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Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrel

Spermophilus lateralis

Photo by SargonR
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Description:

Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrel spotted in the Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah.

Habitat:

Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels dig shallow burrows up to 100 ft (30m) in length with the openings hidden in a hollow log or under tree roots or a boulder.

Notes:

The Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel can be identified by its chipmunk-like stripes and coloration, but unlike chipmunks, it lacks any facial stripes.

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Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel - Bryce Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park…

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