Caiman

We went to the Biôdome a few days ago, a most-see when you visit Montreal. One of its sections is the tropical rainforest, which is the most exotic one. I was happily surprised to see that they even have a caiman. Not only parrots and monkeys, but a bona fide caiman. I have a certain fascination for all lizards and saurians. Kind of scared fascinated, like all dangerous, cold blooded predators. I see a caiman, I get a shiver, because that thing is dangerous. And it feels even more real with the humid heat you feel in this "rainforest".

Moose Antlers

 We went to the Biodôme today, one of the biggest tourist attractions of Montreal. It is eco friendly, but not too preachy. I have visited it fairly often, the first time in 1993, my most memorable visit. I love all sections, but somehow I have a soft spot for the North American one, with its Laurentian forest. It really feels like the real thing. Even when some animals are not there, they have ways to make us feel their presence. Case in point, these moose antlers. For a moment, I genuinely thought I was in the middle of the woods. It just adds to the realistic depiction.

Castor

 Nous sommes allés au Biôdome aujourd'hui, un arrêt obligatoire lorsqu'on est touriste à Montréal. Ou même lorsqu'on est expatrié. Je me rappelle encore de ma première visite. Parmi mes animaux préférés, il y a le castor, parce que je n'en vois guère ailleurs que dans les zoos et autres parcs d'animaux. Mais, même en captivité, ils demeurent timides et élusifs et, quand on peut les voir, ils sont difficiles à prendre en photo. Je n'ai donc pas pu prendre une photo satisfaisante de la bête. Que des clichés imparfaits. Mais bon...