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19-JAN-2009

Javelina (or Collared Peccary)

The javelina is the only wild native pig-like animal found in the United States. They are not always as innocent as they look.
Just take a look at this:

http://jonathanturley.org/2009/01/19/dutch-treat-tourist-sues-museum-after-javelina-attack/

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED-IF AF-S
1/400s f/8.0 at 600.0mm iso400 with Nikon TC20EII teleconverter full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Sayer24-Feb-2009 03:09
LOL! He looks very relaxed. ~v
Debbie Blackburn Beierle23-Feb-2009 05:18
That's how I feel knowing that tomorrow is Monday and back to work!!! LOVE that expression, Jay!
Chris Spracklen23-Feb-2009 00:16
A sharp shot of this very relaxed-looking animal, Jay.
Yi Feng21-Feb-2009 01:34
That's so cute. Nice and sharp image Jay! V
Janet Forjan-Freedman20-Feb-2009 21:10
Great capture of this sleepyhead! I never would have guessed they could be so dangerous!
bill friedlander20-Feb-2009 20:26
Lovely. Not a care in the world. V
Joanne Kamo20-Feb-2009 19:40
Priceless expression, made me smile, like the low angle!
Marco Valk20-Feb-2009 18:00
nice capture
Sam_C20-Feb-2009 07:26
Excellent shot, I was gonna say it was cute, but they can be vicious. Thanks for the link! V :-)
Gerard Koehl20-Feb-2009 05:40
Magnifique capture... V
Guest 20-Feb-2009 04:14
The 300 f/4 does a nice job.
Char20-Feb-2009 02:40
It sure looks sweet in this shot Jay. Excellent capture. \/
deborahcuming20-Feb-2009 02:32
Very nice capture of a very cute critter...as long as he is sleeping!! V
Lise De Serres20-Feb-2009 01:27
What an expression you've captured! well done!
Marcia Colelli20-Feb-2009 01:17
very nice capture of the Javelin being a little less dangerous :) v
Guest 20-Feb-2009 01:03
He makes me smile! :) vote
Jim Coffman20-Feb-2009 00:49
Very nice shot,Jay!!V
Peter Stahl20-Feb-2009 00:07
Cool shot!! He looks so relaxed. Excellent job Jay! :-)
Aida Villaronga19-Feb-2009 23:56
Wonderful image! V
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