What kind of animal did we see?

[mrsanborn]

While we were walking down St Charles next to the Jacaranda course this past Friday (12/30), we saw an animal that had the face of a Lemur (very black circles around the eyes) but with a slender low to the gound reddish tan body. The tail was long and busy with two very narrow black rings centered in the tail. The body was in my best questimate, approximately 18" and the tail another 12". We watched as this thing methodically climbed a small tree and noticed that its' "fingers" were wrapped around the branch as it set there watching us. Knowing that a Lemur is not remotely native to this area, I was hoping that someone could help identify this animal or even have seen it. Just as information, we observed this animal prior to happy hour!

[bluedog103]

Was it on a leash?

[ceejay]

While we were walking down St Charles next to the Jacaranda course this past Friday (12/30), we saw an animal that had the face of a Lemur (very black circles around the eyes) but with a slender low to the gound reddish tan body. The tail was long and busy with two very narrow black rings centered in the tail. The body was in my best questimate, approximately 18" and the tail another 12". We watched as this thing methodically climbed a small tree and noticed that its' "fingers" were wrapped around the branch as it set there watching us. Knowing that a Lemur is not remotely native to this area, I was hoping that someone could help identify this animal or even have seen it. Just as information, we observed this animal prior to happy hour!

Sounds like a squirrel monkey (or a monkey squirrel), which can be seen in and around the Villages.:laugh: I think they're adorable, but I've heard they can be real pains.

[captg]

:laugh: The animal you saw was probably a squrell monkey. You will find them on the golf courses a lot. They have no fear of humans and will get into your golf cart looking for food and have been known to take shiny objects such as keys.:coolsmiley:

[skyguy79]

While we were walking down St Charles next to the Jacaranda course this past Friday (12/30), we saw an animal that had the face of a Lemur (very black circles around the eyes) but with a slender low to the gound reddish tan body. The tail was long and busy with two very narrow black rings centered in the tail. The body was in my best questimate, approximately 18" and the tail another 12". We watched as this thing methodically climbed a small tree and noticed that its' "fingers" were wrapped around the branch as it set there watching us. Knowing that a Lemur is not remotely native to this area, I was hoping that someone could help identify this animal or even have seen it. Just as information, we observed this animal prior to happy hour!Kinda sounds a little like a Fox. Click HERE (http://www.google.com/search?q=fox&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-US:IE-Address&rlz=1I7PRFB_enUS464&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=tXoAT-qnNoPi0QHu-M2hAg&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CBIQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=597#hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-US%3AIE-Address&rlz=1I7PRFB_enUS464&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=red+fox+&oq=red+fox+&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=94087l97582l0l98240l5l5l0l0l0l0l189l607l2.3 l5l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=f16713d35dc65009&biw=1280&bih=597)and see if it looks like any of these foxes! Ignore the ones in a bikini! :loco:

NO ANGIE... you picture doesn't appear at the link!

After seeing pictures of the monkey squirrel I withdraw. The do look more like what's described.

[Irish Rover]

Monkey Squirrels are all over the place in TV. The first time I saw one over by Lopez, I thought someone's pet monkey had escaped. They are pretty bold creatures. They will get into your golf cart looking for treats. Ornery little devils.
Happy New Year
Irish:)

[angiefox10]

Kinda sounds a little like a Fox. Click HERE (http://www.google.com/search?q=fox&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-US:IE-Address&rlz=1I7PRFB_enUS464&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=tXoAT-qnNoPi0QHu-M2hAg&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CBIQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=597#hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-US%3AIE-Address&rlz=1I7PRFB_enUS464&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=red+fox+&oq=red+fox+&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=94087l97582l0l98240l5l5l0l0l0l0l189l607l2.3 l5l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=f16713d35dc65009&biw=1280&bih=597)and see if it looks like any of these foxes! Ignore the ones in a bikini! :loco:

NO ANGIE... you picture doesn't appear at the link!


Did someone say "Fox"???? :laugh:

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Was it on a leash?

Now THAT'S some funny stuff right there!!!! :1rotfl:

Bill :)

[mrsanborn]

Monkey Squirrels are all over the place in TV. The first time I saw one over by Lopez, I thought someone's pet monkey had escaped. They are pretty bold creatures. They will get into your golf cart looking for treats. Ornery little devils.
Happy New Year
Irish:)

Thanks for the info. I never would have thought that monkeys, squirrel or other, would be in north central Florida.

[buggyone]

Monkey Squirrel is not a monkey but is a squirrel. It is NOT a primate but IS a rodent.

The actual name of the squirrel is a Fox Squirrel (I know there are a lot of squirrely commentators on FOX but that is a different story).

Look at the link I provided here about the Big Cypress Fox Squirrel and see if that looks like the critter you saw. They have been mistaken for monkeys many times. http://www.dickbrewer.org/fox_squirrel.html

[rubicon]

Monkey Squirrel is not a monkey but is a squirrel. It is NOT a primate but IS a rodent.

