Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park, FL Dec. 13, 2009 I photographed this fish from the underwater observation area at the park, called the "Fishbowl". It is built above the outlet of Homosassa Spring. The water was a bit murky because of the recent rains. I was hoping for the crystal clear water I had seen in the springs many years ago.
Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park, FL Dec. 13, 2009 I wondered why this fish would have a name like "Sheepshead" since it looks nothing like a sheep I've ever seen. When I Googled it to find out the scientific name, there were some pictures that showed its teeth. It has flat front teeth like a sheep's used for crushing its prey!
Lu is a 50-year old hippopotamus that lives at the Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park. He was left at the park many years ago after he was part of a movie.
