Thursday, April 25, 2019

The Rainbow Squirrel...!

Here is another example of just how creative Mother Nature can be when giving Her creations a little something extra. I found this jewel on Listverse, of course.

Rainbow Squirrel



Photo credit: thedodo.com

In 2019, an amateur photographer uploaded images of a squirrel to Instagram. They were a smash hit. This was no ordinary squirrel. The animal appeared to have been dyed in sections or perhaps digitally altered.

The good news is that the rainbow-colored rodent is 100 percent organic. Called Malabar giant squirrels, they hug trees in the Indian peninsula. This particular specimen was a beautiful example of their bright fur that could include orange, purple, and indigo.

Sadly, not every Malabar has a technicolor dreamcoat. It is more common to see animals with different shades of brown like beige, rust, and tan. Either way, both could play a role in camouflage and looking good for the opposite gender.

The creatures are also impressively large. Measuring about 1 meter (3 ft) long, they rarely leave the safety of high branches. When they feel like traveling to the next tree, they launch their bright bulk up to 6 meters (20 ft) through the air.

Just goes to show that nature wins all the contest for decorating nearly every time.

Coffee out on the patio this morning!

10 comments:

  1. Wow! Imagine all the gravy one of them would make! - lol

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  2. That's amazing. I never know what to expect on Pym daily visit, but it's always interesting:))

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  3. Now that is one squirrel I wouldn't mind having digging up my yard. At least it would be pretty to look at. We do have black squirrels around here along with an occasion albino.

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  4. I first saw a picture of this lovely critter on facebook. Mother Nature sure does surprise us, doesn't she?

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  5. If I saw a 3' tall rainbow colored squirrel I'd really have to wonder about the mushrooms I'd been eating.

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  6. Hey Gorges...
    Pretty wild, huh.
    Thanks for stopping by this morning!


    Hey Mamahen...
    I'm glad that you find it so.
    Thanks for coming over today!


    Hey Linda...
    Certainly should be easy to spot.
    Thanks for the visit this morning!


    Hey Momlady...
    Surprises are always in store with Her, I reckon.
    Thanks for dropping by today!


    Hey Rob...
    I can see where it might be enough to question your sobriety. Mine, also.
    Thanks for stopping by this morning!

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  7. What a beauty. Yes Mother Nature is a fanbuloud lady.

    See you all on the Patio befor it gets to hot .

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  8. Have never heard of it. Just another thing I have learned from reading your blogs.

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  9. Hey Jo...
    She is all that and more, I reckon.
    Thanks, dear, for the visit today!


    Hey Dizzy...
    Just sharing what I run across, my friend!
    Many thanks for stopping by today!

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  10. Another showstopper, and learning moment for those of us who read your blog, Bubba.

    Thanks for this one ~
    Big hugs ~

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