The actual name of the squirrel is a Fox Squirrel (I know there are a lot of squirrely commentators on FOX but that is a different story).

Look at the link I provided here about the Big Cypress Fox Squirrel and see if that looks like the critter you saw. They have been mistaken for monkeys many times. http://www.dickbrewer.org/fox_squirrel.html

buggyone: You got to get over your fixation with FOX. Its not healthy for the brain. You might substitute that Fox fixation with one for CNN or HLN as their news is funnier:)

[buggyone]

Right!

[Taltarzac725]

While we were walking down St Charles next to the Jacaranda course this past Friday (12/30), we saw an animal that had the face of a Lemur (very black circles around the eyes) but with a slender low to the gound reddish tan body. The tail was long and busy with two very narrow black rings centered in the tail. The body was in my best questimate, approximately 18" and the tail another 12". We watched as this thing methodically climbed a small tree and noticed that its' "fingers" were wrapped around the branch as it set there watching us. Knowing that a Lemur is not remotely native to this area, I was hoping that someone could help identify this animal or even have seen it. Just as information, we observed this animal prior to happy hour!

I have seen this "lemur" like thing too before on the various golf courses. Never more than a few together, though.

To me it does not look that much like the fox squirrel.

[CarGuys]

Rubicon,
I just could not resist the snipe at Fox News when talking about Fox Squirrels. Nothing political about it. I agree that the other news stations are biased one way or another also.

Anyhow, I found it real interesting to learn more about the fox squirrels. We had them back in Iowa when I was in college there. I hate to admit it, but I have eaten fox squirrel. Tastes pretty good - not unlike chicken dark meat and is good when fried with onion and bacon.

Gracie is there a Fox version that like men? Already up on the Coyette and Courgars. Gotta Love TOTV!

:coolsmiley:

[mrsanborn]

Monkey Squirrel is not a monkey but is a squirrel. It is NOT a primate but IS a rodent.

The actual name of the squirrel is a Fox Squirrel (I know there are a lot of squirrely commentators on FOX but that is a different story).

Look at the link I provided here about the Big Cypress Fox Squirrel and see if that looks like the critter you saw. They have been mistaken for monkeys many times. http://www.dickbrewer.org/fox_squirrel.html

Definitely not the Big Cypress Fox Squirrel. Distinctive black circles around the eyes and the tail was not "fuzzy" bushy like a common squirrel.

[Sail41]

That sounds like a racoon to me. Just guessing.

[dmorhome]

have yet to see a fox climb a tree

[John_W]

http://thinklady.typepad.com/.a/6a00e5514458ae8834014e8b5ab860970d-pi

[CarGuys]

The Bandit!

Those Bad Boys train Squirrels, Bears and other Wildlife on the fine art of making humans miserable!

[Regor]

It was a Sherman fox squirrel.

[graciegirl]

http://www.nc-mag.com/2011/05/ten-questions-florida-monkey-squirrels.html

[batman911]

Better pics:

http://a-z-animals.com/animals/squirrel-monkey/

[graciegirl]

Better pics:

http://a-z-animals.com/animals/squirrel-monkey/

That is indeed a squirrel-monkey. I think we might be talking about a monkey-squirrel.

A squirrel that has some monkey traits about it. Class phylum rodent not primate.

[keithwand]

Snipe squirrel; take my word for it.

[Shimpy]

You probably saw a baby Skunk Ape. These are usually seen in the Everglades between Miami and Everglades City and related to the Abdominal Snow Man.

[duffysmom]

If it was scurrying low to the ground it could be my ex husband.:laugh:

[Bill-n-Brillo]

If it was scurrying low to the ground it could be my ex husband.:laugh:

Brutal......but hilarious!!! :pepper2:

Bill :)

[graciegirl]

If it was scurrying low to the ground it could be my ex husband.:laugh:


Would that be scurrying or slithering, Duffy's mom?

[TednRobin]

It was a Sherman fox squirrel.

Correct, they are Sherman Fox squirrels and from some accounts can be aggressive. A friend and family were golfing last week, one jumped into thier golf cart looking for a hand out.

[skyc6]

You guys are just too funny! Crazy funny!
I am contemplating learning to play golf--if one of those jumped into my golf bag, you would have me to bury!!
Gracie--I hope you and Sweetie and Helene had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed the grandkids!
Bill and Brillo--Your Crack candy was extremely well received in Lexington, however due to the fact that we were feeding it to minors, it was renamed Snow Candy Crunch! Regardless of what name you call it--it is addictive!! I am back at Walk Away the pounds!

[Maryland Girl]

quote=duffysmom;435646]If it was scurrying low to the ground it could be my ex husband.:laugh:[/quote]


I'm still laughing..................