Rock Squirrel (Spermophilus variegatus) at the south rim of Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA

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Rock Squirrel (Spermophilus variegatus) at the south rim of Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA. The squirrels are said to be the cause of the highest number of animal bites in the area and since they can carry rabies and plague one should not get too close to them.

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Size: 3456px × 5184px
Location: grand Canyon South Rim, Arizona, USA
Photo credit: © Lars S. Madsen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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