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Dwarf Mongoose


Dwarf Mongoose
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Copyright: Srikumar Balial (Hotelcalifornia) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1519 W: 24 N: 2225] (14408)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2014-05-26
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon D5200, Tamron AF70-300mmF/4-5.6Di-LD-MACRO 1:2
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2015-03-14 9:31
Viewed: 1879
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I had captured this picture of "Dwarf Mongoose" in Orpen ( Maroela Caravan Camp Area ), in Kruger National Park, South Africa. They are really very small and to take a ground level shot (otherwise photograph doesn't look perfect to me ) here again I lied on the dusty ground. It was a Sunny day and this cute small species were busy to collect insects on the dry ground.

"THIS SMALL CREATURE HELPS CONTROL RAT POPULATION"

*Scientific Name :- Helogale parvula
*Weight :- 1lb.
*Size :- 8 to 12 in. long
*Habitat :- Diet :- Carnivorous
*Gestation :- 50 to 54 days
*Predators :- Birds of prey, Snake

*Mongoose are found in most parts of Africa. They can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests and semiarid areas of Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia.

*Dwarf Mongooses are a highly social species, living in group of up to 40 members dominant female is the highest-ranking member of the group, initiating movements between burrows and enjoying first access to food. The dominant female and her mate are typically the only members of the group to breed. Other adult members of the group help to raise young by cleaning them, carrying them and bringing them food.

*Humans hunt mongooses. In some region of Africa, the mongoose is eaten. It is also persecuted as an egg thief in regions where its habitat is in close proximity to humans.
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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2015-03-14 10:28]

Hi Srikumar,a great way to take this lucky meeting,beautiful face to face with this tender mangoose,absolutely perfect the quality of sharpness and exposure,not easy! Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

Ciao Srikumar, great capture of cute creature, excellent clarity, wonderful natural colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 488 W: 0 N: 566] (4423)
  • [2015-03-14 15:22]

Bela foto com nitidez muito boa meus parabéns.
Nilson

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  • periko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 70 W: 2 N: 145] (1487)
  • [2015-03-14 19:02]

Hi Srikumar
Cute mongoose, nicely captured against such a vanished background. It is interesting to know how these creatures help to maintain the ecological balance in his area.

TFS
Pedro

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 282 N: 4931] (19883)
  • [2015-03-14 20:06]
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Hello Srikumar
A wonderful shot of an animal not often seen here on TN. I remember as a young boy hearing about this unique animal and it's ability to fight and kill venomous snakes.
You again had to get dirty for a shot, and as before it has paid off nicely in your favor. Great facial look and beautiful colors. Love the low POV and clean BG.
Ron

nice sharp portrait, TFS Ori

Hello Srikumar,
Once again you post a wonderful image with a lovely and interesting specie. I like the contrast against the environment. Amazing sharpness and excellent clarity. Outstanding colors. The light and details are great.
Thanks for sharing!
Marius.

Hi Srikumar,
Excellent POV,sharp focus and colour.
TFS
navnith

hallo Sri
very nice picture with good details and lovely colours
thanks gr lou

BRILLIANT capture Srikumar Da.Great ground level shot with excellent focus.

Hello Srikumar
Fantastic capture of this species. Great low POV,wonderful natural colors and matching BG. Excellent sharpness and eye contact. Congrats!
Have a good week and thank You.
Best wishes
J.Diogo

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  • john1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 122 W: 0 N: 439] (3410)
  • [2015-03-16 13:44]

Hello Srikumar,

I love this species particularly in community, how much I enjoyed the documentary.
TFS , very nice capture and splendid action shot.
great job, my friend.
john vantighem

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  • nanreh Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 136 W: 12 N: 258] (2191)
  • [2015-03-16 15:35]

Sri, great, great, great, photographic capture. Great job with this beautiful mongoose. Well resolved the terrible sun exposure that looms large in the image. Crystal-clear coat and an enviable eye contact. Really dimensions perfectly proportioned; are a prize you've dirtied your clothes to lie down to ground. Congratulations, hunter!

Hernán Bortondello
ARGENTINA

Hi Sri,
What a fantastic shot! The mongoose's face's tack sharp and there's a beautiful eye contact with the small mammal. Excellent, such as the simpliness of the shot, the background isn't busy, DoF is perfect and the white balance is lovely. Amazing shot, congratulations!
Best regards, László

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3053 W: 3 N: 8715] (40574)
  • [2015-03-19 9:06]

Hello Sri,
Impressive picture, lovely colors and for us a very special creature. Thanks!
Anne

Bonjour Srikumar,
Agréable valorisation du sujet dans une belle attitude.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

Hello Srikumar

Your low POV at his level obtaining his glance and eye-contact with you
it is very beautiful, with great focus, sharpness, and details, TFS

Asbed

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  • Chiza Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 133 W: 0 N: 474] (5351)
  • [2015-04-12 15:03]

Hola, fabulosa especie y una foto mejor...luz, composición, fondo, contacto con los ojos...todo perfecto...saludos.

Hello Srikumar,
Formerly I saw your great posts. Now I have visited again before my next trip to South Africa. I have met this wonderful shot from famous Kruger. This is great capture with sharpness, colors, exposure and also low POV from eye level and eyes contact. Thanks so much this beauty. Well done.
Ahmet

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