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Jun 12th, 2008, 21:59
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Weasel or cat or squirrel?
Please can anyone identify this little rascal? Taken at the Periyar Sanctuary, Thekkady, Kerala. Thanks.
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Jun 12th, 2008, 22:13
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If I were a betting man, I'd bet it was a Yellow Throated Martin.
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Jun 12th, 2008, 22:22
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Rascal?
Very respectable and polite, it looks, to me!  I think it might be a yellow-fronted squeasel cat. Or perhaps the more common black one wearing a pullover. Was it cold, that day? (love your flowers and creatures photos, by the way  )
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Jun 12th, 2008, 22:25
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I immediately thought marten from the face ..... and from the coloring and description given for the Nilgiri Marten in my Indian wildlife book - appears to be just that. Quite rare - lucky you!
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Jun 12th, 2008, 22:25
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looks almost like a ferret. Do they have those in India?
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Jun 12th, 2008, 22:55
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It is a Nilgiri Marten
Thanks to all of you for such quick responses. A special thanks to Peak for a correct identification. After checking your link Peak, I am convinced it is a yellow throated Nilgiri Marten, highly endangered, and we were indeed privileged to be treated to a spectacular show from him. [Thank you God]
I have seen Nilgiri martens before, scurrying across the road near the Upper Bhavani reservoir in the Nilgiris district, but they went across so fast that I do not recall anything about them other than they were cute. I was desperate to find out who this cutie rascal was and now I have thanks to IM. Both my husband and I are so excited! Thanks a lot. |
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Jun 12th, 2008, 23:00
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Jun 12th, 2008, 23:13
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Some more photos of the same rascal
Here are some more photos of the same Nilgiri Marten. He put on quite a performance for us.
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Jun 12th, 2008, 23:15
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Squeasel! That I like. |
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Jun 12th, 2008, 23:46
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Jun 13th, 2008, 00:20
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Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird
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Strange thigs, you Worcestershire people get up to!
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Jun 13th, 2008, 00:32
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Jun 13th, 2008, 01:55
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Great photo event and photographer..
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Jun 13th, 2008, 13:00
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the ferret/s back???
 :brishti snonymous: great pictures, as usual - thank you |
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