Standing Tall

Thursday, August 16th, 2007 at 10:39:52 AM · Photo Archive/2007/santa fe vacation/jackalope

A ground squirrel strikes a pose on its hind legs, reminding us of its mammalian ancestry. Despite its resemblance to a prairie dog or meerkat, this playful rodent is actually a type of squirrel commonly found in the western United States. #animal #mammal #rodent