Cape ground squirrel (Xerus inauris) in a confrontation with a puff adder (Bitis arietans). This rodent lives in arid open areas where it digs an extensive burrow system. The burrow is occupied by a colony of between 5-30 squirrels and is defended rigorously against potential intruders. Here the squirrel is attempting to drive the puff adder away from its territory. It is,however,itself a target for this venomous snake,which preys on rodents. Photographed in the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park,South Africa | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Chadwick, Peter |
Taille de l’image : | 3799 px × 2628 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |