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Golden-mantled ground squirrel

Callospermophilus lateralis

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

The golden-mantled ground squirrel can be identified by its chipmunk-like stripes and coloration, but unlike chipmunks, it lacks any facial stripes. It is commonly found living in the same habitat as Uinta chipmunks.

Habitat:

The golden-mantled ground squirrel is abundant throughout its range and is equally at home in a wide variety of forest habitats as well as rocky meadows, and even sagebrush flats.

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Comments (4)

so cute..i went there last week and for winter, all animals were hibernating or hiding..the forests seemed so silent and wildlife-deprived..
Interesting. Thank you very much for the explanation.
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PublishedMay 16, 2013

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