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Turbowolf
25th of February 2005 (Fri), 23:06
Yet another wildlife species I've successfully captured for posterity ...
Michaelmjc
25th of February 2005 (Fri), 23:12
Looks more like a chipmunk, great shot.

What a cute little fella,
Mike
Turbowolf
25th of February 2005 (Fri), 23:17
Looks more like a chipmunk, great shot.


S. lateralis is a strikingly colored ground squirrel. This species has a golden-red mantle that extends from the head down over their shoulders. One white stripe, bordered by two black stripes, extends horizontally down the body, similar to chipmunks. Although chipmunks have a white stripe through their eyes, S. lateralis have a whitish fur eye ring and no facial striping. The back is gray, brownish or buff, and their undersides are whitish or yellowish-gray. The tail is brownish-black above, and reddish brown on the underside. Winter pelage is grayer and the mantle is duller. The species is sexually dimorphic, with males having a brighter red mantle as well as a significantly larger brain size.
Maz
26th of February 2005 (Sat), 02:21
Thank you for sharing that nice photo Turbowolf. I have never see one of those.
Maz
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sparker1
26th of February 2005 (Sat), 05:53
Good shot, Dave. I can never distinguish between certain ground squirrels and chipmunks, but I always have my wife to correct me.
AFCop
26th of February 2005 (Sat), 06:55
...but I always have my wife to correct me.

Don't we all!!!:rolleyes:

BTW, cool shot. I'm not familiar with that type of squirrel.
TammieO
26th of February 2005 (Sat), 07:07
He's so cute and you captured his striking colors. He looks like he is politely applauding your use of Canon gear.
Reigh Higgins
26th of February 2005 (Sat), 08:15
Beautiful little squirrel.
HJMinard
26th of February 2005 (Sat), 09:04
Lovely shot ... well done!

Must've been a brave little fella ... you had to have been relatively close.
Turbowolf
26th of February 2005 (Sat), 09:40
About 10 feet away when the shutter snapped.

This little guy was found at a picnic area, just outside the St. Helens red-zone. He seems acclimated to people, kept a begging behavior attitude for the better part of ten minutes. Too bad I stiffed him on his hopes of a modeling fee...
stoneylonesome
26th of February 2005 (Sat), 18:41
WOW! really cute shot, I've never seen one like that all we have out east are the greys, some reds and a few black squirrels.
Airedale1
26th of February 2005 (Sat), 19:08
Excellent! I really like this shot.