When one takes to the Kalahari, specially the Kgalagardi Gemsbok Park.. you are all excited about the possibilities of seeing one of these… ‘specially a close encounter like this…
But there are other smaller animals that can be as entertaining if not more so and the yellow mongoose is no exception specially when so close… what? sharing the food again…
Or the ground squirrels that can be so entertaining and “in your face” close…
Wonder where he stores his nuts.?????…….
More Squirrels on Monday………..
The Photographic Journey of bulldog. 
My little one wants one for Christmas….she says she will take either. 🙂 Thinking a Guinea Pig may be a better idea. Wonderful shots that thrilled us once more!!
Thanks Skye… they would probably make a wonderful pet…
The lions face is adorable 🙂 and your squirrel looked really different than what i have seen so far yet they are fun to watch.
Thank you… not sure these live anywhere else but in the semi desert or arid areas of Africa….
Fabulous photos, Rob, so sharp and vivid. You must feel completely recovered by now? At least I hope so….
Thanks Paula, unfortunately not… the lung is going to keep me on my toes for a few months according to the Doctor that did the Op… but never fear we just ignore it as much as possible… thanks…
But how are you feeling? Are you in pain?
Yes a sneeze or cough nearly kills me… and the shortness of breath is not pleasant… but the pain from the inner working of the lung comes and goes and this apparently is normal… other wise when there is no pain I feel good…
Wish your results turn out well. Sending you positive thoughts and good wishes.
I see you haven’t lost your sense of humor Bulldog! Love the images! 🙂
Thanks LuAnn… have to laugh at something
I’ll be laughing all day over the ‘nuts’ photo, Rob. You’re a classic! 😀
Thanks Dianne… one of my grand kids asked me if they were actually collecting nuts… I cracked up laughing him too young to catch the joke…
LOL! 😀
Apart from a few battle scars the lion looks pretty content with life. And squirrels everywhere, do anything for food.
Thanks Brian, yep the lion was definitely content, but has had a few scrapes… give him another year or two and let his mane grow to full size and he will be magnificent scars and all…
What adorable pics!
Thanks Genie…
Well, the lion is absolutely magnificent of course, but I love the yellow mongoose! He’s actually one of the cutest animals I’ve seen in a while. 🙂
Thanks Debra…
I LOVE your ground squirrels!!!!! And the lion..fantastic 🙂
Thanks … compared to your squirrels not quite as athletic…
Really? They look like they would be…
Haha…nice comparison! Love the lion, of course… !
Thanks Sherri
Bad joke! Bad joke! Squirrels and their nuts. At least they aren’t as dangerous as the big fellow.
The squirrels aren’t but that mongoose can be a hurtful biter…
that is amazing that you get so close. The big fella looked a bit sad – looks like needs a good cuddle but guess not……. nice thought though.
Thanks Jan… he has had a few battles in his life, not the best specimen that I’ve seen… but he had two females with him so he had to have won a battle or two…
More wonderful photos. I always love looking at the lions, but that squirrel is something else. Quite the little stud.
Thanks Maralee.. I actually love the ground squirrels on the go the whole time never still unless eating something…
Love this post bulldog – it’s so…. squirrelly!
Diana xo
Thanks Diana
What an interesting little guy – more squirrel-like than mongoose in appearance – at least, compared with our banded variety. Mr Leo seems to have had occasion to stick his nose into some bad claws …
The yellow mongoose is actually so different from the banded… seldom seen more than one at a time, bit of a loner, and more pencil like … just as vicious when it comes to snakes I believe…
The lion had definitely fought hard to keep his two female companions… not the most impressive specimen, but has obviously won a battle or two and has the scars to show for it…
Yes, that lion does look a bit moth-eaten. 🙂 The mongoose’s face is so cute.
AD the Lion is actually youngish,,,, but had a hard life I’d say…
Too much partying. 😀
Oh the mongoose is to very cute….can I play with you?
Yes… but please wear thick welding gloves it could possibly even bite through that
These are great! Hahaha squirrels and their nuts!
Glad you enjoyed that Jewels… no body else seems to … I thought it good…
Food seems a universal way of communicating friendship to an animal.
You are so right Alex… and when you can one learns so much more about them…
Those ground squirrels are TOO adorable for words! The little faces are so sweet!!
Thank you … again I found this hidden in my spam box…
That lion looks like he’s fought a few battles.
This chap was a fairly young male with a few females… but I think he has had to fight hard to keep his harem…