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More of Sanne van de Berg’s Photos
Submitted to Strength in Numbers
Photo Info
| Uploaded | October 26, 2009 |
| Taken | October 20, 2009 |
| Make | Canon |
| Model | Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| Exposure | 1/800 sec at f/4 |
| Flash | No Flash |
| Focal Length | 131 mm |
| ISO | 200 |
Enter "Dog in Play"!
Q: Good tripods??
A: Do you know?
Photo license: © All rights reserved
The highly social prairie dogs live in large colonies or "towns" – collections of prairie dog families that can span hundreds of acres. Families usually consist of 1 male and 2 to 4 females living in a strict social hierarchy. Prairie dog pups reach sexual maturity at about 3 years of age, and after their third winter the dominant male in a given family will drive them away, forcing them to establish their own families on the edges of the colony. The dominant male will defend the family's borders against rival prairie dogs, and disputes are resolved by fighting. Prairie dogs are also aggressive against predators such as badgers and snakes. Prairie dogs are social animals, however, and often make social visits with each other, and greet each other with a sort of kiss.
(source: Wikipedia)
Our local zoo has a colony of these extremely cute little animals, and I suspect they know very well that they're cute and use it to their full advantage, to get us visitors to give them food :)
67 responses
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Kevin Kabuki gave props (26 Oct 2009):
like a flute and clarinet player
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Sanne van de Berg said (26 Oct 2009):
Haha! Hadn't thought of it that way, very funny, thanks for your comment! :)
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Kristy Sherrells said (26 Oct 2009):
lol to cute!
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Keiko Ehret gave props (26 Oct 2009):
They are adorable!! I love the detail of their hands. They seem unfazed as they are being watched! ♥♥
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daniele castellucchio gave props (26 Oct 2009):
great capture!!!!!
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Lynda Jeffers (Deleted) gave props (26 Oct 2009):
I love the title....great shot too!!
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Regenia Brabham (Deleted) gave props (27 Oct 2009):
This is so cute! A great title and shot.
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John Linton gave props (27 Oct 2009):
Simply wonderful.
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Carol Arntsen Masiak gave props (27 Oct 2009):
terrific capture!
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Sue Alle (Deleted) gave props (27 Oct 2009):
Great capture and I love the title!
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Alya Al Dhaheri gave props (27 Oct 2009):
LOL reminded me of the cat num num videos on youtube! Great capture!
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Cee Matos said (27 Oct 2009):
this is adorable.
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Karen Foto Fiddler (Deleted) gave props (27 Oct 2009):
What cuties! I too love those little hands! Excellent capture!
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Rusty Katchmer gave props (27 Oct 2009):
Adorable shot....Very special the way their little hands are holding the grass!
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Janet Berg (Deleted) gave props (28 Oct 2009):
I, too, immediately thought "musical instruments." Very fun.
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Donald Brainard (Deleted) gave props (28 Oct 2009):
This is a cute shot...and they do look like they're playing musical instruments.
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Michaela K. gave props (29 Oct 2009):
sooooo cute!
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Autumn Letters (Deleted) gave props (30 Oct 2009):
Cuteness overload!
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Roberto Marin (Deleted) gave props (31 Oct 2009):
Love this shot, great timing!
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Berry Mak gave props (5 Nov 2009):
This is so cute!! are they chipmunks?
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Sanne van de Berg said (6 Nov 2009):
Thank you! They're prairie dogs, and I shot this at a local zoo :)
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Belinda Grace gave props (17 Nov 2009):
could NOT get any cuter !!! excellent capture :)
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Mervyn Dublin (Deleted) gave props (23 Nov 2009):
So cuuuteee!!
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timothy wombold gave props (24 Nov 2009):
ha ha! cute and i like the title
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Sara Knick gave props (25 Nov 2009):
Extremely clear! Very funny. I keep wanting to look at the claws. They are very different.
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Maurie A gave props (25 Nov 2009):
Too cute... love the title!!
