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Mammals |
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Photographing mammals introduces a whole new set of challenges. Most are really small, shy and more often than not (rats, mice, voles, gophers, moles, shrews & bats) not really something you want to see let alone photograph. Medium sized mammals are primarily carnivores which by design means they are predominantly nocturnal. Then you have the larger mammals, the ones that can inflict serious bodily harm if you actually get to close to take a really good photo of them. |
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| Virginia Opossum
They have gray shaggy fur, a hairless tail and can be mistaken for a large rat. However these nocturnal marsupials are quite different from rodents. They have distinctive white faces, opposable thumbs on their hind feet and are famous for 'playing dead'. They are native the Southeast but have been introduced to the West Coast and continue to expand their range. |
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| Nine-Banded Armadillo
These critters may resemble a cross between a large rat and a turtle but they actually come from the same evolutionary branch that gave us sloths and anteaters. They are nocturnal insectivores and and will curl up into a ball if they feel threatened. Presently their territory is expanding beyond their native range in the Southeast. |
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| Collared Peccary
These pig-like mammals have thick dark gray fur and feature sharp tusks. Commonly called Javelina these wild hogs will devour gardens and other human crops, insects and small animals. They are diurnal and roam in small family groups. Native to southern Arizona and Texas. |
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