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Photo Info
| Uploaded | February 1, 2013 |
| Taken | January 25, 2013 |
| Make | Eastman Kodak Company |
| Model | KODAK EasyShare Z980 Digital Camera |
| Exposure | 1/100 sec at f/5 |
| Flash | No Flash |
| Focal Length | 78.8 mm |
| ISO | 125 |
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Lu was born at the San Diego Zoo 53 years ago. He has been at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park for more than 40 years. When the park was given over the the state, the law said only native animals could be on exhibition there. Lu was scheduled to be sent up north to a zoo. The Citrus County school children protested by sending letters to then Gov. Lawton Chiles. He used his executive power to declare Lu a native of Florida, so Lu got to stay in his home. He has lived many years longer than he would have in the wild, and is quite comfortable in his private habitat. On his birthday, he was given a party with many of the young elementary school children in attendance. Publix Supermarket Bakery baked him a special cake with special ingredients, which he devoured with gusto. Here he is a few days later, eating his daily hay.`
9 responses
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Nancy Richard gave props (1 Feb 2013):
Glad that Lu chowed down in style.....good shot, Judy !
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JamesHarmon McQuilkin gave props (1 Feb 2013):
that little eye stands out so well over the whole body
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Susan Littlefield gave props (1 Feb 2013):
He's massive!! What a nice story to go along with your terrific photo!! It's wonderful when things work out like they did for Lu!!
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Donald Garrett gave props (1 Feb 2013):
"The Look" You've captured him in all his glory! Hope he'll still be there the next time I go back.
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Ann Reece gave props (1 Feb 2013):
Love this photo of Lu and the story of how he got to be declared a native of Florida : ). I would love to see Homosassa Springs someday, you get such wonderful photos there !
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Donna Mullins gave props (2 Feb 2013):
Chowing down! HA! Perfect title for this big guy.
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Deborah Downes gave props (7 Feb 2013):
A story with a happy ending. Love it. Terrific shot of Lu. Drawn to his pink tones.
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John Linton gave props (17 Feb 2013):
F A N T A S T I Q U E n t r y !
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Mark Andrews gave props (19 Mar 2013):
What a fella
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