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Sri Lankan Elephant

Sri Lankan Elephant

A Sri Lankan Elephant uses its trunk to swoop up water plants during a feeding session. It is a subspecies of the Asian Elephant. ~ Anecdote and Sri Lankan Elephant capture, Sri Lankan Elephant © Jerry L. Ferrara

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Palm Squirrel – A Quick Bite

Palm Squirrel

A Quick Bite On a verdant grassy lawn in an urban setting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, a perky Palm Squirrel grabs a quick snack. The common rodent species is a well-known dweller of gardens and city treed areas. ~ Anecdote and Palm Squirrel capture, A Quick Bite © Jerry L. Ferrara

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Red-breasted Nuthatch – Johnny One-Note

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Johnny One-Note This is a Nuthatch [sp. Red-breasted]. It was Vicki’s grandmother’s favorite bird. Nanny called it “Johnny One-Note” because of its characteristic, repeated one-note nasally call. Every time we hear the species vocalizing we are reminded of this great lady. ~ Anecdote and Red-breasted Nuthatch capture, Johnny One-Note © Jerry L. Ferrara

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