Grasshopper Mouse

(Onychomys torridus)

Description:

Sometimes called The Lion of the Desert, this animal is a fierce predator of insects and will fearlessly attack and kill scorpions. Seen while camped with the Science Team from the San Diego Natural History Museum and gathering data as a followup study from previous studies of about 80 years prior. Mojave National Preserve in San Bernardino County, California.

Date Taken: 2016:11:11 6:51

Location:

Cedar Canyon Camp
Cima, California
United States
5039.62 ft above sea level

Camera Information:

NIKON D5, 105 mm, f/11.0, 1/1600

File Name: GrassHopperMouse_D5X7521

© 2016 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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