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Robert R. Gaines said (25 Nov 2009):
Oh yea! Great capture.
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Richard Knight (Deleted) gave props (28 Nov 2009):
Irresistible.
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Bill Bungard gave props (28 Nov 2009):
Love it! Great capture.
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Kristīne T. (Deleted) said (6 Dec 2009):
ou, so cute
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Leanne Silva gave props (8 Dec 2009):
Oh gosh, they are so cute! I love their round heads!
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Leanne Silva gave props (17 Dec 2009):
Voted!
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Leslie Hunziker gave props (17 Dec 2009):
That is too cute! voting
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Giselle Goloy said (17 Dec 2009):
omg, how cute! i think i died. haha.
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Suzanne Arnold (Deleted) gave props (19 Dec 2009):
This photo was to precious to pass up. A great shot and cuteness to boot! Thanks for the education on these prairie dogs too! Voted!
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Sheila (Deleted) gave props (19 Dec 2009):
Absolutely precious, Sanne! Got my vote.
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je suis moi gave props (19 Dec 2009):
Practicing for band try outs - flute and cornet. I think they will do well.
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je suis moi gave props (19 Dec 2009):
voted
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Michaela K. gave props (20 Dec 2009):
back to vote
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Carol Arntsen Masiak gave props (20 Dec 2009):
voted!
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eithne mythen gave props (21 Dec 2009):
Delightful capture, voting..
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Mohammed Al-Furaih gave props (21 Dec 2009):
great capture :) my vote+
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JamesHarmon McQuilkin gave props (21 Dec 2009):
This is an award winner--made me smile, a lot
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Karen Zimmerman gave props (21 Dec 2009):
Awesome! Love it, and appreciate the information!
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Rachael Carlson said (30 Dec 2009):
love the title!
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Lynda Jeffers (Deleted) gave props (10 Jan 2010):
Back to vote!!
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Chelsea Rising gave props (18 Jan 2010):
haha wonderful
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Jean Pierre Vacherot (Deleted) gave props (21 Jan 2010):
Excellent, voted
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John Linton gave props (23 Jan 2010):
Oh YEAH! Rad!
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Tom Piorkowski (Deleted) gave props (23 Jan 2010):
Voted - Great capture, nice work.
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simone teixeira said (25 Jan 2010):
°º° cuuuute! voted
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Regenia Brabham (Deleted) said (28 Jan 2010):
BTV!
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Terry Seidler gave props (28 Jan 2010):
Nice! Took a photo of one of these too (at Blijdorp though), seems we both had the same idea when naming the shots - my flickr version is called 'Om Nom Nom Nom' :)
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Simona Ranieri gave props (3 Feb 2010):
got my vote!
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JOE FAILK gave props (4 Feb 2010):
Yea Rad Vote!
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Winky Vivas (Deleted) gave props (5 Feb 2010):
Outstanding entry for the theme! Voted!
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Heaven Man gave props (26 Feb 2010):
They're so cute:))) voted
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Karen Menyhart gave props (26 Feb 2010):
wow! eye catching! voted! love those little guys- and tell them no more winter- laugh!
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Karen Foto Fiddler (Deleted) gave props (28 Feb 2010):
Back to vote!
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Julie V McKinney gave props (14 Mar 2010):
Love beavers!
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Linda Houghton gave props (25 Mar 2010):
Wonderful Capture
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Gary Joseph Cohen כוהן (Deleted) gave props (13 Jul 2010):
I love this image. I've had such great fortune to see these guys in the wild, and closer up in rehabilitation facilities. Amazing souls, they are.
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Claire Crocker gave props (26 Sep 2010):
Love this... have to smile!
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DJ gave props (17 Dec 2010):
adorable
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Bianca Stewart (Deleted) gave props (2 Jan 2011):
Now this makes my day.
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dL (Deleted) gave props (6 Sep 2011):
Very cool image!
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je suis moi gave props (6 Dec 2012):
Its more fun when you have company at dinner...
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