Vampire Squirrel Hunts Deer. There is an elusive species of squirrel found in the jungles of Borneo that local legend claims to hunt and consume deer. Because of its ferocious reputation is it now being dubbed the Vampire Squirrel. Otherwise known as the tufted ground squirrel, this tiny squirrel is more than meets the eye.
Emily Mae Meijaard et al. (2014). Tall tales of a tropical ground squirrel. Taprobanica: The Journal of Asian Biodiversity.
Article Link: http://goo.gl/WPqo1L
Photos:
1. Sunda Clouded Leopard: www.photosbypaulo.com
2. Vampire Squirrel w/Brown Leaves: Rona Dennis
3. Vampire Squirrel w/Brown Leaves (up close): Rona Dennis
4. Vampire Squirrel w/Camera Trap in BG: Integrated Conservation
5. Vampire Squirrel on Rock: J. Mathai /HOSCAP Borneo
6. Vampire Squirrel Running: Rona Dennis
Footage:
1. Muntjac Deer: Crafty Creatures
2. Dayak Tribe: Timescape Indonesia
Music:
Intro: Brett Donnelly - Action Sting http://goo.gl/v7gaV
Soundtrack: Kevin MacLeod – Groove Grove (incompetech.com)
Emily Mae Meijaard et al. (2014). Tall tales of a tropical ground squirrel. Taprobanica: The Journal of Asian Biodiversity.
Article Link: http://goo.gl/WPqo1L
Photos:
1. Sunda Clouded Leopard: www.photosbypaulo.com
2. Vampire Squirrel w/Brown Leaves: Rona Dennis
3. Vampire Squirrel w/Brown Leaves (up close): Rona Dennis
4. Vampire Squirrel w/Camera Trap in BG: Integrated Conservation
5. Vampire Squirrel on Rock: J. Mathai /HOSCAP Borneo
6. Vampire Squirrel Running: Rona Dennis
Footage:
1. Muntjac Deer: Crafty Creatures
2. Dayak Tribe: Timescape Indonesia
Music:
Intro: Brett Donnelly - Action Sting http://goo.gl/v7gaV
Soundtrack: Kevin MacLeod – Groove Grove (incompetech.com)
Published 8 years ago
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