Thursday, October 28, 2010

Our newest friend in Laguna de Apoyo




Nicaragua wildlife
A variegated squirrel was raised be the volunteers at Estacion Biologica. Photo by Jeffrey McCrary.



We have a frequent visitor to Estacion Biologica these days. He is a variegated squirrel (Sciurus variegatoides), a common species in the area. He is not yet mature, but he is reaching maturity rapidly. The variegated squirrel is among the most abundant and visible of wildlife species in the Pacific region of Nicaragua. Our variety in Laguna de Apoyo usually has a black back, sometimes dark or even light brown. The undersides and sides are white in our animals, although in other places, they might be red or dark. 

wildlife in Nicaragua

Nicaragua wildlife

wildlife in Nicaragua

wildlife Nicaragua
The little guy has taken to some of the staff, especially to Wyatt. Please come by and visit us and play with our new friend!
wildlife Nicaragua
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