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Thief but Cute Fellow #1 -for Mustafa


Thief but Cute Fellow #1 -for Mustafa
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3993 W: 153 N: 4803] (12728)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-17
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Olympus C-5060WZ
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Bayram's dedications, Mammals of Türkiye (Turkey) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-21 0:26
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Spermophilus xanthoprymnus (Asia Minor Ground Squirrel) [In Turk. Anadolu Yer Sincabı, Gelengi] #1

Dear Friends, I would like to dedicate these photos [an additional shot of the same fellow:) on WS] to our beloved friend, Dr. Mustafa SÖZEN (spalaxtr) for his valuable contributions to the knowledge of the Turkish Mammalian fauna. I wish you all the best my friend and thanks once more for your significant contributions in both TN and TMF!

Hoping that you like these shots!

Cheers,

Bayram

Ps. This “cute fellow” eat up our canned redish-coloured bean while we was in tent :). When he noticed us, suddenly runned away to his borrow entrance and then he gived these poses to pay for the meal :)

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“Ground squirrel” name applied to certain terrestrial rodents of the squirrel family. In North America the name refers to members of the genus Spermophilus (=Citellus) and sometimes to the closely related genera Tamias ( chipmunk ), Cynomys ( prairie dog ), and Marmota (marmot and woodchuck ). Spermophilus (=Citellus) species are found in Asia, E Europe, and North America. In the Old World they are sometimes called susliks (or sousliks). Other ground squirrel genera are found in Africa and S Asia. These ground squirrels have rounded heads, short ears and legs, and shorter, less bushy tails than tree squirrels. Their combined head and body length is 4.5 to 13.5 in. (11.4-33 cm) depending on the species; the tail is usually a third to two thirds as long. Most are gregarious, living in extensive underground burrows; they hibernate in colder parts of their range. Members of different species are found in prairie grasslands, arctic tundra, mountain meadows, open forest, desert, and scrub country. In some regions the ground squirrel is called gopher , a name more commonly applied to burrowing rodents of a different family. Primarily vegetarian in their diet, ground squirrels may become agricultural pests, but they destroy insects and mice as well as crops. Their tunnels cause landslides and erosion, but also serve to mix and aerate the soil. Ground squirrels are classified in the phylum Chordata , subphylum Vertebrata, class Mammalia, order Rodentia, family Sciuridae. Though capable of climbing, ground squirrels spend little time in trees.

The genus Spermophilus is the largest genus of ground squirrels and the one that contains the species that are most common and familiar in North America. Members of the genus are found from western Europe to Siberia and Alaska to northern Mexico.

The genus Spermophilus is one of the most diverse and widely distributed representatives of the family Sciuridae, containing 41 species that are distributed through western North America, eastern Europe, and northern and central Asia. In Turkey and Iran, four species are known to occur: S. citellus (In Turkish Thrace), S. xanthoprymnus (in most parts of Anatolia except the Cilician Taurus Range), S. torosensis (in Cilician –Middle- Taurus Range) are found in Turkey and S. fulvus occurs in Iran.

It is a species of rodent in the Sciuridae family. It is found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Israel, Syria and Anatolia, Turkey. Here you can see an individual in the entrance of its burrow. It is a diurnal rodent species. The biggest population of the species lives in Turkey. It is generally prefer uncultivated steppe areas and mountain slopes. Because of its day time activity, its an important feed source of day time hunting animals such as raptors, vulpes etc.

The Asia minor ground squirrel is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

References:

1. Sözen, M. (2007). Spermophilus xanthoprymnus.
2. Yigit, N, Çolak, E. , Sözen, M. & Özkurt, Ş. (2000).. A Study on the Hibernation of Spermophilus xanthoprymnus (Bennet, 1835) (Mammalia: Rodentia) in Turkey. Turk J Zool. , 24: 87–93.
3. Özkurt, Ş. Ö., Sözen, M, Yiğit, N., Kandemir, I., Çolak, R. , Gharkheloo, M. M. & Çolak, E. (2007). Taxonomic status of the genus Spermophilus (Mammalia: Rodentia) in Turkey and Iran with description of a new species. Zootaxa 1529: 1–15.
4. Internet source. Ground Squirrels HighBeam Encyclopedia , 24: 87–93.
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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 0 N: 95] (585)
  • [2008-05-21 0:41]
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Nefis kareler hocam. Hakikaen bu güzel, sevimli ve hırsız afacan Bolkar'daki tek dostumuz. Elinize sağlık. 1 hafta sonra görüşmek üzere. Selamlar.
Mehmet

Hocam yemeğin karşılığını vermiş:) ayrıca ben masumum der gibi bakıyor. Gerçekten çok tatlı bir sincap. Çekim de çok güzel. Elinize sağlık. Selamlar.
Nazım

Ti cimenti ormai in ogni settore naturaqlistico, splendido ritratto, molto bella la composizione con questo contatto diretto, ottima nitidezza, molto belli e naturali i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hello Bayram,
excellent capture of this litle fellow,very sharp,nice light,color and composition,
regards,
Nikos.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2042 W: 6 N: 2025] (13277)
  • [2008-05-21 3:25]

Hola Bayram,
interesante trabajo,
original "modelo y pov"
buena captura y foco.
excelente dedicatoria.
saludos

My dear brother Bayram,
your fonness for new genres is now a constant amusement to me!And I so happy that you're doing an excellent job of these new genres!
Very well done!
Goldy

Hi Bayram,
A nice capture of this beautiful and cute looking ground squirrel. Superb details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2468 W: 168 N: 7464] (23588)
  • [2008-05-21 7:45]

Hello Bayram,
What a cute little fellow you've caught here! And I'm glad you gave him some food! :-)
Excellent capture showing fine sharp details and its beautifully coloured fur. Very well composed too!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-05-21 8:34]
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Merhaba Bayram Bey,
Bu sevimli yaratığı ne güzel yakalamışsınız.Ben olsam seyretmekten çekemezdim herhalde fotografını:)Tüyleri,göz teması ve yüzündeki ifade çok hoş.Tebrikler,ellerinize sağlık!

