. In periods of drought, they may extend their diet to eggs and small vertebrates. These monkeys have a long tail, which is used for holding their balance. They are about 19 to 22 cm long. The monkeys are also found within the city limits of Belo Horizonte. They live on campus Pampulha of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, in the Municipal Park, and in Mangabeiras Park, where they are somewhat domesticated and do even approach small groups of visitors, in search of food. According to the park rules, it is strictly forbidden to feed the small animals. But of course these animals are not literated, and they still try to beg food from the visitors. And of course, even despite the rules and the guards, there are people who do not resist to give them some food…

Camera: SONY DSC-P73

f/5.2 1/50 sec. ISO-100