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Image of the Week #85, March 25th, 2013:From:This Is The Best Animal Photo I Have Ever Taken by Jason G. Goldman at The Thoughtful Animal. Source: Jason G. Goldman Jason Goldman, of The Thoughtful Animal, recently captured a photograph worthy of his blog's title. The animal, a female Bonobo at the San Diego zoo, gazes inquisitively at the photographer with ambiguous emotions. As is characteristic of powerful portraits, the subject is clear but the viewer is given latitude for personal interpretation of the animal's intentions.