Daddy Cisco The Andean Bear
by Emmy Marie Vickers
Title
Daddy Cisco The Andean Bear
Artist
Emmy Marie Vickers
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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Daddy Cisco The Andean Bear.
Let me introduce you to the proud papa of two twins, Cisco the Andean Bear. Note that Andean Bears are also known as Spectacled Bears.
Andean Bears are South America's only bear species. As their name suggests, they live in the Andes mountain range from western Venezuela south to Bolivia, with sightings reported from eastern Panama and extreme northern Argentina.
This handsome fella lives at the Smithsonian National Zoo in DC. In speaking with one of the staff members, she shared that the males tend to be twice the size as the females. Cisco weighs about 300 lbs., while his partner Billie-Jean only weighs about 150 lbs.
In this scene, Cisco is watching us ongoers. He is chilling on the stone wall (which is fairly close to us), enjoying the sun and checking us all out.
Cisco, Billy-Jean, the two twin cubs are a lot of fun to watch. Be sure to stop by for a visit, you will be entertained, especially by the cubs. You will more likely see them playing in the mornings. Emmy Vickers,
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** October 2016 Update --- I am sadden to learn that Cisco died todayOctober 24, 2016. He was 23 years old. He died at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo during an emergency veterinary exam. He was having trouble breathing, had liquid in his lungs. He is going to be hugely missed.
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PHOTO FEATURED IN:
(1) Our 4-Legged Friends -- 10/10/2015
(2) Images That Excite You - 10/14/2015
(3) What Interrobang 1 A Day - 10/15/2015
(4) Abc Group - 03/21/2017
Thank you Administrators for the features, support, and continuous encouragement. I really appreciate you and all you do!
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October 9th, 2015
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Laurie Search
Oh, how sad that this beautiful boy is gone!! But yes, I'm so glad that you got this fabulous picture of him, too!! Gorgeous light, color, and detail!! RIP, Cisco!!!!! :( vf
Emmy Vickers
I learned at the beginning of this year and was very saddened to hear Daddy Cisco, this handsome Andean (aka spectacled bear). As part of his exam, vets performed a chest ultrasound that found “large amounts of liquid in his lungs and abnormal soft-tissue masses within his chest cavity.” They performed a procedure to remove the fluid from his chest so he could breath easier. Unfortunately Cisco went into cardiac arrest and died. I am so glad I have this handsome portrait of Cisco. There was one particular time I felt as if he was looking at me and posing just for me. He came down the hill and sat on the huge rock and posed. It was as if he knew that his admirers wanted to see him up close. He was a joy to watch and photograph. He is hugely missed by not only us FONZ Members, but by the zoo staff as well.
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Robert Bales
Excellent Emmy!! Never heard or see one of these!! v/f/t
Emmy Marie Vickers replied:
Me neither, until they came to our Zoo. They are quite fascinating and different looking. It's funny listening to people. Some folks think they are ugly while others think they are just the cutest things. I LOVE and support animals and wildlife, so you know I absolutely adore them. Thanks so much for the compliment Robert, I really appreciate your continuous support. It means a lot to me. Thanks for the vote, fave, and tweet. As always, I am honored. You are awesome!!
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