Ground Squirrel (3/3) by GiMi53 ()
Photography • Animals • posted on Mar 25, 2012
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Description
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 :
"Ardilla moruna"
Image Comments (17)
Faemike55 () 11:49AM | Sun, 25 March 2012
Very cool capture He looks like he's posing for you
midnightmum () 12:18PM | Sun, 25 March 2012
What a cute little guy. love him
DAVER2112 () 12:25PM | Sun, 25 March 2012
Perfect portrait of this little fellow. Nice color and lighting. :)
Juliette.Gribnau () 12:27PM | Sun, 25 March 2012
absolutely fantastic capture !
jarmila () 12:41PM | Sun, 25 March 2012
excellent macro and portrait, great light
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.
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 !
jayfar () 2:35PM | Sun, 25 March 2012
This is a super pose and shot.
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!
MrsRatbag () 8:14PM | Sun, 25 March 2012
Wonderful shot! Wow!
whaleman () 1:28AM | Mon, 26 March 2012
Amazing detail!
erlandpil () 8:56AM | Mon, 26 March 2012
Very nice shot erland
thecytron () 9:20AM | Mon, 26 March 2012
AmaZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzing photo capture!
GiMi53 () 1:27PM | Mon, 26 March 2012
Thank you for your comments & favs; my next upload : 
" Southern Grey Shrike - Pie-grièche méridionale"
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
