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[askdrzinasia]

Hangin' out with my buddy on a sunny day

Come on, we all have a that friend that really is half dragon and a bit scary, but still nice to hang out with on a hot day.

This couple really did not much out of the day. The Turtle kept his toes in the water, and as I was walking by several times, the large Water Monitor only changed the position of his snout. Something smelly, but not interesting enough to do something else.

Opportunistic and wide spread

The Asian water monitor (Varanus salvator) is a large varanid lizard native to Southeast and South Asia. It is common from the coastal eastern India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Mainland SEA, southern China and Indonesia.

The monitors is highly opportunistic when choosing habitats, and it is semiaquatic. Meaning they are able to live near or in human habitats were there easy access to large water sources. Like Bangkok in Thailand, were I have seen several of theses varanids near the many rivers and channels in that city. Not very large ones, but maybe just under a meter length including their tails.

Moving and smelling the air, crossing the giraffe compound in Dusit Zoo. This one appx 80 cm long.

These animals reach breeding maturity when they are about 40 cm long and a weight of 1 kilo for males, and 50 cm for females. They normally grows up to 2 meter, but there are one specimen in Sri Lanka which reached 3,21 meter. The weight is a moderate appx 20 kg. But the max weight is over 50 kilo.

Their size and weight is second only to the Komodo Dragon lizards.

They are top-level predators, only natural enemies are crocodiles and humans. They eat a huge variation of food, from fish and rodents to human garbage and domesticated cats and dogs. They are not considered a direct danger for humans, but they may bite if cornered. Varanid bites are filled with oral bacterias that can lead to serious infections. And some of the variants may have venom glands.

Edible and skinned

It is an edible animal, hunted and served as a delicious source of protein in several South East Asian cuisines and in India. Globally, their skins are traded in millions for different type of leatherware products. It is not considered threaten. But habitats are threaten by loss and fragmentation.

No idea of a possible future as shoes and handbags.

The Red eared slider Terrapin turtle are not native to South East Asia at all, it origins in North America in Southeast around Mississippi and Gulf of Mexico. It is consider one of the worst invasive species in the world, being spread as a pet release or escapees. They are spread all over the Eurasian continent, from Scotland and Russia to South east Asia, the Pacific and Zealandia.

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[kristinemaebsnapshots]

Epic fail 😂

📍Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu

5.28.2023 | 📸 @kristinemaeb

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[oatnutt]

#welcome #dusit #dusitthanipattaya https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckpn45ePhT92FM47Om7BGTRzQHTOtJhenGK59Q0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#welcome #dusit #dusitthanipattaya

[punch-media-digital]

In today's hospitality news, to mark the return of face-to-face meetings in Thailand, #Dusit Hotels and Resorts have launched the Meet at Dusit package specially created for teams seeking to #reconnect in utmost safety with comfort and convenience. More at https://punchmedia.co.th/2022/07/meet-at-dusit/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CgZhs_3MVx0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#dusit #reconnect

[cywilcris]

I like the view?! 🏙 #penthouse #viewfromthetop #dusit #photooftheday #naturephotography #selfie #o2bar #skyscraper #view #goodvibesonly #foodtrips https://www.instagram.com/p/CfFqpGzPHSF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#penthouse #viewfromthetop #dusit #photooftheday #naturephotography #selfie #o2bar #skyscraper #view #goodvibesonly #foodtrips

[shirochin]

Dusit Thani Resort, Maldives

#Dusit Thani Resort #Maldives

[pattarabhorn]

#chut thai #thai traditional #thai traditional clothes #thai traditional clothing #thai traditional dress #chut thai phra ratcha niyom #chut thai dusit #all pink #pink bottom #pink top

[seniouesbabes]

Lily Maymac 🌸💋🍒🌸 Super beautiful traditional Thai clothing ✨😍 Does it suit me? 😛

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[askdrzinasia]

Considering the veggie option

I find myself doing this more and more frequently. A smart and easy way for health and environment to improve is to increase the amount of vegetables and fruits in the daily diet.

The Black-crowned/Black-capped Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) is a medium sized heron, a bit more stocky design than other herons and egrets. It is found in most of the world, except from the coldest areas and in Zealandia and Australia. It prefer fresh and salt-water wetlands.

They feed on small fish, insects, small mammals and birds, frogs and crustaceans. Night herons are among the herons using tools, they use bait to lure prey into striking distance.

Flexible approach

The adult birds are appx 65 cm long, and weighs in around 800 gram. The male version is normally slightly larger than the female, but otherwise they look similar.

In resting pose, they look huddled and hunched. But this fellow, looking for food, has its neck stretched as they do when hunting. Their plumage is white/grey on adult, while younger specimens have a more brown colouring.

Photos of the bird from different areas looks like the night heron is a bird dressed for the occasions, with slight variations in colours.

