The Prairie Dog (Cynomys) is a small, burrowing rodent native to the grasslands of North America. On average, this stout-bodied rodent will grow to be between 12 and 16 inches (30 and 40 cm) long, including its short tail. They are found in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In the U.S., prairie dogs are primarily found west of the Mississippi River, though they have also been introduced in a few eastern locales.
Etymology
Prairie dogs are named for their habitat and warning call, which sounds similar to a dog's bark. According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the name is attested from at least 1774. The 1804 journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition note that in September 1804, they "discovered a Village of an animal the french Call the Prarie Dog"
Its genus, Cynomys, derives from the Greek for "mouse dog."
[Wikipedia]
Taken in Hellbrunn, Salzburg, a wonderful zoo!
Canon 5D with Sigma 120-300/2.8 @300mm
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Taken in the Hellbrunn Zoo (Salzburg) in August, 2007.
Canon 5D with Sigma 120-300/2.8 and 2x teleconverter at resulting 494mm
1/60s f/5.6 ISO 1000
This was taken without a tripod but some support of a wooden balustrade.
On Explore, Aug 21st 2007
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This White Rhinoceros broke off his horn accidentally and was separated into his own area.
Due to far east mysticism the horn of the rhinoceros boosts men's virility (in German: Potenz) if taken as a powder ... and is a loss of power for the owner if it get lost, I would like to add!
Canon 5D with Sigma 120-300/2.8 and 2x teleconverter at resulting 521mm
1/500s f/5.6 ISO 400 (no tripod)
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U don't have 2 be rich 2 be my girl
U don't have 2 be cool 2 rule my world
Ain't no particular sign I'm more compatible with
I just want your extra time and your . . . . . kiss
[AFKA Prince]
View it large, please (1400 x 1050)!
Canon 5D with Sigma 120-300/2.8 @274mm
1/1000s f/4 ISO 160
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I took this one with almost open aperture (f/4) at 300mm. Just his eyes are in focus. The foreground is the green You can see.
Canon 5D with Sigma 120-300/2.8
1/1000s f/4 ISO 160
On Explore Sep., 8th 2007
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