19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
When Your Tail Finally Outgrows You

While waiting for classes at Indiana University, I decided to see if any of the local squirrels would be interested in some peanuts. As I opened my bag to get some, two squirrels ran up to me - both excitedly and expectantly. One squirrel, twice as big as the other ones (in the photo), approached me. I gently held the peanut outwards as he came forward, watching me for any sudden moments. He reached over, lightly grasping my fingers with his tiny claws and took the peanut out of my hand with his tiny teeth. Claiming he prize, he ran towards his tree to devour it. This is where I took this shot.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America
Copyright: © Kesondra Key