Sunday, May 30, 2010

What Is This Animal?

Does anyone have a clue to what kind of animal this is? I saw it sunning itself on a rock during my hike yesterday. It appeared to be about 3 ft long. Thought it was a squirrel at first, but doesn't seem to be. You can make the photos a little larger by clicking on them.






3 comments:

  1. It's not a marmot is it. I'm only viewing on my iPod so can't see it all that well.

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  2. I guess it could be. I've never heard of them, but looked it up after you mentioned it. I don't know if we have them in SoCal. I did kind of look like a ground hog, so maybe....

    Kay

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  3. What an interesting critter, Kay. His ears are too big for a marmot but maybe he is one of those Rock Ground Squirrels...not sure cause they get about 2 ft. long. Curious, tho. Let us know what you find out.
    BlessYa

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