The chipmunk, originally not native to the Canary Islands, has successfully colonised the islands in recent decades and is now a common sight on the islands. On Gran Canaria and Tenerife in particular, these small, agile animals can often be found in parks, gardens and nature reserves.
With their characteristic brown and white stripes on their backs, chipmunks are not only a delightful subject for photographers, but also symbolise the adaptability of animals to new environments. In the Canary Islands, they eat a variety of foods, from seeds and nuts to fruit, and are generally very curious and trusting, which makes them particularly popular with visitors.
These pictures show the vibrant energy of chipmunks as they skilfully move through the grass, climb trees or rest in the sun. However, they are also shy animals that dart into their hiding places at the slightest disturbance.
Whether in the shady corners of a garden or foraging for nuts, the chipmunks of the Canary Islands offer a charming insight into the animal diversity of these islands and are an interesting example of the unpredictable distribution of species.
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I was born in Budapest and now live in Mainz - and I'm neither a full-time photographer nor a travel influencer. My actual profession and my passion couldn't be more different. A few years ago, I grabbed my rucksack and my camera (which was almost 20..
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