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Columbian Ground Squirrel
Urocitellus columbianus
48.6721, -113.728
Field Notes
Description:
The Columbian Ground Squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. They are only active approximately 100 days each year. The males emerge first from hibernation each Spring - prior to the emergence of leafy vegetation - and rely on food stores previously cached to survive. Females emerge soon after, mate, and reproduce with the number of offspring ranging from three to five.
Habitat:
Prefers grasslands and sedges, but can be found in intermontane valleys, open woodland, subalpine meadows, etc.
Notes:
This watchful mother and her litter of three were found along the Hidden Lake Overlook trail in the Logan Pass area of Glacier National Park.
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 25, 2013
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