Cape ground squirrel (Xerus inauris) on its hind legs. This rodent lives in open arid areas of southern Africa. It is a social animal living in colonies numbering between 5 and 30 individuals. The colonies dig extensive burrow systems. It feeds on grasses,roots,seeds and insects. Photographed in the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park,South Africa | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Gibbons, Bob |
Taille de l’image : | 3395 px × 5163 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |