Animals of the Calgary Zoo going about their daily business. The only thing is their daily business is incredibly fascinating. Babies being born, newcomers settling in, families coming to visit, it can get very exciting.

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Markhor at the Zoo in Calgary on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016. Markhor numbers have declined due to intensive hunting for their meat and for their horns, which are sought as trophies and for use in Asian medicine. (Photo by Pier E MS)

Straw-coloured fruit bats at the Calgary Zoo in Calgary on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016. They rest during the night, and become active in the night. (Photo by Pier E MS)

Straw-coloured fruit bat at the Calgary Zoo in Calgary on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016. Their messy way of eating helps to spread seeds helping forestation. (Photo by Pier E MS)

Rock hyrax at the Calgary Zoo in Calgary on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016. These hyraxes are abundant, but they are hunted locally and may have disappeared in some of the smaller parts of their range. (Photo by Pier E MS)

Lobi, Moshi, Sparky and Nabo at the Calgary Zoo in Calgary on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016. (Photo by Pier E MS)

Slender-tailed meerkat at the Calgary Zoo in Calgary on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016. These tiny, social animals put on quite a show, and they’re big on teamwork. (Photo by Pier E MS)

New baby calf Moshi at the Calgary Zoo in Calgary on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016. (Photo by Pier E MS)

Postman Butterfly found in Central and South America at the Zoo in Calgary on Feb. 16, 2016. (Photo by Pier E MS)