Harris's Antelope Squirrel

A true desert squirrel. At first glance it can be mistaken for a Chipmunk. Small in size and full of energy. Ears pressed to it's body, mostly a grayish color with a white underside. Reddish brown on legs.Bold white stripe a long it's flank. No stripes on face. Their body temp is higher then other squirrels so they can tolerate the heat. When it gets too hot they spread out in a shaded spot and to do what is called "heat dumping". Their tail is used to provide some shade. They feed on cactus flowers and fruit, beans of Mesquite and will also feed on insects smaller mammals and carrion.