Hope everyone had a nice long weekend. Thought I’d start out the work week with a creature that hasn’t been seen on the blog in over four years. This is a fanaloka (also known as the Malagasy civet), and it was photographed in a rain forest in central Madagascar in Ranomafana National Park. Fanalokas are nocturnal and usually very secretive. This one was looking for scraps near a picnic area. These guys are about the size of a house cat, but are a bit more fox like in appearance. They are neither a feline or a canine, however, and are more closely related to the mongoose. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-200mm lens (at 92mm) ISO 200, f/5 at 1/60th of a second, Nikon SB-800 flash unit
Thanks Michael, yes, I occasionally post non-animal pictures, but I’d say 90% of the time it’s some sort of creature. I also post landscapes and sometimes even people, or more travel related photos.
He looks a bit timid and shy and it makes me want to stroke and hug him. Nice little chap. There are several animals that look quite similar, aren’t there. He’s just another of the beautiful creatures we share our planet with. It’s such a shame that a minority don’t have the same respect we have for animal life and treat some animals as a commodity for what they can get from them, never mind the suffering they feel as they are slaughtered. A great image Sean! :-).
Yes, so many different creatures out there. Always nice to meet someone new. Certainly wish everyone shared our enthusiasm for their continued existence.
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nice to see soming new, greaty pic, have you ever showwed other pic. beside aminals pic.
Thanks Michael, yes, I occasionally post non-animal pictures, but I’d say 90% of the time it’s some sort of creature. I also post landscapes and sometimes even people, or more travel related photos.
What is in a name—-A creature that holds our life dear—-A. key to our world.
Looks like a cross among fox, raccoon, and kitty cat to me!
He looks a bit timid and shy and it makes me want to stroke and hug him. Nice little chap. There are several animals that look quite similar, aren’t there. He’s just another of the beautiful creatures we share our planet with. It’s such a shame that a minority don’t have the same respect we have for animal life and treat some animals as a commodity for what they can get from them, never mind the suffering they feel as they are slaughtered. A great image Sean! :-).
Thanks Lawrie,
Yes, so many different creatures out there. Always nice to meet someone new. Certainly wish everyone shared our enthusiasm for their continued existence.
Lawrie,Absolutely!