Desert Animals
Desert Animals, I thought this little guy in the first photos was a chipmunk, but it is actually a squirrel called the Antelope Squirrel. One of the smaller ones in the species. Found in the desert regions.
Despite the hot desert weather, you will often see these squirrels dashing about in the middle of the day. They will stay out in the heat collecting food until their body reaches its maximum temperature and then they will rest in the shade until that temperature has lowered. Their tail is often held over their head like an umbrella helping to shade their bodies.
You will see a lot of these in southern Texas, the Javelina’s. These were wondering around the campground in the early mornings or evening right by the tents people were sleeping in.
Rock squirrels, below, are one of the largest members of the Scuridae family, growing to nearly a foot in length, not including their long, bushy tails which are nearly as long as their bodies.
Some of the Texas ranches have a variety of exotic deer. Like the two below. You will see them quite often as you drive through the state.
Desert Animals
26 Replies to “Desert Animals”
Good job in getting those little furries identified, those always give me a ton of trouble – have a similar post in my queue and need to do a bit more work on narrowing down their names … or I might just make up a name … who knows ha!
I know you could come up with some more fitting names for sure. 😊
We are camping on some BLM land north of Phoenix, internet is not the best but free camping is nice. Not a bird anywhere though, hot and dry.
A nice photographic collection of animals that are not found everywhere. Your images are always very beautiful.
Thank you very much 😊
It is amazing how many different rodents are out there. I have never hard of these two squirrels thank you for sharing.
You are very welcome, thank you 😊
Beautiful animals.
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Thank you Francine, 😊
Quanto è meravigliosa Madre natura!
Thank you very much 😊
Thanks Sandra for this interesting and educational selection of desert creatures we never see. The wild bore would be a problem if you fed it I imagine, as like our wild animals they can become aggressive, and are best to keep ones distance. An interesting looking pig all the same, and so beautifully showcased here with you excellent shots.
Yes, one should never feed wild animals like this one. They will hang around to much and at this campground they water the grass so these guys come out and eat grass all around the campers.
That antelope squirrel in particular is just adorable. Loved these.
Yes, I thought it was a chipmunk at first. 😊
Thanks for showing us some wildlife from the dessert. Nice photography too.
Have a lovely day and many greets.
Thank you very much, have a wonderful day 😊
All those animals were new to me but was that a wild pig in one of the pictures? Thank you for sharing.
It is a Javalina, in the family of pigs but I don’t think it is as destructive as wild boars. These mostly were just eating grass around the campground.
Thank you.🙂
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