grizabella Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Someone who has been dear to my heart for the past ten years died last night. It was a sad end to a story filled with hope and loss, but also love. Karta will be so missed, and by none more than her mate and best friend, Kluet, who absolutely adored her. Karta and Kluet by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Karta by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Back to her old tricks! by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Karta by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Karta by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Karta by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Karta by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Karta by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Karta by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Karta and Kluet by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 poor girl... At last she is free from the expectations of producing a child ... I hope Kluet gets lots of help and company .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 She wasn't expected to produce a child, she'd been on contraceptives. Any decisions for her to have an infant were made only because her carers believed she deserved a chance for it to go right. It was after the two stillbirths that the decision was made to stop trying. It's so tragic, and I'm sure decisions would have been made differently in hindsight... but these things are never straight forward. My heart breaks for Kluet and the primate team. Kluet has never been successfully introduced to the other female, Puspa; but I hope he has an opportunity to form a strong bond with a female soon. He's a special boy, a real sweetheart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 20 minutes ago, grizabella said: She wasn't expected to produce a child, she'd been on contraceptives. Any decisions for her to have an infant were made only because her carers believed she deserved a chance for it to go right. It was after the two stillbirths that the decision was made to stop trying. It's so tragic, and I'm sure decisions would have been made differently in hindsight... but these things are never straight forward. My heart breaks for Kluet and the primate team. Kluet has never been successfully introduced to the other female, Puspa; but I hope he has an opportunity to form a strong bond with a female soon. He's a special boy, a real sweetheart. here's hoping Kluet finds a mate soon ... her death will have left such a big hole Your photos, as usual are a wonderful tribute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 I really hope so. I can't even imagine Kluet without Karta with him; he needs someone. Thank you. She was a lovely animal to photograph, just the most soulful face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 That is just so sad, Grizabella. And your photographs are so beautiful. Is Kluet the boy who wanders around with a blanket over him. Such personalities and strong bonds. The will all be so bereft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Yes, that's Kluet. He's just the loveliest boy. Kluet by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Gazing adoringly at Karta from under his blanket. Kluet by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Playfully tussling over the possession of a coveted blanket! They just loved each other. Karta and Kluet by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Such tragic news... my heart breaks for all of her carers... Such a pretty girl, and your photos are a beautiful reminder of a lovely soul... maybe you could print a few and make a collage for the primate team's wall? I'm sure that would be highly appreciated. T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roova Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Your photo's tell a lovely story Grizabella. That's a great idea Tdierikx, how lovely to have a visual reminder of her for the keepers who probably loved her very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Keepers love photos of their charges having a good time... especially when taken from a public view perspective... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I want to cry. Poor darling Chimpies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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