Very beautiful and sharp-detailed photo, Bayram. Great light and beautiful natural colours. Excelllent composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hello Bayram,

Cute picture of this Squirrel.
Good pov and note's.

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1471 W: 18 N: 2981] (10944)
  • [2008-05-21 11:24]

Hi Bayram

What a lovely shot of this ground squirrel. He has a guilty look like he has just been caught doing something naughty. I love the colours, the details in the fur and the bright eye. Lovely pose, sharp details and nice natural setting

TFS

Karan

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 989 W: 65 N: 2016] (8413)
  • [2008-05-21 12:45]

Hello Bayram,

Very beautiful picture of this cute ground squirrel. Good composition, POV, DOF and focus. Very good management of the harsh light and good natural colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1993 W: 5 N: 5571] (21050)
  • [2008-05-21 12:54]

Hi Bayram. Now you are into the cute animals to. You have used the light to give good detail and golden coloured fur. and light in the eye of the little fellow. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

Sevgili dostum Bayram,
Bu son derece güzel yer sincabımı bana atfetmen beni oldukça mutlu etti. Hayvan sizinle gerçekten iyi bir diyalog kurmuşşa benziyor. Yaklaşmanıza izin vermiş ve güzel kareler yakalamışsın. Fotoğraf süper net olmuş, hayvanın gözünün içi parlıyor. Paylaşımın için çok teşekkürler. Selamlar arkadaşım
Mustafa

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4842] (14380)
  • [2008-05-21 23:13]
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Hi Bayram

A lovely shot - great pose with very good detail.

James

Thanks for your very kind words.

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 927 W: 4 N: 2317] (10792)
  • [2008-05-22 5:32]

Hello Bayram, So cute and so beautiful. Good composition and nice view. Superb focus. Thanks for sharing. Ganesh

Hi Bayram, lovely little fellow in nice pose, splendid light and great sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Bayram, An excellent story to go with the photo of this very endearing, little rodent. What a cute little thing!

Thanks,
John

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1696 W: 242 N: 5596] (19883)
  • [2008-05-22 7:40]

Hello Bayram!
What a cute little Squirrel :-D He looks very mischievious :-)
Great exposure in the harsh light and nice warm colours.
Pin-sharp with lots and lots of detail.
I like the POV looking down because it makes this little fellow look even more guilty :-)

Well done Geckoman!

Joe

Hi Bayram,

I just flew home from Colorado today and missed so many wonderful posts. This little Ground Squirrel is adorable - I know we have them here but have never seen one. Someone told me they are digging up my brick patio. The pose is precious and that little face is so cute. Wonderful details of the face and plummage.

Jane

ayıp ettin hoca, görmeden olur mu. vakit sınırlı olunca bazen fazla aceleye geliyor, alelacele yapılmasındansa bazen sonraya bırakıyorum yorumları. sevgili dostumuz Mustafa gelengileri pek sever; geçen yıl bu zamanlarda yine Toroslarda yaşayan ve endemik olan Spermophilus torosensisi tanımlamışlardı. bunu da çok sevdiği notlarından belli. güzel çekim, netlik, açı, ışık hepsi güzel. yalnız POV biraz daha aşağıdan olsa 4/4lük olacakmış. yine de çok güzel. iyi geceler.

Ne kadar sevimli ve masum bir gorunusu var.Tatli tatli poz vermis. Bence sen hayvanciklarla telepati yoluyla konusup anlasiyorsunuz.Harika olmus eline saglik. Leyla

Merhaba Hocam,
İşte mükemmel bir kare daha! Bu çok sevimli ama yanına hiç yaklaşılmayan hayvanı ustalıkla fotoğraflamışsınız, elinize sağlık. Ayrıca konunun uzmanına da güzel bir hediye olmuş.
Saygılar
Naşit

:) bunu unutamam harika bir hayvan. Arazi boyunca maskotumuz oldu. Elinize sağlık. Çok tatlı.
Deniz

Hahahaa... Superb shot with excellent details, wonderful colours of our cute fellow during the trip. TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

Hallo Bayram
I commented on the same fellow that Deniz posted. This is a great image, filled with lots of nature and lots of detail to appreciate. You managed to capture this big eyed squirrel in a lovely pose in its natural environment. I really like the huge almost squint eyes, and the clear visibility and detail of the paws is really amazing. Interesting full frontal point of view. Good focus, good sharpness and good framing. Image presented in a delightful manner. As I mentioned to Deniz I think it must be a wonderful experience enjoying nature while working and learning at the same time. Thanks for sharing this cute little thief.
Kind regards.
Anna

Dayicim bana boyle sevimli hayvancik hediye et...Hem guzel hem sevimli...Merih

hello Bayram

excellent shot of this cute animal, fine POV, DOF and vertical framing,
wonderful luminosity of the image, lovely pose of the animal,
excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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