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A cats first encounter with a cockatoo at Belle Vue Zoo in Manchester
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A cats first encounter with a cockatoo at Belle Vue Zoo in Manchester
A cats first encounter with a cockatoo at Belle Vue Zoo in Manchester.
Animals
Bird
Cat
Cage
Eyes are bigger than its belly
Holding on for dear life
Ambition
Over ambitious
Climbing
Freedom
May 1962
1960s
© Mirrorpix
Manchester
Greater Manchester
England
Media ID 21515016
© Mirrorpix
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to May 1962 at Belle Vue Zoo in Manchester. The image captures the priceless moment of a cat's first encounter with a magnificent cockatoo. As the two animals find themselves face-to-face inside a cage, their contrasting expressions tell an intriguing story. The wide-eyed cat seems both curious and cautious, its eyes reflecting the astonishment of seeing such a colorful and exotic bird up close for the very first time. Its belly may be smaller than its ambitious appetite for adventure as it gingerly holds on to the bars of the cage, perhaps unsure whether to approach or retreat. Meanwhile, the confident cockatoo perches gracefully on a branch within its confined space, seemingly aware of its own freedom despite being enclosed. With feathers radiating vibrant hues and an air of self-assuredness in its gaze, this majestic bird appears unfazed by their unexpected meeting. This photograph beautifully encapsulates not only the natural curiosity between different species but also highlights our shared desire for exploration and connection with other creatures. It serves as a reminder that even within captivity, there is still room for awe-inspiring encounters that ignite our sense of wonderment about nature's diversity.
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