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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:

Pine forest at Yosemite National Park

Reference Links:

Golden-mantled ground squirrel

Species ID Suggestions

golden-mantled ground squirrel

Callospermophilus lateralis

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Comments (20)
NateAndNature
Must've been hard to get up close to one of these, keep it up!
Tiz
I think it is amazing how you managed to capture the soul of that little thing Luis! I adore these two pictures! Thank you!
LuisStevens
Wow! I posted this last night and now I comeback and see all this favorites and nice comments! Thank you Rieko, Raeven, Mona Pirih, KarenL, Yuko, Leanne, Daniele Pralong, Rishi Manu, emilianog1, francop1, tomasp1, julietai1, gaston1, and Debbie Stewart.
LeanneGardner
Cuteness PLUS!! I love this little darling. Great capture Luis :)
Mona Pirih
Beautiful, so cute... Stunning pictures !!!

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Wildlife of Yosemite National Park
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2013 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedMay 23, 2013

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