Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Cute Squirrels of KKC

When birding in KKC, the cutest mammals is no other than Western striped squirrels.
Western striped squirrels (Tamiops mcclellandii)
 They are also known as Himalayan Striped Squirrel or the Burmese Striped Squirrel.
Western striped squirrels (Tamiops mcclellandii)
Since they are so small and with stripes on their back serves as good camouflage, they are often overlook.
Western striped squirrels (Tamiops mcclellandii)
 They have no problem climbing up and down the tree trunk.
Western striped squirrels (Tamiops mcclellandii)
 Even upside down.
Western striped squirrels (Tamiops mcclellandii)
 They hardly stop at one place for too long and always on the move.
Western striped squirrels (Tamiops mcclellandii)
Is a good 'half-time' break during birding in between bird waves...   just never get bored looking at their cute appearance.

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