Arctic ground squirrel at Denali National Park in Alaska

This arctic ground squirrel was extremely curious and friendly. He showed no signs of fear of visitors to the park, and was tough to photograph because he was more interested in climbing on the end of my lens!

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Welcome to JungleDragon, Hans! Not only a great photo, but also compliments on how you shared it. With the species identified, the location added, and a full description. Few get this right from the start, so this is a big deal.

And even better, this is both a species intro and a country intro. As a warm welcome, promoted to the homepage. Posted 10 years ago
1. Hans Kokx
  
  Katipo Spider
  
  Very awesome. :) Posted 10 years ago

garrylomasphotography

Lion

Excellent capture, good work Hans! Posted 10 years ago
1. Hans Kokx
  
  Katipo Spider
  
  Hey, thanks. :) Posted 10 years ago

JohnR

Lion

Great shot! :) Posted 10 years ago
1. Hans Kokx
  
  Katipo Spider
  
  Thank you! Posted 10 years ago

The arctic ground squirrel

The Arctic ground squirrel is a species of ground squirrel native to the Arctic. People in Alaska, particularly around the Aleutians, refer to them as "Parka" squirrels, most likely because their pelt is good for making the fur edging on the hoods of Parka style jackets.

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Similar species: Rodents

Species identified by Hans Kokx