Today, Valarie (my roommate and fellow REU participant) and I visited the Birmingham Zoo. It was only about an hour's drive from Tuscaloosa, so it made for a nice quick trip. The highlight for me was seeing the red pandas, which may be the cutest animals in existence, and the ocelots. If you play Minecraft, then you know exactly what they are! Below are pictures of the ocelot and red panda. Unfortunately, the little panda was being kind of shy. You can find more pictures on the Photos page.
I will be posting some of the fun things that we will be doing/have done here. In addition to being a rich educational experience, this REU is also an opportunity to learn about life in another part of the country, different cultures (I say buggy, you say shopping cart), and having a little fun while we're at it. Check back often for updates.
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