Ground Squirrel (3/3) by GiMi53
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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"
"Ardilla moruna"
Comments (17)
Faemike55
Very cool capture He looks like he's posing for you
midnightmum
What a cute little guy. love him
DAVER2112
Perfect portrait of this little fellow. Nice color and lighting. :)
Juliette.Gribnau
absolutely fantastic capture !
jarmila
excellent macro and portrait, great light
NanetteTredoux
Cute little guy, reminds me of a meerkat (familiar animal closer to home). Your portrait of this little one is outstanding.
m_j_s
Very nice shot! You've made the effort to get to eyes level with it and it shows wonderfully in the final image!
bebert
qu'est ce que c'est mignon !!! belle photo !
jayfar
This is a super pose and shot.
PatGoltz
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
Wonderful shot! Wow!
whaleman
Amazing detail!
erlandpil
Very nice shot erland
thecytron
AmaZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzing photo capture!
GiMi53
Thank you for your comments & favs; my next upload :
" Southern Grey Shrike - Pie-grièche méridionale"
dixievb
Could be a cousin of the lemur?
alanwilliams
this is a wonderful pportrait, the detail is awesome