Canadian Geographic Photo Club - Round-tailed Ground Squirrel
  

    Round-tailed Ground Squirrel

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    Round-tailed Ground Squirrel
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    by Allen_Woodliffe from Chatham CA on 19 Feb 2013
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    Another desert mammal. It is not as obviously marked as the Harris Antelope Ground Squirrel previously posted, being mostly a sandy brown colour which mimics the desert sand. It is active all year, although it may go into a state of torpor during the coldest months of winter. The Round-tailed Ground Squirrel, like the previously posted Harris Antelope GS, are frequently preyed upon by coyotes and badgers and snakes.

    • Camera: Canon EOS 7D
    • Focal: 400 mm
    • Shutter speed: 0.0008 sec
    • Aperture: f/ 6.3
    tagged: 'round-tailed ground squirrel' 'mammal' sonoran desert' 'arizona' animal mammal rat rodent squirrel

    6 comments


    Allen_Woodliffe posted 2013-02-23 12:47pm

    Thank-you so much Shelley, Jeannette, Annie, Spencer and Isabella, for your visits and kind words!

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    Isabelle_V posted 2013-02-23 12:05pm

    so sweet....wonderful capture Allen and info~

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    Spencer_Dove posted 2013-02-20 3:17pm

    Another of your great animal shots, Allen. Thanks for your comment on my photo and magazine article.

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    Ana"Annie"Danesh posted 2013-02-19 10:58pm

    What a cutie.. Thanks for your nice comment on my Sunset shot ..Allen

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    Jeannette Reimer posted 2013-02-19 7:53pm

    Charming Squirrel! Lovely photo Allen.

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    Shelley_Jacques posted 2013-02-19 2:32pm

    Great shot, Allen!

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