Rodents
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Grey squirrels, Sciurus carolinensis, are a type of rodent who mostly live on trees. Grey squirrels are native to North America but are found in Europe and Africa too. They are an important species as natural forest regenerators.
Grey squirrels belong to the class of mammals, as they give birth to offspring like other mammals.
The exact number of grey squirrels in the world is difficult to find as they are found in varied regions. The eastern grey squirrels have adapted well to urban regions too. In certain regions in Europe, eastern grey squirrels are considered an invasive species.
The grey squirrel or eastern grey squirrel is found in the eastern region of the United States from west of the Mississippi River in the south to Canada in the north. The eastern grey squirrel has been introduced to many western states, England, Scotland, and Ireland. Female eastern red squirrels are also introduced in western Canada, southwest British Columbia. In the United States, they are introduced in Oregon, Washington, and California. Later they were introduced in South Africa, Hawaii, Bermuda, Madeira island, the Canary Islands, the Azores, Italy, and Cape Verde.
A little male _ ️️ Aberfoyle woods I saw a pine martin just the side of it rear end dark short fur was in the foliage shame I never got it :(
My post yesterday of this visiting porcupine did look odd, making some wonder where his head was. Here's another shot of him as he slowly vamoosed showing a profile of his small head.
Their nose and bellies are where predators attack them so they do their best to keep their back to attackers and not get turned over.
Porcupines have a relatively high longevity and hold the record for being the longest-living rodent, with one individual named Cooper living past 32 years. Not surprising when they have those hurtful weapons on their backs.
A baby porcupine is a porcupette. When born, a porcupette's quills are soft hardened hair. They harden within a few days, forming the sharp quills of adults. Hmmm, interesting name for the one thing you shouldn't do is pet a porcupine.....
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Wile E. Coyote would be proud of this young pup! Whatever he is on the prowl for will get its due! ..or as the tune goes: "if he catches you ....your through!
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My new hunting blind buddy
Chipmunks are small, ground-dwelling members of the squirrel (Sciuridae) family known for their burrowing habits and love of nuts.
This golden-mantled ground squirrel was on patrol at Yellowstone looking for food from any human passserby
Chubby Squirrel..
Wednesday morning Karen and I made our way to the park to get some fabulous fall shots.
In a small clearing a small but very chubby squirrel was perched upon a rock eating some forest nuts. he was also getting some mid afternoon sun.
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very Columbian Ground Squirrel at Logan's Pass, Glacier National Park let me hang out with him/her for a bit.
I combined 2 Wombo images (style VFX) for with 5 of my photos of squirrels and a chipmunk. Ran it through JixiPix Impresso Pro to soften and blend the edges a bit.
Another of my favorite prompt words is "abandoned." Add a place, building, room to that and some interesting places appear.
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This marmot stood sentry over his community, or so I tell myself. There were a number of other marmots milling about behind this log. This fella and his compatriots live by Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.