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Golden-mantled ground squirrel

Callospermophilus lateralis

Photo by LuisStevens
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This chipmunk wasn't afraid of people because I was sitting in a bench and it was a foot away from me.

Habitat:

Pine forest at Bryce National Park.

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Golden-mantled ground squirrel

Species ID Suggestions

Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel

Callospermophilus lateralis

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KimLomman
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Comments (16)
LuisStevens
Thank you Kim Lomman for the correct ID and link.
KimLomman
Not a chipmunk. Lacks the distinctive face stripes. From the colouration, and location, it would most likely be a Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel.
LuisStevens
Thank you bezzonej, Sandra Pereira and Olivia Chee

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