Leopard Spermophile 1845 - 1848
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"Leopard Spermophile" is a meticulously detailed watercolor painting of two ground squirrels, a popular subject of American naturalism. Created between 1845 and 1848 by an anonymous artist, the painting highlights the intricate patterns of the animals' fur and their natural surroundings, with a distant landscape in the background. The work is part of the collection at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and serves as a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world.
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Late in life, naturalist John James Audubon made a final expedition to the western plains in search of four-footed mammals. These striped ground squirrels would be tempting prey for many birds, especially hawks and owls. After the squirrels had left, burrowing owls might take over their underground dens.
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