Ground Squirrel (3/3)

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The Barbary ground squirrel (Atlantoxerus getulus) was introduced to Fuerteventura from the African Spanish colony of Ifni as a household pet in 1965. Having escaped they have thrived in a natural environment similar to their homeland. Without predators however, their numbers have increased to an estimated 300,000 and are now a threat to the island’s endemic species. Its erradictaion is seen as impractical on Fuerteventura, with efforts concentrated on its spread to other islands (Gran Canaria and Lanzarote) Thank you for your comments on my previous upload : thumb_2312982.jpg "Ardilla moruna"

Comments (17)


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Faemike55

11:49AM | Sun, 25 March 2012

Very cool capture He looks like he's posing for you

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midnightmum

12:18PM | Sun, 25 March 2012

What a cute little guy. love him

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DAVER2112

12:25PM | Sun, 25 March 2012

Perfect portrait of this little fellow. Nice color and lighting. :)

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Juliette.Gribnau

12:27PM | Sun, 25 March 2012

absolutely fantastic capture !

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jarmila

12:41PM | Sun, 25 March 2012

excellent macro and portrait, great light

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NanetteTredoux

12:47PM | Sun, 25 March 2012

Cute little guy, reminds me of a meerkat (familiar animal closer to home). Your portrait of this little one is outstanding.

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m_j_s

1:01PM | Sun, 25 March 2012

Very nice shot! You've made the effort to get to eyes level with it and it shows wonderfully in the final image!

bebert

1:08PM | Sun, 25 March 2012

qu'est ce que c'est mignon !!! belle photo !

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jayfar

2:35PM | Sun, 25 March 2012

This is a super pose and shot.

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PatGoltz

3:39PM | Sun, 25 March 2012

It's amazing to watch them stand. I guess they get a better view that way. He's so cute! Yep, that is definitely THE Meerkat pose!

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MrsRatbag

8:14PM | Sun, 25 March 2012

Wonderful shot! Wow!

whaleman

1:28AM | Mon, 26 March 2012

Amazing detail!

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erlandpil

8:56AM | Mon, 26 March 2012

Very nice shot erland

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thecytron

9:20AM | Mon, 26 March 2012

AmaZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzing photo capture!

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GiMi53

1:27PM | Mon, 26 March 2012

Thank you for your comments & favs; my next upload : thumb_2313679.jpg " Southern Grey Shrike - Pie-grièche méridionale"

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dixievb

12:31PM | Wed, 28 March 2012

Could be a cousin of the lemur?

alanwilliams

10:12AM | Thu, 29 March 2012

this is a wonderful pportrait, the detail is awesome


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Photograph Details
F Numberf/11.0
MakeNIKON CORPORATION
ModelNIKON D300S
Shutter Speed10/5000
ISO Speed400
Focal Length500

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