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Sweet Burro Babe

Image of a young burro resting on the ground. This sweet little burro, with its long ears and docile demeanor, was relaxing in a partially shaded part of Custer State Park in South Dakota. It’s mother and others from the clan were close by – just outside the photo’s frame.

The burros at Custer State Park are a favorite attraction. They are generally friendly and happy to be petted and fed carrots and apples by park visitors. Last summer they had a number of burro births. This is one from the 2025 crop.

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Relaxed Demeanor

Burrow, Donkey, Animal

A friendly burro was happy to greet visitors to Custer State Park in South Dakota. This is one of a dozen or more – in a variety of colors and sizes – that strolled by to say, “Hi!”

When we visit Custer State Park, we have to spend time with the burrows.  They roam free through the park and are quite docile and happy to help you dispose of any excess apples and carrots.

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Safe Space

Raccoon, Tree, Baby, Animal

This very young raccoon kept me in its view as I walked around the tree he was sitting in. The was the last of the siblings that were hanging around our yard for a couple of weeks last summer. This was the only one I saw climbing and I was surprised by how well it was able to get up the tree for how small it was.

To add to the adorable nature of this photo, if you look closely, you will a little dirt on the tip of its nose.  They would spend most of their time with their noses buried in the grass, hunting bugs and grubs and who knows what tiny raccoons eat.

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