Three Is A Crowd is a photograph by Robert Bales which was uploaded on June 30th, 2016.
Three Is A Crowd
We have many squirrel in Emmett, Idaho and these three seem like they are enjoying themselves.
The fox squirrel's natural range extends throughout... more
by Robert Bales
Title
Three Is A Crowd
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Robert Bales
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Description
We have many squirrel in Emmett, Idaho and these three seem like they are enjoying themselves.
The fox squirrel's natural range extends throughout the eastern United States, excluding New England, north into the southern prairie provinces of Canada, and west ern part of the United States. They have been introduced to both California and the Pacific Northwest. While very versatile in their habitat choices, fox squirrels are most often found in forest patches of 40 hectares or less with an open understory, or in urban neighborhoods with trees. They thrive best among trees such as oak, hickory, walnut, and pine that produce winter-storable foods like nuts. Western range extensions in Great Plains regions such as Kansas are associated with riverine corridors of cottonwood. A subspecies native to several eastern US states is the Delmarva fox squirrel.
"Eastern Fox Squirrels have long, foxtail-like tails, which they flick when they are excited. They and Eastern Gray Squirrels are alike in many ways. They breed at the same time of year, nest in the same kind of places, and eat the same foods. However, Fox Squirrels prefer more open habitat, whereas Grays prefer good tree cover. Fox Squirrels spend more time foraging and running about on the ground than do the grays, and may be encountered in fields quite far from any trees, where gray squirrel would not stray. Both species feed on acorns, which are rich in tannins. Tannins are poisonous to many animals, including worms, and keep the squirrels free of roundworms and tapeworms. Fox Squirrels accumulate another chemical compound, porphyrin, in their bones and teeth, which makes their bones and teeth pink and bright red under ultraviolet light. Here's a mystery: Gray Squirrels eat the same foods and this does not happen to them nor to any other healthy mammal."
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June 30th, 2016
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Comments (35)
Brian Tada
Revisiting to tweet this simply adorable capture. :-) Magnificent details, bokeh, timing and composition, Robert! Masterful work! F/L/Tw
Janet Marie
Looks like Idaho has the skinny on cute! What a delightfully precious shot this is. Telling such a wonderfully captivating story. Looks like the first guy is putting on the brakes to prevent himself from crashing into the guy in the middle. And the squirrel in the front is desperately trying to get away from the squirrel in the middle, thatโs taking a bite out of its tail. A Three Stooges story if I ever saw one. LF Janet ๐
Robert Bales replied:
So glad you enjoyed the squirrels and thanks for the nice comments and the LF!!
Brian Tada
Robert, this is so awesome and adorable! Brought a much needed smile to my face. :-) What a great capture... Exquisite timing and superb lighting! F/L
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks, Brian for the nice comments and sure glad you enjoyed the image!! Thanks for the FL!! I was smiling all the time as I was taking the photo.