White-Nosed Coatimundi
Related to the Racoon family, White-Nosed Coatimundi, can be found from the southern U.S. to South America. They can often be seen in large groups. In Costa Rica,on a quiet back road, we came upon two dozen of them who ran to our car. They apparently had become used to human handouts
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Three-toed Sloth, Bradypus variegatus
One of the wonderful surprises you might run across in the forests of Panama and Costa Rica is the Three-toed Sloth, Bradypus variegatus. They can be quite common in places like Manuel Antonio Park in southern Costa Rica, and when you see one, you can be sure it will stay long enough for a good look.
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Young Giraffe
I thought this young Giraffe was cute, he kept peeking around his parent to take a look at me. And you have to love the hairstyle!!
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I saw these images on Pixdaus and thought they were kind of cute.
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Many people are surprised to learn that that amazing cougar image on their calender, or the Grizzly Bear in a magazine are not taken in the wild. Many of these great images are taken at game farms like Triple D. or controlled situations. When they find this out, they are often upset, feeling like they have been tricked or fooled.
I saw the above controlled scene with a giraffe and trainer, and a crew that was photographing and filming it. They would guide the trainer to move to certain position with a pail of food to get the shots they wanted. If we were to see the product of this shoot, we would probably think it was of a wild animal in Africa.
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Common Snapping Turtle, Chelydra serpentina
The Common Snapping Turtle, Chelydra serpentina, is a large fresh water species of turtle with an aggressive disposition and the large powerful jaws to back it up. They are long lived creatures which can grow to weigh 16 kg. (35 lbs) in the wild. In late spring the female digs a hole and lays leathery shelled eggs, up to 80 a season.
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Blacktail deer, Odocoileus hemionus
The Blacktail deer, Odocoileus hemionus, is found in the Northwest region of North America, from Northern California to the Alaskan panhandle. This image was taken on Vancouver Island where they are common.
They are similar to Whitetail Deer and Mule Deer to whom they are sometimes considered a subspecies. DNA tests however show they are a separate species.
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Blacktail deer, Odocoileus hemionus
This Blacktail deer, Odocoileus hemionus, mother has brought her two fawns to the shore on Vancouver Island. I think this may be so they can get some salt.
This species often have two youngsters but it is common for only one to survive.
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White-tailed Deer fawn
While driving down a quiet country road, I saw what looked like a couple of ears sticking out of the field of grain. After waiting a bit, this fawn peeked to see if I was gone. When the mother leaves a young fawn, they lie quietly under cover. It is said that they don’t have much of a scent at early ages, which gives them additional protection from predators.
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Blanding’s Turtle, Emydoidea blandingii, is found throughout the Great Lakes region where it is endangered due to habitat loss. This image was taken at Long Point, Ontario
It has a high domed shell which often has spots on the top, and a deep yellow throat. It is said to live up to 80 years.
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