A Tribute to Elson 3 is a photograph by Ernest Echols which was uploaded on June 2nd, 2011.
A Tribute to Elson 3
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo experienced an irreplaceable loss Friday, May 27, 2011, when Elson, the zoo's 16-year-old male African lion, passed away. Elson... more
Title
A Tribute to Elson 3
Artist
Ernest Echols
Medium
Photograph
Description
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo experienced an irreplaceable loss Friday, May 27, 2011, when Elson, the zoo's 16-year-old male African lion, passed away. Elson was receiving end of life care, and at the time of his death, was under anesthesia for treatment of a dental infection. It was during the procedure that Elson's heart stopped. Typical life expectancy of African lions in captivity is 14 to 20 years. Elson's legacy is two-fold. He contributed critical founder genetics to the North American Lion Species Survival Plan (SSP) through his 13 cubs and at least seven grandcubs. These descendents live at Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) facilities all across the U.S., including Abilene, Bronx, Pueblo, San Francisco, Minot, Tulsa, Akron, Baltimore, Birmingham, and here in Colorado Springs.
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June 2nd, 2011
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Comments (22)
Sandi OReilly
Excellent portrait of him, and fitting memory of a beautiful animal, congrats on your sale, Ernie.
Randy Rosenberger
A gorgeous capture, Ernie! I just love your works, especially the animals, as they are so close up and personal. Great job on this beauty and congrats on your sale!
Lois Bryan
oh, Ernie ... beautiful image ... beautiful tribute to a magnificent fellow creature. I'm truly saddened by his loss ... but he was in good hands, that's for sure. In good hands, as well, with his amazing and so beautiful portrait. I love your tender and gentle and subtle artist's touch. As magnificent as Elson was ... so is his image.
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