Mammals of the British isles
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We ran into two sets of fox cubs at the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. The youngsters showed different looks while doing different moves. This one was resting next to the fox hole and seemed to be laughing at the photographer although ignoring us.
A few more 'looks' are given in photos in the comments below.
Took this shot at Bearizona in Williams, Arizona. This was one of my favorite shots from my visit there. Foxes are truly one of the most beautiful animals to photograph.
This cheeky fellow wanted to cross a bridge I was stood on. He ran almost to where I was stood before heading back and surveying the scene from a nearby wall. I've tried and failed to photograph Stoats on many occasions; they don't usually hang around long enough for me to fumble for my camera. This is the best I've managed to date, albeit the conditions were very overcast and the resultant image is quite noisy. They look as if butter wouldn't melt in their mouth but to smaller mammals and birds they are fearsome predators.
I normally don't post images of mammals but the light and the squirrel were great. Couldn't resist. Okemos, Michigan.
I could sit and watch squirrels for hours, all that scurrying around searching for and burying food. I also love it when they obligingly sit still long enough so I can get a shot!!
Thanks for viewing 😀
Akeley Hall of African Mammals.
The gemsbok, gemsbuck or South African oryx (Oryx gazella) is a large antelope in the genus Oryx. It is native to the arid regions of Southern Africa, such as the Kalahari Desert. Some authorities formerly included the East African oryx as a subspecies.
The gemsbok is depicted on the coat of arms of Namibia, where the current population of the species is estimated at 373,000 individuals.
Gemsbok are the largest species in the genus Oryx. They stand about 1.2 m (3.9 ft) at the shoulder. The body length can vary from 190 to 240 cm (75 to 94 in) and the tail measures 45 to 90 cm (18 to 35 in). Male gemsbok can weigh between 180 and 240 kg (400 and 530 lb), while females weigh 100–210 kg (220–460 lb).
Gemsbok are widely hunted for their spectacular horns that average 85 cm (33 in) in length.
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In 1969, the New Mexico State Department of Game and Fish decided to introduce gemsbok to the Tularosa Basin in the United States. Ninety-three were released from 1969 to 1977, with the current population estimated to be around 3,000 specimens. They thrive because their natural predators, including the lion, are not present.