Back to photostream

Smith’s Bush Squirrel / Paraxerus cepapi / 非洲史密斯條紋松鼠 (Namibia)

A Smith’s Bush Squirrel, also known as the Yellow-footed Squirrel or simply Tree Squirrel, sniffs / eats the seed of a local Namibian tree.

 

“Diurnal. Arboreal. Lives in small family units but forages alone, sometimes on ground. May move into roofs of houses. Eats wide range of vegetable matter, including insects; caches excess food. Litters of up to 3 mostly born in summer.”

 

Source: Wildlife of Southern Africa, edited by Vincent Carruthers

 

(Location: Etosha National Park, Namibia)

 

Thank you for your interest, views, faves, comments and awards ! This image was captured in Namibia 納米比亞. (Better viewed on a larger screen.)

 

© This Image is under full copyright Rick C. Graham. © All rights reserved Rick C. Graham. © This image is subject to international copyright laws and may not be copied, downloaded, reproduced, transferred or manipulated without the express written permission of Rick C. Graham.

6,875 views
523 faves
172 comments
Uploaded on January 14, 2025
Taken on July 19, 2024