#bangkokzoo #lostforever #dinner #vegan #vegetarian #flexitarian #2018 #heron #egret #birdphotography #2018CE #bangkok #thailand #lastchancetosee #dusit #zoo #dusitzoo #animalphotography #citylife #citywalk #art #buddhism #bluesky #Black-crowned #Black-capped #Night #Heron #Nycticorax

[kristinemaebsnapshots]

O2 Rooftop Bar

Sunday BBQ @ O2 Bar BGC We’re the first customer to arrive and we’re able to choose our desired table with a nice view. As we enjoy the view and our meal, unfortunately, it suddenly rained. When the staff and the manager noticed that it’s raining, the first thing that they did was to assist us to transfer in a covered area along with our orders. Then when we are already in the covered area, that’s the time that they decided where we can seat and continue eating. I must commend how they handled the situation. When the rain stopped, a staff approached us and offered us to transfer back to our previous spot so we can enjoy the view instead of dining near the bar which is just an improvised spot. Supposedly, there are no tables on the spot we are currently located. Since what we came for is the view, of course, we agreed to transfer. The staff and the manager are attentive to the needs of their customers which is really a plus. 

At night, there’s also a live DJ so you can enjoy the nice view of the place and chill at the same time.  If you want to check out the place, it’s just across from SM Aura and located on top of Dusit D2 Hotel.  6.05.2022 | 📸 @kristinemaeb

#2022 #2022Jun #rooftopbar #kristinemaebphotography #barbecue #chicken #seafood #newbar #foodstagram #foodie #drinks #whenintaguig #wheninbgc #mckinley #bars #foodphotography #krizeats #kristinemaebsnapshots #dusit #d2hotel #smaura #bgc

[punch-media-digital]

In today's hospitality news, #Dusit International has appointed Gilles #Cretallaz as its new Chief Operating #Officer, effective June 2022, replacing Lim Boon Kwee, who retired from the position this year after almost nine years with the company. More at https://punchmedia.co.th/2022/06/new-chief-operating-officer/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CflOZ1KJC6r/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#dusit #cretallaz #officer

[sedusadrakaina]

Dusit Thani Resort, Maldives

#Dusit Thani Resort #Maldives

[hotelbooking]

Dusit Phuphaya Resort Getting in and around Krabi is a breeze when staying at If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the resort's free parking, right on-site. Front desk services including express check-in or check-out can assist with your needs. For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room. Smoking is limited to designated areas only, for the health and well-being of all guests and staff. Feel right at home during your stay at The resort also offers a refrigerator and bottled water in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed. It's good to know that toiletries and towels are provided in some guest bathrooms. Nothing starts a morning better than a delicious breakfast, which you can always enjoy in-house at Rooms don't get much cheaper than here, being less than 94% of the city's accommodation.

#Dusit Phuphaya Resort #HotelKDM #hotel #travel

[seniouesbabes]

Lily Maymac 🌸🍒💋🌸 Royalty vibes

#lilymaymac #beautiful #sexy #babes #models #instagram models #fashion #selfie #february 2018 #thailand #bangkok #dusit palace #friday 23 #sister #traditional costume #golden #short hair #dark hair

[pattarabhorn]

#chut thai #thai traditional clothes #thai traditional clothing #thai traditional dress #chut thai phra ratcha niyom #chut thai dusit #thai traditional

[askdrzinasia]

Eye of the tiger

Honestly, it is a cliché, a popular phrase. A bit of a sarcastic joke.

Until a tiger actually eyes you. And flexes their teeth in this nonchalant way any cat does when they are being cute and intimidating.

Have I mentioned that #ilovecats?

You feel eyed up as a potential dinner. And sure enjoying the physical distance between you and the big animal.

And, in this instance, the thick glass and iron fence.

Good life as captives

Dusit Zoo had several large cats and versions of tigers in captivity. In 2014 there were Bengal Tigers like this fellow, and white versions of the same species. There were some Indonesian tigers too, but they were moved to Ubon Zoo outside Bangkok sometime before 2017.

The conditions for the tigers and the animals in general in Dusit Zoo was considered good, according to the "For Tigers"-association. They do regular inspections of tigers in captivity.

The tiger enclosures was each comprised of an outside spacious area and also a hidden den or night room at the back end of the enclosure.

The animals had a pond or a moat for bathing all filled plentifully. It was plentiful of grass and natural vegetation. The big cats had natural enrichment, scratching posts and pulley systems for food enrichment. Facilities had caves and some platformed areas to climb.

Health conditions of the animals was observed as good. No overcrowding, good body conditions and none visible injuries. By way of mental health, there was none observation of nervous, dissatisfied pacing. The cats performed in natural positive behaviours such as scent marking, sniffing, patrolling territory, sleeping and eating were all observed. Tigers appeared relaxed and at ease with surroundings, as its stated in the report, based on three inspections over five years until Dusit Zoo was closed down.

#catlover #2014CE #citylife #citywalk #bluesky #art #bangkok #thailand #lastchancetosee #dusit #zoo #dusitzoo #bangkokzoo #lostforever #2014 #tiger #Panthera #tigris #eyeofthetiger #hunger #food #dinnerdate