Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Vanity

Vanity

This muskrat cleaned itself every time it came out of the ice hole. As soon, as it was clean, it went back in. I didn't get the point...

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7 comments:

  1. biobabblerFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    =) charming photos. Is it possible it's getting air worked into it's fur to keep it warmer while in cold water? I think otters do this--very motivated to groom lots to get lots of good air bubbles worked in there to stay toasty. GREAT photos. =)

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  2. ChrisFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Fantastic set of pictures of a species I'll probably never see over here... He si so cute ;-)

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  3. Ruth HiebertFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Great pictures.He seems like a very clean fella.
    Ruth

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  4. Adam PinnellFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Great photos! The second one looks so funny!

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  5. MontanagirlFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    He's sure spikey looking when he's wet! Nice shots.

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  6. WillardFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Amazing sharpness as always!

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  7. Johnny NutcaseFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    holy crap that's cute! excellent shots!

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