June 13, 2013 - Mona Lisa gets to know her baby, born at the Memphis Zoo last Thursday. The male calf, was born to parents “Mona Lisa” and “Solomon." The baby camel is 68 pounds and 3 feet tall. They are currently on exhibit at east end of the Zoo. … — June 13, 2013 - Mona Lisa gets to know her baby, born at the Memphis Zoo last Thursday. The male calf, was born to parents “Mona Lisa” and “Solomon." The baby camel is 68 pounds and 3 feet tall. They are currently on exhibit at east end of the Zoo. “Mother and baby seem to be doing fine,” Matt Thompson, Director of Animal Programs said. “Similar to giraffes, the most important things we look for are the calf’s ability to stand as well as nurse. He is already walking and has nursed several times.” The gestation of camels ranges from 12 to 14 months. The baby has not yet been named. (Karen Pulfer Focht/The Commercial Appeal)

Baby Camel Born at the Memphis Zoo

Karen Focht June 19, 2014

Baby Camel Born at the Memphis Zoo.

A Giraffe Whisperer

Karen Focht May 26, 2014

Some days I can't believe they pay me, and other days they can't pay me enough. That's the life of a photojournalist. I have always enjoyed working with The Memphis Zoo. We have an awesome zoo here in Memphis. Their giraffe, Marilyn, gave birth to her sixth calf May 16, the baby male is named Tamu. This giraffe is a great mother and is the same mother that I photographed years ago, in what has become one of my most popular photographs, with another baby.

Happy 80th Birthday Jane Goodall

Karen Focht April 3, 2014

“We have the choice to use the gift of our life to make the world a better place--or not to bother”
― Jane Goodall - Happy 80th birthday to one of my hero's Jane Goodall, who I was lucky enough to meet in person one time when she visited the Memphis Zoo.