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Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh Jungle City Exhibition Orangutan 2011 |
'THE SPIRIT OF INDONESIA' - Lex McFadyen
© Peter Stubbs. www.edinphoto.org.uk Photograph taken August 29 2011
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Jungle City Exhibition |
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Royal Botanic Garden The photo above was taken when the Jungle City sculptures were exhibited in the Royal Botanic Garden. Most of the endangered animals and birds in the Royal Botanic Garden were in the open air, but this orangutan was in one of the glasshouses. Please click here to read about the Jungle City Exhibition |
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Endangered Species The 'Jungle City' exhibition came to Edinburgh in August 2011. It comprised over 130 life-size animals, representing endangered species - elephants, tigers, orangutans, crocodiles and hornbills - painted by artists and celebrities. The animals were all on display in the Royal Botanic Garden from August 16 to September 4. Then from September 6, most of them were moved to other sites in and around the centre of Edinburgh, including Princes Street Gardens. |
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Charity Auction The animals are to be auctioned at the end of the exhibition, on September 29 for the conservation charity, 'Elephant Family' that supports endangered African wildlife. The exhibition will also benefit six UK conservation charities. |