Wikipedia tells me this of the masked palm civet — “When alarmed, the animal sprays a secretion from its anal gland against the predator. The spray is similar in function to that of a skunk.” I’m happy to report that I must not have “alarmed” this palm civet. Photographed while camping in Kaeng Krachan National Park in Thailand. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 210mm) ISO 400, f/18 at 1/60th of a second, two Nikon SB-900 flash units.
Great photo, Sean. Your flash units did the trick as the animal is highlighted perfectly. I’m glad you had a close encounter of the best kind with this palm civet, considering its ammo!
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Wikipedia tells me this of the masked palm civet — “When alarmed, the animal sprays a secretion from its anal gland against the predator. The spray is similar in function to that of a skunk.” I’m happy to report that I must not have “alarmed” this palm civet. Photographed while camping in Kaeng Krachan National Park in Thailand. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 210mm) ISO 400, f/18 at 1/60th of a second, two Nikon SB-900 flash units.
In my neighborhood we call these “Long-Ass Raccoons.”
Great photo, Sean. Your flash units did the trick as the animal is highlighted perfectly. I’m glad you had a close encounter of the best kind with this palm civet, considering its ammo!
I agree with Louis and Sue: a racoon that’s packin’ heat! Nice capture, but I’m glad this one’s not wandering around my backyard!