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 Witsands Nature Reserve,Northern Cape,South Africa | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Chadwick, Peter |
Taille de l’image : | 2480 px × 3728 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |