Myocastor coypus, a non-indigenous mammal native to temperate South America. Nutria means otter in Spanish. Invasive!
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The manatees are the dark spots under the trees!
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Tamias striatus - Tamias is Greek for "storer," a reference to the animals' habit of collecting and storing food for winter use. (Wikipedia)
This attractive little animal (or one of its family members) has been observed around the yard for several years. I finally took a few decent photos Sunday.
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This little one was photographed in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
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